1. Sean T. McLaughlin
Title: Partner
Law School: LSU Law Center, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
College: Louisiana State University, B.A, 2005
Admitted: LSU Law Center, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime Law; Construction Law; Energy; Business Litigation
Membership: New Orleans, Louisiana State and Federal Bar Associations.

2. David P. Curtis
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 2006
College: Murdoch University, Perth, Australia, Economics; Vanderbilt University, B.S., Economics with a Concentration in Finance, 1999
Admitted: University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Energy Litigation; Business Litigation; Maritime, Oilfield and Insurance; Products Liability
Membership: Louisiana, Mississippi, American and Federal Bar Associations.

3. Lisa A. Easterling
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Mississippi, J.D., 1992
College: University of Southern Mississippi, B.S., with honors, 1988
Admitted: University of Mississippi, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Construction Defects(25%); Mold Litigation(25%); Commercial Litigation(25%); Trucking Litigation(25%)
Membership: New Orleans, Louisiana State, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations.

4. Ms. Zia Cromer Oatley
Title: Associate
Law School:
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Class of 2002, B.A., with distinction, , Duke University, Sanford Institute of Public Policy, M.A., Public Policy, , Duke University School, Class of 2006, J.D., magna cum laude
Admitted:
Practice Area: Environmental Litigation
Membership:

5. Mr. McClain Roberts Schonekas
Title: Associate
Law School: LSU Law Center, Class of 2014, J.D., magna cum laude, , LSU Law Center, Class of 2014, G.D.C.L., magna cum laude
College: University of Georgia, Class of 2007, B.B.A.
Admitted: LSU Law Center, Class of 2014, J.D., magna cum laude, , LSU Law Center, Class of 2014, G.D.C.L., magna cum laude
Practice Area: Business and Corporate
Membership:

6. R. Chauvin Kean
Title: Associate
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Class of 2015, J.D., cum laude
College: Millsaps College, Class of 2010, B.A., Political Science, , Else School of Management Millsaps College, Class of 2011, M.B.A.
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Class of 2015, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime, Business and Corporate
Membership:

7. Blake R. Crohan
Title: Associate
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Class of 2016, J.D.
College: Tulane University, Class of 2013, B.S.
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Class of 2016, J.D.
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime, Energy
Membership:

8. Michael R. Phillips
Title: Partner
Law School: LSU Law Center, J.D., 1991
College: The University of Southern Mississippi, B.S., 1988
Admitted: LSU Law Center, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Antitrust; Appeals; Business Disputes and Litigation; Class Action Litigation; Construction; Energy; Environmental Litigation; Legacy Oil Field Sites; NORM Defense; Occupational Exposure and Toxic Tort Litigation; Products Liability; Toxic Tort Litigation; Wetlands Loss, Land Use, and Coastal Issues
Membership: •Louisiana State (Officer, Antitrust and Trade Regulation Section) and American Bar Associations

9. Lauren C. Barrera
Title: Associate
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2014 Managing Editor of the Loyola Law Review and a William L. Crowe, Sr., Scholar, Warren E. Mouledoux Award for Outstanding Dedication and Service on the Loyola Law Review, the David L. Herman Award and the Joseph V. Bologna Award, 2013-2014, Oralist, Loyola Moot Court Program, 2012-2013 National Environmental Law Moot Court Team
College: Virginia Polytechnic University, B.A., 2007)
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2014 Managing Editor of the Loyola Law Review and a William L. Crowe, Sr., Scholar, Warren E. Mouledoux Award for Outstanding Dedication and Service on the Loyola Law Review, the David L. Herman Award and the Joseph V. Bologna Award, 2013-2014, Oralist, Loyola Moot Court Program, 2012-2013 National Environmental Law Moot Court Team
Practice Area: Environmental Litigation; Toxic Tort Litigation
Membership: •New Orleans and Louisiana State Bar Associations; Women's Energy Network; New Orleans Association for Women Attorneys

