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TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: “2019 Summer Law Clerk Feature”: LSU, Southern Students Share What They Learned
As part of Taylor Porter's annual summer law clerk program, our Firm hosted seven students collectively from LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center and Southern University Law Center. Under the guidance of practicing Taylor Porter attorneys and mentors, law clerks gain hands-on experience and interaction that reflect real life as a lawyer. -
Southern University Law Center professor disagrees with decision to allow NFL 'no-call' lawsuit to move forward
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Nicole Sheppard recently ruled that a damage suit against the NFL regarding the "no-call" in last season's controversial New Orleans Saints playoff game against Los Angeles Rams can proceed. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Welcomes Seven Students for 2019 Summer Law Clerk Second Session
Taylor Porter will host seven students for the second session of its 2019 summer law clerk program in which under the guidance of practicing Taylor Porter attorneys and mentors, law clerks gain hands-on experience and interaction that reflect real life as a lawyer. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Castille Elected to Board of Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips LLP issued the following announcement on April 9.Taylor Porter Partner and Executive Committee Member Preston Castille has been elected to the board of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF), a community foundation and nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Louisiana's capital region. -
TAYLOR PORTER: Bowman Featured in BRBA Q&A Member Spotlight
Taylor Porter Partner and Diversity Committee Chair Katia Bowman was featured in the Baton Rouge Bar Association "Member Spotlight," discussing her practice and pursuit of becoming an attorney. Bowman practices in business immigration law and general tort defense litigation. -
Shreveport judge 'grateful' NAWJ conference held in city
Shreveport City Court Judge Sheva M. Sims, who was recently elected as District 6 Director of the National Association of Women Judges, said it was an honor to have the association's conference in Shreveport, a first for the city. -
Gretna attorney suspended for failing to comply with probation requirements
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently upheld a recommendation by the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) to place attorney Channing J. Warner on a 366-day suspension. -
Baton Rouge Area Foundation offers program to help disaster relief
BATON ROUGE — After the disastrous flooding last August in Louisiana, more than 2,500 victims were denied relief by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to a news release. -
Southern University endowed professors share secrets to legal academia work
BATON ROUGE – Recent recipients of Southern University Law Center’s prestigious endowed professorships shared some advice for up-and-coming attorneys who aspire to academia. -
Southern University Law professor to lend expertise to Louisiana Budget Project
BATON ROUGE -- Southern University Law Center professor Keith Odinet, whose research focuses on mortgage finance, real estate and consumer financial protection, hopes his experience can help the Louisiana Budget Project (LBP), which recently named him to its board. -
John Pierre takes helm of Southern University Law Center
BATON ROUGE — As John Pierre became more interested in legal higher education, he started to see the importance and impact graduates of the Southern University Law Center have in the state, as they take jobs in public affairs, business and nonprofits. -
Judicial portrait at Southern University symbolizes career of Jesse N. Stone Jr.
BATON ROUGE – The life of Jesse N. Stone Jr. is chock-full of “firsts” – member of the first graduating class of the Southern University Law Center, the first African-American attorney to set up shop in Shreveport in 1950, the first graduate of Southern University Law to eventually serve as dean, the first African-American assistant state superintendent of education in Louisiana and the first African-American to serve on the Louisiana Supreme Court. -
Newly elected judge draws on early experience as judicial clerk to lead
Nakisha Ervin-KnottNEW ORLEANS – Winning the Division D Orleans Parish Civil District Court race in November’s election struck a chord in Nakisha Ervin-Knott’s heart, as it is the court she first began her career.After receiving her juris doctor from Southern University Law Center in 1998, Ervin-Knott began her legal career as a judicial law clerk for Judge Terri F. Love of Division D of the Orleans -
Law professor sues grocery store after slip and fall incident
NEW ORLEANS - A Southern University Law Center professor has filed a personal injury lawsuit against a Metairie grocery store claiming the store’s negligence resulted in a slip and fall accident. -
Southern University Law School alums to receive prestigious honor
BATON ROUGE – Two alums from Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge are to be honored on the Nation’s Best Advocates list at the National Bar Association (NBA) annual conference in July. -
Law students receive pro bono awards from La. Bar Association
NEW ORLEANS – Four Louisiana law students have been awarded by the Louisiana State Bar Association for their efforts in providing pro bono legal work while still in law school. -
Standing Orleans Parish Traffic Judge Herbert Cade joins plaintiffs' firm
Judge Herbert A. Cade Division "A" Traffic Court Judge Herbert A. Cade has joined New Orleans-based plaintiffs' firm Herman, Herman, Katz and Cotlar. -
Clare Jupiter wins run-off for Orleans Parish Civil District Court bench
Jupiter New Orleans attorney Clare Jupiter has won a run-off election for the final seat on the Orleans Parish Civil District Court bench against another New Orleans attorney, Nakisha Ervin-Knott. -
Hazeur and Kiefer lead in campaign spending for Orleans Parish bench
Hazeur Orleans Parish Civil District Court nominees Ellen Hazeur and Kris Kiefer are leading other candidates in campaign spending, according to campaign finance reports. -
Two seats up for grabs in Orleans Parish Civil District Court
Hazeur Two seats in Orleans Parish Civil District Court are up for grabs in elections that will be held on Oct 22.