Media Kit

McGlinchey welcomes and encourages members of the media to contact us when seeking opinions and thoughts on court rulings, legislation, or industry changes. Our attorneys are frequently quoted by major media outlets across the country. The information and links below were compiled to assist the busy reporter and include general information about our firm and offices as well as media contact information.

Firm Overview

McGlinchey Stafford is a premier mid-sized business law firm that creatively delivers best-in-class, full-service, scalable solutions for clients nationwide by leveraging bold innovation, diverse talent, and leading-edge technology across its growing networked platform. With 160 attorneys licensed in 34 U.S. states and territories across 17 offices nationwide, McGlinchey attorneys are committed to giving you more.

Attorney bios and information can be found in the People section of our website.

Firm Leadership

• Managing Member: Michael D. Ferachi
• Executive Director: Al Thomas

Quick Facts

• Founded: 1974
• Attorneys: 160
• Headquarters: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Offices: 17

Professional Presentations

McGlinchey attorneys are well-versed in various industry topics and are available to speak with members of the media, business community, and professional organizations on substantive issues relating to the law and the industries in which we practice. Please contact Lauren Knotts to schedule an interview or conversation.

Recent Insights

• American Bar Association Business Law Fall Meeting 2023September 8, 2023
  Three McGlinchey will present during the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Business Law 2023 Fall Meeting at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk in Chicago, Illinois, September 7-9, 2023.
• DEA Likely to Reschedule Marijuana Based on Congressional ReportSeptember 18, 2023
  According to a report from the Congressional Research Service (the Report), the DEA is likely to follow the Department of HHS and the FDA’s recommendation to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act.
• CFPB Proposes $2.7B Settlement Against Credit Repair ProvidersSeptember 6, 2023
  Member Gregg Stevens (Dallas) was interviewed by Auto Finance News in “CFPB Proposes $2.7B Settlement Against Credit Repair Providers,” where he discusses the ongoing litigation surrounding credit repair providers.
• 3rd Circ. Ruling Fine-Tunes The ‘But It’s Hemp’ DefenseSeptember 12, 2023
  A difficult lesson was learned after marijuana was discovered in a suitcase at the airport: The government does not have to prove cannabis is marijuana to convict you of trafficking in marijuana.

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Media Contact

For additional information or materials, please contact:

Lauren Michaud Knotts
Communications & Public Relations Manager
lknotts@mcglinchey.com
(225) 382-3681