10. Kerry A. Hand
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1998; The University of Florida, L.L.M. in Taxation, 2000
College: Tulane University, A.B. Freeman School of Business, B.S. in Accounting, 1992
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1998; The University of Florida, L.L.M. in Taxation, 2000
Practice Area: Business and Corporate; Commercial and Industrial Real Estate; Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts and Successions; State and Local Taxation
Membership: •Louisiana State (Tax Law Section; Member and Former Secretary-Treasurer of the Arts, Entertainment and Sports Law Section) and American Bar Associations (Taxation Section); Certified Public Accountant (Inactive) - Louisiana; American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants; New Orleans Estate Planning Council; Offshore Marine Services Association; Louisiana Board of Tax Appeals (2014-2016)

11. Louis M. Grossman
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Arizona, J.D., 2003
College: Colorado College, B.A., 2000
Admitted: University of Arizona, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Energy and Environmental; Construction Law; Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA); Railroad Accidents and Injuries; Railroad Crossing Accidents; Railroad Liability; Railroad Litigation; Railroad Safety; Train Derailments
Membership: New Orleans, American and Federal Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute; Association of Transportation Law Professionals.

12. R. Lee Vail
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2010
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 1978; Tulane University, M.S., 1983; University of New Orleans, M.B.A., 1987; Tulane University, Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, 1990
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: Environmental Litigation; Environmental Law; Admiralty and Maritime Law; Intellectual Property; Oil and Gas Law
Membership:

13. Michelle Purchner Cumberland
Title: Associate
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2006
College: University of Southern Mississippi, B.S., 1999; National University, M.B.A., 2003
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Environmental Law; Environmental Litigation
Membership: •Recipient, Louisiana State Bar Association, Pro Bono Publico Award for Outstanding Service to Louisiana's Indigents, 2011•Recipient, New Orleans Pro Bono Project, Distinguished Service Award, 2010-2013

14. Tyler A. Kostal
Title: Attorney
Law School: Loyola University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2010 Loyola Law Review, Legal Research and Writing Program Teaching Assistant, Law Excellence Award in Moot Court, Maritime Law Society, Moot Court Grade Appeal Committee, William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar
College: University of Mississippi, B.A., Economics/Marketing, cum laude, 2005
Admitted: Loyola University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2010 Loyola Law Review, Legal Research and Writing Program Teaching Assistant, Law Excellence Award in Moot Court, Maritime Law Society, Moot Court Grade Appeal Committee, William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime Law; Defense Base Act; Federal Workers Compensation; Insurance Defense Litigation; Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act; War Hazards Compensation Act; Oil and Gas Law; Environmental Litigation
Membership: New Orleans, Louisiana State, Federal, and Fifth Circuit Bar Associations; Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel; Women's International Shipping and Trading Association.

15. Zoe W. Vermuelen
Title: Attorney
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., 2008
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime Law; Labor and Employment
Membership:

16. Shannon A. Shelton
Title: Attorney
Law School: Loyola University, New Orleans College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
College: Loyola University, New Orleans, B.A., cum laude, 2002
Admitted: Loyola University, New Orleans College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Environmental Litigation; Legacy Oil Field Sites
Membership: New Orleans (Member, Oil & Gas Section), Louisiana State (Member, Environmental Section and Young Lawyers Division), Federal (Member, Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Section; Young Lawyers Division) and American (Member, Young Lawyers Division) Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute; Women's Energy Network.

17. Daniel B. Stanton
Title: Attorney
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2013
College: Misissippi State University, B.B.A., 2007
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2013
Practice Area:
Membership:

18. Dylan Tuggle Thriffiley
Title: Attorney
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, B.C.L., cum laude, 2008; Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 2008
College: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, B.S., Political Science, magna cum laude, 2005
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, B.C.L., cum laude, 2008; Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Government and Public Policy; Government Contracts; Litigation; Commercial Litigation; White Collar Defense; Corporate Investigations
Membership: Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations; Association for Women Attorneys.

