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Caption: President of the Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera Association Betsy Dowling, Ball Co-Chair Ann Duffy, Ball Junior Co-Chair Annie Machado, Ball Co-Chair Carol Hall and Auction Chair Dr. Erin Fleming for the “2015 Opera Ball: Flights of Fancy.”

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Take “Flights of Fancy” into the time of Howard Hughes and Amelia Earhart at the “2015 Opera Ball” hosted by the Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera. On Saturday, January 17, join President of the Women’s Guild Betsy Dowling, Ball Co-Chairs Carol Hall and Ann Duffy, Ball Junior Co-Chair Annie Machado and Ball Auction Chair Dr. Erin Fleming at the newly renovated New Orleans Lakefront Airport. Both Hughes and Earhart flew into the airport and stayed overnight, which makes this location and theme a perfect match for each other.

Events will begin with a Benefactor Party at the penthouse of James and Betty Brooks Doss.

Then, preceding the Ball will be a Patron Party in the Walnut Room at the airport, featuring a performance by the New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra, after which the main event will begin in the main terminal.

The Ball itself will feature music by the Yat Pack, a silent auction, seated dinner and dancing while “tripping the light fantastic.” Adding to all of this themed fun, the Guild encourages 1930s-era and black-tie optional dress.

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contents features 22 An Enchanting Evening in the Garden

An elegant experience dining amongst botanical beauty at “Magic in the Moonlight.”

24 Southern Art for Our Sakes

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s annual outstanding fête.

26 Ready, Set, Action

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The grand opening of the 2014 New Orleans Film Festival was the biggest yet.

28 Healthy Is in Style

Saks Fifth Avenue hosted a soirée to unlock the mystery behind cancer.

30 Let It Grow

A jazz brunch for Parkway Partners’ deep-rooted commitment to going green.

32 It’s the Life in Your Years

A sweet 16th birthday party for Lambeth House Retirement Community.

34 Encore!

“Nocturne XII” recital featured myriad piano melodies with a special concert by Anne-Marie McDermott.

36 A Diamond Anniversary

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Friends of Music celebrated its 60th birthday in classical fashion.

38 A Party to Fall For

Jefferson the Beautiful hosted its annual “Autumn Affair” to spruce up the parish.

40 Wind Beneath Their Wings

HelpFreeanAngel hosted its debut fundraiser to support special needs children and their families.

42 Health, Beauty & Wellness

A New Year’s look & feel

47 Managing Independence

Local assisted living options and services

50 St. Charles Avenue’s Registry of Charitable Events January-April 2015

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in every issue 8

A Note From Bev

10 Making a Difference Trinity Counseling & Training Center

12 Skin Deep Your New Beauty Resolution: 12 tips to start your year off right

14 Kids Play Flying High: Defy gravity and explore Sector 6

16 What’s Hot Mardi Gras

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18 On the Menu

International Tastes: Gautreau’s Chef Sue Zemanick’s Macadamia-Crusted Grouper With Spaetzle, Jumbo Lump Crab, English Peas and Champagne Beurre Blanc

20 The Dish

Memories Made: Another evening at Delmonico

70 With This Ring Scoggin – Jahncke

72 Entertaining With Bev

Take It Outside: Throw a dinner party in the garden

74 Young Bloods

PlayBuild: Co-Founder Charlotte Jones

75 Student Activist

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Kristina Marie Plunkett: St. Mary’s Dominican High School

76 Shop Talk

Dana Baumer: Owner and Buyer, Gia’s Boutique

77 Shop Talk

Robynn Beck: Owner and Director, Party Rentals Delivered

78 Snapshots 84 OnStage Calendar 88 Nostalgia Tujague’s Restaurant: The impact of New Orleans’ second

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oldest restaurant

New Orleans’ definitive social magazine January 2015 / Volume 19 / Issue 8

Editorial Executive Editor Bev Church Editor Morgan Packard Art Director Sarah George contributing editor Mirella Cameran Beauty Columnist Cat Wall Aschaffenburg Society Columnist Marilee Hovet Associate Editors Lauren LaBorde, Melanie Warner Spencer web Editor Kelly Massicot Intern Shelby Simon advertising senior Account Executive Brittany Brady (504) 830-7248, Brittany@MyNewOrleans.com

Account Executive Kaleigh Porcelli (504) 830-7226, Kaleigh@MyNewOrleans.com

Production/Web Manager Staci McCarty Production DesignerS Ali Sullivan, Monique Di Pietro traffic manager Erin Duhe Administration Chief Executive Officer Todd Matherne President Alan Campell Executive Vice President/Editor-in-Chief Errol Laborde vice president of sales Colleen Monaghan DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND EVENTS Cheryl Lemoine Distribution Manager John Holzer Subscriptions Sara Kelemencky (504) 830-7231 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Denise Dean

A Publication of Renaissance Publishing, LLC Printed in USA 110 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Ste. 123 Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 828-1380 The entire contents of this magazine are copyrighted by Renaissance Publishing, LLC, Š 2015 with all rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without permission, of editorial or graphic content in any manner is prohibited. St. Charles Avenue is not responsible for photos or artwork and assumes that all releases have been cleared upon submission to the magazine. St. Charles Avenue is published monthly

by Renaissance Publishing, LLC, 110 Veterans Blvd., Ste. 123, Metairie, La. 70005, (504) 828-1380. It is the policy of this magazine to employ people on the basis of their qualifications and with assurance of equal opportunity and treatment regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or handicap.

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A NOTE FROM BEV

Flights, Fashion & Fun Did you know that New Orleans Opera is the “First City of Opera” in the United States? The Old Opera House in the French Quarter burned down long ago, but the Women’s Guild of New Orleans Opera Association has long supported the cost of putting on opera performances in New Orleans as well as their beautiful Garden District Home. This year co-chairs Carol Hall and Anne Duffy are creating “The Opera Ball” with the theme “Flights of Fancy!” Thanks to them and to Opera Guild Juniors Chair Annie Machado, President Betsy Dowling and Past President of the Opera Guild Erin Fleming for gracing our cover. This year “The Opera Ball” will be held January 17 at the newly renovated Lakefront Airport – very apropos because the ball will be replicating the era of Amelia Earhart and Howard Hughes. The Benefactor Party will

be held at the penthouse of James and Betty Brooks Doss. Preceding the ball, the Patron Party will begin at 6 p.m. in the Walnut Room with a performance by The New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra. At 7 p.m. the ball will commence in the terminal and guests will be treated to music

by The Rat Pack, a silent auction, seated dinner and dancing while “tripping the light fantastic.” Hall and Duffy are hoping you’ll come in 1930s attire and black-tie, but both are optional! Get your tickets now by calling 267-9527.

Mardi Gras is already here, so you’ll want to check out What’s Hot featuring everything from white gloves to charms and everything in between.

This month’s features include a piece on health, beauty and wellness for the new year, which we all need desperately after all of the holidays. We have all seen

the building that’s going on, and we’ll show you what’s new in assisted living – everything from new facilities to new techniques.

I am hoping all of you will visit Art & Eyes on Magazine Street! I have a new pair of French glasses from them and I’ve been a huge collector of Starr Hagenbring’s clothing designs – they’re truly works of art. Paul Pearman and Hagenbring have collaborated on a concept that makes such sense. If you care about fashion, you definitely want to be fashionably chic with your glasses. Whether you want vintage or contemporary, you’ll find it at Art & Eyes.

Our Registry of Charitable Events for January through April 2015 is here! If you don’t see your event listed, please fill out the form online, or if you prefer, fill out the form on the next page and mail it in. Every nonprofit organization in New

Orleans looks at our calendar to see what’s coming up, and you don’t want to schedule your event on the night of another huge gala. We are the clearinghouse for all of the most important fundraisers in town, so sign up now if you haven’t already done so!

Have a safe and happy season – with Mardi Gras, debutante parties and balls approaching, be sure to take a cab or get a driver – don’t take a chance after you’ve had a few cocktails!

Bev Church

Co-Founders Cathy Harris and Sally-Ann Roberts, pictured as Roberts received her honor as an Avenue Activist of 2014, for Each One Save One. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to empowering children in our community by providing an “army of volunteer mentors throughout the metropolitan area.” They work with school districts and local governmental agencies to establish workable mentorship programs, so that mentors can serve one hour each school day for the entire year.

Harris and Roberts are excited to invite you to the “Mentor Magic 20th Anniversary Gala” on Friday, January 16 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel with “Good Morning America’s” Robin Roberts, Eric Paulsen, Angela Hill, Leo Nocentelli and “Young and the Restless” star Christian LeBlanc.

For more information and to purchase tickets to the gala, visit EachOneSaveOne.org and MentorMagicGala.org.

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making a difference

By marilee hovet

Susan and Jimmy Gundlach

Meg and Will Baldwin

Trinity Couseling & Training Center Ever since the first day the “Making a Difference” column appeared in this magazine, I’ve been the fortunate beneficiary of notes in the mail, text messages and phone calls offering compelling suggestions for future columns. One of the very first calls came from my friend Catherine Freeman regarding the Trinity Counseling and Training Center, one of the outreach programs of Trinity Episcopal Church.

Freeman is a passionate advocate for TCTC and, as such, asked if I would consider writing about it. Because mental health issues touch the lives, either tangentially or directly, of nearly everyone I know, I immediately agreed.

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involving mental health impact at least one out of every four adults and, alarmingly, one of every 10 children in this country. The need for accessible mental healthcare services is critical to the well being of any community, and TCTC’s mission is to address that need.

I recently spoke to John Shalett, Executive Director of TCTC, to ask about the work they do. The range of services the agency provides and the diversity of the constituents it serves is vast. TCTC works with individuals, couples and families; it provides care to clients of all socioeconomic backgrounds, and it does so in a way that carefully considers the full scope of the varying needs of each person who walks through the door. In addition to counseling, TCTC is committed

to providing superior training to future healthcare professionals.

Just as a teaching hospital incorporates interns into its medical staff, TCTC takes on interns who are pursuing graduate degrees in counseling, clinical social work and marriage and family therapy.

I recently mentioned to Dr. Kendall Genre, a psychiatrist with a local practice, that I would be writing about TCTC. Genre noted the important role TCTC plays in the mental health community thanks to its commitment to a sliding fee structure and its wide range of

services, including much needed psycho-educational support groups such as Care for the Caregiver.

TCTC’s fee structure allows even those clients who are living at or below the poverty line to gain access to its services. Because the agency relies in part on funding from the church and outside donors, the average client fee is just $20 per hour – an amount well below the actual cost to the agency.

For that reason, and for the outstanding quality of the care it provides, TCTC is making a difference to those in need. n

Heard something interesting for “making A difference?”

If so, please send it to: St. Charles Avenue, 110 Veterans Blvd., Suite 123, Metairie, LA 70005 or email with the subject line “Making A Difference” Morgan@MyNewOrleans.com

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skin deep

By Cat Wall

6. Change your blush. Yes, it may

Your New Beauty Resolutions 12 tips to start your year off right With the beginning of a brand new year, we all make plenty of resolutions. Some we’re sure to keep (like hanging out with our friends more) and some we most certainly will not (such as never eating candy again), but choosing a resolution is generally a great way to experiment a bit and convince yourself to try out new things.

In the beauty world we tend to use it as a reason to clean up our makeup routines, experiment with new trends and purge our beauty lives of unhealthy habits (i.e. holding on to mascara for far longer than we should).

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So here are a 12 tips on how to start out the new year on the right foot: 1. Banish dry cuticles once and for all. Keep a bottle of natural oil

or cuticle oil in a plastic bag (to avoid a mess) in your purse at all times. Apply after washing hands and any time your nails and cuticles look dry.

2. Face oil is an amazing thing;

it brightens skin and gives a fantastic glow.

3. Do not forget about hot rollers. Leave the ends out for

a less glamorous look and then finish off with a little

beach spray for the perfect undone bombshell look.

4. A good microdermabrasion

or dermal plane for your face at least once a month. A good, professional exfoliation really does turn around skin cells and makes a huge difference in your skin’s appearance. It is how you get that glowy, dewy skin that everyone wants.

5. Try my favorite moisturizer: La

Prairie Cellular Moisturizer SPF 15. It leaves the skin hydrated, and makeup applies perfectly over it. I love it because it doesn’t leave your skin greasy; it leaves your skin feeling just like it should.

still look great, but changing or adding a new blush can brighten your face and add flair in a flash.

7. Wash your makeup brushes at least weekly. Clean brushes are

not only healthier for your skin, but you’ll also get more of the products’ true color.

8. Learn how to apply a faux lash.

Faux lashes are a fun, va-va-voom look, and they always make you a bit more photogenic.

9. Know your best angle. In today’s world everything is photographed, posted and shown. Practice and learn your best angles, and then jump in every photo.

10. Pick one new way to style your hair. Rock a cool leather hair

accessory or a fun braided up-do; it’s an easy change from the norm with no commitment.

11. Eat only veggies one day a week.

The benefits to your body and skin will be noticeable!

12. The most important tip: Have fun and love yourself; no question

the biggest boost to beauty is confidence! n

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kids play

By lynne gibbons

Beau Gibbons and Clifton LeBlanc

Flying High Defy gravity and explore Sector 6 If you were a New Orleans child of the 1970s or ’80s, you probably remember making the drive to the Trampoline Jump Center to jump and flip on the many metal trampolines arranged side by side in a lot near the corner of Veterans and Bonnabel boulevards. Now, fast forward 30 years and head out to Elmwood, where a new company is bringing trampolines back and doing it better than you can imagine!

Described as “Extreme Air Sports,” Sector 6 is a brand new 40,000-square-foot indoor facility that, quite literally, elevates trampoline fun to an entirely new level. The New Orleans area site joins a roster of 19 other national and international locations. After

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checking in and purchasing tickets at the front desk, the first zone you will come to is a 12,000square-foot field of connected trampolines, including angled wall trampolines and launching pads. The next zone houses the trampoline dodge ball games with wall-to-wall trampolines surrounded by net walls and overflowing with various sized balls. At first, I thought I would never get my 10-year-old and his friend out of the dodge ball arena, but then I spotted the next zone.

This one, called the SuperSlam, boasts 16-foot basketball goals on a “court” of trampolines. Both boys were successfully dunking 16 feet in the air with the help the springy surface beneath

their feet. Toward the rear of the building were several large pits of foam bricks perfect for falling into and many opportunities to do exactly that. Kids can swing from a large trapeze, test their balance by walking over the “Slacklines” (a slightly wider version of tightropes), climb the rope ladder or flip from launch pads and plunge into the pits.

Sector 6 is open every day except Sunday from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. for “Open Jump” for all ages (kids 13 and older can be dropped off by a parent). During these regular operating hours, there’s a separate section reserved exclusively for children 6 and under. In addition, they offer a “Kid Jump” hour from 9-10 a.m. Mondays through

Saturdays where the entire facility is open only for the 6 and under set. What a fun playgroup field trip!

For the teenagers 15 and older, Sector 6 becomes Club 6 on Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. until midnight, when the lights go out and the lasers and music come on. In case you were concerned that this fun is reserved only for kids, every Monday night from 6-9 p.m. is “Family Night” where the whole family can jump for one low price. Sector 6 also offers party packages for groups of 10-35 jumpers with private party rooms.

If you’re searching for something even bigger, you may want to look into renting the entire facility for groups of up to 90 participants or the “Extreme Slumber Party” for groups up to 50 complete with an overnight of sleeping bags on the trampolines!

It is important to note that every child needs a waiver signed by a parent to participate. Sector 6 makes this process as easy as possible. Parents can choose to print a paper copy at home and bring it in when they arrive or complete an online electronic waiver either at home or on-site.

The latter is recommended because the waiver will stay on file for your child for a full year if you complete the form electronically. For more specific information on tickets, prices and hours, visit Sector6.us.

When our hour was over, I had two smiling, laughing and, well, sweaty 10-year-olds who were already begging for a return trip to Sector 6. With such high marks from my gang, I definitely see another flight pass in our future. So defy gravity and explore Sector 6! n photo by cheryl gerber

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what’s hot

by amy gabriel

Mardi Gras With Carnival season right around the corner, our thoughts are colored purple, green and gold. Join in on the revelry with our list of Mardi Gras must-haves. From attending extravagant balls to standing sidewalk side at the parade route, you’ll be set from your first bite of King Cake to the final moments of Fat Tuesday.

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1. Tip back a few celebratory cocktails in a personalized glass with your family name displayed proudly beneath a crown etching. Betty Hunley, 6057 Magazine St., 895-2870, BettyHunley.com 2. You will be the belle of the Mardi Gras ball in the Candice Gwinn Honey Long Dress. The 1950s fit and vintage style bodice in stretch cotton blend satin make for a dream on the dance floor. Trashy Diva, 2048 Magazine St., 299-8777; 537 Royal St., 522-4233, TrashyDiva.com.

3. Take your eyewear to the next level with a pair of titanium cut lace BOZ frames from France. These ornate glasses can be made into opticals or sunglasses. Art & Eyes, 3708 Magazine St., 891-4494, ArtAndEyesNola.com 4. A Mardi Gras club belt with handcrafted leather made in New Orleans will jazz up any pair of trousers. This peppy accessory is available in four colorways in men’s sizes 30-40 and boys sizes 20-28. Pelican Coast, 5509 Magazine St. 309-2314, PelicanCoastClothing.com 5. Be prepared for puddle jumping on the parade route in a pair of däv rain booties. The pop of color from the Glasgow Oxblood 16 | St. Charles Avenue January 2015

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adds a touch of flair while the contoured fit keeps this weatherproof footwear looking slimmer than your typical wellie. Feet First 4122 Magazine St., 899-6800; 526 Royal St., 569-0005; 200 Metairie Road, 324-9124, FeetFirstStores.com 6. A stunning beaded necklace that you don’t have to catch, the Capetown from Lionette is a mix of agate, Swarovski crystals, simulated opals and plated brass. Clover Boutique, 2240 Magazine St., 272-0792. BoutiqueClover.com 7. Set the scene for your parade watching party with festive decor like this golden Windsor crown measuring 16-by-20-inches. Vita by Italy Direct, 1537 Metairie Road, 831-1111, Vita-Nola.com 8. Your Carnival ball attire wouldn’t be complete without a pair of long kid-leather gloves. Handmade in Italy, these lengthy beauties are the perfect complement to a floor-length gown. Yvonne LaFleur, 8131 Hampson St., 866-9666, YvonneLaFleur.com 9. Remain stylishly hands-free with a Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC, complete with an adjustable strap that can be worn on the shoulder or crossbody. FeBe Clothing, 474 Metairie Road, 835-5250, febeclothing.com n saintcharlesavenue.com | 17

on the menu REcipe Macadamia-Crusted Grouper with spaetzle, jumbo lump crab, English peas and champagne beurre blanc

Spaetzle 9 ounces flour 3 eggs 1 cup milk ½ teaspoon of each: chopped parsley, chives, tarragon 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Large bowl of ice water

In a large pot boil 2-3 gallons of water, season with salt (approximately 1/4-cup). Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl and let rest for 5 minutes. Take perforated hotel pan and place over boiling water. Take the batter and push it through the holes to create drop noodles. Stir once all the batter is dropped. Once the Spaetzle floats to the top, remove and shock in ice water. Strain and set aside.

International Tastes Gautreau’s Chef Sue Zemanick’s Macadamia-Crusted Grouper With Spaetzle, Jumbo Lump Crab, English Peas and Champagne Beurre Blanc

Crust 1 ½ cups macadamia nuts (raw) 2 cups panko breadcrumbs ½ cup clarified butter 1 Tablespoon parsley, rough chop ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Caramelized Pearl Onions ¾ pound white pearl onions, peeled 2 Tablespoon grape seed oil ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar Pinch of black pepper

Heat a sauté pan to medium heat.

Add oil and pearl onions. Roll onions around in the pan until they start to become golden brown on all sides. Once brown, turn heat to low and sprinkle with sugar, salt and pepper. Finish in a 350-degree oven for 3-5 minutes or until soft.

Champagne Buerre Blanc 3 ounces diced shallots 1 cup champagne Juice of 1 lemon 5 sprigs of thyme 1 bay leaf 5 black peppercorns Pinch kosher salt ¼ cup heavy cream ¾ pound unsalted butter, cubed

In a saucepan combine all ingredients except butter. Reduce over low heat until almost evaporated. Over medium heat slowly whisk in butter one cube at a time until incorporated. Strain and hold in a warm spot in the kitchen (not over direct heat).

To Assemble: 8 pieces of Grouper (6 ounce pieces) Kosher salt and white pepper to season 1 pound jumbo lump crab, cleaned 1 cup grape seed oil 1 cup English peas

Mix spaetzle, crab and peas in a bowl. Crust the Grouper and cook through. To plate, spoon mixture on bottom, sauce around and place fish on top.

Gautreau’s 1728 Soniat St. 899-7397 GautreausRestaurant.com

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the dish

By jyl benson

TRY THIS I recently encountered Miso Gumbo on the menu at Origami. Garnished with a large panko-battered friend shrimp, the brown stew was not at all miso soup and not so much a gumbo, but it was unique enough to be amusing and hearty enough to be soothing and welcome on a cold night.

Memories Made Another evening at Delmonico My father, Andy Benson, a real New Orleans character in a city jammed with them, was a humble man, but he liked to acknowledge big time family achievements at the city’s old-line eateries.

I remember digging into a slab of Mile High Ice Cream Pie at the long-gone Caribbean Room when my brother graduated from Tulane Medical School when I was 7. My sister Beth’s 1978 wedding reception at Elmwood Plantation impressed me with memories gigantic butterflied fried shrimp that remain my standard bearers to this day.

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“Paw-Paw Benson,” was given the “all clear” as he recovered from a bypass surgery of the sort we would now consider primitive.

We celebrated with a trip to the now-defunct Versailles and platters of Chateaubriand.

Without a doubt the memories I hold most dear are of Delmonico on St. Charles Avenue where the proprietress sisters, Miss Angie (Brown) and Miss Rose (Dietrich) fussed over my father and never failed to regale with stories of his gallantry and the time he literally bailed the restaurant out and salvaged its electrical system in the throes of the May 3 flood of 1978. Delmonico was the scene of my sister’s college

graduation dinner and my own 13th birthday celebration. It is where I first learned a new method of torturing my mother, one of those squeamish ladies who turned her nose up at mold, fungus and slime masquerading as “food.” She left oysters behind in their shells after eating the Rockefeller or Bienville sauces from around them; daintily scraped crabmeat dressing from within mushroom caps, which she left behind; and shunned with a shudder the restaurant’s divine Roquefort dressing. My father’s admonishment that I at least try everything allowed me to irk my prim, unadventurous mother; seeing the horror on her face as her 6-year-old slurped raw oysters from the shell gave me a little thrill. So, yes, Delmonico is a place I hold dear.

My family recently welcomed a newcomer. John Luke Sidney Charbonnet would have been my father’s third great-grandchild.

Daddy just loved babies, and the arrival of his first great-grandson would have set my father positively aflutter hunting and pecking over his keyboard and burning up the telephone lines to share the news with extended family in Sweden.

A celebratory visit to Delmonico seemed in order.

It was nearly 20 years ago that chef Emeril Lagasse purchased the restaurant from Angie and Rose and reverently evolved it into Emeril’s Delmonico, the

stylish contemporary Creole restaurant it is today. Though the furnishings are far more elegant than they once were, the floor plan remains unchanged, so it was easy for me to commune with all of my ghosts.

Chef de Cuisine Anthony Scanio

recently unveiled a new menu, but a few old fashioned throwbacks remain, including Crabmeat Remick and baked Oysters Bienville. Both my husband and our patient and gallant waiter, Malcolm, deserve medals for enduring me as I labored to decide between Fried Oyster Bordelaise; Crisp Duck Leg Confit with orange scented waffles, tasso and cane jus; Panéed Swordfish with pistachio risotto and satsuma vinaigrette; and a Dry Aged Beef Chorizo Poor Boy. Choosing dessert was easier.

