L. Keith Parsons
Corporate Compliance Law
Corporate Compliance Law
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Keith Parsons is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He focuses on public finance. Keith has more than 35 years of experience and knowledge of the legal needs of public and private sector clients in the areas of public finance, federal and state securities law, and business transactions. Keith works primarily on tax analysis under Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code. He has worked on traditional bond issues for cities and counties, private activity bonds, school bond issues, 501(c)(3) hospital financings, university bond issues, and interest rate swap agreements. He is experienced in analyzing private use, 501(c)(3), arbitrage, and rebate questions. Earlier in his career, Keith worked as an advisor to businesses, especially in the areas of securities law, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic business issues. He has represented acquirers and sellers in mergers, stock acquisitions, and asset sales in various industry sectors. He has experience in registered securities offerings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as private placements of securities, and he advises publicly traded companies on compliance with the federal securities laws. His transactional practice has involved work with other federal and state regulatory authorities, such as the Comptroller of Currency, the Farm Credit Administration, and state insurance and banking regulators. Keith Parsons is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He focuses on public finance. Keith has more than 35 years of experience and knowledge of the legal needs of public and private sector clients in the areas of public finance, federal and state securities law, and business transactions. Keith works primarily on tax analysis under Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code. He has worked on traditional bond issues for cities and counties, private activity bonds, school bond issues, 501(c)(3) hospital financings, university bond issues, and interest rate swap agreements. He is experienced in analyzing private use, 501(c)(3), arbitrage, and rebate questions. Earlier in his career, Keith worked as an advisor to businesses, especially in the areas of securities law, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic business issues. He has represented acquirers and sellers in mergers, stock acquisitions, and asset sales in various industry sectors. He has experience in registered securities offerings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as private placements of securities, and he advises publicly traded companies on compliance with the federal securities laws. His transactional practice has involved work with other federal and state regulatory authorities, such as the Comptroller of Currency, the Farm Credit Administration, and state insurance and banking regulators.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005
Nancy Moore
I engaged Keith Parsons at Jones Walker to assist with the refinancing of a municipal bond issue for a local infrastructure project. His deep experience in public finance, spanning over four decades, was immediately apparent. He clearly knows the intricacies of Mississippi's public finance laws inside and out, and his recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year' in related fields is well-earned. The legal work product was thorough and correct. However, the experience was not without its frustrations. While Keith is undoubtedly knowledgeable, communication was often slower than I anticipated. Responses to emails could take several days, and updates were not always proactive, which created some anxiety during tight deadlines. For straightforward, complex legal matters where you need a seasoned expert in Jackson, he is a competent choice. Just be prepared to manage expectations around responsiveness and to follow up diligently. You're paying for top-tier expertise, but the client service felt more like a standard offering.