Joseph I. Giarrusso III, an associate in the firm’s New Orleans office, has been elected to serve as an officer of the Young Leadership Council (YLC). In 2009, he will serve as YLC's Vice President of Projects. In 2007, he served as Secretary and General Counsel and, in 2008, he was a board member. The YLC is a non-profit, non-partisan civic organization created to develop leadership through community service. The organization provides networking opportunities and fosters career and leadership development for its members. It accomplishes this mission by sponsoring projects dedicated to community improvement. Liskow & Lewis shareholder Michael D. Rubenstein previously served as a YLC officer. For more information, please visit www.youngleadershipcouncil.org.