The Coconut-Chocolate Cream Pie topped with toasted coconut and chocolate sauce was, for me at least, evocative of the forbearer’s Delmonico Fluff – ice cream with toasted almonds, whipped cream and chocolate sauce.

As Andrew and I raised our glasses to toast the arrival of John Luke and the memory of my father, a text message arrived on my phone. It was picture of my nephew, Neil (my father’s eldest grandchild) with Lisa, his love of several years. They were holding a sign: “We’ve eloped y’all!”

It turned out to be yet another unforgettable evening with my family at Delmonico. n

Emeril’s Delmonico: 1300 St. Charles Ave., 525-4937, EmerilsRestaurants.com/emerils-delmonico Origami: 5130 Freret St., 899-6532, SushiNola.com

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philanthropic fun

by shelby simon

An Enchanting Evening in the Garden

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An elegant experience dining amongst botanical beauty at “Magic in the Moonlight.”

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Under lit-up live oaks and starry skies, guests of “Magic in the Moonlight” experienced the enchantments of the New Orleans Botanical Garden as they dined al fresco.

At twilight, guests perused the Parterre Rose Garden during the cocktail party and silent auction. For the seated dinner, everyone filtered into the main axis of the Botanical Garden.

Silver candelabras and floral arrangements of freesia, hydrangeas and Casablanca tulips graced each table as guests enjoyed a delicious fresh market salad, herb-crusted New Zealand lamb chops and a delectable dessert prepared by Chef Evan Benson of Joel Catering. The sounds of Wendell Brunious charmed guests throughout the evening.

The silent auction featured special packages such as a Sunday afternoon at the country home of patrons Jennifer and Fred Heebe to enjoy a family-style dinner prepared by chefs Donald Link and Ryan Prewitt and dancing to the rhythm of a traditional zydeco band, which was purchased by 21 couples.

Sybil Favrot, Tina Kern and Lydia Sneed served as Event Chairs.

This intimate fête was sold out two months before the date and raised more than $150,000 towards the construction of a new entrance to the Botanical Garden and Storyland. n

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event at a glance What: “Magic in the Moonlight,” benefiting the new Orleans Botanical Garden When: Friday, October 17 Where: New Orleans Botanical Garden

1. Co-Chair Lydia Sneed with Fred and Jennifer Heebe 2. Blair Favrot, Mary Clare Conwill, Co-Chair Sybil Favrot and Danny Conwill 3. Barbara Waller, Incoming Chair David Waller and Board Member Dessa Giffin 4. Board Members Rene Fransen and Marla Donovan with Natalie Finnegan and Edward Bonin. 5. Peyton and Barbara Bush 6. Kathy Weidner and Event Coordinator Rebecca Schultz

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philanthropic fun

by shelby simon

Southern Art for Our Sakes

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The Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s annual outstanding fête.

Oh! What a spectacle to behold. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art hosted a mammoth of a gala to celebrate William “Bill” A. Goldring with its Opus Award, a distinction to honor an activist in art and culture.

The evening began in the museum’s Patrick F. Taylor Library with a patron party catered by chef Justin Devillier from Le Petite Grocery and a silent auction including more than 50 works by southern artists. Partygoers proceeded into a tent adjacent to the museum for the seated gala dinner prepared by chef Donald Link and chef de cuisine Rebecca Wilcomb. The program, emceed

by Bryan Batt, included a live auction featuring a plethora of precious artwork and a 1989 Mazda Miata that was a gift from Steven Spielberg to John Goodman for his performance in the film Always. An impressive total of 35 musicians entertained guests throughout the evening.

Flowers and decorations were provided by Pompador Productions and Katy Weil, who served as Event Co-Chair alongside Karen Solomon. Event coordination was possible thanks to BBC Destination Management.

Notable attendees included: John Goodman, Helen Miren, Bryan Cranston, C.K. Swett of Heritage Auctions who served as auctioneer, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Councilmember LaToya Cantrell, artists John Alexander and Bill Dunlap, and Board Members Roger Ogden, Gregory Holt, Dathel Coleman and Fran Villere, and Board Chair Allison Kendrick.

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event at a glance What: “O! What a Night,” benefiting The Ogden Museum of Southern Art When: Saturday, October 18 Where: Ogden Museum of Southern Art

1. Chris and Co-Chair Katy Weil with honoree Bill Goldring 2. Director William Andrews and Chantel Fortich 3. Robert Herndon, Dr. Troy Scroggins and Brandon Bueche 4. Kevin Kelly, Cecily Boudreaux and Cindy and Brian Pagragan 5. CK Swett and Sarah Story 6. Greg Morey and Scott James

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The grand opening of the 2014 New Orleans Film Festival was the biggest yet.

The opening gala of the New Orleans Film Festival kicked off its 25th anniversary this year with the U.S. premiere of Mike Binder’s New Orleans-shot film, Black or White, starring Kevin Costner. The festival kick off was “a testament to the thriving film industry in Louisiana and the meaningful stories being filmed here,” says Jolene Pinder, New Orleans Film Society Executive Director.

Opening night attendees included New Orleans native Anthony Mackie, New Orleans Film Society president Alexa Georges and Jerry Armatis, Allison Kendrick with daughter Megan Kendrick, Anna Beth Goodman, Faith Ford and Campion Murphy, Susan Brennan, Jane Booth, Randy Fertel, NOFF executive director Jolene Pinder, Rita Benson LeBlanc, Ivy and Shawn Barney and Django Unchained actress Laura Cayouette.

After the film screening, all opening night film attendees secondlined from the Civic Theatre to the Board of Trade where guests were greeted with old Hollywood pinup girls handing out a specialty cocktail.

Everyone celebrated the quarter centennial of the New Orleans Film Festival with a silver anniversary cake by Melissa’s Fine Pastries, food

by Pigeon Caterers, wine provided by Pearl Wine Co., and true to tradition, music by Sasha Masakowski.

Partygoers at The Civic and at the after party included Steve Armbruster, Teresa Cole and Wayne Troyer, Tracie Ashe, Helene and Rob Florence, Aylin and Steven Maklansky, Kristin Shannon, Sandie McNamara, Sean Gerowin, Ellen Johnson and Dr. Ronnie Swartz, Jack Forbes and Brian Bockman, Rebecca Snedeker, Ashley and Skipper Bond, Linda Novak and Adam Marcus and Lee McDonough.

This monumental birthday for the festival marks several unprecedented achievements: the 2014 lineup of 237 films was selected from a pool of more than 2,100 submissions from a record-breaking 86 countries, making this the largest and most farreaching submissions pool in the festival’s history. n

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event at a glance What: “Opening of New Orleans Film Festival,” benefiting the New Orleans Film Society When: Thursday, October 16 Where: Civic Theater

1. Jane Ettinger Booth, New Orleans Film Society Board President Alexa Georges and Parker Roy 2. Mark Romig and David Briggs 3. Faith Ford and Campion Murphy 4. Ellen Johnson and Dr. Ronnie Swartz 5. Odette and Andy Horton 6.

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Healthy Is in Style Saks Fifth Avenue hosted a soirée to unlock the mystery behind cancer.

The jazzy sounds of New Orleans resonated throughout Saks Fifth Avenue for their annual charity initiative and shopping kickoff gala, “Key to the Cure.” 2014 Co-Chairs Therese Badon, Leslie Gottsegen and Amanda Herman helmed an elegant evening with Honorary Chairs Renee Gabriel and Sara B. Stone. The 2014 Corporate Liason was Sue Singer.

The finest entertainment, food and fashion filled all three levels of the store, beginning with Llowen Drum Set and The Cuban Buena Vista Social Club Doppelgangers on the ground level with appetizers from several restaurants, including Galatoire’s famous shrimp remoulade. The Kermit Ruffins Band serenaded partygoers with a trumpet backed by a trio of keyboard, guitar and a drum set as they indulged in entrées from 18 restaurants, including Arnaud’s, Café Reconcile, Dickie Brennan’s Steak House and Mandina’s, to name a few. The Evan Christopher Trio performed on the dessert level, where sweets from Kosher Cajun, Candace’s Cake Balls, Maple Street Café, Maple Street Patisserie, ManhattanJack and PJ’s Coffee decked the floor.

In addition to the plethora of bars scattered throughout the store, guests were enthralled with both palm and tarot card readers, who each offered their services to interested patrons For five days, the retail giant promised that 2 percent of its sales would be donated to the Louisiana Cancer Research Center to fight women’s cancers. n

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event at a glance What: “Key to the Cure” benefiting Saks Fifth Avenue and the Louisiana Cancer Research Center When: Wednesday, October 15 Where: Saks Fifth Avenue, Canal Place

1. Event Co-Chair Amanda Herman with General Manager of Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans Carolyn Elder and Event Co-Chairs Leslie Gottsegen and Therese Badon 2. Fred Holley and Carla Adams 3. Brandon and Daphne Berger with Sheila and H. Britton Sandeford 4. Steven Putt and Kim Glazer 5. Dr. Prescott Deininger, Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Dr. Augusto Ochoa 6. Judge Karen Herman, Stephen Herman and Sandra Pulitzer

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Let It Grow A jazz brunch for Parkway Partners’ deep-rooted commitment to going green.

At the “Feast with the Stars” jazz brunch sponsored by Entergy, the Parkway Partners Board of Directors proudly selected Jackie Clarkson to receive the 2014 Green Spirit Award, honoring her tireless advocacy for New Orleans green spaces. The award was designed by local glass artist Eric Hess and was presented at the Patron Party at the Whitney Bank Lobby on St. Charles Avenue preceding the main event.

Plants provided by the Department of Parks and Parkways lined the hallways while fall colors and plants brightened the stairway. Allan and Laura Querens decorated the halls with balloon bouquets, and Nell Howard donated centerpieces of succulent plants. The Messy Cookers Jazz Band and the Last Straws trio serenaded guests as they dined on delicacies from 14 local restaurants. Partygoers could partake in a sinfully delicious Dessert Room sponsored by Shell while enjoying the sounds of The Mardi Gras Chorus. Libations included a Bloody Mary with special garnishes designed by the NOCCA Culinary Institute, a vodka mint and peach punch, and café au lait.

Auction items that created a buzz included: a Krewe of Orpheus float package for two, a 2013 signed Saints football, tickets to Saints and Pelicans games, Susan Spicer’s Chef Collection – including chef’s jacket, cookbook and lunch at Bayona – NellRae Simson Pottery, a cabin stay in a Louisiana State Park and gift cards to many fine New Orleans restaurants.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mark Schleifsein and wife Diane supported the raffle of a wine basket.

More than 240 guests were in attendance to support Parkway Partners ongoing efforts to plant trees and support community gardeners and schoolyard gardeners. n

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event at a glance What: “Feast with the Stars” benefiting Parkway Partners When: Sunday, October 12 Where: Patron Party at Whitney on St. Charles Avenue; Gala at Gallier Hall

1. Blake Heymann, Event Co-Chairs Kristi Trail and Norma Grace with Bob Sternhell 2. Buzz and honoree Jackie Clarkson 3. JoAnn Clevenger, Denise Estopinal and Flo Schornstein

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It’s the Life in Your Years A sweet 16th birthday party for Lambeth House Retirement Community.

A light projected cake with the number 16 shone on the Lambeth House plaza on October 16 for the retirement home’s “Sweet Sixteen” birthday. Over 225 partygoers enjoyed the cool, clear night and the sounds of the John Parker Jazz Band while giving back to a cause so personal for many of those in attendance.

Lambeth House chef John Joffe and Food and Beverage Director Stephanie Hosek catered the food, including a savory crawfish macque choux cheesecake, grilled boneless quail marsala and crab cakes remoulade. Republic National Distributing Company served libations. Candy-colored tablecloths and candy-filled centerpieces with glow sticks decorated the vicinity.

Raffle items were provided by: Hiller Jewelry, Judy at the Rink, Earthsavers, Magnolia Kinetics, Hopper’s Carte de Vins, Link Restaurant Group, and Le Petit Théâtre.

This festive, fun and young celebration raised more than $78,000 for Lambeth House. n

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event at a glance What: “Sweet 16 on Broadway” benefiting Lambeth House When: Thursday, October 16 Where: Lambeth House

1. Bob Coyle, Lisa Mills, Magdalen Bickford and Tim Trapolin 2.

Bush Wrighton, Jeanie Perrilliat and Odom Heebe 3. Courtney Nalty, Bill Penick and Cynthia LeBreton

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Encore!

“Nocturne XII” recital featured myriad piano melodies with a special concert by Anne-Marie McDermott.

The evening of the 12th “Nocturne Piano Recital and Gala” at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel had the air of elegance that friends of the Musical Arts Society of New Orleans enjoy.

The Champagne Reception, with hot and cold appetizers, was well attended and set the stage for an exciting evening of music. This year the featured artist was acclaimed American pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, accompanied by her husband Michael and their Maltese, Samantha. Latter & Blum sponsored the recital program, which included the “Second English Suite” of J.S. Bach, two sonatas of Franz Josef Haydn, the beautiful Schumann/Liszt transcription of “Widmung” and “Soirée de Vienne” by A. Grunfeld. After receiving multiple standing ovations, McDermott performed two encores: one of Brahms’ “Intermezzi” and another Haydn sonata movement.

“Anne-Marie McDermott was just splendid. Her exquisite playing blended with her lovely personality and impeccable charm easily made her one of my favorite artists we have ever hosted in New Orleans,” commented Cara McCool, Executive Director of MASNO. Also in attendance was James Farrow, President of MASNO and Co-Chair, Anne Gauthier, President-Elect and Co-Chair, and Emel Songu Mize, Immediate Past-President and Co-Chair.

McDermott joined guests for a delicious three-course dinner prepared by the culinary team of the Ritz-Carlton, Table centerpieces, arranged in all white by Federico’s Florists, included roses, hydrangeas and lilies presented in white china bowls. n

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event at a glance What: “Nocturne XII,” benefiting the Musical Arts Society of New Orleans When: Saturday, October 18 Where: Ritz-Carlton Hotel

1. MASNO President Elect Anne Gauthier with honoree Anne-Marie McDermott and MASNO President Jim Farrow 2. Spencer Doyle with MASNO Board Members Mary Lee Murphy and Keith Lescale 3. Christine LeBlanc with Board Members Emily McWilliams and Dee Clubb

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Friends of Music celebrated its 60th birthday in classical fashion.

New Orleans Friends of Music opened its 60th season with a performance by the husband and wife duo of cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han at Tulane University’s Dixon Hall. The duo, called “Chamber music’s power couple” by the Wall Street Journal, opened the 2014-’15 season with pieces by Strauss, Messaien, Albeniz, Glazunov and Chopin.

The festive evening continued with “A Celebration of Music and Art” at the nearby home of Dr. Siddarth Bhansali. Beneath a canopy of starry lights, guests enjoyed a multi-course repast

by Borgne with mouth-watering entrées and a selection of decadent desserts. The lush setting of Dr. Bhansali’s courtyard was further accented by tropical floral arrangements by Ginja Moseley of A Beautiful Life. While listening to classical guitar strings by John Rankin, guests sipped specialty cocktails by William Grant and Sons, in addition to wines provided by Diane and Alan Franco.

Dr. Bhansali’s home, filled with his renowned collection of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain bronzes from the Indian subcontinent, was another attraction for guests, who included Scott and Janet Howard, Drs. Ranney and Emel Mize, Barbara and Hugo Wedemeyer, Alex and Maureen Gershanik, Cara McCool, Sun Kim and Kee Lee, Kim Glazer, Teri Wittenburg, Fred and Ivy Kushner, Larry Zaslow, Shirney and Orlin Corey, Richard and Anna Harrison and Margaret Shields, President of FOM, with her husband Wade.

Regions Bank was the presenting sponsor of the concert and gala, and guests departed with gifts from Regions Bank, as well as from Saks Fifth Avenue, Crown Products, Earthsavers, Blue Frog Chocolates and West Jefferson Medical Center. n

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event at a glance What: “60 Years Gala” benefiting Friends of Music When: Tuesday, October 21 Where: Dixon Hall, Tulane University and the home of Dr. Bhansali

1. Honoree cellist David Finckel, host Sid Bhansali, honoree pianist Wu Han and Regions Bank President Scott Howard 2. Event Co-Chair Joan Zaslow and Friends of Music President Margaret Shields 3. Event Co-Chair Jonathan McCall, Kim Glazer and Friends of Music Board Member Dr. Ranney Mize

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A Party To Fall For Jefferson the Beautiful hosted its annual “Autumn Affair” to spruce up the parish.

The Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful’s “Autumn Affair” raised more than $40,000 from the more than 90 attendees that enjoyed the ambiance of a Metairie Club Gardens’ home and its landscaped grounds. Holley Haag, Elesha Kelleher and Ashley Price Swanson served as Gala Chairs; Heather and Bruce Burglass served as Patron Party hosts; and Jackie Madden serves as Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful’s Board President.

An exquisite spread of fare by Fleur de Lis Catering included crab cakes, duck canapés, an assortment of pates and saucisses and an array of desserts. Libations were courtesy of Byblos, Araña and Salú.

Highlights of the silent and live auctions featured a Saints tickets and parking pass package, a Saks Fifth Avenue gift basket, a house portrait and a private theatre screening party donated by The Theatres at Canal Place.

Notable attendees included Jefferson Parish President John Young, Jefferson Parish Deputy Chief Operating Officer Jennifer VanVrancken and Jefferson Parish Department of Parkways Director Brook Burmaster.

Started in 1997, the Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful have raised funds to beautify and landscape public green spaces and to preserve the tree canopy in Jefferson Parish. n

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event at a glance What: “Autumn Affair” benefiting Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful When: Thursday, October 23 Where: Metairie Club Gardens

1. Board President Jackie Madden, Mike Cotter and Gala Co-Chair Holley Haag 2. Albert and Gala Co-Chair Elesha Kelleher with Patron Party hosts Heather and Bruce Burglass 3. Jerri Stumpf, Dessa and David Giffin and Jack Stumpf

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HelpFreeanAngel hosted its debut fundraiser to support special needs children and their families.

The inaugural fundraiser, “Angels of Hope,” transported partygoers from a mansion filled with angelic art into a room that gave the illusion of being under the stars in an elegant New Orleans scene, complete with overhanging live oaks, lanterns and familiar French Quarter architecture.

James Andrews and the Crescent City AllStars played festive jazz tunes on the front porch of the mansion as patrons explored the venue. Johana Maison, Executive Director of the HelpFreeanAngel Foundation, and Holly Kern, President of Board of Directors, organized the event.

Angela Hill and Dennis Woltering served as Masters of Ceremonies. A belly dancing troupe mesmerized partygoers with their movements accompanied by the clinking and chiming of their traditional coin belts. There was an open bar and buffet dinner that included a delicious white chocolate bread pudding and pralines dessert. A silent auction went on throughout the night.

Nikki Rabalais, the single mother of a special needs child, and Tahaira Johnson, mother of a student who attends HelpFreeanAngel, gave heartwarming speeches to express their gratitude for what the nonprofit has done for their families. Awards were given to St. Charles Avenue magazine, Hary H. Laurie, Principal of Landry Walker High School, Alicia Gilbert, Principal of Estelle Elementary, volunteer Nikki Rabalais and mentor Blaine Kern Sr. Guests were then invited to dance the night away. n

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event at a glance What: “Angels of Hope,” inaugural gala benefiting HelpFreeanAngel When: Friday, October 24 Where: Grand Oaks Mansion at Mardi Gras World

1. Volunteer Speaker Nikki Rabalais and Founder and Executive Director Johana Maison 2. President Holly Kern and Gala Chairman Blaine Kern Sr. with Master of Ceremonies Dennis Woltering, D.J. Batiste and Emmy Rabalais 3. Mistress of Ceremonies Angela Hill and Dr. Irwin Marcus

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A New Year’s look & feel

by Kelcy Wilburn

At the beginning of every new year, we all put a little extra effort into to looking and feeling our best, and every year a variety of new products, procedures and services hit the market. From spas and salons to physicians, clinics and personal trainers, local health and beauty experts offers a variety of solutions for improving your health and your appearance in 2015.

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Shine Spa + Specialities

Beauty Products & Procedures Cindy Cocke and Sandy Blum, co-owners of Shine Spa + Specialties, have been in the spa business since 1996. They developed an identity with Spa Aria in the Hotel Monteleone, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary this past November.

After years of delays brought on

by Hurricane Katrina, their newest venture, Shine, has now reopened in Mid-City Market, bringing numerous lines of relaxation and rejuvenation products and services to the bustling neighborhood.

Elemental Herbology, the main skincare line at Shine, is used in every treatment offered – facials, massages, manicures and pedicures. The products are 100 percent free from synthetic fragrance, color, mineral oils, sulphates, parabens and preservatives, yet they are packed with nutrients and patented natural actives at therapeutic levels.

The Himalayan Crystal Salt Sole Bar is also a hit. “These special salts, both ancient and modern, combat the stresses of modern life with time tested and ancient therapies. We consider ‘sole’ to be an essential part of one’s wellness regime,” says Cocke, “and love sharing the benefits with our clients.”

In addition to their sought-after blowouts, updos and makeup applications, BLEU: A Blowdry Bar has added a new and noteworthy “add on” menu item. BLEU’s “Hair Chaser” is a rich, restoring and intensive hair mask that quickly repairs dry, overstressed hair. Created by Living Proof, the restoring mask treatment is silicone-, oil- and sulfate-free. This treatment may be added to your blowout for $25 and is also available for retail purchase at $42 for 8 ounces.

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“The ever-changing temperature and humidity coupled with damage caused by chemical services can wreak havoc on your hair,” says Owner Emily LaBorde Cheramie. “This treatment restores your hair’s moisture level to that of undamaged hair – 20 times stronger with 95 percent less breakage after just one use,” she says.

Dr. Sean R. Weiss, a member of the Dr. Khoobehi & Associates

team, is a leading facial plastic surgeon who works locally alongside Dr. Kamran Khoobehi and Dr. Jules Walters. For patients looking for facial rejuvenation, Dr. Weiss recommends the LA Facelift (Local Anesthesia Facelift), a quicker and more affordable alternative to a traditional facelift.

“The LA Facelift is the best solution for facial rejuvenation without the need for general anesthesia. The LA Facelift is the

same procedure as that performed under general anesthesia; however, specialized techniques for a pain-free experience with mild sedation are used,” says Dr. Weiss. “The procedure is affordable, easy on the patient and the patient is able to return home the same day. Most importantly,” he says, “it’s safe and the results are outstanding.”

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Orleans,” by Vogue, Dr. Calvin Johnson stands by a tried and true approach to facial cosmetic surgery. Dr. Johnson has practiced facial plastic surgery since 1975, and his private practice offers exclusively that. Focused on natural results, Dr. Johnson believes the best cosmetic surgery doesn’t draw attention to itself.

According to Dr. Johnson, one colleague remarks, “You pay as much for what he doesn’t do as for what he does do.” In addition to the face and neck lift, Dr. Johnson offers eyelid surgery, forehead lifts, rhinoplasty, cheek and chin implants, otoplasty and lip enhancement.

Glenn Michael Milliet, Master Designer at Glenn Michael Salons, believes that hair is a woman’s most versatile fashion accessory and that it can be the difference between her self-confidence and her self-consciousness.

Glenn Michael Salons offers the celebrated new Evolve Volumizer system, a wearable solution for women with fine or thinning hair, whatever the cause.

“All other options for volumizing are ineffective,” says Milliet, who highlights the problems with shampoos, pharmaceutical and chemical products, transplants, surgeries and wigs.

What makes Evolve the best?

“No. 1, it’s human hair. I can cut it, color it, curl it, tuck it, braid it – I can style it like normal,” says Milliet. Milliet also notes a wait time of only three days and an affordable price point that breaks down (on average) to about $2.78 a day, a small price to pay for a full head of hair.

