Jeff has received numerous awards from industry groups in recognition of his contributions. He regularly speaks at conferences on cutting-edge public finance topics and has been a speaker for several North Carolina public finance-focused organizations, such as North Carolina Institute of Government, North Carolina Health Care Financial Management Association, North Carolina LeadingAge (a large national retirement community trade organization), and North Carolina Association of Independent Schools.
Professional Memberships
- American Red Cross—Triangle Chapter, Board of Directors, 2015-2020
- Rules Review Commission of the State of North Carolina, 2015-2019
- Interact, Board of Directors, 2008-2014
- National Association of Bond Lawyers
- North Carolina Healthcare Financial Management Association
• American College of Bond Counsel, Fellow
• The Best Lawyers in America in Public Finance Law, 2010-2023
• Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers in Public Finance, 2017-2021
• North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2012-2015; Rising Star, 2009-2010
• Triangle Business Journals 40 Under 40, 2009
• Business North Carolina magazine's "Legal Elite" Young Guns, 2008
• Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent' in Public Finance Government & Public Policy Health Care
Practices
Industries
- Education
- Health Care
- Health Care Tax-Exempt Organizations
- Hospital and Provider Systems
- Academic Medical Centers
- Economic Development
- Senior Living and Long Term Care
- Independent Primary and Secondary Schools
Education
- Duke University, B.A., 1993, cum laude
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 1996, with honors
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina
- Wisconsin
Recent News & Publications
- Hawkins Attorneys Named In The Best Lawyers in America 2023 List
As the only national law firm in the United States whose practice is devoted primarily to public finance and public projects, Hawkins … - Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP Opens North Carolina Office
Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP, a national leader in municipal finance and public law, announced that it has opened an office in Raleigh…