Benjamin M. Parks
Associate
201 St. Charles Avenue
40th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70170-4000
Main: 504.582.1111
Direct: 504.679.9815
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Ben Parks is an associate whose practice focuses on commercial transactions in a multitude of industries. His transactional experience includes real estate and energy transactions, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate law. Ben has also assisted contractors in navigating the Louisiana Public and Private Works Acts.
Enrolled in Louisiana State University’s 3+3 Pre-Law Program, Ben earned his B.S. in Political Science and entered LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center on an accelerated track, completing his studies one year early and graduating LSU Law cum laude. He served as a Senior Associate and Development Editor of the Louisiana Law Review. Ben received the Paul M. Hebert Scholar Award, Dean’s Scholar Award, and CALI Award for Highest Grade in Criminal Law and Immigration Law. While in law school, Ben worked as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Brian A. Jackson of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana.
Practice Areas
Chemical, Industrial & Manufacturing
Commercial Transactions
Construction
Corporate Entity Formation, Governance and General Advice
Government Regulatory & Corporate Compliance
Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
Oil, Gas and Energy Litigation and Arbitration
Oil, Gas and Energy Regulatory
Oil, Gas and Energy Transactions
Real Estate
Renewable Energy
Admissions
- Louisiana
Education
Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., cum laude 2021
Louisiana State University, B.S. Political Science 2019
Recognition
- Named to Louisiana Super Lawyers – Rising Star List 2026
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Energy Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law (2026 & 2027)
Affiliations
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- New Orleans Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- PLANO (Professional Landman’s Association of New Orleans)
News & Insights
Off the Clock
Ben is an active parishioner at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and enjoys exploring the city’s restaurant scene, traveling, and cheering on the LSU Tigers and Saints. Ben and his wife, Elyce, reside in Metairie.

