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 2010, he will serve as YLC's President-Elect and will be President in 2011, the 25th anniversary of the organization. In 2007, he served as Secretary and General Counsel; in 2008, he was a board member; and, in 2009, he was VP of Projects. 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.