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Fertility Institute

Health News & Services New to New Orleans, the In & Out Urgent Care provides convenient urgent care to patients with non-life-threatening conditions, which, according to CEO Billy Coleman, has been a muchneeded service in the Uptown, university area. Open 9 a.m.9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekends, In & Out Urgent Care treats a variety of illnesses and injuries such as colds, earaches, sore throats, sprains, strains and minor cuts.

They also offer physicals, EKGs, X-rays and other services.

One popular service now offered is HYDRATE HERE. According to Coleman, the service “is ideal for bouncing back

after running in the Louisiana heat, playing sports or after a hard night out. Sometimes you can’t afford to waste the day away with a painful hangover, so you can visit HYDRATE HERE to mitigate some of that discomfort,” he says.

Southeast Louisiana is home to one of the nation’s leading clinics specializing in new infertility treatment. Employing traditional treatments and the latest advances in reproductive technology, including IVF, ICSI and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), the Fertility Institute now offers the Endometrial Receptivity Assay, a molecular-based test that evaluates the receptivity of the uterine cavity to embryo implantation. According to Dr. Sissy Sartor, Fertility Specialist, this test is beneficial in evaluating and defining the reasons for repeat failure of implantation in couples

utilizing the advanced reproductive technologies.

In addition to its Metairie, Mandeville, and Baton Rouge offices, the Fertility Institute has just opened a New Orleans office at 3525 Prytania St., Suite 220.

Improved fitness and weight loss are among the most common New Year’s resolutions, and SMX (Slow Motion Exercise) Personal Training

aims to help people produce results without spending hours in the gym. Not your typical health club, SMX is a studio that prides itself on a specialization in personal training.

According to Owner Emile Tujague III, the exercise protocol that SMX utilizes was designed to produce maximum results in less time than “traditional” exercise protocols.

“What we offer is a smarter way to train. We do a very specif-

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ic form of high intensity interval resistance training that’s safe, effective and efficient,” says Tujague. “Most clients only need to train an average of two sessions per week,” he says, “never lasting more than 30 minutes per workout.”

Along with a team of fellowship-trained pain physicians, neurologists, psychiatrists and physician acupuncturists, Dr. Eric Royster has brought modern pain management to the Gulf Region with Integrated Pain & Neuroscience (IPN). IPN is a comprehensive program that employs effective medical, interventional and holistic approaches to solve patients’ most complicated problems.

“The question is not ‘What is the most effective treatment for this type of pain?’ The real question is ‘What is the most effective treatment for this patient?’” he says. “That’s the IPN difference.”

This year, IPN launches its “Pathways to Pain Relief” Program, an evidence-based, outcome-focused program that changes the way chronic pain is treated.

In November, Touro made news with the acquisition of a da Vinci robotic surgical tool for use in removing cancerous lung tumors in patients with lung cancer. Touro is currently the only area hospital offering the Robotic Pulmonary Lobectomy. Using a few small incisions and a 3D high-definition visual system, da Vinci allows surgeons to better access the problem area, lending itself to a cleaner tumor dissection and more accurate technique. “[The Robotic Pulmonary Lobectomy] allows for less invasive and less painful surgery and quicker recovery for the patient, while providing better visualization of anatomy and better control of the surgical instruments for the sur-

geon during the procedure,” says Dr. Eugene Kukuy, who spearheaded the hospital’s acquisition.

Shine Spa + Specialties 421 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite A-4 486-0999 • ShineDaySpa.com BLEU: A Blowdry Bar 701 Metairie Road, Suite 112-2A Metairie 309-5999 • BleuABlowdryBar.com Dr. Khoobehi & Associates 4500 Magazine St., Suite 1 304-1248 • Khoobehi.com Dr. Calvin Johnson / Hedgewood Surgical Center 2427 St. Charles Ave. 895-7642 • DrCalvinJohnson.com

In & Out Urgent Care 6225 S. Claiborne Ave. 864-8080 • InAndOutCare.com Fertility Institute 3525 Prytania St. 962-7798 • FertilityInstitute.com SMX Personal Training 735 Octavia St. 236-4121 • SMXTraining.com Integrated Pain & Neuroscience 2801 Napoleon Ave. 300-9020 • PainIsAPuzzle.com Touro/Crescent City Physicians 1401 Foucher St. 897-7197 • CrescentCityPhysicians.com

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Managing Independence

by Kelcy Wilburn

Local assisted living options and services For seniors in the Greater New Orleans area there are a number of support options available to help residents remain independent while also adapting to their changing needs. Whether you’re an adult with an aging parent looking for helpful resources or you’re an aging adult considering a move to a more social community or looking to find help with tasks in the home, various services exist across the metro area to assist with living comfortably and independently.

Located on three acres Uptown, Poydras Home is a continuing care retirement community that has been serving the needs of New Orleanians since 1817. Poydras Home residents can “age in place” by partaking in Garden House (independent living), Oak House (assisted living) or the Historic House (nursing care), and PHASE (adult day

program). All rooms at the Uptown facility are private and overlook manicured grounds. Poydras Home’s state-of-the-art memory support areas, Seasons and Hunter House, provide individualized activities and a secured outdoor garden and walking path.

The opening of Poydras Home’s Oak House Assisted Living addition in 2013 brought the full complement of gracious living options to its residents. Betty and Joseph Tranchina have embraced the comforts of a lifestyle with assistance at Oak House. Mrs. Tranchina says, “Our apartment is beautifully designed with function in mind, and the shared spaces of Poydras Home are tastefully decorated, making it easy to feel at home.” Mr. Tranchina is particularly fond of the caliber and frequency of musical entertainment available to residents, “because I still like to dance

with my wife as often as I can!”

Lambeth House is also a retirement community located Uptown along the Mississippi River near Riverbend.

Lambeth House offers 118 homes in independent living, many with sweeping views of Uptown and the Mississippi River. As a continuing care retirement community, Lambeth House offers assisted living, nursing care and memory care, all on site. For many, a full continuum of care provides peace of mind about what the future may bring.

In 2013, Lambeth House expanded and opened a holistic wellness center that focuses on active, healthy aging. The newly opened center includes a fitness center, an art studio, a meditation room and garden and a stunning indoor saltwater pool. Memberships to the fitness center are now available to those in the broader community, ages 55 and

older. In addition to the Wellness Center, Lambeth House also opened the Wild Azalea Café, which is open to the public.

According to Chief Operating Officer Jeré Hales, residents at Lambeth House liken their living experience to a luxury vacation, “a wonderful place to live with activities, exercise opportunities and delicious food – like living on a cruise ship.”

Last September, David Schonberg of Schonberg and Associated debuted Beau Provence Memory Care Assisted Living in Mandeville, the first memory care-exclusive community in the Greater New Orleans area. He has worked closely with nationally renowned memory care expert Kim Warchol of CPI Dementia Care Specialists, as well as local and national Alzheimer’s researchers and specialists to ensure that Beau Provence provides cuttingedge memory care to its residents, as well as top-notch support for families through the Schonberg Alzheimer’s Education and Support Center.

“Our community is specifically designed and built for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and our entire staff has been specially trained by experts in the dementia care field. We are fiercely devoted to redefining and revolutionizing memory care assisted living,” says Executive Director Corey Leftwich.

Beau Provence offers 40 luxury private and semi-private suites that are divided into two neighborhoods, The Pontchartrain and The Fontainebleau.

The Schonberg Neighborhood Design focuses on placing residents with similar abilities into the same neighborhood to enhance specialized care and stimulating socialization. Each neighborhood boasts its own community dining room, living room and therapeutic garden.

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safety and support,” says David Schonberg, owner and managing member of Schonberg & Associates.

Offering rehab-to-home services, respite care, long term care, skilled nursing and an adjunct adult day health care program, the John J. Hainkel, Jr. Home & Rehabilitation Center is a nonprofit home located Uptown that provides healthcare services to local Medicaid, Medicare and Veterans Affairs patients as well as those with private insurance or private pay.

Chartered in 1891, this longstanding community resource promotes quality of life through a unique and caring alternative for the elderly and those who suffer from serious illnesses or disabilities. This year, The Hainkel Home proudly received “0” deficiencies for the second year in a row in an annual survey conducted by the Department of Health & Hospitals.

At The Hainkel Home, residents participate in a number of relaxing and fun activities provided by a busy activities department. Bingo, pochino, art projects, current events updates and other activities occur throughout the day. Notable recent additions include an in-house psychologist

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and an on-staff dentist available for routine dental and emergency care.

The Adult Day Health Care program helps seniors transition from total independence to assisted care, supporting individuals remaining in their own home. Fully licensed and community-based, the program provides direct care up to five days a week, Monday through Friday, with a variety of health, therapeutic and social services for those who benefit from a supervised day program.

Another option for individuals remaining in the home, Gifted Healthcare is a locally owned and operated supplier of highly skilled clinicians whether for the home or in a healthcare setting.

“When we supply highly skilled clinicians with excellent experience and compassion, the best, most costeffective patient outcomes naturally follow,” says Kimberly Keel Dixon, Director of Business Development.

Along with President of Private Care Services Mullady Voelker, Dixon believes in the importance of personal relationships with all clients, emphasizing Gifted Healthcare’s efforts to establish relationships built on

trust, dependability and exceptional care, “so that we are better able to anticipate our clients’ needs, and exceed their expectations,” she says.

“Our in-home assessment helps determine what level of care is needed. We are committed to ‘best-fit care,’” says Voelker.

“Meeting families and patients in their homes for an assessment is an important part of our success.”

Gifted Healthcare brings peace of mind to families by supplying sitters, companions and other caregivers to handle a wide range of essential tasks. Whether helping with bathing and dressing, supplying transportation, giving respite care for families or doing laundry and housekeeping, Gifted Healthcare caregivers aim to exceed patients’ expectations while promoting their health, independence and maximum functionality.

For non-medical home care, Home Care Solutions offers professional guidance to families facing elder care decisions. Dianne Boazman and Betty Tedesco founded Care Management Solutions in 1991, offering Geriatric Care Management services, and have grown this unique New Orleans-area

service over the past 23 years.

“Geriatric Care Managers are advocates capable of managing complex situations and finding positive solutions for all care concerns,” says Tedesco. “Families often value us as ‘their eyes and ears’ when they cannot be present with their loved ones. A Geriatric Care Manager can help you make the right decision the first time, saving you time and money,” she says.

Home Care Solutions’ services include exploring options with families for medical and residential care including adult day care, assisted living and nursing home choices, providing recommendations for navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia care, coordinating medical care, attending medical appointments with clients and sharing the results with families, managing crisis situations such as accompanying a client to the ER, assisting with long term care insurance benefits process and assisting with bill paying and household money management.

Their caregivers provide personal care assistance, meal preparation, transportation, household duties and companionship, both in clients’ homes and in residential care settings.

Poydras Home 5354 Magazine Street, New Orleans PoydrasHome.com • 504-897-0535

Lambeth House 150 Broadway Street, New Orleans LambethHouse.com • 504-865-1960

Beau Provence 100 Beau West Drive, Mandeville BeauProvence.com • 985-778-0755

Hainkel Home 612 Henry Clay Ave., New Orleans HainkelHome.com • 504-896-5900

Gifted Healthcare 1-888-56-NURSE (68773) GiftedHealthcare.com

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Blush Ball 2015 Party With a Purpose Benefits: The Pussyfooters Marching Club Event Info.: This costume ball includes a silent raffle, live music and live performances.

Entertainment will include Big Sam’s Funky Nation, DJ Quickie Mart, DJ Fresh Johnson and performances by the Pussyfooters.

Tickets: $60 Patron Party, $40 general admission Location: Generations Hall Contact: PussyfootersBlushBall2015. eventbrite.com

Mentor Magic 20th Anniversry Gala Benefits: Each One Save One Event Info.: Join EOSO to celebrate their 20th anniversary and in honoring “Good Morning America’s” Robin Roberts, EOSO mentors and other community heroes.

Tickets: $150 Patron; various sponsorship levels Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel Contact: MentorMagicGala.org

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Go Red for Women Luncheon Benefits: American Heart Association Event Info.: A luncheon featuring activities and topics aimed to educate on cardiovascular disease, risk factors and heart healthy lifestyles in a supportive atmosphere.

Tickets: $100 Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans Contact: 473-6494

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Women’s Guild of New Orleans Opera Event Info.: “The Opera Ball” replicates the era of Howard Hughes and Amelia Earhart with a ball featuring live music, a seated dinner and a silent auction.

Preceding the ball will be a Patron Party with a performance by the New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra. 1930s-era or black-tie attire preferred but optional.

Tickets: $200 Ball, $250 Patron Party and Ball Location: New Orleans Lakefront Airport Contact: 267-9527

Mardi Gras Fete Junior Committee’s fundraising efforts for New Orleans Opera Association Event Info.: Fête-goers will enjoy Carnival-inspired foods, libations, fun activities, a place to rest in between parades, and most importantly, clean bathrooms.

Tickets: $35 adult, $12 child; $40 and $15 at door Location: The Guild Home, 2504 Prytania St. Contact: 267-9527

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15 Good Apple Gala Benefits: Louisiana Appleseed Event Info.: Louisiana Appleseed presents awards to outstanding community members who have shown tremendous generosity and commitment to pro bono excellence.

Tickets: $100 individual, $350 couple; various sponsorship levels from $1,000- $10,000 available Location: Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum Contact: 561-7304 Event:

15 Dinner to Benefit Research in Urology Benefits: UroTigers Event Info.: This special celebratory event will begin with cocktails followed by a four-course dinner with wine pairings prepared by Ralph Brennan Catering. This event supports Urology Resident education and research initiatives.

Tickets: $500 couple, $250 individual Location: 501 Basin St. Contact: 568-2207 Event:

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WYES WYES A special “Downton Abbey”-inspired tea to celebrate the contributions of WYES to our community. Period attire optional.

Tickets: $175 Patron, $100 Luncheon Location: 5531 St. Charles Ave. Contact: 486-5511 Benefits:

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Amazing Grapes 2015 Herman-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses Event Info.: Come enjoy an elegant evening out and support two National Historic Landmarks – the Herman-Grima House and the Gallier House – with incredible wines and fabulous food.

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Sixth annual Recycled Fashion Show Benefits: Bridge House/Grace House Event Info.: The Recycled Fashion show showcases the possibilities of re-use, recruiting local designers to create masterpieces out of clothing and jewelry from Bridge House/ Grace House’s Thrift Stores.

Tickets: $25 General Admission, $50 VIP Location: Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl Contact: 821-7134

26 Goldring-Woldenberg Major Donor Dinner Benefits: Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans Event Info.: This event is to honor donors to the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans’ 2015 Annual Campaign who make a minimum household gift of $10,000 to build and sustain a vibrant Jewish community in the Greater New Orleans area.

Tickets: $36 Location: Windsor Court Contact: 780-5601 Event:

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6 2015 Light of Hope GALA Court Appointed Special Advocates Jefferson, Inc. Event Info: The 2015 Light of Hope GALA is an awareness and annual fundraising event to support the ongoing efforts of the CASA Jefferson program to serve abused and neglected children in the Greater New Orleans area.

Tickets: $75 general admission Location: The Arbor Room at City Park Contact: 533-8757 Event:

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Lark in the Park Benefits: Friends of City Park Event Info.: Guests will enjoy more than 40 different restaurants serving up samplings of their signature dishes and fun libations throughout an evening of musical entertainment, raffles, a live auction and more.

Tickets: $100 ticket, $90 FOCP members, $75 party flock (ages 21-35) Location: Botanical Garden, New Orleans City Park Contact: 483-9369

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Spring Benefit Benefits: Lighthouse Louisiana Event Info.: A fun evening of food and drink to celebrate those who support the work of Lighthouse Louisiana.

Tickets: $150, or $100 under 30 Location: Arnaud’s, 813 Bienville Ave. Contact: 899-4501, extension 230

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2015 Entrepreneur Season Benefits: The Idea Village Event Info.: Celebrate the seventh annual “New Orleans Entrepreneur Week” with the unveiling of educational workshops, networking events and accelerator programs for New Orleans’ growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Tickets: N/A Location: The Idea Village, 515 Girod St. Contact: 858-3806, Cameron@ ideavillage.org

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14 UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball Benefits: United Negro College Fund Event Info.: A masquerade ball supporting UNCF’s mission of investing in America’s future by getting students to and through college.

Tickets: $500 individual, various sponsor packages available Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans Contact: 581-3794 Event:

15 Puttin’ On The Glitz … A Gem Of A Party Benefits: National Council of Jewish Women, Greater New Orleans Section Event Info.: A patron party, seated dinner and silent auction with entertainment to benefit NCJW, an organization that strives for justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families.

Tickets: $200, $350 or $500 Patron Party, $125 General Admission Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside Contact: 782-4091 Event:

18-19 Art in Bloom: New Orleans

by Design Benefits: New Orleans Museum of Art Event Info.: The patron preview party on Wednesday, March 18, will include a preview of the Art in Bloom displays, food by some of New Orleans’ best restaurants and a silent auction. On Thursday, March 19, NOMA and the Garden Study Club will host lectures and a luncheon at the Pavillion of the Two Sisters followed by a SAKS fashion show. The floral displays will remain in the museum throughout the weekend.

Tickets: Preview Party $125, Lectures and Luncheon $150 Location: New Orleans Museum of Art Contact: 658-4100 Event:

21 Leukemia Cup Regatta Party Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Event Info.: A thrilling series of sailing events that combines the joy of boating with the important task of raising money to cure cancer.

Tickets: $50 Location: Southern Yacht Club, 105 N. Roadway Ave. Contact: 837-0945 Event:

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“The Great Outdoors” Patron

Party The Secret Gardens Tour Event Info.: The inaugural Patron Party will celebrate the beauty of outdoor New Orleans with live music, catering from local food trucks and signature cocktails. The event also helps raise awareness for brain and spinal cord injury recovery efforts in Louisiana.

Tickets: $35-$55 Location: IberiaBank, 3412 St. Charles Ave. Contact: (719) 306-6871 Benefits:

Week “New Orleans Fashion Week” hosts a series of runway fashion shows and events geared towards emphasizing industry business and networking opportunities for designers and fashion industry aficionados and to support southern designers. Main events take place at the New Orleans Board of Trade.

Tickets: $65 general admission Location: Board of Trade, 316 Magazine St. Contact: 628-3223 Event Info.:

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The Secret Gardens Tour

2015 The Secret Gardens Tour The 2015 tour is a chance to take a peek at New Orleans’ hidden gardens and meet the landscape professionals behind their beauty. The tour will include guided and self-guided tours of private gardens open to the public for one day only. SGT works to raise funds and awareness for brain and spinal cord injury recovery efforts with the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana.

Tickets: $25-$60 Location: The Garden District Contact: 719-306-6871 Benefits:

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25-29 The Tennessee Williams/ New Orleans Literary Festival Benefits: Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Event Info.: This five-day fête honors the legendary Tennessee Williams, his works, literary life and legacy in the adopted city he called his “spiritual home” with panel discussions, celebrity interviews, social gatherings, literary walking tours, theater, food and music.

Tickets: $10-$100 Location: Hotel Monteleone and other (mostly) French Quarter venues Contact: 581-1144 Event:

26 An Edible Evening Edible Schoolyard New Orleans Event Info.: An elegant garden party co-hosted by three pygmie goats, five laying chickens and two cute bunnies will contribute to the expansion of produce gardens, gardening and cooking classes, school wellness committees and more.

Tickets: $45 Location: Langston Hughes Academy, 3519 Trafalgar St. Contact: 421-1060 Event:

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Crimestoppers Annual Luncheon Benefits: Crimestoppers GNO Event Info.: A luncheon to benefit Crimestoppers, a nonprofit organization which serves as the connection between residents and law enforcement to fight against crime.

Tickets: $100 Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside Contact: 837-8477

Fourth annual Keeping Our Promises Gala Benefits: Daughters of Charity Foundation of New Orleans Event Info.: The Daughters of Charity Foundation of New Orleans celebrates the Daughter’s 181st anniversary of providing health services to the New Orleans community with live music, delicious food and a silent auction.

Tickets: $175 for Patron Party and Gala, $100 for Gala Location: Sheraton New Orleans Hotel Contact: 212-9568

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27 Sugarplum Ball 2015 presents “The Classics” Benefits: Children’s Hospital Event Info.: Come out and celebrate the 60th anniversary of Children’s Hospital with good food and good company.

Tickets: Various sponsor levels available Location: 210 State St. Contact: 896-9373 Event:

27-28 Hogs for the Cause Hogs for the Cause Event Info.: A two-day event featuring recognized musical talent alongside 90 teams of amateur and professional barbecue competitors, vying for title of Grand Champion.

The event has become more than a barbecue cook-off; it’s a major funding source for several pediatric cancer programs in the area and has given grants to more than one hundred families in need.

Tickets: Various levels, see HogsForTheCause.org Location: Festival Grounds, City Park Contact: HogsForTheCause.org Event:

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Men and Women of Fashion 43rd annual Prix d’Elegance Awards Luncheon Benefits: NOBA’s Scholarship and Education Programs for Talented Youth and the Ballet Resource and Volunteer Organization (BRAVO) Event Info.: The luncheon will pay tribute to 20 honorees who exemplify unique personal style as well as excellence through business, civic and charitable endeavors that better the community in which they live.

Tickets: $100 ($1,000 for table of 10) Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel Contact: 522-0996

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Sixth annual Dancing for the Arts Gala Benefits: Young Audiences of Louisiana Event Info.: Join Young Audiences of Louisiana for this blockbuster event featuring an open bar, fabulous hors d’oeuvres and a delicious dinner to support arts education in New Orleans.

Tickets: Starting at $100 Location: Harrah’s Casino Theatre Contact: 523-3525

Cochon Cotillion XIX Bridge House/Grace House Event Info.: Bridge House/Grace House’s largest fundraiser is a parody of traditional black-tie galas, featuring patrons in tacky clothing or costumes.

Tickets: $100 Location: Mardi Gras World Contact: 821-7288

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NOMA Egg Hunt New Orleans Museum of

Bring your family for a fun-filled day featuring egg hunts, a petting zoo, spacewalks, face painting, crafts activities and more in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

Tickets: Members $10, non-members $12, day-of-event $15 Location: Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, NOMA Contact: 658-4100 Event Info.:

April 11 2015 Ezra Open Better Than Ezra Foundation Event Info.: Join platinum-selling, New Orleans based rock band Better Than Ezra at their 2015 “Ezra Open,” featuring a Casino Night Patron Party and concert, to raise funds for the Better Than Ezra Foundation Tickets: $100-$300 Location: House of Blues New Orleans Contact: 722-8600 Event:

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Sentimental Journeys 2015 Longue Vue House and Gardens Event Info.: Sentimental Journeys will celebrate Keukenhof, one of the world’s most beautiful spring parks. Enjoy an evening inspired by the romance of world-famous Dutch tulip fields with magnificent entertainment, fine wines, culinary delights and a signature live auction featuring an unforgettable portfolio of unique experiences and new surprises.

Tickets: $250, 40 and under $150 Location: Longue Vue House & Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road Contact: 293-4726 Benefits:

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24 Zoo-To-Do For Kids Audubon Nature Institute Event Info.: This year’s event will help support the building of a new exhibit for Audubon Zoo’s beloved orangutans in Asian Domain.

Celebrate one of the nation’s best zoos at an adventure-filled evening of local entertainment, food and fun.

Tickets: $20 for members, $25 non-members Location: Audubon Zoo Contact: 212-5315 Event:

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LARRY CURTIS “MY MISSION IS SIMPLE—TO OBTAIN AN OUTSTANDING RESULT FOR EVERY CLIENT THROUGH DEDICATED, AGGRESSIVE AND RELENTLESS REPRESENTATION.”

