Marc Haydel Morial is an American lawyer and politician. He served as the 59th mayor of New Orleans from 1994 to 2002, a period that shaped his career in public service and urban policy. Before his mayoral tenure, Morial was a member of the Louisiana State Senate from 1992 to 1994. Beyond his time in municipal government, Morial has held significant national leadership roles. He served as president of the United States Conference of Mayors in 2001, reflecting his prominence among American city leaders. Currently, he works as president of the National Urban League, an organization focused on civil rights and economic opportunity.