19. Jeffrey J. Gelpi
Title: Associate
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2015
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2012
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2015
Practice Area: Environmental Litigation
Membership: •Louisiana State Law Institute (Junior Member, 2016)

20. Glenn P. Orgeron
Title: Partner
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1978; George Washington University, LL.M., International Law, with highest honors, 1983
College: Tulane University, B.S., 1968; Louisiana State University, M.S., Electrical Engineering, 1970; George Washington University, M.S., Administration, 1975
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1978; George Washington University, LL.M., International Law, with highest honors, 1983
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime Law; Construction Law; Consumer Credit; Fair Credit Reporting Act; Mold Litigation; Products Liability
Membership: Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations; The District of Columbia Bar; National Society of Professional Engineers.

21. James R. Silverstein
Title: Partner
Law School: Tulane University, J.D., cum laude, 1981
College: Tulane University, B.A., cum laude, 1977
Admitted: Tulane University, J.D., cum laude, 1981
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime Law; Products Liability; Energy; Environmental Law
Membership: Louisiana State and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; Defense Research Institute.

22. Charles R. Talley
Title: Partner
Law School: Florida State University, J.D., 1981
College: Vanderbilt University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1978
Admitted: Florida State University, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime Law; Oil and Gas Law; Personal Injury Defense; Property Damage
Membership: Louisiana State, Florida State and Federal Bar Associations; Mariners Club for the Port of New Orleans; Maritime Law Association; Houston Mariners Club; Risk and Insurance Management Society.

23. Anthony M. Williams
Title: Partner
Law School: LSU Law Center, J.D., 1999
College: Tulane University, B.A., 1996
Admitted: LSU Law Center, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime Law; Automobile Insurance Defense; General Liability Defense; Insurance Defense; Toxic Torts; Construction Law
Membership: New Orleans, Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations; Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel; New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel.

24. William M. Burst
Title: Attorney
Law School: Loyola University, J.D., cum laude, 2009
College: Southern Methodist University, B.A., 2001; Northwood University, B.B.A., cum laude, 2006
Admitted: Loyola University, J.D., cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime Law; Corporate Law; Litigation
Membership: New Orleans, Louisiana State and Federal Bar Associations; Fifth Circuit Bar Association.

25. Richard S. Pabst
Title: Partner
Law School: Louisiana State University and A. & M. College, J.D., 1986; Tulane University, LL.M., Energy/Environment, 1993
College: University of New Orleans, B.S., in Finance, 1982
Admitted: Louisiana State University and A. & M. College, J.D., 1986; Tulane University, LL.M., Energy/Environment, 1993
Practice Area: Environmental Law; Environmental Litigation; NORM; Oil and Gas; Underground Storage Tanks
Membership: Louisiana State Bar Association (Member, Environmental Law, Oil and Gas, and Alternate Dispute Resolution Sections); State Bar of Texas; American Petroleum Institute (NORM Issue Group, NORM Litigation Group). Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (Environmental Law Section, NORM Issue Group); Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation.

26. Karen Waters Shipman
Title: Partner
Law School: Tulane University, J.D., cum laude, 1998
College: Emory University, B.A., 1993
Admitted: Tulane University, J.D., cum laude, 1998
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime Law; Admiralty Law; Diving and Offshore Injuries; Inland Marine Insurance; Inland Marine Law; Jones Act; Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act; Marine Insurance; Marine Insurance Defense; Marine Liability; Marine Subrogation; Maritime Accidents; Maritime Contracts; Maritime Law; Maritime Negligence; Maritime Personal Injury; Maritime Products Liability; Maritime Property Damage; Seamens Claims; Mediation; Construction Law; Construction Accidents; Construction Claims; Construction Contracts; Construction Defects; Construction Insurance Defense; Construction Liability; Construction Liens; Construction Litigation; Construction Products Liability; Construction Mediation; Contractors Liability; Materialmens Liens; Public Works; Roof Industry Liability; Contracts; Breach of Contract; Contract Litigation; Insurance Defense; First and Third Party Insurance Defense; General Liability Defense; Insurance Defense Subrogation; Personal Liability Defense; Property Damage Defense; Property Insurance Defense; Self Insured Defense; Natural Resources; Offshore Oil and Gas Law; Oil and Gas Contracts; Oil and Gas Litigation; Oilfield Drilling; Oilfield Personal Injury; Products Liability; Breach of Warranty; Food Products Liability; Heavy Equipment Products Liability; Industrial Products Liability; Manufacturers Liability; Product Defects; Products Liability Defense; Products Liability Mediation
Membership: Louisiana State, New Jersey State, New York State, Federal and American Bar Associations; Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA); Women's Energy Network, Southeast Louisiana Chapter.

