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(Standing) Co-Chair Patricia Brinson, Bob Merrick representing lead sponsor Latter & Blum, Hostess Lisa Ludwig, (seated) and Co-Chairs Louellen Berger and Mary Wyatt Hines for “‘Downtown Abbey’ – Going Out in Style” March 3.

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Consider Resolutions; Achieve Results

Registry of Charitable Events

Aging Assistance Charting the steps on your

Health, Beauty & Wellness in the New Year

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by Kelcy Wilburn

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by Stephen Maloney

On the Cover

Co-Chair Patricia Brinson, Bob Merrick representing lead sponsor Latter & Blum, Hostess Lisa Ludwig and Co-Chairs Louellen Berger and Mary Wyatt Hines invite you on Thursday, March 3, to celebrate “‘Downton Abbey’ – Going Out In Style.”

WYES commemorates the final season of PBS’ most watch drama, “Downtown Abbey,” with a red carpet event beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a Patron Party, with the

Gala following at 8 p.m., at the home of Lisa and Tripp Ludwig in Metairie. They encourage you to wear period attire in keeping with the theme, and tickets range from $100 for Junior guests to $500 for Patrons.

WYES has a second “Downton Abbey”-themed event that also encourages period attire occurring this month on Thursday, January 14.

“An Afternoon with WYES: ‘Downton Abbey’ Tea and

Wine, Too!” will take place at the home of Frances and Calvin Fayard on St. Charles Avenue starting with a Patron Champagne Reception at 2 p.m. with the Tea following an hour later. Tickets for this event are $100 for the Tea and $175 for the Patron Champagne Reception.

For more information on both events and to purchase tickets, call 486-5511.

Photographed by Jeffery Johnston. Special thanks to WYES-TV Promotion Manager Aislinn Hinyup.

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12 Making a Difference

Growing Local NOLA: Our connection to local sources just got stronger 14 Kids Play

Hike it Baby: Enjoy taking your family outdoors 16 Southern Glow

Skincare Gold: Facial oils are your skin's best friend 18

Philanthropic Fun Botanical Beautification The New Orleans Botanical Garden Foundation honored The Helis Foundation. 24

Going Pink Breastoration and Galatoire’s teamed up to promote breast cancer awareness. 34

Variations of LOVE “LOVE in the Garden” included a cocktail competition with a heartfelt twist. 26

Latin Flair A festive night of tango dancing benefited educational programs for Casa Argentina. 36

Green Means Grow Parkway Partners honored individuals committed to the city’s green spaces. 28

A Musical Milestone “Pasta & Puccini” celebrated 20 years. 38

What’s Hot

Mardi Gras 20 On the Menu

Savory With Spice: Chef Nina Compton of Compère Lapin shares her Pici and Lobster with Calabrese Chilis 22 The Dish

Salad Season: Being virtuous – while you can

Visions of Success Lighthouse Louisiana promoted opportunities for the visually impaired. 30 Research is Key Saks Fifth Avenue hosted 1,000 guests for its annual cancer research benefit. 32

Stars Shine Junior Achievement’s “City Stars Soiree” honored six community activists. 40 Be Our Guest The second annual “Wine, Dine & Design” tablescapes luncheon benefited Operation Homefront. 42

A Reel Fun Time: A girls' night out at The Theatres at Canal Place 72 With This Ring

Reily – Grace 74 Young Bloods

John-Michael Johnson, Project Leader & Coordinator, Financial Peace University 75 Student Activist

Laura McDonald – Lusher Charter School 76 Shop Talk

Jennifer Atkins, Co-Owner, Peony 77 Shop Talk

Susan Zackin, Owner, Z Event Company 78 Snapshots

84 OnStage Performance Calendar

88 Nostalgia

Beer Me: Jax Brewery's legendary promotions

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january 2016 Vol. 20 Issue 8 Editorial Executive Editor Bev Church Editor Morgan Packard Art Director Sarah George contributing editor Mirella Cameran Beauty Columnist Lorin Gaudin Society Columnist Marilee Hovet Food & Dining Columnist Jyl Benson Associate Editor Melanie Warner Spencer web Editor Kelly Massicot Event Photo Coordinator Jeff Strout intern Lani Griffiths

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All of us love and watch WYES, so here's your chance to support our public television station by attending “Red Carpet Farewell to ‘Downton Abbey’” on March 3 at the home of Lisa and Tripp Ludwig!

