1. Robert L. Rieger, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1987
College: Emory University, B.A., 1981
Admitted: Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Telecommunications Law; Public Utility Law; Administrative Law; Governmental Relations; Ethics and Campaign Finance; Litigation; Appellate Advocacy
Membership: Louisiana State Bar Association (Member, Public Law Section); Transportation Lawyers Association; Louisiana Bankers Association (Member, Bank Counsel Section).

2. Robert C. Schmidt
Title: Partner, Employee Benefits / ERISA
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D., 1975; Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., Taxation, 1977
College: Yale University, B.S., 1968
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D., 1975; Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., Taxation, 1977
Practice Area: Employee Benefits / ERISA
Membership:

3. Daniel K. Rester
Title:
Law School: Tulane University, J.D.
College: Louisiana State University, B.S.
Admitted: Tulane University, J.D.
Practice Area: Transactions; Construction; Energy; Entertainment; Environmental; Forestry; Licensing; Real Estate; Hospitality; Gaming; Hotels / Leisure
Membership:

4. Caroline H. Catchings
Title: Special Counsel, Government Relations
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1987
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., Political Science/Government, 1983
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Government Relations; Energy; Environmental Administrative Law; Oil / Gas; Litigation; Transactions; Maritime / Offshore; Government; Maritime; Utilities
Membership: American Association of Professional Landmen, Member

5. E. L. Henry
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: Louisiana State University School of Law, J.D., 1961
College: Baylor University, B.A., 1958
Admitted: Louisiana State University School of Law, J.D., 1961
Practice Area: Governmental Relations Law; Administrative Law; Election Campaign and Political Law
Membership: Baton Rouge and Louisiana State Bar Associations.

6. C. Stokes McConnell, Jr.
Title: Special Counsel, Transactions
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1972
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1969
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Public Finance, Healthcare, Incentives, Credits & Economic Development, Banking & Finance
Membership: Professional Associations Baton Rouge Bar AssociationLouisiana State Bar Association - Government and Public Law SectionNational Association of Bond Lawyers Louisiana Society for Hospital Attorneys

7. David L. Kemmerly
Title: Special Counsel, Governmental Relations
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1996
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1984
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Governmental Relations; Health Care; Government; Medical
Membership: •Florida Insurance Council, Former Member

8. Rebecca G. Smith
Title: Associate
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 2013
College: Louisiana State University Flores MBA Program, M.B.A., 2013; Louisiana State University, B.S., 2008
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Governmental Relations; Charter Schools; Litigation; Transactions; Government
Membership: Louisiana State Bar Association Baton Rouge Bar AssociationBoys Hope Girls Hope of Baton Rouge

9. Patricia B. McMurray
Title: Partner
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1986
College: University of Alabama, B.S., 1983
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Environmental and Natural Resources, Transactions, Bankruptcy / Workouts, Commercial Restructuring / Bankruptcy, Construction, Economic Development, Education, Forestry, Litigation, Real Estate, Charter Schools, Banking / Financial Services, Financial Services, Government
Membership:

10. V. Thomas Clark, Jr.
Title: Partner; Litigation, Partner in Charge
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1990
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1986
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Litigation; Casualty and Coverage; Directors and Officers / Professional Liability; E-Commerce / Internet; Entertainment; Film; Governmental Relations; Insurance; New Media; Insurance Regulatory; Errors and Omissions / Professional Liability; Health Care; Government; Movie; Publishing; Medical
Membership: •LEH Legislative Committee 2012-2013

11. Philip A. Franco
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1978
College: Loyola University, B.A., 1975
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Litigation; Construction; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Labor and Employment; Real Estate; Retail / Consumer Products
Membership: Associated Builders and Contractors - Bayou Chapter

12. Tracy Averett Morganti
Title: Partner, Transactions
Law School: Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University, J.D., 1992
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1988
Admitted: Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Transactions; Banking / Financial Services; Economic Development; Governmental Relations; Public Finance; Financial Services; Government
Membership:

13. O. Ray Cornelius
Title: Public Finance Team Leader
Law School: University of Arkansas, J.D., 1979
College: University of Arkansas, B.A., 1976
Admitted: University of Arkansas, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Transactions; Banking / Financial Services; Economic Development; Governmental Relations; Public Finance; Transportation and Logistics; Financial Services; Government
Membership:

14. J. Robert Wooley
Title: Of Counsel, Government Relations
Law School: Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University, J.D., 1977
College: Northeast Louisiana University, B.B.A., 1974
Admitted: Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Governmental Relations; Economic Development; Insurance Regulatory; Insurance; Casualty and Coverage; Government
Membership:

15. William D. Shea
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern University Law Center, J.D., 2004
College: Southeastern Louisiana University, B.A., 1991
Admitted: Southern University Law Center, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Litigation; Casualty and Coverage; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Insurance Regulatory; Insurance
Membership:

16. C. Kevin Hayes
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern University, J.D., 1991
College: Louisiana State University and A. & M. College, B.A., 1987
Admitted: Southern University, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Criminal Law; Litigation; Government; Regulatory Law
Membership: Louisiana State Bar Association.

17. Charles F. Castille
Title: Special Counsel, Governmental Relations
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1974
College: University of Southwestern Louisiana, B.A., 1971
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Governmental Relations; Health Care; Government
Membership: •Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, Board of Trustees - Chairman 2010

18. Renee Chabert Crasto
Title: Associate
Law School: Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University, J.D., 2008
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 2005
Admitted: Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Governmental Relations
Membership:

19. Melissa M. Grand
Title: Associate
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert School of Law, J.D., D.C.L., 2009
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., 2005
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert School of Law, J.D., D.C.L., 2009
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:

20. J. Alex Pucheu
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: Mississippi College School of Law (J.D./B.C.L., 2004)
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 2001
Admitted: Mississippi College School of Law (J.D./B.C.L., 2004)
Practice Area: Transactions; Banking / Financial Services; Governmental Relations; Public Finance; Real Estate; Renewable Energy; Government
Membership:

21. Michael Busada
Title: Associate
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2008
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., 2005
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Corporate Litigation; Governmental Relations
Membership:

22. Scott M. Levy
Title: Associate, Governmental Relations; Special Business Services
Law School: Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University School of Law, J.D., 2010
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., 2004
Admitted: Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University School of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Governmental Relations; Litigation; Transactions; Charter Schools; Government
Membership: •Leadership LSU, Alumni, Class of 2004