“In complex, high-stakes cases, there is no substitute for experience— none,” Curtis says. “And experience teaches that, among other things, careful preparation wins cases.”

Larry Curtis is recognized as one of Louisiana’s pre-eminent personal injury lawyers. Curtis has represented maritime workers—drilling rig and platform workers, commercial divers, offshore construction workers, special service workers, dredge workers and fishermen—wrongfully injured or killed. “My mission is simple—to obtain an outstanding result for every client through dedicated, aggressive and relentless representation.”

He recalls an early lesson he learned as a young law student. “I read an interview of one of the country’s top trial lawyers,” Curtis says. “In speaking about trial preparation, he remarked that if you ever see a lawyer pull a rabbit out of a hat, the lawyer probably had 10 rabbits and 10 hats. I believed that statement to be true when I first read it and my own courtroom experience has confirmed its validity.”

EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE With more than 30 years of experience, Curtis is a seasoned trial lawyer, with a national reputation in maritime personal injury cases. Over and over, Curtis has won multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients. “I am always motivated to provide the best possible representation to my clients, because I know that they are counting on me to help them through a very difficult time in their life.” He believes that his three decades of trial experience gives his clients a decided advantage in the courtroom.

RECOGNIZED AND HONORED In the Fall of 2013, Curtis was named “Lawyer of the Year” by the Woodward/White publication known simply as Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs for the metropolitan area of Baton Rouge, which includes the City of Lafayette. He has also been listed in this publication in the Top 50 Attorneys in Louisiana from 2012-2014. Curtis also holds the highest rating, AV Preeminent, given by the Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory. More than a decade ago, St. John’s University honored Curtis with its Alumni Outstanding Achievement Medal.

In the summer of 2005, Curtis was invited to join The Academy of Trial Advocacy, an exclusive group of some of the country’s most experienced and accomplished trial lawyers. He is also a founding member of The Aletheia Institute, a national by-invitation-only organization of lawyers committed to promoting truth in advocacy, full disclosure in discovery and a fair measure of justice to all litigants.

SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION AND COMMUNITY Curtis is a member of the American, Federal, Louisiana, and Lafayette Bar Associations, The Maritime Law Association of the United States, as well as the American and Louisiana Associations for Justice. He has served as a member of the President’s Advisory Council, the Board of Governors, and the Council of Directors of the Louisiana Association for Justice.

Curtis is an Emeritus Member of The American Inn of Court of Acadiana. Curtis served on the Board of the Lafayette Parish Bar Association and as its President in 2011-12. He has been asked to speak at local, state, and national professional meetings about federal trial practice and maritime law. Community involvement is important to him as well: for five years he served as the host of a monthly TV program about Catholic social teaching. He is a member of, and serves as an officer of, the Knights of Columbus, Council 7275.

300 Rue Beauregard, Bldg. “C” Post Office Box 80247, Lafayette, LA 70508 PH: (337) 235-1825 • (800) 528-1825 FX: (337) 237-0241

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NEW ORLEANS THE TOP 50 An alphabetical listing of the New Orleans lawyers who ranked top of the list in the 2015 Louisiana Super Lawyers nomination, research and blue ribbon review process

Abaunza, Donald R., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Adams, Marguerite L., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Ashe, Barry W., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Barrasso, Judy Y., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans Barriere, Brent B., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans Becker, Jr., Walter F., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans Boyle, Kim M., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Caesar, Craig L., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Cahill, Jr., Elwood F., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans Cheatwood, Roy C., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Colvin, R. Keith, Jones Walker, New Orleans

Draper, Douglas S., Heller Draper Patrick Horn & Dabney, New Orleans

Neff, Carole Cukell, Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans

Eagan, Jr., Ewell (Tim) E., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans

Pipes, III, H. Minor, Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans

Fendler, S. Gene, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans

Puente, Denise C., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans

Flanagan, Thomas M., Flanagan Partners, New Orleans Garner, James M., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans Goodier, Glenn G., Jones Walker, New Orleans Hardin, Pauline F., Jones Walker, New Orleans Hayden, Jan M., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Hayne, Jr., C. Peck, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans Herman, Russ M., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans Herman, Stephen J., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans Irwin, James B., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans Katz, Brian D., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans Krebs, Patricia A., King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans Kupperman, Stephen H., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans Lane, Steven J., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans Lee, Wayne J., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Meunier, Gerald E., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans

David, Robert J., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans

Morris, Edith H., Morris Lee & Bayle, New Orleans

Degan, Nancy Scott, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Nathan, Jr., Max, Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans

Pyburn, Jr., Keith M., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans Roussel, James H., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Shapiro, Howard, Proskauer Rose, New Orleans Shaw, Danny G., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Mandeville Sher, Leopold Z., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans Shreves, H. Bruce, Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans Stanley, Richard C., Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans Talley, Susan G., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Tranchina, Jr., Frank P., Tranchina & Mansfield, Covington Usdin, Steven W., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans Vance, R. Patrick, Jones Walker, New Orleans Willis, Sterling Scott, Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans Wittmann, Phillip A., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

Murray, Stephen B., Murray Law Firm, New Orleans

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SEATED (L TO R): Ashley Gremillion Coker**, Ryan O. Luminais**, Marie A. Moore* Top 25 Women, James M. Garner* Top 50 & Top 50 New Orleans, Leopold Z. Sher* Top 10 & Top 50 New Orleans, Neal J. Kling*, Peter L. Hilbert Jr.*, Deborah J. Moench*; STANDING: Jonathan B. Cerise**, Elwood F. Cahill Jr.* Top 50 & Top 50 New Orleans, Joshua S. Force*, Debra J. Fischman*, Steven I. Klein*, Martha Y. Curtis*, Robert P. Thibeaux*, Richard P. Richter*, Kevin M. McGlone** *CHOSEN TO 2015 SUPER LAWYERS, **CHOSEN TO 2015 RISING STARS

SHER GARNER CAHILL RICHTER KLEIN & HILBERT, L.L.C. NEW ORLEANS

STAYING FOCUSED ON WHAT’S IMPORTANT From real estate law to bankruptcy to class actions to commercial litigation, Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. offers sophisticated legal representation in a wide array of business areas. The firm handles both transactional and litigation matters seamlessly and skillfully.

Sher Garner’s lawyers team with each other, their experienced support staff and their clients to deliver legal services of unsurpassed quality, efficiency and depth. Clients get the benefit of the firm’s proficiency across all disciplines, not just from individual lawyers in discrete practice areas. Whatever the matter, whether in the board room or the courtroom, Sher Garner lawyers fight hard to protect their clients’ rights.

The firm’s first-rate legal representation is built on personalized client service. The lawyers begin by putting themselves in their clients’ shoes, imagining how they would want to be treated and what they would hope to achieve. In this way, the lawyers stay focused on what’s important—the client’s individual needs.

This year, 13 Sher Garner lawyers have been selected to Louisiana Super Lawyers. Three, Elwood F. Cahill Jr., James M. Garner and Leopold Z. Sher are on the Top 50 New Orleans list, with Cahill and Garner also on the Top 50 Louisiana list, and Sher named to the Top 10 Louisiana list. Marie A. Moore has been selected to the Top 25 Women list for Louisiana. Martha Y. Curtis, Debra J. Fischman, Joshua S. Force, Peter L. Hilbert Jr., Steven I. Klein, Neal J. Kling, Deborah J. Moench, Richard P. Richter and Robert P. Thibeaux were also selected to Super Lawyers. Jonathan B. Cerise, Ashley G. Coker, Ryan O. Luminais and Kevin M. McGlone were selected to Rising Stars.

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PRACTICE AREA INDEX Alternative Dispute Resolution .............................S-6 Antitrust Litigation .................................................S-6 Appellate ................................................................S-6 Banking...................................................................S-6 Bankruptcy: Business .............................................S-6 Business Litigation .................................................S-6 Business/Corporate ...............................................S-8 Civil Litigation: Defense .........................................S-8 Class Action/Mass Torts ........................................S-8 Communications ....................................................S-8 Construction Litigation ..........................................S-8 Consumer Law........................................................S-9 Creditor Debtor Rights ...........................................S-9 Criminal Defense ....................................................S-9 Criminal Defense: White Collar .............................S-9 Employee Benefits..................................................S-9 Employment & Labor .............................................S-9 Employment Litigation: Defense ...........................S-9 Energy & Natural Resources ..................................S-9 Environmental ........................................................S-9 Environmental Litigation .......................................S-9 Estate & Trust Litigation ........................................S-9 Estate Planning & Probate .................................. S-10 Family Law............................................................ S-10 Gaming ................................................................. S-10 General Litigation................................................. S-10 Government Finance ............................................ S-10 Health Care........................................................... S-10 Insurance Coverage.............................................. S-10 International ......................................................... S-10 Mergers & Acquisitions ........................................ S-10 Personal Injury General: Defense ........................ S-10 Personal Injury General: Plaintiff...........................S-11 Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense ................................................................S-11 Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff.................................................................S-11 Personal Injury Products: Defense ........................S-11 Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff .........................S-11 Professional Liability: Defense ..............................S-11 Real Estate .............................................................S-11 Securities & Corporate Finance .............................S-11 Securities Litigation...............................................S-12 Surety .....................................................................S-12 Tax..........................................................................S-12 Transportation/Maritime ......................................S-12 Utilities ...................................................................S-12

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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Shreves, H. Bruce, Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans, 504-569-2908 Pg. S-4

ANTITRUST LITIGATION Cunningham, Mark A., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 McIntyre, Jr., Alexander M., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5215 Radlauer, David G., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8210

APPELLATE Dean, Bruce C., Bruce C. Dean, Metairie, 504-722-7319 Grundmeyer, Douglas L., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7028 LaCour, Jr., Louis C., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0328 Norman, Joe B., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Stern, Martin A., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0289 Ward, Raymond P., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-581-3234

BANKING Adler, Lee R., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9351 Campisi, Lauren E., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-586-1200 Claverie, Sr., Philip deV., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9223 Cornelius, O. Ray, Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0258 Kling, Neal J., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2112 Pg. S-5 Koren, Bennet S., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-596-2732 Stuckey, James A., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9239 Tessier, Frank A., Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3809 Thibeaux, Robert P., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2110 Pg. S-5 Willenzik, David S., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8621

BANKRUPTCY: BUSINESS Cerone, Rudy J., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-596-2786 Cheatham, Robin B., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0411 Draper, Douglas S., Heller Draper Patrick Horn & Dabney, New Orleans, 504-299-3333 Pg. S-4 Duck, John M., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0226 Forsyth, J. David, Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans, 504-582-1500 Futrell, Elizabeth (Lisa) J., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8260 Kuebel, III, Omer F. “Rick”, Locke Lord, New Orleans, 504-558-5155 Manthey, Tristan Edwards, Heller Draper Patrick Horn & Dabney, New Orleans, 504-299-3300 Messina, David J., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-582-1119 Patrick, III, William H., Heller Draper Patrick Horn & Dabney, New Orleans, 504-299-3345 Peck, Stewart F., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990

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BUSINESS LITIGATION Aaron, Jr., William D., Aaron & Gianna, New Orleans, 504-569-1807 Alltmont, Jack M., Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans, 504-582-1507 Allweiss, Michael R., Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450 Anjier, John C., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Ashe, Barry W., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0843 Pg. S-4 Barkley, Jr., Robert E., Barkley & Thompson, New Orleans, 504-595-3361 Barrasso, Judy Y., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9720 Pg. S-4 Barriere, Brent B., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-556-5525 Pg. S-4 Bartlett, III, Tad, Jones Swanson Huddell & Garrison, New Orleans, 504-523-2500 Beebe, Mark R., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0436 Belleau, Ashley L., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-7932 Benjamin, Thomas M., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans, 504-584-5464 Broussard, Terrel J., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-3200 Brown, James A., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4116 Bullock, Stephen G., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0822 Butler, Jr., Peter J., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans, 504-584-5427 Cheatwood, Roy C., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5266 Pg. S-4 Copley, Steven W., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-569-1648 Degan, Nancy Scott, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5249 Pg. S-4 Denegre, Jr., George, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Evans, Joelle Flannigan, Schonekas Evans McGoey & McEachin, New Orleans, 504-680-6050 Farley, Matt J., Krebs Farley & Pelleteri, New Orleans, 504-299-3570 Feldman, Jr., Larry, McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-596-2887 Fendler, S. Gene, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4122 Pg. S-4 Flanagan, Thomas M., Flanagan Partners, New Orleans, 504-569-0235 Pg. S-4 Forrester, Jr., William R., Beirne Maynard & Parsons, New Orleans, 504-584-9420 Garner, James M., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2102 Pg. S-4, S-5 Geary, Covert J., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8276 Goodman, Alan H., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans, 504-584-5465 Gulotta, Jr., James C., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0817 Hardin, III, Harry S., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8170 Herman, Fred, Fred Herman Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-7068 Hootsell III, S. Ault, Butler Snow, New Orleans, 504-299-7752 Huber, Stephen M., Huber Slack Houghtaling Pandit & Thomas, New Orleans, 504-274-2500 Joyce, John W., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9700 Kanner, Allan, Kanner & Whiteley, New Orleans, 504-524-5777 King, Henry A., King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans, 504-582-3800 Krebs, Patricia A., King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans, 504-582-3808 Pg. S-4 Kupperman, Stephen H., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9728 Pg. S-4 CONTINUED ON PAGE S-8

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Kutcher, Robert A., Chopin Wagar Richard & Kutcher, Metairie, 504-830-3820 Lambert, Kent A., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5252 Landis, John M., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0819 Landrieu, Martin E., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-569-1832 Lasky, Catherine E., Jones Swanson Huddell & Garrison, New Orleans, 504-523-2500 Lee, Andrew R., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Lee, Wayne J., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0814 Pg. S-4 Luker, Lynn, Lynn Luker & Associates, New Orleans, 504-525-5500 Lutkewitte, Thomas J., Favret Demarest Russo & Lutkewitte, New Orleans, 504-561-1006 Masinter, Paul J., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0882 Miller, Sr., Allen C., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9221 Mole, Joseph N., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8006 Moore, Jr., B. Richard, Beirne Maynard & Parsons, New Orleans, 504-584-9413 Morrison, Corinne A., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7228 Orlansky, C. Lawrence, Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0842 Owen, Jr., Thomas P., Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans, 504-523-1580 Patron, David L., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9295 Person, John C., Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, Metairie, 504-828-3700 Ralston, Christopher K., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9358 Reasonover, Kirk, Reasonover & Associates, New Orleans, 504-587-1440 Redfearn, Robert L., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans, 504-569-2904 Rosenberg, Harry, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-566-1311 Scandurro, Timothy D., Scandurro & Layrisson, New Orleans, 504-522-7100 Schewe, Bruce V., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9267 Schnabel, Marta-Ann, O’Bryon & Schnabel, New Orleans, 504-799-4200 Schonekas, Kyle, Schonekas Evans McGoey & McEachin, New Orleans, 504-680-6052 Sinor, Jr., Howard E., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-582-1117 Smith, Randall A., Smith & Fawer, New Orleans, 504-525-2200 Spansel, Mark J., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0215 Stakelum III, P.J., Chehardy Sherman Ellis Murray Recile Griffith Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie, 504-830-4155 Stanley, Richard C., Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans, 504-523-1580 Pg. S-4 Stern, Jr., Charles L., Steeg Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-582-1199 Swanson, James R., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5267 Thompson, Jr., Walter C., Barkley & Thompson, New Orleans, 504-595-3350 Treeby, William D., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0807 Usdin, Steven W., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9721 Pg. S-4 Vance, R. Patrick, Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8194 Pg. S-4 Wegmann, Edward D., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8226 Williams, James M., Gauthier Houghtaling & Williams, Metairie, 504-456-8600 Wimberly, Jr., Gerard E., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-596-2857 Wise, Jon W., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans, 504-523-2600

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Wittmann, Phillip A., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0804 Pg. S-4 Woolf, Matthew A., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5262

BUSINESS/CORPORATE Bennett, Wm. Blake, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4113 Eckstein, Michael L., Eckstein Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-527-0701 Pg. S-13 George, III, Edward N., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7253 Hines, William H., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8272 Leefe, Richard K., Leefe Gibbs Sullivan & Dupre, Metairie, 504-830-3990 Ranson, Daniel A., Gaudry Ranson Higgins & Gremillion, Gretna, 504-362-2466 Reso, Jr., Jerome J., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-569-2900 Sherman, David R., Chehardy Sherman Ellis Murray Recile Griffith Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie, 504-833-5600 Stein, Mark S., Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450 Welborn Weinstock, Marion, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-569-1833 Wogan, John D., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979

CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE Abbott, Charles H., Cotten Schmidt & Abbott, New Orleans, 504-568-9393 Bienvenu, David F., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans, 504-569-2030 Braun, Andrew A., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans, 504-654-1354 Degan, III, Sidney W., Degan Blanchard & Nash, New Orleans, 504-529-3333 Gianna, Dominic J., Aaron & Gianna, New Orleans, 504-569-1800 Glas, John Jerry, Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-581-5141 Griffith, Jr., Steven F., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5225 Grimsal, A. Gregory, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-569-1834 Horn, Warren, Heller Draper Patrick Horn & Dabney, New Orleans, 504-299-3300 Kuchler, Deborah D., Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, New Orleans, 504-592-0691 Leche, Charles E., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0790 McReynolds, Joseph L., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0606 Weiner, Monique M., Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, New Orleans, 504-592-0691

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS Abramson, Neil C., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Barrios, Dawn M., Barrios Kingsdorf & Casteix, New Orleans, 504-524-3300 Bencomo, Raul R., Bencomo & Associates, New Orleans, 504-529-2929 Bickford, Scott R., Martzell & Bickford, New Orleans, 504-662-1230 Carter, Kenneth M., Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-585-1530 Casey, Jr., Thomas A., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8294 Centola, Larry J., Martzell & Bickford, New Orleans, 504-662-1230 Coco-Ewing, Celeste R., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9700 Davis, Leonard A., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Dodart, Mark C., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9307 Eagan, Jr., Ewell (Tim) E., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-582-1115 Pg. S-4 Gaudet, William B., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0263

Glago, Mark P., Glago Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-599-8666 Herman, Russ M., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Pg. S-4 Herman, Stephen J., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Pg. S-4 Irpino, Anthony, Irpino Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-525-1500 Krouse, A.J., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8016 Lambert, Hugh P., The Lambert Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-1750 Leger, Jr., Walter J., Leger & Shaw, New Orleans, 504-588-9043 Manard, Jr., John P., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9253 Meunier, Gerald E., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans, 504-522-2304 Pg. S-4 Murray, Jr., Stephen B., Murray Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-525-8100 Murray, Stephen B., Murray Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-525-8100 Pg. S-4 Paulsen, III, Dwight C., Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, New Orleans, 504-596-6300 Richardson, Jeffrey E., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0403 Ryan, Elizabeth Haecker, Coats | Rose, New Orleans, 504-299-3085 Sensenbrenner, E. Paige, Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-581-3234 Sholes, Ronald J., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0479 Sulzer, Deborah M., Deborah M. Sulzer, New Orleans, 504-299-3380

COMMUNICATIONS Roy, Mary Ellen, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9254

CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION Bergeron, Keith J., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0789 Bland, David S., Bland & Partners, New Orleans, 504-799-0153 Botnick, Michael E., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-679-9814 Brennan, Terrence L., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0605 Castex, Jr., Jimmy A., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-581-5141 D’Arcy, Adrian A., Shields Mott, New Orleans, 504-581-4445 Franco, Philip A., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0291 Frilot, Mark W., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Mandeville, 985-819-8417 Gardner, Thomas F., Gardner & Kewley, Metairie, 504-832-7222 King, Richard E., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-648-6380 Koch, Harvey C., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-3200 Krebs, David J., Krebs Farley & Pelleteri, New Orleans, 504-299-3570 Long, Charles B., Krebs Farley & Pelleteri, New Orleans, 504-299-3570 Lund III, Daniel, Coats | Rose, New Orleans, 504-299-3089 Mercante, Mark W., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Mandeville, 985-819-8410 Orgeron, Glenn P., Kean Miller, New Orleans, 504-585-3048 Puente, Denise C., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans, 504-569-2983 Pg. S-4 Rouse, Gary J., Couhig Partners, New Orleans, 504-588-1288 Shaw, Danny G., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Mandeville, 985-819-8401 Pg. S-4 Shields, Lloyd N., Shields Mott, New Orleans, 504-581-4445 Tyler, Richard J., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8266 Vale, Richard S., Blue Williams, Metairie, 504-830-4933

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CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS Finn, William T., Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3808 Grodsky, Barry H., Taggart Morton, New Orleans, 504-599-8535 Hayden, Jan M., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8645 Pg. S-4 Johnson, Jr., Patrick, Beirne Maynard & Parsons, New Orleans, 504-584-9417 Jones, Jr., Philip K., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4132 Kingsmill, Marguerite K., Kingsmill Riess, New Orleans, 504-581-3300

CRIMINAL DEFENSE Gibbens, Billy, Schonekas Evans McGoey & McEachin, New Orleans, 504-680-6065 Glass, Robert S., Glass & Reed, New Orleans, 504-581-9083 Hébert, Stephen, Stephen D. Hébert, New Orleans, 504-528-9500 Reed, John Wilson, Glass & Reed, New Orleans, 504-581-9083 Toale, Robert S., The Law Office of Robert S. Toale, Gretna, 504-368-8440

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE COLLAR Becker, Jr., Walter F., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7046 Pg. S-4 Capitelli, Ralph, Capitelli & Wicker, New Orleans, 504-582-2425 Castaing, Jr., Edward J., Crull Castaing & Lilly, New Orleans, 504-581-7700 Hardin, Pauline F., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8110 Pg. S-4 Larson, Jr., Herbert V., The Law Offices of Herbert V. Larson Jr., New Orleans, 504-528-9500 Magner, Michael W., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8316 Meche, Timothy A., Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-528-9500 Murray, Jr., Julian R., Chehardy Sherman Ellis Murray Recile Griffith Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie, 504-833-5600 Simmons, Jr., Richard (Rick) T., Hailey McNamara Hall Larmann & Papale, Metairie, 504-836-6500 Thomson, Peter M., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0811 Whalen, Jr., Ralph S., Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-525-1600

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Armstrong, Jane E., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9244 Brechtel, Timothy P., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8236 Conklin, Katherine, McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-586-1200 Rachal, Robert W., Proskauer Rose, New Orleans, 504-310-4081 Seemann III, Charles F., Jackson Lewis, New Orleans, 504-208-1755 Shapiro, Howard, Proskauer Rose, New Orleans, 504-310-4085 Pg. S-4 Thorne, René E., Jackson Lewis, New Orleans, 504-208-1755

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR Adams, H. Mark, Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8258 Alessandra, M. Nan, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9297