Thanks so much to Co-Chairs Louellen Berger, Patricia Brinson and Mary Wyatt Hines, along with Hostess Lisa Ludwig and Latter & Blum representative Bob Merrick for gracing our cover. Beginning with a Patron Party at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Gala at 8, tickets range from $100-$500. Please call 486-5511 for tickets.

As the series finale approaches, WYES invites loyal fans of “Downton Abbey” to celebrate the most watched drama in PBS history, and you are encouraged to wear period attire.

There will also be “An Afternoon with WYES Downton Abbey Tea and Wine, Too!” on January 14; look to our Registry of Charitable Events for more information.

This issue includes our Registry of Charitable Events for January through April 2016! We are the clearinghouse for all nonprofit events in the city, so check the calendar so you don't have your event on the same night as another big fundraiser. And if you don’t see your event here, we print updated calendars each month, so be sure to fill out our calendar form online as soon as possible: MyNewOrleans.com/CharitableEvent.

In addition, we bring you a feature on Health, Beauty and Wellness and a fabulous article on Assisted Living!

I can't believe that Mardi Gras is so early this year!

Check out What's Hot for Mardi Gras to find fabulous earrings you can wear with any gown to the perfect hostess gift for all those parties – we have all of the great ideas for you!

Be safe for Mardi Gras and have a great time!

Beverly Reese Church

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Manager of International Services at Ochsner Health System and Co-Founder of “King Cake Fest” Dolev Melamed is pictured here with Dr. Vincent Adolph, head of pediatric surgery at Ochsner Hospital for Children. The third annual “King Cake

Fest” – a free event benefiting babies and children at Ochsner – will take place January 31.

Amanda Decourbier, the Bucktown Allstars, Flowtribe, Old Sole and, of course, the King Cake Awards!

This year the event will feature Smoothie King Gladiator Games before the fest, a One-Mile Fun Run, a Fitness Challenge, local food vendors and live music from

For more information and to pre-register for the Gladiator Games (pre-registration ends on January 28 at 5 p.m.), visit KingCakeFestival.com.

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A fresh look for a new year, we hope that you enjoy St. Charles Avenue’s updated layout! Art Director Sarah George has crafted a new appearance that’s clean, classy and classic all at once. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

The start of a new year also brings thoughts of resolutions, and many of those tend to be focused on making ourselves fitter, healthier and happier. To that end, we bring you a feature on how to achieve those results using the tips, tricks and products of eight local experts.

Maybe because of those resolutions, we’re living longer. Because of that, many of us will have to help our parents as they age. Our second feature lays out local options and helps to guide your steps along the way.

This issue also includes our annual Registry of Charitable Events for January through April. Please look to these events to see what you want to attend, which nonprofits you want to support and what dates are already very busy – before you set a date for your fundraiser!

If you don’t see your event here, or you’d like to add your date to our monthly rolling calendars, please visit MyNewOrleans.com/CharitableEvent and fill out the form you find there for each fundraiser you’d like to see listed. We also use these forms to decide coverage, so fill it out today!

Personally, I always get antsy as one year rolls into the next. As I look back at what I’ve accomplished as well as my failures, at the wonderful moments I’ve had with friends and family and the losses we’ve all suffered, at the moments I’ve felt most secure and confident within myself and at the ones where I questioned my every choice, sometimes I wonder what horrors await. And then, well, then I share a laugh with my co-workers, a hug with my friends and a kiss from my husband and those worries dissipate like smoke.

I hope that as you make your resolutions and celebrate Carnival, you take a moment to look around you, count your blessings and see this life for the happy miracle it is!

Happy Mardi Gras!

Morgan Packard

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Growing Local NOLA Our connection to local sources just got stronger

by Marilee Hovet

A couple of years ago I had the pleasure of meeting Alice Waters, founder of The Edible Schoolyard and owner of the renowned Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley, California. With her passion for locally sourced, fresh food, Waters is one of the country’s most effective and accomplished food activists. Here in New Orleans, where all things culinary are central to our very existence, we’re experiencing our own food activism movement that’s changing the way our city thinks about food. A key player in this movement is the Recirculating Farms Coalition, a nonprofit organization committed to building sustainable, local sources of healthful and affordable fresh food. Additionally, the Coalition works at the local, state and federal levels to promote policies that support farms and will ensure the presence of healthful foods in our schools.

