LeRoy W. Watson III

LeRoy W. Watson III joined the firm in 1973 and became a partner in 1984. At present, Mr. Watson is a retired partner and serves as counsel to the firm in the areas of estate, trust and private foundation.

Education

• Juris Doctor, Order of the Coif and member of the Moot Court, Tulane Law School (1972) Awarded West Publishing Company’s CJS Scholarship Award 1976 Bachelor of Arts, Emory University (1969)

Memberships

• Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Awards and Recognitions

• Recommended offshore lawyer, Panama, Legal 500 Latin America (2013-2014, 2022) Recommended M&A lawyer, Panama, Who’s Who Legal (2013-2017) Recommended lawyer, Who’s Who Legal: Central America (2016-2017) Recommended private client lawyer, Panama, Who’s Who Legal (2013-2016) Leading financial and corporate lawyer, Panama, IFLR1000 (2008-2009)

Publications

• "The Panamanian foundation", Caribbean and Latin American Focus, STEP Journal, (2010) "Securitization: Panama Substantive and Formal Requirements", Global Securitization and Structured Finance, Deutsche Bank (2003)