L. Keith Parsons
Recognized since 2005
Jackson, Mississippi
Practice Areas
Corporate Compliance Law
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Public Finance Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Securities Regulation
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.
Contact & Links
Location
- 3100 North State Street, Suite 300
Jackson, MS 39216
Education
- University of Mississippi, JD, graduated 1982
- University of Memphis Lambuth Campus, BA, graduated 1979
Bar Admissions
- Mississippi, Mississippi
Affiliations
- Municipal Attorneys Association - Member
- Business Reform Study Securities Law Committee - Appointed Member
- Mississippi Center for Non-Profits, Board of Directors - Member
- Mississippi Economic Development Council Mississippi - Member
- National Association of Bond Lawyers - Member
- The Mississippi Bar, Ethics Committee (1988-1991) - Member
Headquarters:
New Orleans, Louisiana
150 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
39 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Corporate Compliance Law, Jackson, MS (2025)
- Corporate Compliance Law, Jackson, MS (2017)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Jackson, MS (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Corporate Compliance Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Public Finance Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Securities Regulation
Special Focus:
- General Corporate
- Securities
Awards:
- Mississippi Volunteer Lawyer of the Year (1998)
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Environmental Law
- Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
Publications
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