What are Recirculating Farms?

Recirculating farms use recycled water to grow everything from fish (aquaculture) to flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables on their own (hydroponics) or together with fish (aquaponics); because these farms need not connect to natural water sources, they’re flexible in terms of size and location.

With our planet facing a crisis of sustainability, self-contained farms are crucial to the future of agriculture. Growing Local NOLA, a project of the Recirculating Farm Coalition in partnership with New Orleans Food and Farm Network and many others, is a Central City food and farm center that’s providing its community

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with healthful, fresh food while raising public awareness about the many benefits of community gardening, sustainability in farming and eating locally sourced foods.

Are you a Locavore?

Individuals who maintain a diet consisting principally of locally grown or produced food are the driving force behind the Locavore movement. While locavores do benefit individually by eating fresh, healthful foods, the impact of eating locally reaches further than the health of the individual.

The locavore movement strengthens our local economy by keeping the money we spend on food closer to home, it keeps us in touch with the relationship between the food we eat and the cycle of the seasons and it helps our children understand the connection between our health, our food and the earth. My 8-year-old son, Christopher, is always baffled when I tell him we can’t have grapes in the middle of winter because they aren’t in season. It doesn’t help that, as I’m explaining this to him, he’s typically standing next to a big display of imported grapes at the grocery store. He is 8 and he loves grapes; the fact that they’re imported from Chile doesn’t deter him (nor does

it deter countless other consumers) from wanting to eat them. But I’m confident that won’t always be the case – thankfully, programs like Growing Local NOLA are making a difference in way we understand and think about food in our city and beyond.

For More Information

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Spicy Pepper Jam ⅔

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cup jalapeños or Fresno chilies, seeded and chopped cup red bell pepper, chopped green apple, peeled, cored and chopped cup white vinegar cup sugar

Pulse the chilies, peppers and apple in a food processor until coarsely chopped.

Transfer to medium or large pan with high sides. Add vinegar and sugar. Stir well.

Bring to a boil. Turn heat down to medium-low and cool, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes.

Do not let the mixture set too much.

Remove the jam from the heat. Once cooled a bit, place in jar and refrigerate.

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Hike it Baby Enjoy taking your family outdoors

by Lynne Gibbons

Typically, if someone tells you to take a hike, you might take offense. But if that message comes from Monika Baudoin, you might have a very different reaction. Baudoin is responsible for bringing Hike It Baby to the New Orleans area in September 2015.

“Hike It Baby” is an international group founded in ’13 by Shanti Hodges in Portland, Oregon, that promotes healthy lifestyles for families by planning and organizing outdoor hikes for moms, dads, babies and toddlers.

Their goal is to get families outdoors, experiencing and appreciating nature. The New Orleans branch usually offers one planned hike a week, but often there are more. In the past several weeks, hikes have taken place at The Woodlands Conservancy in Belle Chase; Beau Rivage and Northlake Nature Center in Mandeville; Bayou Segnette State Park in Westwego; LaSalle Park in Metairie; and Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans.

Where to Start

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Just the Facts

Depending on your skill or stamina level, you can choose a hike suited to your needs based on a color-coded rating system developed by the Hike It Baby leaders. A hike designated as “Green” signifies one that is relatively easy, on mostly even ground and would be stroller-friendly. These hikes are typically less than three miles in distance.

“Blue” trails are considered moderately difficult, better suited for carriers than strollers and are usually between three and five miles.

“Black” trails are considered difficult and very rarely accommodate a stroller. These hikes may be between four and seven miles and usually include uneven terrain and steeper inclines.

• Hike It Baby is a new, fun program promoting healthy families and children by providing opportunities to explore nature together.

Social Scene

Here is the best part: It’s completely free! Hike It Baby is a social group that you can follow through their website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

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• They offer organized weekly hikes in and around the New Orleans area.

• Hikes are rated and classified so that you know which is a good is fit for you and your baby.

• It was founded in Oregon in 2013 and brought to New Orleans only four months ago.

• A calendar of scheduled hikes, ratings and classification explanations are available at HikeItBaby.com.

• Meet a diverse group of moms and dads and enjoy nature with your children.

