Thomas E. "Tom" Walker, Jr.
Recognized since 2018
Jackson, Mississippi
Practice Areas
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Banking and Finance Law
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Financial Services Regulation Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tom Walker is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He focuses on commercial and regulatory matters in the financial services industry, with a depth of experience representing financial institutions. Prior to joining the firm, Tom served as executive vice president and director of a community bank in Forest, Mississippi. His experience as general counsel, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, and chief investments officer in the financial services sector enhances his ability to provide legal services to his clients. Tom previously served as chairman of the Attorneys Committee of the Mississippi Bankers Association during the 2017–2018 fiscal year, and he currently serves as a member of that committee. He has also served as treasurer and member of the Executive Council of the Mississippi Young Bankers. Tom was on the board of governors for the Mississippi Society of CPAs and served as its Secretary. He has also been a member of the Long Range Planning Committee and Banking Committee for the Mississippi Society of CPAs. Tom has been an active certified public accountant in Mississippi since 2001.
Contact & Links
Location
- 3100 North State Street, Suite 300
Jackson, MS 39216
Education
- Louisiana State University, Graduate School of Banking Certificate in Banking, graduated 2014
- University of Mississippi, JD, graduated 2004
- Mississippi State University, MPA, graduated 2000
- Mississippi State University, BAcy, graduated 1999
Bar Admissions
- Mississippi, Mississippi
Affiliations
- Leadership Greater Jackson Alumni - Member
- Mississippi Bankers Association - Member, Bank Attorneys Committee; former Chairman (2017-2018)
- Mississippi Economic Council - Leadership Mississippi Class (2020)
- Mississippi Society of CPAs - Member, Long Range Planning Committee, Banking Committee, and Board of Governors
- Mississippi Young Bankers - Former Treasurer and member, Executive Council
Headquarters:
New Orleans, Louisiana
151 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
39 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Financial Services Regulation Law, Jackson, MS (2025)
- Financial Services Regulation Law, Jackson, MS (2023)
- Financial Services Regulation Law, Jackson, MS (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Financial Services Regulation Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- Corporate Compliance Law
Publications
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