Beiser, Stephen P., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-586-1200 Bickford, Magdalen Blessey, Jackson Lewis, New Orleans, 504-208-1755 Boyle, Kim M., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-679-5790 Pg. S-4 Burnside, Andrew P., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans, 504-648-2609 Bush, H. Michael, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7271 Currault, Donna Phillips, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-569-1862 Desmond, Susan Fahey, Jackson Lewis, New Orleans, 504-208-1755 Duncan, III, Brooke, Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0220 Ehret, Leslie W., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8203 Englander, Jennifer L., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans, 504-648-3846 Hymowitz, Steve, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans, 504-648-2600 Jacob, III, Clyde H., Coats | Rose, New Orleans, 504-299-3072 Koch, Amelia Williams, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5222 Koretzky, I. Harold, Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3802 Lanusse, Leslie A., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0298 Lewis, V, Sidney F., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8352 Mallery, Mark N., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans, 504-648-3848 Malone, Jr., Ernest R., The Kullman Firm, New Orleans, 504-596-4105 Masinter, Eve B., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans, 504-584-5468 McCalla, Robert K., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans, 504-522-3303 McGoey, II, Thomas J., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 McNamara, Jennifer, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5240 Mitchell, Michael S., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans, 504-529-3830 Moore, Christopher E., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans, 504-648-2604 Murov, Ellis B., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0655 Pyburn, Jr., Keith M., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans, 504-522-3303 Pg. S-4 Robein, Louis L., Robein Urann Spencer Picard & Cangemi, Metairie, 504-885-9994 Schwartz, Jeffrey A., Jackson Lewis, New Orleans, 504-208-1755 Scott, Timothy H., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans, 504-529-3834 Shuler, III, G. Phillip, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7011 Tusa, Jr., Michael T., Sutton Alker & Rather, Mandeville, 985-727-7501

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: DEFENSE Christy, Walter W., Coats | Rose, New Orleans, 504-299-3073 Harold, Edward F., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans, 504-592-3801 Le Clercq, Frederic Theodore “Ted”, Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0647 Livaudais, Julie D., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7007 Roussel, Elizabeth A., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-581-3234 Van Meerveld, Janis, Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0459 White, Christine M., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans, 504-648-2605 Wisdom, Rachel Wendt, Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0911 Zurik, III, Samuel, The Kullman Firm, New Orleans, 504-524-4162

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ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES Carver, M. Hampton, Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3805 Clements, Miles P., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8004 Darden, M. Taylor, Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3804 Hayne, Jr., C. Peck, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-569-1858 Pg. S-4 Hebert, Aimee W., Kelly Hart & Pitre, New Orleans, 504-522-1812 Hunter, Jonathan A., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4131 Klemm, Kenneth M., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5258 Marshall, Jr., Charles D., Milling Benson Woodward, New Orleans, 504-569-7000 McGlone, Michael A., Kean Miller, New Orleans, 504-585-3059 McKeithen, Marjorie A., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8420 McNamara, Mark L., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 McNeal, Robert B., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4052 Nicholson, Cynthia A., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-569-1658 O’Connor, Scott A., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-569-1860 Pearce, John Y., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-3200 Poitevent, II, Edward B., Law Office of Edward B. Poitevent II, Metairie, 504-648-4109 Rosenblum, Carl D., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8296 Slattery, Jr., Gerald F., Slattery Marino & Roberts, New Orleans, 504-585-7800 Zuckerman, Adam, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5200

ENVIRONMENTAL Courington, Kaye N., Courington Kiefer & Sommers, New Orleans, 504-524-5510 Holden, Robert E., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4130 Johnson, Greg L., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4115 Nazareth, Neil F., Martzell & Bickford, New Orleans, 504-581-9065

ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION Drew, Kathleen F., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0412 Isenberg, Craig R., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9753 Johnson, Mary S., Johnson Gray McNamara, Mandeville, 985-246-6544 Jones, III, Gladstone N., Jones Swanson Huddell & Garrison, New Orleans, 504-523-2500 Knister, Terrence K., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-582-1111 Losch, Jill T., Johnson Gray McNamara, Mandeville, 985-246-6544 Massey, Donald C., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0290 Pilie, Glen M., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0260 Pitre, Jr., Loulan J., Kelly Hart & Pitre, New Orleans, 504-522-1812 Swetman, Max, Swetman Baxter Massenburg, New Orleans, 504-799-0502 Zwain, Gary M., Duplass Zwain Bourgeois Pfister & Weinstock, Metairie, 504-832-3700

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BY PRACTICE AREA ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE Abbott, Jr., Hirschel T., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0809 Coleman, J. Grant, King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans, 504-569-1637 Dalferes, James G., Lukinovich, Harahan, 504-818-0401 Edwards, David F., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8184 Hayes, Steven E., Chehardy Sherman Ellis Murray Recile Griffith Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie, 504-833-5600 Henry, Miriam W., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8436 Ladouceur, Raymond P., Ladouceur & Ladouceur, Abita Springs, 985-898-2131 Lehmann, Lawrence M., Lehmann Norman & Marcus, New Orleans, 504-525-0815 Lukinovich, David J., Lukinovich, Harahan, 504-818-0401 McDaniel, Donald H., Perez McDaniel & Faust, Metairie, 504-309-3848 Mendler, Joel A., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-569-2900 Meyer, IV, Conrad, Chehardy Sherman Ellis Murray Recile Griffith Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie, 504-833-5600 Nathan, Jr., Max, Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans, 504-582-1502 Pg. S-4 Neff, Carole Cukell, Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans, 504-582-1500 Pg. S-4 Perez, Robert L., Attorney at Law, River Ridge, 504-717-4638 Peterson, Susan M., Weiler & Rees, New Orleans, 504-524-2944 Plunkett, Laura Walker, Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0838 Riess, F. Kelleher, Hickey & Riess, New Orleans, 504-525-1120 Rittenberg, Jr., Leon H., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-585-7855 Rouchell, John A., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-569-2900 Sherry, Jr., Mettery I., Sherry & Denton, Metairie, 504-889-0775 Shreves, John F., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans, 504-569-2030 Spizer, David “Bruce”, Bruce Spizer, New Orleans, 504-524-2880 Villarrubia, Todd M., Wealth Planning Law Group, New Orleans, 504-212-3440 Weiss, Kenneth A., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-596-2751

FAMILY LAW Anderson, Ernest S., Anderson & Anderson, Slidell, 985-643-6443 Bayle, Suzanne E., Morris Lee & Bayle, New Orleans, 504-524-3781 Buhrer, R. Scott, Buhrer Law Firm, Metairie, 504-541-6997 Cabral, H. Craig, Attorney at Law, Metairie, 504-831-5319 Conroy, Michael D., Conroy Law Firm, Covington, 985-809-7050 de Blanc, Jennifer Carter, O’Brien and de Blanc, Marrero, 504-328-8800 Dveirin, Jack L., Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-861-8672 Faustermann, Jr., William J., Faustermann Law Firm, Slidell, 985-718-5316 Franz, Patricia M., Pat M. Franz & Associates, Metairie, 504-455-1986 Hoffman, Mitchell J., Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450 Ladouceur, Lindsey M., Ladouceur & Ladouceur, Abita Springs, 985-898-2131 Lane, Steven J., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Pg. S-4 Lee, Bernadette R., Morris Lee & Bayle, New Orleans, 504-524-3781 Levenstein, Robert D., Law Office of Robert D. Levenstein, LaPlace, 985-651-9763 Lowe, Robert C., Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450 Lozes, Christine O’Brien, Attorney at Law, Covington, 985-892-6348

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Madere, Barbara Volk, Remy Law Office, Gretna, 504-362-5000 Mansfield, Mark J., Tranchina & Mansfield, Covington, 985-892-1313 Miles, Terri M., Terri M. Miles, Gretna, 504-362-7740 Morris, Edith H., Morris Lee & Bayle, New Orleans, 504-524-3781 Pg. S-4 Neathamer, Susan H., Susan H. Neathamer, Gretna, 504-367-2143 O’Dowd, Kim M., O’Dowd & O’Dowd, New Orleans, 504-393-0717 Paddison, David R., Attorney at Law, Covington, 985-893-2280 Prados, David M., Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450 Riegel, Jr., Philip, Attorney at Law, Metairie, 504-834-5345 Salley, Laurel A., Salley & Salley, Metairie, 504-837-5499 Samuel, Lila Molaison, Law Office of Lila Molaison Samuel, Gretna, 504-367-7250 Smith, Suzette Marie, Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450 Tranchina, Jr., Frank P., Tranchina & Mansfield, Covington, 985-892-1313 Pg. S-4 Wasserman, Lynne W., Lynne W. Wasserman, Metairie, 504-836-2333 Winsberg, Marc D., Winsberg & Arnold, New Orleans, 504-274-0228 Wolff, Bennett, Wolff & Wolff, Metairie, 504-831-1001 Ziv, Barbara J., Barbara J. Ziv, New Orleans, 504-525-4361

GAMING Duncan, J. Kelly, Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8218

GENERAL LITIGATION Abaunza, Donald R., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4110 Pg. S-4 Benjamin, Jr., Jack C., Perrier & Lacoste, New Orleans, 504-212-8820 Bergin, Edward H., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8222 Couhig, Jr., Robert E., Couhig Partners, New Orleans, 504-588-1288 Howard, III, William H., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5275 Hubert, Thomas P., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8384 Kerrigan, Jr., Robert E., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0619 Musser, IV, John H., Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 985-809-7670 Nolan, Robert B., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0214 Ostendorf, Lance S., Ostendorf Tate Barnett, New Orleans, 504-527-0700 Patrick, Patrick H., Patrick Miller, New Orleans, 504-527-5400 Perrier, Guy D., Perrier & Lacoste, New Orleans, 504-212-8822 Scalia, David S., Scalia Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-301-1867

GOVERNMENT FINANCE Weeks, Susan, Foley & Judell, New Orleans, 504-568-1249

HEALTH CARE Caesar, Craig L., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8616 Pg. S-4 Caraway, Katy, Caraway LeBlanc, New Orleans, 504-566-1912 Fraiche, Donna D., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5201 Frois, Monica A., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8615 McKinney, Don S., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0134 Pizzo, Stephen M., Blue Williams, Metairie, 504-830-4925 Staub, Jr., Perry R., Taggart Morton, New Orleans, 504-599-8513 Trostorff, Danielle, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5224

INSURANCE COVERAGE Baumgartner, Adrianne L., Porteous Hainkel & Johnson, Covington, 985-246-7430 Bridger, R. Jeffrey, Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-569-1007 Curtis, Martha Y., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2111 Pg. S-5 de Klerk, Andrew S., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8010 Dicharry, Richard N., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9232 Fischer, Madeleine, Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8208 Flanagan, Harold J., Flanagan Partners, New Orleans, 504-569-0235 Gonzalez, Pablo, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9353 Guichet, Joseph P., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 Hall, Jr., George B., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9234 Hubbard III, Ralph S., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 O’Bannon, Ernest L., Bienvenu Foster Ryan & O’Bannon, New Orleans, 504-322-1375 Pelleteri, Maura Z., Krebs Farley & Pelleteri, New Orleans, 504-299-3570 Pelleteri, Jr., Raymond A., Pelleteri Wiedorn, New Orleans, 504-523-2650 Pipes, III, H. Minor, Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9726 Pg. S-4 Plauché, Jr., Andrew L., Plauché Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans, 504-582-1142 Salley, David P., Salley Hite Mercer & Resor, New Orleans, 504-566-8800 Sawyer, Charlotte Jane, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9389 Schmeeckle, Seth A., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 Sever, Jay Russell, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9271 Siegel, Robert I., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans, 504-654-1307

INTERNATIONAL Fowler, III, George J., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans, 504-523-2600

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Caverly, Joseph L., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0845 Fullmer, Mark A., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9324 Hearn, Curtis R., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8308 Norton, William N., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5297 Page, III, J. Marshall, Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8248 Whittaker, Scott T., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0836

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: DEFENSE Acomb, Ryan, Porteous Hainkel & Johnson, New Orleans, 504-581-3838 Andersson, W. Paul, Leake & Andersson, New Orleans, 504-585-7500 Carey, Christopher E., Pugh Accardo Haas Radecker & Carey, New Orleans, 504-799-4548 Cass, Jr., Bertrand M., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0643 Chopin, Richard A., Chopin Wagar Richard & Kutcher, Metairie, 504-830-3838 deLaup, Mickey S., Mickey S. deLaup, Metairie, 504-828-2277 DeRouen, Patrick D., DeRouen Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-274-3660 Edwards, Dow Michael, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2205 Fischman, Debra J., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2109 Pg. S-5 Galloway, John E., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 Latham, Mark D., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979

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BY PRACTICE AREA Maselli, Jr., Joseph, Plauché Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans, 504-586-5228 Murphy, Howard L., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0639 Nieset, Jr., James R., Porteous Hainkel & Johnson, New Orleans, 504-412-6253 O’Bryon, Kevin C., O’Bryon & Schnabel, New Orleans, 504-799-4200 Schafer, Timothy G., Schafer & Schafer, New Orleans, 504-522-0011 Truitt, Jack E. (Bobby), The Truitt Law Firm, Covington, 985-327-5266 Wallace, Campbell E., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8054

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF Abramson, David Alan, Lewis Kullman Sterbcow & Abramson, New Orleans, 504-588-1500 Berger, Allan, Allan Berger & Associates, New Orleans, 504-486-9481 Brandner, Jr., Michael S., Brandner Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-552-5000

MICHAEL S. BRANDNER, JR. BRANDNER LAW FIRM, L.L.C. New Orleans • 504-552-5000

www.brandnerlawfirm.com Bravo, David D., Bravo Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-934-1500 Cossich, Jr., Philip F., Cossich Sumich Parsiola & Taylor, Belle Chasse, 504-394-9000 Delise, Bobby J., Delise & Hall, New Orleans, 504-836-8000 DiLeo, Gregory P., Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-522-3456 Downing, III, Edward F., Gauthier Houghtaling & Williams, Metairie, 504-456-8636 Falcon, Timothy J., Falcon Law Firm, Marrero, 504-341-1234 Frischhertz, Jr., Lloyd N., Frischhertz Poulliard Frischhertz & Impastato, New Orleans, 504-523-1500 Pg. S-13 Gertler, Louis L., Gertler Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-6411 Gertler, Meyer H. “Mike”, Gertler Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-6411 Herman, Maury A., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Impastato, III, Dominick F., Frischhertz Poulliard Frischhertz & Impastato, New Orleans, 504-264-9915 Pg. S-13 Jacobs, Darleen M., Jacobs Sarrat Lovelace & Harris, New Orleans, 504-522-0155 Pg. S-13 Jacobson, Tamara Kluger, Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-822-2136 Klick, James C., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Lagarde, Ross F., Jones Lagarde, Slidell, 985-643-2413 Lamothe, III, Frank E., Lamothe Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-704-1414 Lieberman, Glenn A., Morris Bart, New Orleans, 504-525-8000 Loup, Terry B., Morris Bart, New Orleans, 504-525-8000 Perry, John B., Attorney at Law, Slidell, 985-639-0207 Redmann, John W., Law Office of John W. Redmann, Gretna, 504-433-5550 Pg. S-13

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Reed, Shawn C., Howard & Reed, Covington, 985-893-3607 Saunders, Benjamin B., Davis Saunders Miller & Oden, Mandeville, 985-612-3070 Silbert, Scott E., Silbert Garon Pitre & Friedman, New Orleans, 504-581-6200 Slack, Todd R., Huber Slack Houghtaling Pandit & Thomas, New Orleans, 504-274-2500 Slone, Randolph C., Law Offices of Randolph C. Slone, Slidell, 985-643-0314 Woods, Justin I., The Woods Law Group, New Orleans, 504-309-4177

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: DEFENSE Blankenship, Kurt S., Blue Williams, Metairie, 504-830-4936 Bradley Jr., C.Wm., Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, New Orleans, 504-596-6302 Curry, Guy C., Curry & Friend, New Orleans, 504-524-8556 Fontana, Karen M., Kean Miller, New Orleans, 504-620-3191 Niles, Jr., Stewart E., Niles Bourque & Knight, New Orleans, 504-310-8550 Sperling, Peter E., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8015

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: PLAINTIFF Bialous, Todd J., Bialous Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-799-2228 David, Robert J., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans, 504-522-2304 Pg. S-4 Ecuyer, Michael J., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans, 504-522-2304 Gennusa, II, Thomas A., Gennusa Piacun & Ruli, Metairie, 504-455-0442 Glorioso, Maria B., The Glorioso Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-569-9999 Kullman, Lawrence S., Lewis Kullman Sterbcow & Abramson, New Orleans, 504-588-1500 Mitchell, Jeffrey A., The Cochran Firm Metairie, Metairie, 504-309-5000 Orrill, Jr., R. Ray, Orrill & Beary, New Orleans, 504-299-8724 Samuels, Kara Hadican, Kara Hadican Samuels & Associates, New Orleans, 504-558-9478 Wagar, III, Nelson W. “Chip”, Chopin Wagar Richard & Kutcher, Metairie, 504-830-3838

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: DEFENSE Accardo, Francis P., Pugh Accardo Haas Radecker & Carey, New Orleans, 504-799-4531 Arras, Barbara L., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9246 Bertaut, Carmelite M., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0898 Gay, Jr., Charles F., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0295 Gay, Terry Christovich, Christovich & Kearney, New Orleans, 504-593-4214 Gieger, Jr., Ernest P., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans, 504-561-0400 Irwin, James B., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2105 Pg. S-4 Kohnke, IV, Edward F., Preis, New Orleans, 504-581-6062 Laborde, Kenneth H., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans, 504-654-1301 Lavelle, Paul M., Winstead, New Orleans, 504-799-2223 MacDonell, Janet L., Attorney at Law, Covington, 985-867-9971 Manning, Kathleen A., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-596-2737 McGlinchey, Deirdre, McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-586-1200 Melancon, David M., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2117 Moore, Douglas J., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2163 Moore, Kim E., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 540-310-2108 Myers, Stephen G.A., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2114 Norwood, Jr., Colvin G., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-596-2707 Olinde, John F., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7241 O’Quinn, David W., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 540-310-2111 Pugh, III, Lawrence G., Pugh Accardo Haas Radecker & Carey, New Orleans, 504-799-4500 Sarver, Richard E., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9733 Stout, III, A. Wendel, Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0632

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Surprenant, Mark C., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0213 Talbot, Brent A., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7059 Urquhart, Jr., Quentin F., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2107

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: PLAINTIFF Swarr, Frank J., Landry & Swarr, New Orleans, 504-299-1214

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: DEFENSE Canada, Larry G., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 Fritchie, III, Gus A., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2106 Gasperecz, A. Kirk, Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0408 Gay, E. Phelps, Christovich & Kearney, New Orleans, 504-593-4201 Lund, Daniel, Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-3200 Marshall, Nancy J., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0602 Ross, William M., Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans, 504-523-1580 Wright, Jr., William E., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0623

REAL ESTATE Adams, Marguerite L., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Pg. S-4 Cahill, Jr., Elwood F., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2103 Pg. S-4, S-5 Colvin, R. Keith, Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8524 Pg. S-4 Conway III, James R., Beirne Maynard & Parsons, New Orleans, 504-584-9433 Crosby, E. Howell, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7212 de Lisle, Victoria M., Locke Lord, New Orleans, 504-558-5146 Dwyer, Stephen I., Dwyer Cambre & Suffern, Metairie, 504-838-9090 Elkins, Gary J., Elkins, New Orleans, 504-529-3600 LeBreton, Rose McCabe, Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 Leyens, Jr., Jon F., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8628 McHenry, R. Lewis, Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8300 Moench, Deborah Jean, Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2117 Pg. S-5 Montgomery, III, Richard B., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0663 Moore, Marie A., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2108 Pg. S-5 Morton, James R., Taggart Morton, New Orleans, 504-599-8507 Mouton, Robert W., Locke Lord, New Orleans, 504-558-5113 Reymond, Jr., Leon J., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4150 Richter, Richard P., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2104 Pg. S-5 Schneider, Michael R., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0835 Schott, Stephen P., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-569-2900 Sher, Leopold Z., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2101 Pg. S-4, S-5 Steeg, Robert M., Steeg Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-582-1199 Talley, Susan G., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0828 Pg. S-4 Title, Peter S., Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans, 504-582-1542 Tyler, Susan M., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8298 Willis, Sterling Scott, Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5264 Pg. S-4

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Rieveschl, David, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8660 Rooth, Robert S., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7226 Walmsley, Jr., Robert M., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5261

SECURITIES LITIGATION Bieck, Jr., Robert B., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8202 Freeman, III, George C., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9700 Peiffer, Joseph C., Peiffer Rosca Abdullah Carr & Kane, New Orleans, 504-586-5259

SURETY Kern, Jay H., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans, 504-569-2923 Preaus, Eugene R., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans, 504-595-5178 Seemann, Jr., Charles F., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0608

TAX Ajubita, A. Albert, Ajubita Leftwich & Salzer, New Orleans, 504-582-2300 Angelico, Robert S., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4112 Backstrom, Jr., William M., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8228 Bell, Hilton S., Milling Benson Woodward, New Orleans, 504-569-7000 Calhoun, Jaye A., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-596-2785 Colbert, John W., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0832 Derbes, III, Albert J., The Derbes Law Firm, Metairie, 504-837-1230 Exnicios, James C., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4034 Grace, Jr., William F., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7224 Klein, Steven I., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2100 Pg. S-5 LeBlanc, John P., Attorney at Law, Mandeville, 985-845-7372 Leftwich, Brian T., Ajubita Leftwich & Salzer, New Orleans, 504-582-2300 Mayhall, Michael A., The Mayhall Law Firm, Covington, 985-246-1700 Nunes, III, Louis S., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8354 Ramelli, Rudolph R., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8206 Rittenberg III, Leon H., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-585-7845 Salzer, Douglas L., Ajubita Leftwich & Salzer, New Orleans, 504-582-2300 Tarcza, Robert E., Tarcza & Associates, New Orleans, 504-525-6696 Weiler, John J., Weiler & Rees, New Orleans, 504-524-2944

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME Acomb, Jr., Robert B., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8112 Arnold, III, Edward H. “Hank”, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-556-5204 Balart, L. Etienne, Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Barbier, Robert J., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-566-1311 Barry, Jr., Francis J., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0642 Bertram, Richard D., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Bolles, John A., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9260 Brackett, Alan G., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-7 Broders, John J., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8172

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Brooks, Jr., Philip S., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-3200 Butterworth, Michael M., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9391 Carrigee, David L., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-569-2900 Charvet, Kathleen K., Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, New Orleans, 504-322-4100 Chenault, IV, Alanson T., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans, 504-523-2600 Clotworthy, Robert C., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8676 Cozad, Richard A., McAlpine & Cozad, New Orleans, 504-561-0323 Crawford, Todd G., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans, 504-523-2600 Daniels, Timothy F., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2203 Davis, Christopher O., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5251 Diaz, Thomas P., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Dittman, Stevan C., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans, 504-522-2304 Dragna, Gerard J., Perrier & Lacoste, New Orleans, 504-212-8844 Emory, C. William, Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-7 Fisher, Robert B., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7049 Forbes, Thomas D., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7041 Force, Joshua S., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2130 Pg. S-5 Foster, Richard B., Beirne Maynard & Parsons, New Orleans, 504-586-1241 Goodier, Glenn G., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8174 Pg. S-4 Grant, Jr., A. Gordon, Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-7681 Gray, III, Mat M., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans, 504-595-5106 Guy, Matthew C., Bland & Partners, New Orleans, 504-528-3088 Haas, III, Frederick T., Pugh Accardo Haas Radecker & Carey, New Orleans, 504-799-4522 Hanemann, Stephen C., Kean Miller, New Orleans, 504-620-3342 Hassinger, Timothy W., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, Mandeville, 985-674-6680 Haycraft, Don K., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4128 Hemphill, Gary A., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9222 Hilbert, Jr., Peter L., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2107 Pg. S-5 Hoefer, Jr., Bruce R., Adams Hoefer Holwadel & Eldridge, New Orleans, 504-581-2606 Hoerner, Daniel J., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-7 Hurley, Grady S., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8224 Jarrett, R. Keith, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4133 Katz, Brian D., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Pg. S-4 Kelly, David S., Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, New Orleans, 504-596-6303 Kiefer, Scott B., Courington Kiefer & Sommers, New Orleans, 504-524-5510 Koch, Jr., R. Joshua, Koch & Schmidt, New Orleans, 504-208-9040 Koehl, Jr., Edward J., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8176 Laizer, Edwin C., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0207 LaVie, Kevin J., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9211 Lawton, David B., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9258 LeBlanc, III, J. Dwight, Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8017 LeBlanc, Jr., J. Dwight, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7013 LeBreton, III, Edward F., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans, 504-595-5142

Lee III, Joseph E., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8042 Leefe, David W., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4137 Legrand, Georges M., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-7 Lemon, II, Robert T., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8246 Matthews, Douglas P., King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans, 504-569-1640 McAloon, III, Leo R., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans, 504-654-1313 McCleskey, Jr., Robert P., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9280 McLeod, Evans Martin, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9212 McShane, Patrick J., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8020 Mestayer, Michael J., Michael J. Mestayer, New Orleans, 504-522-7360 Mouledoux, Andre J., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-7 O’Keefe, Patrick E., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-3200 Parks, C. Michael, Perrier & Lacoste, New Orleans, 504-212-8818 Plunkett, Jr., Lawrence R., Reich Album & Plunkett, Metairie, 504-830-3999 Riviere, William J., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9343 Rodriguez, Antonio J., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans, 504-595-5170 Rome, III, C. Perrin, Rome Arata Baxley & Stelly, New Orleans, 504-522-9980 Roussel, James H., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5278 Pg. S-4 Ryan, Kent B., The Miller Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-684-5044 Schlotterer, Bradley J., Kean Miller, New Orleans, 504-585-3045 Schwartz, William B., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-569-2900 Sharpe, David B., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 Silverstein, James R., Kean Miller, New Orleans, 504-585-3050 Slater, III, Benjamin R., Beirne Maynard & Parsons, New Orleans, 504-584-9141 Soule, Scott A., Blue Williams, Metairie, 504-831-4091 Sterbcow, Paul M., Lewis Kullman Sterbcow & Abramson, New Orleans, 504-588-1500 Straub, Hugh R., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9266 Sullivan, Jr., Norman C., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans, 504-595-5110 Talley, Charles R., Kean Miller, New Orleans, 504-585-3050 Talley, Jr., Patrick A., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-594-9220 Tillery, Jefferson R., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8616 Tynan, Joseph P., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-3200 Vance, Paul N., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-569-2900 Waguespack, Jason P., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 Pg. S-13 Walker, Derek A., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7044 Wallace, Brian D., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9204 Warshauer, Irving J., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans, 504-522-2304 Welch, Hal C., Beirne Maynard & Parsons, New Orleans, 504-584-9113 Wheaton, Jr., Scott R., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 Wright, III, James E., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8234

UTILITIES Fontham, Michael R., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0810 Parkerson, G. Bruce, Plauché Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans, 504-586-5227

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MICHAEL L. ECKSTEIN ECKSTEIN LAW FIRM, APC

LLOYD N. FRISCHHERTZ, JR.