• It’s free to join!

• Questions? Email Monika Baudoin at NewOrleans@HikeItBaby.com.

• Follow Hike It Baby on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

photos b y ashley d. scheider; courtesy hititbaby.com

If you’re interested in getting outside with other moms, the Hike It Baby website is a great place to start. The calendar not only lists all scheduled hikes, but also provides a map to the location as well as the difficulty level and duration of the hike. The hike leader will post whether or not each particular hike is well suited for strollers or baby-carriers or if the terrain is a good fit for toddlers to walk with you.

You will also find support out on the trail. As you can see on the Hike It Baby Facebook page, the mantra of the group is “Leave No Hike Behind.” Translated into new-mom lingo, this means if you need to stop to feed a baby, change a diaper or simply deal with a fussy child, it isn’t a problem. The motto also applies to the athletic ability of the parent as well.

Color-Coded Help

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Skincare Gold Facial oils are your skin’s best friend

by Lorin Gaudin

Facial oils to moisturize, treat and repair are all the rage. From big box to boutique companies, skincare lines now include beautiful dark glass dropper bottles filled with blends and promises. Following the guidelines of skincare guru Caroline Hirons (CarolineHirons.com), the best products don’t contain mineral oil, are cold pressed and sourced from living things: plants, vegetables, fruits and flowers. Cold pressed oils ensure that every essential nutrient is maintained, and it also means purer, cleaner base. As Hirons reminds us, “Oils are suitable for all skin types – dry, dehydrated, normal, oily and acne-prone. They are miracle workers that have been in use for thousands of years.”

Many oils are recommended for use in the evening, along with facial massage (with fingers or a cooling jade roller), though they can also be used in the morning. Skin conditions change day-to-day, so one day it may be appropriate to moisturize with an oil and the next to mix a drop or two in foundation. Because there are so many facial oils on the market today, it’s recommended to lean botanical and vitamin-packed.

What makes a facial oil great? How quickly it’s absorbed and whether the oil’s texture is soft and light, versus cloying. The scent is another factor. Most botanicals have a touch of lavender to soften the aroma of some of the active oils, while others reflect a heavier hand with top quality flower oils (jasmine for instance) to give aromatherapeutic benefits. Slogging through a great number of popular oils, these are considered the current crop of liquid gold: Sunday Riley’s Luna Oil is notorious for having an herbaceous scent that’s either loved or hated. It is a powerful overnight 16 st. charles Avenue January 2016

treatment oil packed with blue tansy, a next generation retinoid that’s said to improve the skin’s appearance and battle the signs of aging. This is one oil said to show immediate results. (Available at Sephora.)

Herbivore Botanicals’ Orchid Oil is pumped with jasmine sambac and Japanese camellia oils to assist in defending against free radicals, increase elasticity and offer vitamins and fatty acids to help with premature aging. It smells divine. (Find the line, there are two other facial oils and a couple body oils that are stunning as well, at söpo.)

Green Evangeline’s Elasticity Bath and Body Oil is lush, fast-absorbing and can be used on the face. (A local product available on Etsy.)

The Blissful Body’s Miracle Beauty Oil and Serum is a personal favorite for adding to foundation. Recommended by beauty babe Jaclyn Hill, it gives a gorgeous glow without greasiness. (Only available online through Etsy, a portion of proceeds goes to ministries that help women and children in need.)

Kypris’ Antioxidant Dew and Moonlight Catalyst; the former is super light and deeply hydrating and the latter is a retinoid alternative. (Through KyprisBeauty.com.) n

Lorin’s Love List This month it’s been all about a fresh daytime look Cleanser: Sunday Riley Blue Moon Moisturizer: Aesop Camellia Nut Facial Hydrating Cream Facial Oil: Sunday Riley Luna at night; Kypris Antioxidant Dew in the day Foundation: Dr. Jart tinted moisturizer mixed with one drop Mac Pro Longwear and one drop facial oil Brows: Anastasia Perfect Brow pencil in dark brown Concealer: It Cosmetics under-eye corrector; Urban Decay Naked Skin concealer: Light-Medium Neutral Shadow: Chanel Illusion D’Ombre in Mirage Eyeliner: Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof in Noir Intense Mascara: Chanel le Volume Ultra-Noir Blush: Nars in Penny Lane Highlighter: Chanel Coups de Minuit Lipstick: Tom Ford in Spanish Rose 04

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Mardi Gras

By Amy Gabriel

From glamorous balls to spirited processions and parades in the streets, there’s nothing like the lively atmosphere of Mardi Gras. While you were dreaming of King Cake for breakfast, we scouted a roster of revelry accessories that will take you all the way from catching Muses shoes to following Fat Tuesday krewes. n

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1. Upgrade your plastic beads for a Mardi Gras green necklace with attached Russian Amazonite Stone by local designer, Michele McKeon.

