Legal Roundup
Christmas Carol for A Cause Fundraiser
Taylor Porter is excited to sponsor the Christmas Carol for A Cause Fundraiser hosted by Volunteers In Public Schools at the Theatre Baton Rouge.
Honor of participating in the 2023 Baton Rouge Bar Association Holiday Star Project.
Taylor Porter had the honor of participating in the 2023 Baton Rouge Bar Association Holiday Star Project.
Immigrant Rights Clinic report finds thousands of immigrant youths in legal limbo
A new report co-authored by Tulane Law’s Immigrant Rights Clinic shows that more than 100,000 abused or abandoned immigrant youths are in limbo as a backlog in cases for youth hoping to apply for green cards has more than doubled in the last two years.
Loyola University New Orleans hosts special screening of long-lost documentary about famed Mardi Gras Indian Chief Allison “Tootie” Montana
The School of Communication and Design is honored to present a documentary lost since Hurricane Katrina showcasing the life and artistry of the late Allison “Tootie” Montana, who led the Yellow Pocahontas Black Masking Indians as its big chief for 50 years.
2009 alumni Miller and Anderson return to LSU Law to speak with students about growing career opportunities in cyberlaw, cybersecurity
As LSU Law alumni Darrell Miller (’09) and Sarah Anderson (’09) began their presentation for the “What is Cyberlaw/Cybersecurity?”
2023 Baton Rouge Bar Foundation’s Young Lawyers Section Holiday Star Project
The Taylor Porter Elves had a great time wrapping gifts for the 2023 Baton Rouge Bar Foundation’s Young Lawyers Section Holiday Star Project.
‘Personal Genome Medicine’ by LSU Law Professor Michael Malinowski honored with 2023 Best in Law award from American Book Fest
LSU Law Professor Michael J. Malinowski’s recently released book, “Personal Genome Medicine: The Legal and Regulatory Transformation of US Medicine,” has been honored with the 2023 Best in Law award from the American Book Fest.
Nominations are open for the 2024 Pro Bono and Children’s Law Awards
Nominations are open for the 2024 Pro Bono and Children’s Law Awards!
LSU Law Professors Avalos and Bryner recommended for tenure and promotion to Professor of Law; Professor Chandler for Associate Professor of Law
LSU Law Dean Alena Allen and the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center Faculty Committee have recommended that Professors Lisa Avalos and Nick Bryner receive tenure and promotion to Professor of Law, and that Professor Summer Chandler be promoted to Associate Professor of Law. LSU administrators are expected to give final review and approval of the moves next spring.
Deutsch Kerrigan Expands Louisiana Footprint with the Opening of a New Office in Lafayette
Deutsch Kerrigan, a 97-year-old law firm headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office location in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Stacey C.S. Cerrone Inducted As Fellow of American College of Employee Benefits Counsel
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Stacey C.S. Cerrone has been inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel (ACEBC).
LSU Law welcomes delegation of 10 Bangladeshi attorneys general for appellate advocacy training
A delegation of 10 senior lawyers from the Office of the Attorney General of Bangladesh arrived in Baton Rouge on Saturday, Nov. 11, for a weeklong training session on appellate advocacy led by LSU Law faculty that concluded on Friday, Nov. 17.
Privateer Sponsor of the 2023 University of New Orleans Distinguished Alumni Gala
Taylor Porter was proud to be a Privateer Sponsor of the 2023 University of New Orleans Distinguished Alumni Gala held on November 9th at the National WWII Museum.
Congratulations to Taylor Porter Associate Savannah Walker Smith
Congratulations to Taylor Porter Associate Savannah Walker Smith on being nominated for the 2023 Frank L. Maraist Award presented by the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (LADC).
Loyola University to recognize Drs. Ranney and Emel Songu Mize for their support of the Opera Theater program with faculty concert
Loyola University New Orleans honor Drs. Ranney and Emel Songu Mize this week with a concert paying tribute to legendary soprano Maria Callas that combines the best of opera and Broadway.
Distinguished Attorney for 2023
Taylor Porter Attorney Skip Philips is being honored by the Louisiana Bar Foundation as the Distinguished Attorney for 2023.
38th Annual Fellows Gala
Join us on April 19, 2024, at the 38th Annual Fellows Gala as we honor outstanding individuals: Distinguished Jurist Elizabeth Erny Foote, Distinguished Attorney Harry J. “Skip” Philips, Distinguished Professor John K. Pierre, and Calogero Justice Award Recipient Bernard “Bernie” E. Boudreaux, Jr.
The Access to Justice Program celebrated 20 years of the Justice Community Conference
The Access to Justice Program celebrated 20 years of the Justice Community Conference– recognizing LSBA past president Marta-Ann Schnabel for her indelible impact on ATJ and making the conference what it is.
Professor Scott Sullivan honored with 2023 Excellence in Legal Scholarship Award, helps secure $1.5M award to create LSU Cybersecurity Clinic
LSU Law Professor Scott Sullivan’s article, “Unpacking Cyber Neutrality,” has been selected for the prestigious 2023 Excellence in Legal Scholarship Award.
Tony Sponsor of the MSP Network Annual Education Conference
Taylor Porter is excited to be a Tony Sponsor of the MSP Network Annual Education Conference being held today in Baltimore, Maryland.