DOMINICK F. IMPASTATO, III FRISCHHERTZ, POULLIARD, FRISCHHERTZ, & IMPASTATO, LLC

1515 Poydras Street Suite 2195 New Orleans, LA 70112 Tel: 504-527-0701 Fax: 504-566-0040 mle@eck-law.com www.eck-law.com

FRISCHHERTZ, POULLIARD, FRISCHHERTZ, & IMPASTATO, LLC

BUSINESS/CORPORATE ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE TAX

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION GENERAL LITIGATION

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF

Michael L. Eckstein is a Board Certified Tax Attorney and a Board Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist who has a broad-based tax and business practice, which includes individual and corporate tax planning, business planning, estate tax planning, closely held business law, entrepreneurial business law, mergers and acquisitions, real estate tax practice, and tax controversy work at the city, state, and federal level. Mr. Eckstein also has significant experience in the representation of professional athletes, high-tech/venture capital concerns, and communications businesses.

Mr. Eckstein received his undergraduate degree at the University of Kentucky, his Juris Doctorate degree at Tulane University Law School, and his LL.M. in taxation from Georgetown University.

Lloyd N. Frischhertz, Managing Partner of the firm Frischhertz, Poulliard, Frischhertz & Impastato LLC with over 40 years of successful trial practice is a longtime member of the board of Governors of LA Association for Justice and a past president of the Loyola School of Law Alumni Association. He has established legal precedents in several landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, United States Fifth Circuit, various Louisiana circuit courts, and Louisiana Supreme Court in criminal, evidentiary matters; LHWCA; maritime cases; Louisiana gaming; and uninsured motorists’ issues. He has extensive trial experience handling cases primarily in Louisiana but also in AL, FL, GA, MS, TX, WI, and NV. He has secured for several clients awards from trial or settlement in excess of $1 million.

Dominick F. Impastato, III has been the lead trial attorney in products liability, toxic tort, industrial equipment, commercial construction, insurance bad faith, and motor vehicle casualty trials since he was admitted to the bar in 2004. He has also served as liaison counsel in mass tort litigation in certain mass tort cases. Dominick takes particular pride in representing the proverbial little guy against parties of far greater resources and capabilities and achieving success for his clients, even when the odds may appear against them. Dominick graduated second in his class from Loyola Law School in 2004, served on the Loyola Law Review, and was named Best Oral Advocate in the seven-state region for the National Moot Court Competition.

DARLEEN M. JACOBS

JOHN W. REDMANN

JASON P. WAGUESPACK

823 St. Louis Street New Orleans, LA 70112 Tel: 504-522-0155 Fax: 504-522-3819 dollyno@aol.com

1101 Westbank Expressway Gretna, LA 70053 Tel: 504-433-5550 Fax: 504-433-5556 john@redmannlaw.com www.redmannlaw.com

One Shell Square, 40th Floor 701 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70139 Tel: 504-525-6802 Fax: 504-525-2456 jwaguespack@gallowayjohnson.com www.gallowayjohnson.com

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF INSURANCE COVERAGE CIVIL LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME INTERNATIONAL GENERAL LITIGATION

Darleen M. Jacobs is the managing partner of her firm. Her offices are located in New Orleans and Violet. Her firm specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice, maritime, Jones Act, and class action cases. She received her B.A. degree from LSUNO, her J.D. degree from Loyola School of Law, and her Master’s in admiralty law from Tulane Law School. She is a member of the LTLA, NYSTLA, NBOTA, New Orleans Bar Association, Jefferson Bar Association, St. Bernard Bar Association, DCBAR, and the NYSBA. Darleen is AV-rated and was recognized as a preeminent lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell. She is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. She received over 59 judgments in excess of $1 million and one judgment in excess of $3 billion.

New Orleans attorney John W. Redmann is the son of William Redmann, a respected judge on Louisiana’s Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal, and Ana Maria Macouzet Muñoz. He graduated from Loyola University Law School, and has practiced law in the New Orleans area since early 1990. Mr. Redmann is rated AV Preeminent

by Martindale-Hubbell. Among other professional associations, he is Vice-Chair of the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Bench and Bar Section. He is the host of John Redmann: Power of Attorney on WLAE-TV, a weekly television show in which he discusses different legal topics with expert guests. John Redmann is fluent in Spanish and French, and his bilingual office handles injury, insurance, malpractice, and immigration cases, among others.

Jason P. Waguespack is a recognized leader in the maritime and international legal fields. He currently serves as the Managing Director of Galloway Johnson, a Gulf South law firm with its headquarters in New Orleans. He maintains a regional practice based in New Orleans and Houston and specializes in the representation of maritime owners, charterers, operators, and insurers in all types of marine casualty losses. He serves as national counsel to several clients with ongoing international interests. He is also an Associate Professor of Law at Tulane University School of Law and Tulane University A.B. Freeman School of Business. He is active in the civic life of his community and serves on the Board of Directors of the New Orleans Bar Association.

JACOBS, SARRAT, LOVELACE & HARRIS

1130 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-523-1500 Fax: 504-581-1670 lloyd@fpfi-law.com www.frischhertzlaw.com

LAW OFFICE OF JOHN W. REDMANN, LLC

1130 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-264-9915 Fax: 504-581-1670 dominick@fpfi-law.com www.frischhertzlaw.com

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APPELLATE Nickelson, John C., Nickelson Law, Shreveport, 318-200-0673

AVIATION & AEROSPACE Davis, Alan R., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7088

BANKING Dysart, Katie L., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8611 Landry, Eric B., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, Baton Rouge, 225-381-8041

BANKRUPTCY: BUSINESS Kadden, Benjamin W., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 Landreneau, Joseph P., Gold Weems Bruser Sues & Rundell, Alexandria, 318-445-6471 Mintz, Mark A., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Shelby, Rick M., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-679-9804

BANKRUPTCY: CONSUMER Sandler, Sharry I., The Law Office of Sharry I. Sandler, New Orleans, 504-528-9500

BUSINESS LITIGATION Almon, Matthew S., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0976 Antis, Jr., Phillip J., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-569-1864 Barnett-Bernal, Brooke, Long Law Firm, Baton Rouge, 225-922-5110 Barton, Harry, Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3825 Benjamin, Thomas M., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans, 504-584-5464 Berger, Jamie L., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9784 Boudreaux, Kelly Kromer, Phelps Dunbar, Baton Rouge, 225-376-0224 Bowdler, Bryan Edward, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-679-5530 Brady, Sean P., Flanagan Partners, New Orleans, 504-569-0235 Brechtel, Nancy A., Cotten Schmidt & Abbott, New Orleans, 504-568-9393 Briggett, Joe, Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 Burge, Jason W., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5241 Capell, Brian W., Liskow & Lewis, Lafayette, 337-232-7424 Carr, Daniel J., Peiffer Rosca Abdullah Carr & Kane, New Orleans, 504-586-5270 Castoriano, Benjamin M., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8225 Cheatham, Scott Robert, Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0195 Chopin, Justin McCarthy, Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3831 Devillier, Jr., Carroll, Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, Baton Rouge, 225-381-8013 Douglas, Dana M., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Ducros, Alex L.M., Orrill & Beary, New Orleans, 504-299-8724 Easterly, Tom S., Taylor Porter Brooks & Phillips, Baton Rouge, 225-381-0244 Farris, Abigayle C., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0948 French, Ryan, Taylor Porter Brooks & Phillips, Baton Rouge, 225-381-0262 Giglio, III, Joseph C., Randazzo Giglio & Bailey, Lafayette, 337-291-4900 Grabill, Jeremy T., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9396 Janke, Benjamin West, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8607 Kane, Christopher J., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0155 LaCour, Cliff, NeunerPate, Lafayette, 337-237-7000 Lemaire, Justin P., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0942 Lindsay, Matthew J., Jones Swanson Huddell & Garrison, New Orleans, 504-523-2500 McArthur, Heather A., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8299 McCluer, Matthew, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans, 504-648-3840 McCrory, David K., Ottinger Hebert, Lafayette, 337-232-2606 McPeak, Agnieszka A., Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-861-5550 Melasky, Mark, Nielsen Carter & Treas, Metairie, 504-837-2500

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Mills, Alysson L., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5253 Murphy, Kerry A., Jones Swanson Huddell & Garrison, New Orleans, 504-523-2500 Pardee, Avery B., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8358 Pelleteri, Erin E., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5287 Reinkemeyer, Megan L., Kean Miller, Shreveport, 318-562-2700 Robert, Jr., Al J., Law Office of Al J. Robert Jr., New Orleans, 504-309-4852 Rosenbloom, D. Skylar, Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-556-5507 Schilling, Ellie T., Schonekas Evans McGoey & McEachin, New Orleans, 504-680-6058 Spurgeon, Elizabeth A., Attorney at Law, Pineville, 318-308-1058 Stafford, Jamaal, Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9764 Tabor, Charles E., Wiener Weiss & Madison, Shreveport, 318-226-9100 Tigchelaar, Brooke C., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0862 Vigen, Erik S., The Broyles Group, Shreveport, 318-227-3083 Villagomez Lemoine, Stephanie, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9250 Wehlen, Nicholas J., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0827

BUSINESS/CORPORATE Breland, Quin, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8627 Douthitt, Katherine Guidry, Blanchard Walker O’Quin & Roberts, Shreveport, 318-221-6858 Kline, W. Bradley, Phelps Dunbar, Baton Rouge, 225-376-0294 Legrand, Andrew, Spera Law Group, New Orleans, 504-300-9938 Paine, Stephen J., Ayres Warren Shelton & Williams, Shreveport, 318-227-3959 Ramos, Steven T., Andrus Boudreaux Landry & Coussan, Lafayette, 337-984-9480 Scafidel, Amy G., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8462 Schroeder, Logan, Cook Yancey King & Galloway, Shreveport, 318-221-6277 Sides, Brett M., Alexander Sides, Baton Rouge, 225-238-1802 Spaht, W. Carlos, Kantrow Spaht Weaver & Blitzer, Baton Rouge, 225-383-4703 Woodruff, Benjamin P., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8444

CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE Camelford, Jason A., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 540-525-6802 Catalanotto, Rachael P., Talley Anthony Hughes & Knight, Mandeville, 985-624-5010 Collura, Amanda, Kean Miller, Baton Rouge, 225-387-0999 Courtenay, James E., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-581-5141 Cutaiar, Trevor, Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-7 Dietzen, Lauren B., Plauché Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans, 504-582-1142 Dovalina, Stephanie, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 Drennan, George C., Plauché Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans, 504-582-1142 Edwards, Jerry, Blanchard Walker O’Quin & Roberts, Shreveport, 318-221-6858 Franco, Jason P., Provosty & Gankendorff, New Orleans, 504-410-2795 Getty, John C., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, Mandeville, 985-674-6702 Giangrosso, Lena D., Provosty & Gankendorff, New Orleans, 504-410-2795 Green, Matthew S., Preis, Lafayette, 337-237-6062 Gristina, Nicholas C., Porteous Hainkel & Johnson, New Orleans, 504-412-6246 Hebert, Carmen Tircuit, Carleton Loraso & Hebert, Baton Rouge, 225-282-0602 Hess, Joshua O., Christovich & Kearney, New Orleans, 504-593-4274 Kemp, Ingrid M., Johnson Gray McNamara, Mandeville, 985-246-6544 Linn, Jenna, Bankston & Associates, Baton Rouge, 225-766-3800 Loraso, III, Victor R., Carleton Loraso & Hebert, Baton Rouge, 225-282-0606 Luminais, Jr., Bradley J., Chopin Wagar Richard & Kutcher, Metairie, 504-830-3838 Mason, Christopher A., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, Baton Rouge, 225-381-8039 Mijalis, Alexander J., Lunn Irion Salley Carlisle & Gardner, Shreveport, 318-222-0665 Ordeneaux, James K., Plauché Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans, 504-586-5272 Perkins, Alejandro R., Hammonds & Sills, Baton Rouge, 225-923-3462 Peterson, Megan S., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans, 540-569-2030 Rome, Curt Lucien, Perrier & Lacoste, New Orleans, 504-212-7293 Savant, R. Heath, Donohue Patrick & Scott, Baton Rouge, 225-214-1908 Shumaker, Meghan, McCranie Sistrunk Anzelmo Hardy McDaniel & Welch, Covington, 504-831-0946 Sternberg, Scott L., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-569-2900 Teske, Christopher R., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans, 504-654-1328 Williamson, Michael J., Plauché Smith & Nieset, Lake Charles, 337-436-0522

CIVIL LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF Jeffcott, Emily C., The Lambert Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-1750 O’Boyle, Inemesit U., Gauthier Houghtaling & Williams, Metairie, 504-456-8600

CIVIL RIGHTS Cumming, Elizabeth C., Law Offices of Elizabeth Cumming, New Orleans, 504-256-6290

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS Barr, Wesley G., The Olinde Firm, New Orleans, 504-587-1440 Berniard, Jeffrey P., Berniard Law, New Orleans, 504-527-6225 Coker, Ashley Gremillion, Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2100 Pg. S-5 Crowson, Gabriel A., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-596-2839 Holinga, Lexi T., Bienvenu Bonnecaze Foco Viator & Holinga, Baton Rouge, 225-388-5600 Murray, Arthur M., Murray Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-525-8100 Price, Andrea Mahady, Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9766 Robertson, Pearl, Irpino Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-525-1500 Spaulding, Kyle A., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8249 Wool, Zachary L., Barrios Kingsdorf & Casteix, New Orleans, 504-524-3300

CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION Aldrich, Bradley, Wolfe Law Group, New Orleans, 504-894-9653 Derenbecker, Jessica R., Shields Mott, New Orleans, 504-581-4445 Dillon, Carla Tircuit, Carleton Loraso & Hebert, Baton Rouge, 225-978-5978 Emmons, Matthew R., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Mandeville, 985-819-8424 Forester, Jonathan S., Blue Williams, Metairie, 504-831-4091 Hedlund, Scott J., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0610 Kulkarni, Shailendra U., Coats | Rose, New Orleans, 504-299-3095 Messa, Amanda W., Phelps Dunbar, Baton Rouge, 225-376-0274 Prattini, Jeffrey K., Shields Mott, New Orleans, 504-581-4445 Prescott, III, James D., Bland & Partners, New Orleans, 504-528-3088 Robinson, Ashley B., Shields Mott, New Orleans, 504-581-4445 Sims, Jennifer D., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, Baton Rouge, 225-381-8048 Struckhoff, Jeffery B., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 Theard, Kelly E., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0667 Tweedel, Brett W., Blue Williams, Metairie, 504-830-4963 Wynne, Jr., Douglass F., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans, 504-569-2030

CRIMINAL DEFENSE Alexander, Stephen M., Alexander Law Group, Baton Rouge, 225-922-4488 Borghardt, Franz N., Law Office of Steven J. Moore, Baton Rouge, 225-767-7778 Daniels, III, Harry L., Daniels & Washington, Baton Rouge, 225-383-3800 DiGiulio, Ariel K., DiGiulio Utley, New Orleans, 504-524-4080 Hatch, Christopher D., Elton B. Richey & Associates, Shreveport, 318-227-1460 Johnson, Sara A., Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-528-9500 Tonry, Cullen A., The Tonry Law Firm, Chalmette, 504-208-3013

CULLEN A. TONRY

THE TONRY LAW FIRM Chalmette • 504-208-3013

www.tonrylaw.com

Ward, Jr., Samuel C. “Chuck”, Samuel C. Ward Jr. & Associates, Baton Rouge, 225-330-6677

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS George, Tabatha L., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans, 504-529-3845 Glaser, Alex H., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9292 Stein, Jason M., Jackson Lewis, New Orleans, 504-208-1755

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR Bell, Paul F., Bell Law Firm, Baton Rouge, 225-284-3235 Brown, Somer G., Cox Cox Filo Camel & Wilson, Lake Charles, 337-436-6611 Credeur, Jacob C., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans, 504-648-3840 Davis, Brandon E., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9312 Huffstetler, Scott, Kean Miller, Baton Rouge, 225-387-0999 Hugg, Joseph R., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans, 504-584-5466 Jeanfreau, Rachael, Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans, 504-584-5467 Kane, Daisy Gurdian, Jackson Lewis, New Orleans, 504-208-1755 Leatherman, M. Levy, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Baton Rouge, 225-381-7046 London, Wm. Brian, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Murray, Bryce G., Bryce G. Murray, Metairie, 504-383-3246 Myers, Sarah Voorhies, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7009 Roberts, MaryJo L., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9262 Theard, David K., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8402

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: DEFENSE Anderson, Michelle, Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans, 504-529-3839 Huffman, Jessica Coco, Phelps Dunbar, Baton Rouge, 225-376-0202

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BY PRACTICE AREA Perez, Kathlyn, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8672 Stiegler, Charles J., Proskauer Rose, New Orleans, 504-310-2025

CHARLES J. STIEGLER

PROSKAUER ROSE LLP New Orleans • 504-310-2025

www.proskauer.com

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF Williams, Christopher L., Williams Litigation, New Orleans, 504-308-1438

ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES Baker, Katherine Smith, Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, Shreveport, 318-934-4006 Dupre, Dana E., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-582-1322 Fussell, Jr., J. Michael, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, Lafayette, 337-521-8870 Halverson, Andrew J., Milling Benson Woodward, Lafayette, 337-232-3929 Huguet, William Reed, Kean Miller, Shreveport, 318-562-2661 Jardell, Julie Deshotels, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, Lafayette, 337-521-8805 Mouledoux, Taylor P., Looper Goodwine & Ballew, New Orleans, 504-584-9595 Occhipinti Thompson, Holly, Looper Goodwine & Ballew, New Orleans, 504-584-9595 Perrier, Kelly Dussel, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-679-9839 Shealy, Jeremy B., Onebane Law Firm, Lafayette, 337-237-2660 Simoneaud, Stuart M., Ottinger Hebert, Lafayette, 337-232-2606 Weidlich, Tyler L., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5291 Wilkerson, Brad E., Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, Shreveport, 318-934-4015

ENVIRONMENTAL

Hayes, Preston L., Chehardy Sherman Ellis Murray Recile Griffith Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie, 504-833-5600 Loria, David N., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 Ludeau, Christopher, Ludeau Law Firm, Ville Platte, 337-506-2500 Luminais, Ryan O., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2106 Pg. S-5 Poe, Jason W., Jason W. Poe, Bossier City, 318-746-4000 Pontier, Claire Easterling, Couhig Partners, New Orleans, 504-588-1288 Privat, Scott J., Privat & Privat, Crowley, 337-783-7142 Ready, Edward A., The Civil Law Center, Metairie, 504-342-4221 Rutherford, Michelle M., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9774 Thomas, Charles Marshall, Huber Slack Houghtaling Pandit & Thomas, New Orleans, 504-274-2500 Varadi, Benjamin C., Varadi Hair & Checki, New Orleans, 504-684-5200

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Eccles, Susan N., Dunlap Fiore, Baton Rouge, 225-282-0658

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Levy, Scott, Adams and Reese, Baton Rouge, 225-378-3257

HEALTH CARE Amedee, Cindy M., Taylor Porter Brooks & Phillips, Baton Rouge, 225-381-0279 Caruso, Melissa B., Kean Miller, Baton Rouge, 225-387-0999 Finan, Sean L., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Baton Rouge, 225-381-7003 Finkle, Ezra L., Curry & Friend, New Orleans, 504-524-8556 Grey, Emily Black, Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, Baton Rouge, 225-381-8011 Tarver, Dorothy L., Taggart Morton, New Orleans, 504-599-8531 Thompson, Traci S., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, Baton Rouge, 225-381-3170 Thompson-Broussard, II, Berryl F., Gachassin Law Firm, Lafayette, 337-235-4576

Kimbrell, Elaine, Ware|Gasparian, Metairie, 504-830-5900 Spivey, Leah, Ware|Gasparian, Metairie, 504-830-5900

INSURANCE COVERAGE Bargas, Valerie Briggs, Kinchen Walker Bienvenu Bargas & Reed, Baton Rouge, 225-292-6704 Beckman, Kristin L., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9765 Gautreaux, Micah A., Degan Blanchard & Nash, Baton Rouge, 225-610-1110 Irwin, Christopher H., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 Jones, Marne A., Beirne Maynard & Parsons, New Orleans, 504-584-9106 Kleeman, Douglas M., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9342 Lee, Andrew W., Nielsen Carter & Treas, Metairie, 504-837-2500 Miles, Stephen L., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9787 Moragas, David M., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 Mouledoux, Marcelle P., Salley Hite Mercer & Resor, New Orleans, 504-566-8833 Richard, Elizabeth R., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 Simmons, Jennifer L., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 Soso, Jeremy Z., The Lambert Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-1750 Stogner, Sarah, Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3845 Vorhaben, Tessa P., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9240