FeBe, 474 Metairie Road, Suite 102, 835-5250, FebeClothing.com 2. Be the belle of the ball in a pair of Italian silk-lined white kid gloves, delicately accented with a button zip wrist.

Yvonne LaFleur, 8131 Hampson St., 866-9666, YvonneLaFleur.com 3. Strut to the beat of the Lundi Gras bass line in a pair of suede Portia heels that pop in magenta. DeeKeller.com 4. Dazzle like a debutante in a pair of Elizabeth Cole McNaught earrings; a mix of pearls, marquisecut amethyst stones, Swarovski crystals and turquoise teardrops.

Trashy Diva, 2048 Magazine St., 299-8777; 537 Royal St., 522-4233; TrashyDiva.com 5. Let your little darlings in on the fun with tiaras, crowns and masks in gilded hand-cut Italian leather from local designer Mae Fern Schroder. Peony, 2240 Magazine St. 300.7908, PeonyNola.com

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6. Nothing pairs more perfectly with your Carnival challices than a table set with 100 percent cotton ivory dinner napkins, complete with an embroidered gold crown.

Dunn & Sonnier Antiques • Flowers • Gifts, 3433 Magazine St., 524-3235, DunnAndSonnier.com

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7. Add a splash of posh to the parade line with a Mardi Gras floats bow tie in Ash Wednesday lavender.

Nola Couture 2928 Magazine St., 319-5959; 528 St. Peter St., 875-3522, NolaCouture.com

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Savory With Spice Chef Nina Compton of Compère Lapin shares her Pici and Lobster with Calabrese Chilis

Pici and Lobster with Calabrese Chilis Ingredients

Directions

2 ounces lobster meat 1 tablespoon tomato, concasse (peeled, seeded and chopped) ¼ teaspoon calabrese chili, minced 2 tablespoons scallions 4 teaspoons zucchini, brunoised (finely diced and cooked in butter) 4 teaspoons yellow squash, brunoised 2 teaspoons garlic, sliced 12 ounces red lobster stock (recipe below) Pici pasta (recipe below)

In a sauté pan, add garlic, scallions, diced tomato, squashes and chili. Add 4 ounces red lobster stock and reduce by half.

Pici Dough 2 cups semolina flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1¼ cups tepid water to bind

Red Lobster Stock

Drop the pasta. Once cooked, add it and the lobster to the pan.

Continue cooking for 1 minute more. Finish with basil, parsley and olive oil to taste.

Red Lobster Stock Roast the heads in a rondeau (a wide and shallow pot) for 5 minutes. Add garlic and onions and caramelize.

Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.

Cover with water. Once water is simmering, add herbs and simmer for 45 minutes.

Serves 4- 6

12 lobster heads, chopped 1 can tomatoes, milled 4 onions, julienned 1 head garlic, halved ½ bunch oregano ½ bunch parsley

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Compère Lapin The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery 535 Tchoupitoulas St. 599-2119 CompereLapin.com

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Salad Season Being virtuous – while you can

by Jyl Benson

This year we have a particularly narrow

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Try This Any moment now Chef Scot Maki will open his new restaurant, Trinity, on Decatur Street in the spot formerly occupied by Maximo's. Maki's menu marries elements of the cuisines and techniques of Italy, France, Vietnam and Acadiana. Seating is available both indoors an out – always desirable in the French Quarter – and the menu looks great:

Andouille, Green Onion and Smoked Gouda Beignets with Heirloom Tomato and Steen’s Jam; a Duck Boucherie Board with hickory cured duck ham, Vietnamesestyle duck boudin, Cajun spiced duck wings, and duck liver cracklin'; Angels on Horseback (plump Gulf oysters wrapped with bacon and dressed with garlic butter and preserved

lemon; and "Priest Strangler" Noodles(definitely inquiring about the name of that one when I go) served with charred tomato and fennel sausage ragu and broccolini. For dessert there's Dark Chocolate Mousse with Olive Oil, Sea Salt, and the “Papa Rouge” Float combining house-made strawberry soda and “K&B”-style ice cream.

