Education:
J.D., Tulane Law School (Certificate in Maritime Law), 2007
M.A., Tulane University (Philosophy), 2004
B.A., Tulane University (Philosophy and Political Science), 2003
Admissions:
Supreme Court of Louisiana
United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Lectures, Panels & Presentations:
Presenter, “Longshore Claims Handling,” Webinar (2020)
Presenter, “On the Job Injuries: A Multi-State Overview of State Workers’ Compensation Systems,” Webinar, (2019)
Presenter, “Workers’ Compensation Fundamentals”, National Business Institute (2019)
Presenter, “Recent Medical Trends in Defense Base Act Claims,” Advanced Consulting, Inc., Dallas Defense Base Act and Longshore Seminar, (2018)
Moderator, “Managing Pain and the Opioid Crisis in America,” Loyola University College of Law, Annual Longshore Conference (2017)
Presenter, “Case Law Updates,” Workers’ Compensation Institute, 72nd Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference – Longshore, Jones Act, & DBA Breakout Session (2017)
Presenter, “Using Depositions, Experts and Evidence as Negotiating Tools” and “Top 10 Mistakes Even Experienced Negotiators Make,” National Business Institute, Negotiation Strategies for Litigators (2017)
Presenter, “Handling Defense Base Act Claims with War Hazards Components,” Advanced Consulting, Inc., Dallas Defense Base Act and Longshore Seminar, (2016)
Presenter, “Pre-Hearing and Evidence Tactics” and “Ethical Considerations,” National Business Institute, Your Top Workers’ Compensation Questions – Answered, (2013)
Professional Affiliations:
American Bar Association
Louisiana Bar Association
New Orleans Bar Association