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY D’Souza, Vanessa M., Garvey Smith Nehrbass & North, Metairie, 504-835-2000 Goudelocke, Ryan M., Durio McGoffin Stagg & Ackermann, Lafayette, 337-233-0300 Harrigan, Brad E., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990

Roche, Elizabeth A., Murray Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-525-8100

IMMIGRATION

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION

ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION

Crouch, Svetlana V., Nicaud & Sunseri, Metairie, 504-837-1304 Gahagan, Michael W., The Immigration Law Firm of New Orleans, Metairie, 504-931-5355

Madison, Tara Montgomery, Kean Miller, Baton Rouge, 225-387-0999

Brumby, Turner, Veron Bice Palermo & Wilson, Lake Charles, 337-310-1600 Godshall, Lauren, Curry & Friend, New Orleans, 504-524-8556 Hale DeShazo, Michele, Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, New Orleans, 504-592-0691 Valentine, Sara C., Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, New Orleans, 504-592-0691

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FAMILY LAW Arnold, Robin Penzato, Winsberg & Arnold, New Orleans, 504-648-2711 Aymond, Andrea D., Attorney at Law, Marksville, 318-240-7232 Bayard, James D., Onebane Law Firm, Lafayette, 337-237-2660 Bethune, Jon G., The Law Office of Jon G. Bethune, New Orleans, 504-218-8570 Coleman, George Read, Law Office of Lila Molaison Samuel, Gretna, 504-367-7250 Daniels, Morgan S., Daniels Law, New Orleans, 504-302-8507 Delaney, Ryan P., Delaney & Robb Attorneys at Law, Metairie, 504-267-9700 Dillon, Nicole Roberts, Seale & Ross, Hammond, 985-542-8500 Dragon, Brian A., Law Office of Brian A. Dragon, Slidell, 985-718-1222 Hoffman, Jeffrey M., Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450 Nguyen, Kim Ngan, Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450 Perque, Richard G., Law Offices of Richard G. Perque, New Orleans, 504-681-2003

RICHARD G. PERQUE

LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD G. PERQUE, LLC New Orleans • 504-681-2003

www.perquelaw.com

Pfeiffer, Sarah, Law Office of Sarah Pfeiffer, Gretna, 504-366-4025 Treadaway, Kristyl Revelle, Salley & Salley, Metairie, 504-837-5499

FRANCHISE/DEALERSHIP Sentell, III, William W., Pugh Accardo Haas Radecker & Carey, New Orleans, 504-799-4524

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GENERAL LITIGATION Baxter, Julie, Attorney at Law, Baton Rouge, 225-223-0332 Bone, Jason D., Taylor Wellons Politz & Duhe, New Orleans, 504-525-9888 Cheralla, Stephanie L., Degan Blanchard & Nash, New Orleans, 504-529-3333 Coreil, Jeffrey K., NeunerPate, Lafayette, 337-237-7000 Funderburk, John C., Kean Miller, Baton Rouge, 225-382-4698 Giarrusso, III, Joseph I., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Glenn, Brodie, Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-569-2900 Green, Karen Hayes, Law Office of Karen Hayes Green, Baton Rouge, 225-330-2976 Harris, Lesli D., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0938

ATTORNEYS SELECTED TO RISING STARS WERE CHOSEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCESS ON PAGE S-2.

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BY PRACTICE AREA MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Jeanfreau, Mark W., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9236 Seal, Britton H., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Silberstein, Daniella Genet, Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8465

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: DEFENSE Hightower, III, Thomas R., Thomas R. Hightower Jr., Lafayette, 337-233-0555 Johnson, Jr., B. Slattery, Blanchard Walker O’Quin & Roberts, Shreveport, 318-221-6858 Juneau, Kelly G., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2214 Lewis, Raymond C., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0697 Lonegrass, Michael D., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-648-6385 Newsom, Amy E., Newsom Law Firm, Baton Rouge, 225-761-8000 Popich, Robert N., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-7 Robbins, Kristin K., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 Stedman, Matthew L., Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-262-2931 Trahan, Joshua K., Juneau David, Lafayette, 337-269-0052 Webre, Rachel G., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans, 504-654-1322

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF Anderson, Leola M., Gertler Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-6411 Bassett, Taylor J, Morrow Morrow Ryan & Bassett, Opelousas, 337-948-4483 Blanda, Nicholas A., Anderson Dozier & Blanda, Lafayette, 337-233-3366 Boudreaux, Chet G., Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, Baton Rouge, 225-926-1234 Broussard, Aaron, Broussard & Hart, Lake Charles, 337-439-2450 Brown, Benjamin, Fitzgerald & Brown, New Orleans, 504-564-7677 Bryant, Marcus A., Law Office of Marcus A. Bryant, Lafayette, 337-504-4106 Cain, Joseph E. “Jed”, Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Campbell, Robert L., Williamson Fontenot & Campbell, Baton Rouge, 225-383-4010 Chafin, Jr., Scott J., Gregorio Chafin & Johnson, Shreveport, 318-865-8680 Corzo, Christopher J., Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, Baton Rouge, 225-888-8888 Creevy, John S., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Daniel, Patrick, The Daniel Law Firm, Lafayette, 337-232-7516 Dewett, Justin, Simmons Morris & Carroll, Shreveport, 318-221-1507 Dunahoe, Jared, Dunahoe Law Firm, Natchitoches, 318-352-1999 Earles, Digger, Laborde Earles, Lafayette, 337-777-7777 Flattmann, Grady J., Grady J. Flattmann, Covington, 985-590-6182 Flinn, James, The Voorhies Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-875-2223 Frischhertz, Marc L., Frischhertz Poulliard Frischhertz & Impastato, New Orleans, 504-264-9915 Pg. S-16 Green, Jeffrey P., Ron Austin & Associates, Harvey, 504-227-8100 Greene, Jennifer J., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Haik, Jr., Richard T., Morrow Morrow Ryan & Bassett, Opelousas, 337-948-4483 Hale, Taylor, Hale Law Firm, Lake Charles, 337-426-1071 Hawkins, Bobby G., Irpino Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-525-1500 Hemmer, Matthew, Morris Bart, New Orleans, 504-525-8000 Hoffoss, Jr., John Lee, Hoffoss Devall, Lake Charles, 337-433-2053

MARC L. FRISCHHERTZ

FRISCHHERTZ, POULLIARD, FRISCHHERTZ, & IMPASTATO, LLC 1130 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-264-9915 Fax: 504-581-1670 mfrischhertz@frischhertzlaw.com www.frischhertzlaw.com

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF CIVIL LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME

It is a privilege to practice law and be of service to those who have suffered injuries big and small as a result of the negligence of others.

It is the right, that every American has, to seek redress of wrongs through a fair and just civil justice system that has helped the country strive to live up to the lofty ideals upon which the country was founded.

Whether an injury results from a car accident, slip and fall, or defective product, each injured person is entitled to receive full compensation for their injuries. After graduating magna cum laude from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, I went into practice as a trial lawyer representing injured people. I will represent you with passion and understanding and fight to ensure that you receive your deserved just compensation for your damages.

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Lambert, M. Palmer, Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans, 504-522-2304 Layrisson, J. Parker, Parker Layrisson Law Firm, Ponchatoula, 985-467-9525 Lubecki, Przemek, Morris Bart, New Orleans, 504-599-3238 Mcgregor, George, Burgos & Evans, New Orleans, 504-488-3722 Melancon, Jason L., Melancon | Rimes, Baton Rouge, 225-303-0455 Miller, Joseph M., Davis Saunders Miller & Oden, Mandeville, 985-612-3070 Moreno, Edward L., Law Office of John W. Redmann, Gretna, 504-433-5550 Moroux, Jerome H., Broussard & David, Lafayette, 337-233-2323 Morris, B. Trey, Simmons Morris & Carroll, Shreveport, 318-221-1507 Peterson, Cayce C., The Lambert Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-1750 Robinson, Kyle M., Robinson & Williams, Bossier City, 318-747-0060 Scallan, Vincent P., Vincent P. Scallan Law, New Orleans, 504-272-0444 Sherman, Kea, Sherman Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-896-7304 Tauzier, Mark G., Yeager LaNasa Tauzier, Hammond, 504-708-2600 Terrell, Matt N., Dudley DeBosier, Baton Rouge, 225-379-3333 Tureau, Steven, Tureau & Martin Law Firm, Gonzales, 225-647-8529 Voorhies, III, Richard P., The Voorhies Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-875-2223 Washington, Christopher J., Daniels & Washington, Baton Rouge, 225-383-3800 Wells, Tanika D., People’s Legal, New Orleans, 504-392-9909 Zainey, Jr., Jay Christopher, Williams Law Group, New Orleans, 985-876-7595 Zimmerman, III, Richard F., Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, Baton Rouge, 225-888-8888

SECURITIES LITIGATION

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: DEFENSE

Alexander, M. Benjamin, Preis, Lafayette, 337-237-6062 Blanque, Meredith W., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9207 Byars, Caitlin, Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-7 Cambre, Colin B., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-679-5747 Colletta, Katharine R., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7708 Colligan, Lucas S., The Gaar Law Firm, Lafayette, 337-233-3185 Ferchmin, Adelaida J., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7000 Fricker, Rowen A., Pusateri Barrios Guillot & Greenbaum, New Orleans, 504-620-2500 Gardner, Jr., W. Jacob, Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans, 504-523-2600 Guillot, Gavin H., Pusateri Barrios Guillot & Greenbaum, New Orleans, 504-620-2500 Hale, Paul D., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0715 Hannan, Christopher M., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8612 Harowski, Michael, Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans, 504-523-2600 Johnson, Christy L., Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-638-8472 Marino, III, Joseph B., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7052 McGlone, Kevin M., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2100 Pg. S-5 McLaughlin, Sean T., Kean Miller, New Orleans, 504-585-3050 Mestayer, Jed M., NeunerPate, Lafayette, 337-237-7000 Morse, Harry E., Duncan & Sevin, New Orleans, 504-524-5566 Pastorek, Jeffrey, Beirne Maynard & Parsons, New Orleans, 504-584-9180 Sanderson, Adam P., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-7 Schepens, Patrick J., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, Mandeville, 985-674-6716 Teich, Jordan, Waits Emmett Popp & Teich, New Orleans, 504-581-1301

Knight, Bryan J., Niles Bourque & Knight, New Orleans, 504-310-8558 Rito, Kat, Curry & Friend, New Orleans, 504-524-8556 Sconzert, Elizabeth S., Blue Williams, Mandeville, 504-849-3030

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: DEFENSE Brilleaux, Kelly, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 Malone, Ryan M., Duplass Zwain Bourgeois Pfister & Weinstock, Metairie, 504-832-3700 Polk, Janika D., Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, New Orleans, 504-592-0691 Vickers, Adam V., Brewer & Lormand, New Orleans, 504-585-7341 Ziffer, Lee B., Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, New Orleans, 504-592-0691

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: PLAINTIFF Hoffman, Philip C., Landry & Swarr, New Orleans, 504-299-1214

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: DEFENSE Ricci, Michael S., Ricci Partners, New Orleans, 504-304-7115

MICHAEL S. RICCI RICCI PARTNERS, LLC New Orleans • 504-304-7115

www.riccipartnersllc.com

REAL ESTATE Bernard, G. Wogan, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7289 Bloxom, Casey M., Blanchard Walker O’Quin & Roberts, Shreveport, 318-221-6858 Cerise, Jonathan B., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2131 Pg. S-5 Coussan, Jean-Paul P., Andrus Boudreaux Landry & Coussan, Lafayette, 337-984-9480 Dean, Benjamin B., Heck Law Firm, Monroe, 318-322-0744 Dunne, Jr., James T., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-581-3200 Howenstine, Laurie W., Elkins, New Orleans, 504-529-3600 LeSaicherre, Jeff A., Jeff LeSaicherre, Hammond, 985-277-5550 Levine, Seth A., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8268 McCabe, Ryan M., Steeg Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-582-1215 McGowan, Heather Begneaud, Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0946 Piazza, Erik C., Phelps Dunbar, Baton Rouge, 225-376-0291 Riess, Megan C., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5258 Serio, Steven C., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5240 Sumrall, Leah, Crigler LeBeau & Sumrall, Monroe, 318-807-7100 Vasquez, Raedtha A., Jones Walker, Baton Rouge, 225-248-2000 Watson, Jared L., Robichaux Mize Wadsack & Richardson, Lake Charles, 337-433-0234 Woodruff, Jessica Kesler, Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3898

SECURITIES & CORPORATE FINANCE Graffagnini, Mark J., Graffagnini, New Orleans, 504-265-9955 Smith, Kimberly E., Butler Snow, New Orleans, 504-299-7751

Berg, Nicholas, Reasonover & Associates, New Orleans, 504-526-2921 McCardle, Lance C., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5298 Mobley, Larry E., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9723 Reichard, Benjamin D., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5274

TAX Jones, Zachary, Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-615-9908 Miller, Matthew P., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-585-7867 Roth, III, Richard J., Roth Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-525-7792 Simpson, Carli Beckett, Roth Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-525-7792 Stanga, Molly L., The Mayhall Law Firm, Covington, 985-246-1700 Sullivan, Andrew, Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-585-7734 Treuting, Matthew A., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-569-2900 Walter, Daniel J., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0826 Wilson, Blayne Trevor, Jones Walker, Baton Rouge, 225-248-2122

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME

JORDAN TEICH

WAITS, EMMETT, POPP & TEICH, LLC New Orleans • 504-581-1301

www.wep-law.com

Thomas, Miles C., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 Thompson, Brendhan H., Bland & Partners, New Orleans, 504-528-1841 Thriffiley, Dylan T., Kean Miller, New Orleans, 504-585-3050 Tracey, Kimberly E., Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-569-1007 Tweedy, Jonathan A., Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-569-1007 Waid, Raymond T., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Wynne, William Pitard, Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8000

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Babin, Patrick J., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-7 Bass, Michael D., Guglielmo Lopez Tuttle Hunter & Jarrell, Opelousas, 337-948-8201 Bernstein, Beth S., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-7 Decker, Darcy E., The Javier Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-599-8570 Flint, Dustin G., Williamson Fontenot & Campbell, Baton Rouge, 225-383-4010 Hotard, Amy Dunn, Salley Hite Mercer & Resor, New Orleans, 504-566-8800 Louapre, Lindsay A., Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-262-2941 McLin, Virginia J., Keogh Cox & Wilson, Baton Rouge, 225-383-3796 O’Pry, II, Donovan J., O’Pry Law Firm, Lafayette, 337-236-6779 Robinson, Jon B., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-7 Walsh, Kelly F., Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-262-2964 Yoder, Simone H., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-7

SEE ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER ON PAGE S-2.

WITH THIS RING

By Mallory Lindsly

Scoggin – Jahncke Mia Richeson Scoggin and Minor Pipes Blanc Jahncke first met in the early years of their childhood at Trinity Episcopal School, where they both attended from Pre-K through eighth grade.

After graduation from Trinity, Minor went to Newman, and two years later Mia followed.

After college, they were both living in New Orleans.

Mia was finishing up her last year of law school, and her study group convinced her

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to attend a once-in-a-lifetime party thrown by a close mutual friend. Mia isn’t really a shy person, but whenever she was around Minor her shyness came through. As soon as the study group got to the party, Mia’s friends promptly ditched her, and Mia was left alone.

Fortunately, Mia spotted Minor out on the dance floor and the two broke through the usual silence and danced for the rest of the party.

About two years later, the day after Christmas, Mia had a rough day at work and was on her way to a yoga class but decided to take a detour to Minor’s apartment. They were sitting on the sofa when Minor suddenly decided he needed to get some water. Mia followed him into the kitchen where he said there was one last stocking stuffer that he forgot to give her on Christmas.

Minor got down on one knee and proposed. He even had brought

over a ton of outfits for Mia to choose from for their celebratory dinner at Commander’s Palace, where both of their families were waiting for their arrival!

After the wedding, the two spent two weeks on Vieques, a small island in the Caribbean.

The two currently live in New Orleans, where Mia is an attorney and Minor works in the Treasury department at FreeportMcMoRan. n

Bride’s name: Mia Richeson Scoggin

Groom’s Attire: Tuxedo from Perlis

Groom’s name: Minor Pipes Blanc Jahncke

Best Man: Davis Lee Jahncke III

Bride’s Parents: Darcy Devine Scoggin and Matthew Richeson Scoggin Bride’s Grandparents: Mary Irene Richeson Scoggin and Guy Bruce Scoggin Groom’s Parents: Pickslay Pipes Jahncke and Davis Lee Jahncke Jr. Rehearsal Dinner Location: New Orleans Country Club Date of Wedding: October 25, 2014 Ceremony Location: Trinity Episcopal Church Reception Location: Home of Cathy and Rivie Cary on Audubon Place Reception Décor: Jim Perrier of Perrier Party Rentals Coordinator: Claudia Kelleher; Jim Perrier of Perrier Party Rentals

Groomsmen: Mark Philip Pierce Adams, Robert Bryan Cunningham, Keith Laborde Deane, Matthew Harrison Garza, Redmond Stephens Gill, Jr., Dane Daniel Halpern, Matthew Lyndall Hart, Killian Huger Lapeyre, Jean Paul Perrilliat, Andrew Stern Robinson, Philip Griffin Ranlett Schmalz, Guy Lanier Scoggin and Graham Andre Wogan Ushers: Jeffrey Michael Bicksler, John Havens Jaubert Cary, Adam Craig Fleming McClain Ronald Forman, John Parker Gooding, Robert Matthew Shoemaker and John Dennis Wetherington Readers: Cole Bishop Halpern, Philip Donatien Lorio IV, Kelly Carson Riess and Timothy John Trapolin

Celebrant: The Reverend Dr. Michael C. Kuhn

Greeters: Henry Minor Pipes IV, Charles Thompson Pipes and George McKay Pipes

Ceremony Music: Albinas Prizgintas, organist

Groomsmen and Usher attire: Tuxedos from Perlis

Wedding Gown: Modern Trousseau gown, purchased from Wedding Belles, which was changed and added to by Vinnie Summers

Wedding Band: BRW Florists: Louisette Brown, Pam Hayne and Tim Trapolin

Maids of Honor: Caitlin Reynoir Carrère and Alycia Poitevent Hayne

Favor: Bags filled with Joan Farrell cookies in the shape of the Jahncke family flag and M&Ms

Matron of Honor: Noelle Smith Jahncke

Invitation: Katie & Co., Houston, Texas

Bridesmaids: Cameron Yancey Adams, Grace Catherine Mallette Cary, Marcelle Robèrt Connick, Elizabeth Palmer Ellis, Cassidy Robley Forman, Rosamond Ryan Howard, Margaret Kristin Lohmann, Ashley Digges Morgan and Katherine Harlow Urquhart

Caterer: Chez Nous

Bridesmaid’s Dresses: J Crew Flower Girls: Alice McCully Mead and Mae Carter Perrilliat Ring Bearers: Smith Davis Jahncke, Pike Minor Jahncke and William Claiborne Perrilliat IV

Wedding Cake & Groom’s Cake: Swiss Confectionary Photographer: Jenny Membreno, Imagine It Photography, LLC Videographer: Alexander Lanaux Hair: Charlotte Williamson and Jessica Jenniskens of Charlotte Williamson Salon Makeup: Tisa Camet and Andrea Wyman of Tisa Beauty Bar

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By BEV CHURCH

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Take It Outside Throw a dinner party in the garden New Orleans is one of the few places that you can still entertain outside in the winter months. Get those fire pits and heaters going and tell friends to dress warmly and come on over! It is a beautiful time to have wine, cocktails and hot hors d’oeuvres outside, and have dinner in different areas in the garden. n 72 | St. Charles Avenue January 2015

1. Set the table for six and make everything bright and colorful. Faux oversized flowers from Perch are arranged in my centerpiece and real flowers adorn the single celebration flower holders. 2. Guests serve themselves wine from the Luis Colmenares cart filled with hot pink and red cyclamen. 3. We collect art from many artists that show their art at Palmer Park; it’s a great way to brighten up your home and support local artists. 4.

Champagne is always a favorite. The rolling turquoise serving table from Orient Expressed was a gift from my sister. I bought the chairs at Perch; they look like antiques but are perfect for outdoor entertaining, complete with Sunbrella fabric. 5. I found the wine glasses a while ago at the New Orleans Glassworks Studio. The outdoor table, bistro chairs and yellow outdoor rug came from The Garden Gate. Guests serve themselves buffet style.

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YOUNG BLOODS

By Lindsay Mack

PlayBuild Co-Founder Charlotte Jones PlayBuild is a nonprofit that encourages kids aged 4 to 12 to learn about design and architecture through innovative play activities. After participating in the PitchNOLA Lots of Progress Competition in 2012, PlayBuild launched into action.

The organization entered a blighted neighborhood in Central City and converted a lot into an outdoor alternative play space and classroom. Now, the core program is grounded at 2828 Thalia St., where children gather for field trips and in after-school programs. Charlotte Jones, Mariana Oldenburg, Angela Kyle and Leslie and Sam Davol make up the PlayBuild team.

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tural learning lab. With an Imagination Playground kit from the KaBOOM! organization, children can take charge of their play environment with mobile, manipulable equipment. The unique, sturdy foam blocks that make up this kit allow children to create a new playground every time they visit PlayBuild. While this setup has already been a big hit, the organization has future plans for putting in decking and seating for parents, as well as a basic kitchen facility.

Because PlayBuild’s unique playground equipment is modular and portable, the organization can set up “popup” events at the French Market, Armstrong Park and local festivals to bring PlayBuild into more of

the community. Furthermore, parents at these events have thanked the PlayBuild staff for setting up a fun, creative space that encourages learning for children.

PlayBuild will also take part in private events on a limited basis, such as birthday parties.

They bring the equipment to any location, which provides a fun, educational experience for a group of children on a smaller scale.

The LEGO Foundation and Ashoka Changemakers recently sponsored the Re-Imagine Learning Challenge to present ideas at the intersection of play and learning. When PlayBuild made it to the semifinal round of this global competition – the only organization from New Orleans

to do so – it validated their hard work. Furthermore, PlayBuild was recently awarded a Jazz & Heritage Foundation grant to launch a summer school program in 2015. Registration for the program will begin this spring.

Global awards aside, Angela Kyle notes that seeing the “smiles on kids’ faces” is the most powerful part of her work with PlayBuild.

Parents and teachers have also responded very positively to the children’s reactions to this innovative play space.

PlayBuild has more demand than they can meet at the present time, and the organization welcomes volunteers.

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For more information and to get involved, visit PlayBuild.org.

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student activist

By Mallory Lindsly

Kristina Marie Plunkett St. Mary’s Dominican High School

Kristina “Kris” Marie Plunkett, a junior at St. Mary’s Dominican High School, received her inspiration to volunteer through the selfless acts of her parents.

Plunkett’s family has always donated clothes and toys to acquaintances that needed the items, and when that wasn’t an option the family would donate the items to Bridge House.

Plunkett is highly involved with The Good Shepherd School, where she’s a kindergarten after-schoolteacher. She enjoys working at there because, she says, every day is new and challenging and full of surprises.

“I know the students look up to us because we’re older, so it’s important that we not only do what the teacher asks us to do, but to do it in such a way that shows the little ones how to act.

That means everything must be done with a smile, pleases and thank yous are mandatory, and when the announcements come

on at the end of the day, we had better be silent,” says Plunkett.