27. Julie Parelman Silbert
Title: Attorney
Law School: Tulane University, J.D., cum laude, 1984
College: H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1980
Admitted: Tulane University, J.D., cum laude, 1984
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Environmental Contamination; Groundwater Contamination; Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material; Oil Pollution; Oil Spills; Superfund; Medical Malpractice Defense; Oil and Gas Litigation; Asbestos Defense; Chemical Exposure; Mold Litigation; Radiation Injury; Toxic Tort Defense
Membership: New Orleans, Louisiana State, Federal (Member, New Orleans Chapter) and American Bar Associations.

28. C. Allen Hennesy
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: Tulane University, LL.B., 1961
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 1958
Admitted: Tulane University, LL.B., 1961
Practice Area: Banking Litigation; Probate; Real Estate Title Insurance; Securities; Successions; Trust Law; Trust Litigation; Wills
Membership: New Orleans, Louisiana State (Chairman, Section of Trust Estates, Probate and Immovable Property, 1971-1972) and American Bar Associations; American Judicature Society.

29. Michael A. McGlone
Title: Partner
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, J.D., 1975
College: Loyola University, B.A., cum laude, 1972
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime Law; Admiralty Law; Boat Manufacturing Liability; Charter Parties; Diving and Offshore Injuries; Inland Marine Insurance; Inland Marine Law; Jones Act; Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act; Marine Insurance; Marine Insurance Defense; Marine Law; Marine Liability; Marine Oil Spills; Marine Pollution; Maritime Accidents; Maritime Contracts; Maritime Law; Maritime Liens; Maritime Negligence; Maritime Personal Injury; Maritime Products Liability; Maritime Property Damage; Seamens Claims; Shipbuilding and Repair; Shipyard Litigation
Membership: American College of Trial Lawyers (2004); Liaison, Trial and Appellate Advocacy General Committee, American College of Trial Lawyers (2011); Proctor, Maritime Law Association (1981); Barrister, St. Thomas More Inn of Court (1986); Editorial Board, Federal Bar Association, The Federal Lawyer (2010); Member, Federal Bar Association (President, 1995-1996, New Orleans Chapter); Member, Louisiana State (Bench Bar Committee, 2007-2009); Member, Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit (1977); Member, Law Visiting Committee, Loyola College of Law (2009).

30. Bradley J. Schlotterer
Title: Partner
Law School: LSU Law Center, J.D., 1995
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., Finance, 1991
Admitted: LSU Law Center, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Admiralty Law; Boat Manufacturing Liability; Cruise Ship Injuries; Diving and Offshore Injuries; Inland Marine Insurance; Inland Marine Law; International Maritime Law; Jones Act; Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act; Marine Cargo; Marine Environmental Law; Marine Insurance; Marine Insurance Defense; Marine Insurance Salvage; Marine Law; Marine Liability; Marine Oil Spills; Marine Pollution; Marine Salvage Rights; Marine Subrogation; Maritime Accidents; Maritime Arbitration; Maritime Commercial Law; Maritime Contracts; Maritime Law; Maritime Negligence; Maritime Personal Injury; Maritime Products Liability; Maritime Property Damage; Maritime Regulation; Recreational Boating Law; Seamens Claims; Arbitration; Mediation; Business Litigation; Complex Business Litigation; Commercial Bad Faith; Commercial Fraud; Breach of Contract; Commercial Contracts; Contract Fraud; Contract Litigation; International Commercial Contracts; International Contracts; Environmental Liability; Oil Pollution; Oil Spills; Oil and Gas Exploration; Oil and Gas Litigation; Oil and Gas Pipelines; Oilfield Drilling; Oilfield Personal Injury
Membership: New Orleans (Energy Litigation Section), Louisiana State (Natural Resources and Energy Section), Federal (Energy Section) and American Bar Associations.

