F. Rivers Lelong,

F. Rivers Lelong,

Corporate Compliance Law

4.0 (1 reviews)
New Orleans, Louisiana
35+ years experience
Jones Walker LLP
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201 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70170-5100
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Bio

Rivers Lelong is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group and a member of the Jones Walker board of directors. He has a broad-ranging transactional practice representing clients across several industries. Rivers’ practice involves a variety of commercial transactions comprising secured finance, real estate, acquisitions and divestitures of privately held companies and their assets, and the negotiation of sophisticated commercial contracts. He is also general outside counsel to an international consumer packaged goods company as well as to other smaller private businesses. In the commercial contracts practice area, Rivers has drafted and negotiated complex joint venture agreements, major industrial development project agreements, high dollar supply contracts, commodity and equipment sales contracts, distribution agreements, master service agreements, and professional services agreements. In the real estate practice area, Rivers has worked with developers and banks in the negotiation and documentation of commercial loans, represented tenants and landlords in the negotiation of commercial leases, and represented investors in the purchase and sale of commercial property. In his role as corporate counsel, Rivers has managed the day-to-day contracting needs, corporate planning, and the allocation of work to other counsel in specialized areas of practice, such as commercial litigation. Rivers Lelong is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group and a member of the Jones Walker board of directors. He has a broad-ranging transactional practice representing clients across several industries. Rivers’ practice involves a variety of commercial transactions comprising secured finance, real estate, acquisitions and divestitures of privately held companies and their assets, and the negotiation of sophisticated commercial contracts. He is also general outside counsel to an international consumer packaged goods company as well as to other smaller private businesses. In the commercial contracts practice area, Rivers has drafted and negotiated complex joint venture agreements, major industrial development project agreements, high dollar supply contracts, commodity and equipment sales contracts, distribution agreements, master service agreements, and professional services agreements. In the real estate practice area, Rivers has worked with developers and banks in the negotiation and documentation of commercial loans, represented tenants and landlords in the negotiation of commercial leases, and represented investors in the purchase and sale of commercial property. In his role as corporate counsel, Rivers has managed the day-to-day contracting needs, corporate planning, and the allocation of work to other counsel in specialized areas of practice, such as commercial litigation.

Practice Areas

Corporate Compliance Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Compliance Law, New Orleans (2025)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Compliance Law, New Orleans (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Compliance Law, New Orleans (2021)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Compliance Law, New Orleans (2018)
  • Recognized: Corporate Compliance Law
  • Recognized: Corporate Governance Law
  • Recognized: Corporate Law
  • Recognized: Real Estate Law
  • Special Focus: Commercial
  • Special Focus: Corporate Finance
  • Special Focus: General Corporate
  • Special Focus: Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Special Focus: Partnership and Limited Liability
  • Special Focus: Secured Transactions
  • Special Focus: Transactions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009

Education

  • Stanford University, JD, graduated 1990
  • Amherst College, BA, graduated 1987

Reviews

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Sarah Thomas

2 weeks ago

A trusted advisor for our complex corporate acquisition

Our company recently engaged Rivers Lelong to guide us through the acquisition of a smaller competitor in the Gulf Coast region. With over three decades of experience, his deep knowledge of transactional law was immediately evident. He didn't just review documents; he provided strategic counsel that considered our long-term operational goals and corporate compliance posture, an area where his repeated 'Lawyer of the Year' recognitions clearly speak to his standing. His background at a firm like Jones Walker, with its strong regional presence, proved invaluable for navigating Louisiana-specific regulatory nuances. The deal closed successfully, and his calm, methodical approach was a steadying force throughout. If there was one minor critique, it would be that his high level of demand can sometimes lead to a slight delay in email responses, though his associate was always available as a capable backup. For any significant corporate matter in New Orleans, Rivers is an excellent choice who inspires confidence.

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