Every day is different at Good Shepherd because sometimes the after-school teachers have to deal with children not feeling well, behavioral issues or other hiccups that could ruin a kindergartner’s day.

“The teachers work so hard to make sure that their school is a haven for their students,” says Plunkett. “I am really inspired by their dedication every time I walk through the front door. It’s the little things they do that strike me.”

Plunkett is in many different clubs at Dominican, including Junior Classical League, Science Club, Speech and Debate, Quiz Bowl and Euphonium, the school’s band. Currently, Plunkett would like to study physics and history in hopes of becoming a teacher. Regardless of what she decides to do professionally, Plunkett knows she’ll keep up her volunteer work because activism is a large part of her life.

“I think that the best way to make your world better is to improve other people’s worlds.

This doesn’t have to be through volunteering. Helping out in little ways, like decorating the church for Christmas, or helping a teacher move textbooks, or even just walking the neighbor’s dog are all perfectly good ways to help out in your community,” she says. n

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SHOP TALK

By Mirella Cameran

Dana Baumer

Owner and Buyer, Gia’s Boutique

Why did you start Gia’s Boutique?

I was a practicing Registered Nurse; I started Gia’s Boutique because I knew deep down that my real passion was for business and fashion.

How did you get started? Gia’s Boutique originally started out as a web store, and from its success we added a retail location on one of the best streets in the world.

Why is there a need for Gia’s? Being fashion forward doesn’t mean paying a huge price tag for everything. At Gia’s, most items are under $75. With a focus on fashion trends, we also stock classic pieces. Mothers and daughters can shop together on any budget.

What are your favorite items in the store right now? It is tough to pick

only a few but I’d have to say our sequin holiday dresses – we

have numerous styles and the colors are amazing! I also love our vests; they can be dressed up or down and you can layer them, so they’re perfect for weather in New Orleans.

How has business been so far? Great!

I love being on Magazine Street and helping locals and tourists from all over the world find fantastic pieces that suit them.

What’s coming in for spring? Lots of

things, including maxi dresses, which are so easy to wear and accessorize, and are a staple for girls on the go. n

Hiller Gia’s Jewelry, Boutique, 9234513 Metairie Magazine Road, St., 837-8200, 302-9655, HillerJewelry.com ShopGias.com

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SHOP TALK

By Mirella Cameran

Robynn Beck Owner and Director, Party Rentals Delivered

Why did you start Party Rentals Delivered? My husband and I found

Tell us about some of the big events you’ve worked on? Honestly, all

How’s it going? The response has been great; all of our clients have been wonderful.

Do you enjoy what you do?

a gap in the market for a party rentals company that delivered first-class service, no matter how big or small the event, at a very affordable price point.

There are other party rental companies in New Orleans; why are you different? There are lots

of differences. We offer free delivery and pick up with a $400 order. We don’t charge extra for a late pick up and we can provide custom layouts even for smaller events. All these unique aspects of our business enable us to offer superior customer service.

parties are equally important to the hosts, so they’re equally important to us, whether they are for two, 20 or 200 people. We enjoy knowing our clients rely on us to ensure that the design, planning, delivery and pick up all run smoothly and on time, so they can relax and enjoy themselves.

Absolutely. What better job could there be in a party city to bring people’s party ideas to life?

Tell us a trade secret? People forget that little touches, like beautiful linens, a great table layout or some garden lights, can transform a gathering. Their party dreams are easier to create than they think and at a more affordable price than they realize. n

Party Rentals Delivered, LLC, 2323 Bainbridge St., Suite 108, Kenner, 441-8705, PartyRentalsDelivered.com

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1. Gail and Hugh Huxen attended surprise party for Joan O’Brien’s (pictured right) 80th birthday at the Stage Door Canteen at the National World War II Museum on Saturday, August 30. Ms. O’Brien was completely shocked by the over 120 guests who celebrated her with music, hors d’oeuvres and a photo slide show. 2. Twenty-five-year Navy Vietnam Veteran and Chair Jerry “Uncle Jerry” Forstater and Former Governor Edwin Edwards at the “9/11 Jazz Benefit for Homeless Veterans.” The benefit was given to support veterans and show housing availability for homeless, disabled and senior veterans in St. Charles, Orleans and Jefferson parishes. 3. Former Governor Edwin Edwards and Director of Veterans Housing Outreach Lisa Carey. The event served as a networking and awareness forum to open conversation to Rural Veterans and their housing needs. The event brought out nearly 50 participants. 4.

The 25th annual “Beach Sweep” volunteers worked together to clean up the Lake Pontchartrain Basin and keep it beautiful. This united effort spanned over six locations, on both the south shore and the north shore. 5. Contributors and Community Leaders at United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s “Glitz, Glamour & Giving Gala” on Friday, November 19, 2014, at the Northshore Harbor Center in Slidell. This year’s theme was “Friday Night Fever – 70s Disco.” Guests were treated to an open bar, a delectable dinner and desserts, live music, a silent auction and an entertaining fashion show. Pictured here are United Way of Southeast Louisiana Top Contributors and Community Leaders. 6. Event Marketing Chair Elizabeth Joint, Event Co-Chair Richard Joint, Event Sponsorship Chair Doug Adams and Event Committee Member Abby Lupo at “Martini Madness,” the Friends of City Park fundraiser held Friday, September 19, 2014, at the Arbor Room at Popp Fountain. Over 25 specialty martinis were served, and more than 25 restaurants dished out delectable cuisine. 7. Vincent and Jackie

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Palumbo and Ashley Barocco, Event Restaurant Committee Member attended “Martini Madness” at the Arbor Room. The proceeds from this sold out event, with over 900 guests, will fund the completion of the installation and decoration of the new Ladybug Rollercoaster station in the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park. 8. Villa Vici celebrated the 25th anniversary of the furniture brand Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams with an event benefitting Team Gleason on September 19, 2014. Pictured are Mitchell Gold, Vikki Leftwich, Bob Williams, Michel Gleason, Bryan Colwell and Paul Varisco. 9. At the “Louisiana Women Leaders Business Conference “on September 19, 2014, Angela Hill, second from right, received the Center’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Communications at the Hall of Fame on Saturday. With her, from left to right: Sandy Rosenthal, vice-president of the Center’s 501(c)3 board, and Advisory Board members Dianne Breaux and Kathleen Mix. 10. Enjoying the “Center for Women in Government and Business’s Hall of Fame Luncheon” awards are (front row) sponsor Russ Herman and Advisory Board member Bethany Stitch, with (back row) Mark Duncan and Eric and Bethany Paulsen. 11. Enjoying the Patron Party for the “Center for Women in Government and Business’s Hall of Fame Luncheon” at the Garden District home of Jim and Heidi Dugan are Eric Paulsen, Diane Hollis, Director of the Center for Women in Government and Business Laura Badeux, Advisory Board Member Carol Short and hostess Heide Dugan. 12. Walk Manager Christiana Limniatis, NAMI New Orleans Executive Director Lisa Romback, Honorary Chair Angela Hill, NAMI Louisiana Executive Director Nicole J. McGee and former Senator Mary Landrieu’s New Orleans Regional Rep, Laverne Saulny at the “2014 NAMIWalks New Orleans,” a community mental health event to raise awareness and stomp out the stigma of mental illness on Saturday, October 11, 2014.

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Academy of the Sacred Heart 4521 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans (504) 269-1213 | ashrosary.org

ally. Come see our new classroom building at our upcoming Open House scheduled on Jan. 15 at 9 a.m., 1031 S. Carrollton Ave.

Academy of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls, toddler through grade 12. Since 1867, Sacred Heart has remained committed to its mission of faith, intellectual excellence, social awareness, building of community and personal growth. Together with a rigorous academic program, Sacred Heart offers an enhanced athletic program.

Tuesday Tours for Toddlers - Grade 4 will be Jan. 13 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. To schedule a private tour for any grade, call 504-2691213 or visit ashrosary.org.

Ecole Bilingue De La Nouvelle-Orléans 821 General Pershing St., New Orleans (504) 896-4500 | ebnola.com

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School 8012 Oak St., New Orleans (504) 861-3743 standrewsepiscopalschool.org St. Andrew’s Episcopal School enrolls boys and girls from Pre-K through 8th grade, offering 10 years of nurturing yet challenging education focusing on the Decade of Childhood. St. Andrew’s utilizes small classes to promote a challenging, learning environment where students interact with teachers and grow spiritually, socially and intellectu-

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Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans is the only private French school in New Orleans accredited by the French Ministry of Education and State of Louisiana providing multilingual education for 2-year-old students to 6th grade. Since its founding in 1998, Ecole Bilingue’s mission has been to provide a strong and distinctive bilingual education for children in New Orleans by combining the best of French and American academics.

St. George’s Episcopal School 923 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans (504) 891-5509 | stgeorgesepiscopal.com St. George’s Episcopal School is a co-ed, independent school with classes from preschool (ages 1-3) through 8th grade. Known for its concept of “customized education,” St. George’s combines small classes and enrichment programs to help each student achieve success. St. George’s has the lowest

student-to-teacher ratio (five to one) of any school in our area. The dates for Open House are Thursdays, Jan. 15 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Holy Name of Jesus School 6325 Cromwell Pl., New Orleans (504) 861-1466 | hnjschool.org Established in 1891, Holy Name of Jesus School is located in the Uptown area of New Orleans. It is a Roman Catholic, coeducational school for Pre-K through grade 7. The philosophy of Holy Name centers on teaching children confidence, compassion and integrity while achieving academic excellence and maintaining the Catholic faith in an inclusive community.

Kehoe-France School 720 Elise Ave. / Metairie (504) 733-0472 / kehoe-france.com 25 Patricia Dr. / Covington (985) 892-4415 / kehoe-francens.com Kehoe-France School and Kehoe-France Northshore are independent, nondenominational, co-educational day schools open to students from 8 weeks old through 7th grade. Kehoe-France has long been recognized as a school that stands out for

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its academic curriculum, but also for the importance we place on developing the child intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and socially. Kehoe-France students have the foundation that prepares them for high school, college and life beyond.

Louise S. McGehee School 2343 Prytania St., New Orleans (504) 561-1224 | mcgeheeschool.com With over 100 years of excellence in education, Louise S. McGehee School is an all-girls college preparatory school for grades Pre-K through grade 12. Founder Louise S. McGehee’s mission was to build a school for girls that would focus on the individual student and foster a lifelong love of learning. In addition to competitive athletics and rigorous academics, honor, service and leadership are at the core of the McGehee experience. Learn more about the McGehee Advantage at one of the school’s Admission Open Houses for Pre-K through grade 12, 8:30-10 a.m., Jan. 15 and 22. Call 561-1224 to schedule a private tour.

St. Martin’s Episcopal School 225 Green Acres Rd., Metairie (504) 736-9917 | stmsaints.com St. Martin’s Episcopal School is a coeducational, independent school that provides students from 12 months through grade 12 with a superior and challenging college preparatory education focused on the development of the whole person. St. Martin’s invites you to tour their 18-acre campus at their All School Open House on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 9:30 a.m., or call to schedule a private tour. For more information, please call 504-736-9917 or visit St. Martin’s online at stmsaints.com.

St. Mary’s Dominican High School 7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans (504) 865-9401 | stmarysdominican.org “A Legacy Through Generations… An Eternity of Truth. ”Since 1860, St. Mary’s Dominican High School has been a leader of Catholic education in the New Orleans region. The school’s 154-year legacy is rooted in the tradition of prayer, study, community and service. These are the pillars of Dominican life and form the foundation for the Dominican student’s experience.

Metairie Park Country Day School 300 Park Rd., Metairie (504) 837-5204 | mpcds.com Country Day teaches 21st century skills with a hands-on approach that prepares Pre-K through grade 12 students to think creatively while tackling a challenging curriculum.

Kindergarten-grade 5: Jan. 15, 8:30 a.m.; Middle and Upper School: Jan. 22, 8:15 a.m.

Mount Carmel Academy 7027 Milne Blvd., New Orleans (504) 288-7626 | mcacubs.com What is your favorite subject? It’s here at Mount Carmel Academy with electives to enable you to learn more about it. All of your subjects are enhanced and given a global expression, as you use your Apple Mac Book Air computer for research, comparing and connecting ideas and developing concepts.

Have you discovered your talent? You can find it through the 62 extracurricular activities, which enable you to develop your skills and talents. Learn to make peoples’ lives better through service, which is a part of all our activities. Are you looking for a great high school where education can be fun, where technology drives teaching, where you are learning with the greatest teachers who enjoy you, and where you are supported and strengthened by God’s grace as your spirituality deepens? Mount Carmel Academy is the school for you, a four-time designated Top 50 Catholic School of Excellence, and a school nationally recognized for academic excellence! For information, visit mcacubs.com, email the Office of Admissions, admissions@mcacubs.org, or call 504288-7626, Ext. 229.

Stuart Hall School for Boys 2032 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans (504) 861-1954 | stuarthall.org Stuart Hall School for Boys, “Where Good Boys Become Great Men,” is an independent, ISAS school offering a Catholic education to students PK3 through 7th Grade. It is the mission of the faculty and staff to work with parents to help each child build a foundation for life centered on a love for learning, a desire to help others, and a commitment to Gospel Values. Stuart Hall School for Boys is open to all qualified boys, regardless of race, national origin, or religious belief.

Ursuline Academy 2635 State St., New Orleans (504) 866-5295 | ursulineneworleans.org Ursuline Academy, founded in 1727, is a Catholic school for girls offering a strong educational environment from early childhood through a college preparatory secondary program. Ursuline fosters spiritual formation, academic excellence, and a life-long commitment to Serviam: I will serve. Elementary School Tours (Toddler 2 – 7th Grade) will be held every Wednesday in January at 8:30 a.m. Additionally, girls ages 5 and under are invited to join us for a Play Date on January 10 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Register for Elementary Tours and/or the Play Date at ursulineneworleans.org. For more info or a private tour, call (504) 866-5292 or email admissions@ursulineneworleans.org.

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Mardi Gras The Linen Registry 504/831-8228 Glitter up your Mardi Gras décor with these fabulously festive accessories. Oak Forest Design glitter candles are a staple for any dinner party.

FeBe 504/835-5250

Clover Canyon “Neoprene Dress”

Emma’s Shoes & Accessories 504/407-0668

With an emphasis on innovative and stylish designs, the best of quality, and affordable price points, each ashlyn’d bag is its own little piece of art.

Feet First 504/899-6800 (Uptown) 504/569-0005 (French Quarter) 504/324-9124 (Metairie)

Your headband headquarters this Carnival season!

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Town & Country 504/523-7027 All year Mardi Gras season is here!

Dress by Monique Lhuillier.

Trashy Diva 504/299-3939 trashydiva.com Celebrate Carnival with festive lingerie from Trashy Diva!

With scalloped black lace and a vintage-inspired design, the Celeste Collection by Simone Perele is functional and fun.

Art & Eyes 504/891-4494 One of a kind diadem crowns.

Handmade by local artist Shanga Designs.

Pelican Coast 504/309-2314 Carnival Cap & T-Shirt. The real catch this Carnival Season - can be found at Pelican Coast Clothing Company on Magazine Street. Our Mardi Gras T-shirt is extra soft cotton, designed and printed right here in NOLA. Pair it with our Mardi Gras Cap and you’re sure to be looking stylish when you yell “throw me somethin’ mister!”

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performing arts

By Lauren LaBorde

Performance Calendar January 8 Béla Fleck and New World Symphony Carlos Miguel Prieto conducts the Grammy Award-winning banjo virtuoso along with the LPO. Louisiana Philharmonic

Orchestra, Mahalia Jackson Theater, 801 N. Rampart St., 523-6530, LpoMusic.com

10 American Strings: Chamber Music Béla Fleck appears in another LPO concert, this time in a special chamber music performance alongside select musicians of the orchestra.

The program begins with Fleck’s newly composed quintet “Night Flight over Water,” and concludes with Antonin Dvořák’s energetic American Quartet. Louisiana

Philharmonic Orchestra, Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 523-6530, LpoMusic. com

13-18 Mamma Mia!

The popular jukebox musical uses ABBA songs to tell the story of a calamitous wedding on a Greek Island. Saenger Theater,

1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com

16-30 Jesus Christ Superstar

The theater presents the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock musical depicting the last days of Jesus Christ. Le

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Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter St., 522-2081, LePetitTheatre.com

16-31 The Will Rogers Follies Kelly Fouchi directs the musical that tells the story of humorist and performer Will Rogers. The play depicts chapters of his life against the backdrop of the Ziegeld Follies, which he often headlined. Rivertown Theaters.

325 Minor St., Kenner, 461-9475, RivertownTheatres. com 17 “You’ve Got a Friend in Me: An Evening With Randy Newman” The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra plays with the distinctive crooner known for his soundtracks to the Toy Story movies and hits like “Short People.” Louisiana

Philharmonic Orchestra, Mahalia Jackson Theater, 801 N. Rampart St., 523-6530, LpoMusic.com

29-Feb. 29 Camille

The NOLA Project puts a spin on the Alexander Dumas tale by incorporating drag, telling the story in the style of Ludlam’s Theatre of the Ridiculous. Ricky Graham stars and Jeffrey Roberson, aka drag star Varla Jean Merman, directs. The

NOLA Project, Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., 302-9117, NOLAProject.com

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Ace and the Louisiana Open Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. For more information, call the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-273-5718.

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5631 St. Charles Avenue.....SOLD...............$6,185,000 4717 St Charles Avenue......SOLD...............$6,000,000 1004 Falcon Road................SOLD...............$5,600,000 3 Audubon Place .................SOLD...............$5,250,000 16 Audubon Place .............. SOLD ..............$4,500,000 521 Gov. Nicholls................SOLD...............$3,750,000 8 La Salle Place ....................SOLD...............$3,650,000 4831 St. Charles Avenue................................$2,625,000 1776 State Street ..................SOLD...............$2,300,000 3 Poydras Street #9E/F ........SOLD...............$2,300,000 906 S. New Hampshire Avenue......SOLD...............$2,199,000 2600 Gay lynn Drive ......................................$1,950,000 841 Barracks Street .............SOLD...............$1,850,000 1427 Eighth Street ..............SOLD...............$1,850,000 7 Rosa Park...........................SOLD...............$1,800,000 1518 First Street ..................SOLD...............$1,750,000 1328 Felicity Street ..............SOLD...............$1,700,000 1538 Fourth Street ..............SOLD...............$1,700,000 1415 Cadiz Street ...............SOLD...............$1,700,000 1800 Jefferson .................................................$1,700,000 1732-34 Palmer.....................SOLD...............$1,650,000 2708 Coliseum Street ..........SOLD...............$1,625,000 1233 Second Street..............SOLD...............$1,600,000 576 Audubon Street ............SOLD...............$1,595,000 4613 St. Charles Avenue.....SOLD...............$1,495,000 2707 Coliseum Street ..........SOLD...............$1,490,000 2507 Prytania Street ............SOLD...............$1,490,000 6433 Paris Avenue ...............SOLD...............$1,450,000 1542 Calhoun Street ...........SOLD...............$1,450,000 5726 St. Charles Avenue......SOLD...............$1,400,000 1205 Philip Street .................SOLD...............$1,399,000 4917 St. Charles Avenue......SOLD...............$1,370,000 1413 Philip Street ................SOLD...............$1,370,000 447 Audubon Street ........... SOLD ..............$1,300,000 9 Blanc Place ........................SOLD...............$1,300,000 1578 Calhoun Street ...........SOLD...............$1,300,000 1207 State Street ..................SOLD...............$1,250,000 571 Audubon Street ............SOLD...............$1,220,000 1539 Soniat Street ...............SOLD...............$1,220,000 6554 Oakland Drive............SOLD...............$1,200,000 441 Audubon Street ............SOLD...............$1,199,000

4901 St. Charles Avenue......SOLD...............$1,100,000 2006 Jefferson Avenue........SOLD...............$1,100,000 17 Chateau Palmer ..............SOLD...............$1,085,000 1701 Valence Street .............SOLD...............$1,075,000 1919 State Street ..................SOLD...............$1,050,000 1221 First Street ..................SOLD...............$1,050,000 1221 Exposition Blvd .........SOLD...............$1,045,000 3225 Prytania Street ............SOLD...............$1,000,000 1844 State Street ..................SOLD.................. $995,000 1022 Webster Street ............SOLD.................. $995,000 3447 Camp Street ................SOLD.................. $985,000 45 Savannah Ridge Ln ........SOLD.................. $950,000 1543 Henry Clay Avenue.......SOLD.................. $950,000 1729 Jefferson Avenue........SOLD.................. $950,000 4525 Prytania Street ............SOLD.................. $950,000 3937 Camp Street ................SOLD.................. $950,000 508 Walnut Street ................SOLD.................. $950,000 2331 Chestnut Street...........SOLD.................. $949,000 1922 State Street ..................SOLD.................. $899,000 6161 Loyola Avenue............SOLD.................. $895,000 1205 Arabella Street ............SOLD.................. $895,000 3200 St. Charles Avenue......SOLD..................$889,000 6047 Camp Street ................SOLD.................. $850,000 836 State Street ....................SOLD.................. $849,000 500 Walnut Street ................SOLD.................. $825,000 5951 Tchoupitoulas.............SOLD.................. $815,000 5933 Camp Street ................SOLD.................. $799,000 6131 Coliseum .....................SOLD.................. $795,000 1443 Calhoun Street ...........SOLD.................. $789,000 2818 Laurel Street..............................................$775,000 405 Exposition Blvd ...........SOLD.................. $755,000 630 Eleonore Street.............SOLD...................$695,000 282 Audubon Street...........................................$625,000 3330 Jefferson Avenue...................................... $599,000 7605 Claiborne......................SOLD........ .........$520,000 2511 St Charles Avenue #505........SOLD ..... $465,000 7337 W. Roadway Street ......3 Slips.................... $25,000 6257 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge..SOLD ..$2,200,000 71607 Riverside Dr., Covington...................$1,250,000

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By Seale Paterson

Tujague’s Restaurant The impact of New Orleans’ second-oldest restaurant The second-oldest restaurant in New Orleans, Tujague’s Restaurant opened in the French Quarter in 1856.

Founded by French immigrants Guillaume and Marie Abadie Tujague, the Decatur Street restaurant got its start by serving breakfast and elaborate lunches to the men who worked on the riverfront.

While Tujague’s is still well known for two of its original, much-loved menu items – Shrimp Remoulade and Boiled Beef Brisket with Horseradish – it’s also weighty in bar history.

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The cypress stand-up bar was shipped to New Orleans from Paris in 1856. The mirror that adorns it was first used in a Paris bistro for 90 years before it made its way to Tujague’s. Locals, visitors, politicians and entertainers all have stood drinking at that very same bar since the Civil War, including during Prohibition, when liquor was stored in an old shaft between the bar and the next building and served in coffee cups.

In national impact, Tujague’s is also the birthplace of the grasshopper cocktail. Invented by

Tujague’s bartender Phillip Guichet for a national cocktail contest in New York in 1928, the mint-creamchocolate drink became a popular choice around the country in the ’50s and ’60s, and can still be sipped while standing at Tujague’s.

In 2013, when longtime owner Steven Latter died, the future of Tujague’s was questionable.

An outpouring of support and concern from the public and the press, and some Latter family business dealings, have kept Tujague’s open and under Latter family proprietorship.

Some small upgrades have been made, but the stand-up bar remains the same as it has been for the last 158 years. n

Tujague’s Restaurant, 823 Decatur St. Tujague’s originally operated a few doors down from this space, which at the time was the location of their biggest competitor: Madame Begue’s restaurant. After both restaurants came under new ownership, they joined forces in 1914 and moved Tujague’s into the Begue space. It has been operating there ever since.

Undated photo by Dorothy Violet Gulledge; provided courtesy of the New Orleans Public Library.