31. Brett P. Fenasci
Title: Partner
Law School: Loyola University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2005
College: University of Georgia, B.A., magna cum laude, 2002
Admitted: Loyola University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime Law; Commercial Litigation
Membership: New Orleans and Louisiana State Bar Associations; St. Thomas More Inn of Court.

32. Carrie R. Tournillon
Title: Attorney
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, J.D., 2005
College: University of Alabama, B.A., cum laude, 1998
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Oil and Gas Law; Energy; Public Utility Law; Administrative Law
Membership: Louisiana, New Orleans and American (Public Utilities and Administrative Law Sections) Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas (Public Utilities and Administrative Law Sections).

33. Kelly Baughan
Title: Attorney
Law School: Tulane University, J.D., 2003
College: Mary Baldwin College, B.A., 2000
Admitted: Tulane University, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Construction Law(50%); Admiralty and Maritime Law(50%)
Membership: New Orleans, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations.

34. Brittany L. Buckley
Title: Attorney
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
College: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2007
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: Environmental Law
Membership:

35. Amanda L. Howard
Title: Attorney
Law School: Loyola University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009
College: Loyola University, B.A., 2009
Admitted: Loyola University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime Law; Energy; Corporate Litigation
Membership: New Orleans, Louisiana State, American, Federal and Fifth Circuit Bar Associations; New Orleans Mariners Club; Houston Mariners Club; Women's Energy Network, Southeast Louisiana Chapter.

36. David M. Whitaker
Title: Partner
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1991
College: University of New Orleans, B.S., 1988
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1991
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Class Actions; Complex and Multi-District Litigation; Appellate Practice
Membership: Louisiana State Bar Association.

37. Stephen C. Hanemann
Title: Partner
Law School: Loyola University, J.D., 2002
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1999
Admitted: Loyola University, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Administrative Hearings and Appeals; Professional Licensing; Public Law; Admiralty Law; Boat Manufacturing Liability; Charter Parties; Diving and Offshore Injuries; Inland Marine Insurance; Inland Marine Law; Jones Act; Marine Cargo; Marine Insurance; Marine Insurance Defense; Marine Law; Marine Liability; Marine Salvage Rights; Maritime Accidents; Maritime Contracts; Maritime Finance; Maritime Law; Maritime Liens; Maritime Negligence; Maritime Personal Injury; Maritime Products Liability; Maritime Property Damage; Seamens Claims; Ship Documentation; Ship Finance; Ship Foreclosure; Ship Registration; Ship Sales and Mortgages; Shipbuilding and Repair; Shipping; Shipping Regulation; Shipyard Litigation; Arbitration; Mediation; Bank Foreclosures; Commercial Banking; Commercial Loans; Loans; Business Formation; Business Start-Ups; Business Transactions; Buy-Sell Agreements; Buying and Selling of Businesses; Joint Ventures; Class Action Defense; Commercial Collections; Commercial Real Estate Contracts; Commercial Real Estate Finance; Commercial Real Estate Sales; Construction and Design Law; Construction Claims; Construction Contracts; Construction Defects; Construction Finance; Construction Insurance Defense; Construction Liens; Contractor Performance Bonds; Materialmens Liens; Roof Industry Liability; Stucco Litigation; Breach of Contract; Commercial Contracts; Contract Litigation; Copyright Infringement; Environmental Class Actions; Environmental Cleanup; Hazardous Ma
Membership: New Orleans, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations; Judge John C. Boutall Inn of Court.