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window into which to cram some virtuous dining choices between the belt-busting excesses of the holidays and the debauchery of Mardi Gras. I begin every New Year by kicking carbs and hitting the gym, so I can look my best in order to compete with teenagers for beads during Carnival.

I used to say my annual January health kick was motivated purely by vanity and immaturity – and it still is to a great degree – but these days I also just feel poisoned by too much oyster dressing and champagne, and I look forward to my post-holiday cleanup almost as much as I enjoy the smorgasbord that necessitates it.

I seemed to have plenty of over-indulged company on a recent post-holiday afternoon when I visited the Uptown outpost of Satsuma Cafe for a clean, restorative meal. I kicked off with The Cleanser, a juice of beet, fennel, cucumber, lemon and celery, then moved on to a Raw Vegetable Salad, which changes seasonally but during my visit consisted of paper thin layers of beets and fennel tossed with arugula, avocado slices, sprouts, sunflower seeds and Bragg’s apple cider vinaigrette. My dining companion went for the Green Breakfast Sandwich that combines one fried egg, baby arugula, tomato, avocado mash and Swiss on a choice of toast, bagel or croissant.

I have always had a thing for places located near the Mississippi River and have lived no more than a block away from it for most of my adult life, so I was thrilled when chef Brack May opened the charming and rustic Truck Farm Tavern 10 miles or so upriver on River Road in St. Rose. I showed up with my virtue intact and left with it in tatters. Everyone I dined with that night

fell in love with Truck Farm Tavern.

The location, the art collection, our waitress Brenda, the fun and inventive menu, and the very easy prices immediately earned this place a top rating. We devoured Red Neck Egg Rolls (stuffed with smoked pork) with Apricot Mustard, Smoked Pork Poutine with Onion Gravy and Cheese Curds, Oyster Toast with Rockefeller Spinach and Lemon Aioli, and the Farmer's Market Vegetable and Local Goat Cheese Tart with Overnight Tomato Jam before moving on to the beautiful Truck Farm Salad. We tossed off all restraint and ordered the daily special of Double-cut Chop of Wild Boar with Sausage and Cherry Compote, Sweet & Sour Cabbage, Au Gratin Potatoes with Gruyere Cheese, Chicken Parmesan with House-made Mozzarella for only $12.95 and a Grilled N.Y. Strip with Loaded Smashed Potatoes and Rockefeller Spinach for only $19.95. For dessert it was a Red Velvet Ho-Ho roll with Cream Cheese Filling and a square of rich, dense Bread Pudding.

So much for virtue. But, word to the wise: The portions are as gigantic and the price tags are small. We took home enough to graze upon for days – and one of my dining companions was a 19-year-old man to whom I refer as The Bottomless Pit. He finally hit bottom at the Truck Farm Tavern. n PHOTO: Truck Farm Salad made with Field Greens, Roasted Beets, Citrus, Little Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Sherry-Maple Vinaigrette

Satsuma Cafe 7901 Maple St., 309-5557, SatsumaCafe.com Trinity 1117 Decatur St., 325-5789, TrinityOnDecatur.com Truck Farm Tavern 11760 River Road, St. Rose, 699-0099, TruckFarmTavern.com

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Botanical Beautification

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The New Orleans Botanical Garden Foundation honored The Helis Foundation.

By Shelby Simon

The sixth annual “Magic in the Moonlight” brought a sold-out crowd of more than 344 to the Botanical Garden at City Park for an al-fresco fete in the new Helis Foundation Enrique Alferez Sculpture Garden at the entrance to the Botanical Garden and Storyland. David Kerstein represented The Helis Foundation as the Guest of Honor. Honored Guest Dr. Tlaloc Alferez also attended.

Dessa Giffin and Edmund Redd served as Chairpersons.

Chef Susan Spicer created the outstanding passed hors d'oeuvres and three-course dinner menu.

Sarah Young and committee decorated each table with vases of lavender and pale peach roses, white hydrangeas, ranunculus, tulips and pink freesia alongside white votives and ferns from the shade garden to amplify the garden theme.

