Timothy Brinks has been selected to participate in the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute (NORLI) Class of 2020.
The annual leadership development program for emerging and established community leaders brings together leaders in business, civic and community from a 10-parish region for a nine-month intensive training program.
Participants will begin to explore such topics as public policy, education, economic development, diversity and equity, criminal justice, environment and sustainability and health care, among others affecting the region.
NORLI aims to promote regionalism and provide current and emerging leaders with a more thorough understanding of issues and an enhanced ability to collaborate for the greater good of the community. Visit the organization's website for more information.
At Adams and Reese, Brinks focuses his practice on business and commercial litigation, tort and insurance defense, and professional liability defense. He represents and advises clients at every stage of the litigation process, from initial claim investigation through discovery and trial, as well as advocating for them in appellate proceedings before state and federal circuit courts and the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Drawing on his experience and skill sets, he serves and advises clients of all sizes in commercial disputes, including claims involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, non-compete and restrictive covenants, unfair trade practices, defamation, and shareholder derivative actions. He also defends clients in professional liability lawsuits, including claims for legal malpractice and director and officer liability.
Brinks has also represented a wide variety of companies and organizations, from international energy companies to local small businesses, in tort litigation involving personal injury and premises liability claims. He also provides recommendations and guidance to his clients on methods for reducing their liability risks and exposures.
On the regulatory side, Brinks advises and represents transportation companies, hospitality businesses, and other entities in regulatory matters, including administrative proceedings before state agencies and municipal departments.