Hobie Hotard advises high net worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses on estate planning, business succession, and federal and state tax matters as a member of the Tax Practice Group at Jones Walker LLP. He serves as Vice Chair of the Committee on Legislative and Regulatory Issues within the Charitable Planning and Organizations Group of the ABA Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section and is a licensed certified public accountant in Louisiana. A frequent speaker on estate planning and fiduciary topics, Hobie regularly presents at regional and national professional conferences. A lifelong resident of New Orleans, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children and, in his free time outside of the office, taking in live music around the city.