The live auction, led by Bryan Batt, included an Enrique Alferez reproduction of a bas-relief and 13 silent auction prizes and packages.

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1. Co-Chair Edmund and Anne Redd with Co-Chair Dessa and David Giffin 2. Lydia Sneed, Kathy Weidner and Honored Guest Dr. Tlaloc Alferez 3. Mrs. Harry Batt Jr., Auctioneer Bryan Batt and Barbara Claiborne 4. Bob Becker, Barbara Waller, Susan Hess and David Waller 5. Juli Miller Hart, Margo DuBos, Laura Claverie and Anne Abbott 6.

Carla Adams, Muffin Balart and Natalie Finnegan

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Variations of LOVE

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“LOVE in the Garden” included a cocktail competition with a heartfelt twist.

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More than 1,200 patrons filled the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden to support the live oak-dotted outdoor exhibit, which is free and open to the public daily.

More than 60 of New Orleans’ favorite restaurants served their best dishes during the evening. At the late-night party, food trucks provided fresh treats. Throughout the event, music and entertainment was provided by Helen Gillet, Mojeaux and DJ Jubilee.

The evening also featured the LOVE Cocktail Challenge, featuring eight craft cocktails from celebrated bartenders. Each bartender created a drink inspired by a variation of LOVE: Love/Hate, Unconditional Love, Lust or Unrequited Love. The challengers included Abigail Diedre Gullo of Compère Lapin, Paul Gustings of Broussard's, Chris Hannah of Arnaud's French 75, Chris McMillian of Kingfish, T. Cole Newton of Twelve Mile Limit, Kimberly Patton-Bragg of Three Muses, Daniel Victory of Victory and Steve Yamada of Latitude 29. All guests received two "tokens of love" at check-in and voted on their favorite cocktail by dropping their tokens in designated "love banks."

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Event at a Glance What: “LOVE in the Garden,” benefiting the New Orleans Museum of Art Where: New Orleans Museum of Art

1. Co-Chairs Andrew and Robyn Schwarz with Co-Chairs Margaret and Pierre Villere 2. Local Artist Honorees: Susan Gisleson, Dawn DeDeaux, Keith Calhoun, Chandra McCormick, Tina Freeman and Delaney Martin 3. Hannah Kohlman and Elizabeth McNulty 4. Mandie Landry and Taylor Morgan 5. Young Fellows Co-Chair Bryant York and Elizabeth Porter York with Marshall Hevron 6. Cassi Francis and Board Member Penny Francis

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Green Means Grow

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Parkway Partners honored individuals committed to the city’s green spaces.

By Shelby Simon

The Parkway Partners Board of Directors proudly selected Jared Zeller and Michael Karam as the 2015 recipients of the Green Spirit Award, an annual award given to an individual who exhibits tireless energy in supporting the improvement of New Orleans’ green spaces and the city’s appearance.

A Patron Party preceeded the event at the home of Cathy and Mark McRae, where Karam and Zeller received their award, designed by glass artist Eric Hess.

One hundred ninety-two guests attended the main event, chaired by Kristi Trail and husband Blake Heymann and Norma Grace with husband Bob Sternhell. Auction Chairs included Donna D’Antoni and Josie Boynton.

Margaret Orr was the emcee for the main program, recognizing the current and past recipients of the Green Spirit Award and encouraging guests to plant trees this fall.

The Messy Cookers Jazz Band greeted guests as they arrived and in the main room. Denise Gerarve led The Pussyfooters dance troupe, which enlivened the crowd to make donations towards planting trees.

Actor Sean Patterson sang “It’s Not Easy Being Green.”

Eleven restaurants provided cuisine, along with a host of libations including a sparkling peach and mint vodka cocktail created by Parkway Partners staff member Susannah Burley. Food critic Tom Fitzmorris created a buzz around the food tables.

Auction highlights included Orpheus parade packages, a saltwater fishing trip, Jazz Fest tickets and a two-night stay at Windsor Court.

Proceeds from this event fund Parkway Partners’ ongoing efforts to plant trees, support community gardeners and schoolyard gardens. Feast with the Stars directly benefits tree planting programs and gardens. n

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Event at a Glance What: “Feast with the Stars Patron party,” benefiting Parkway Partners Where: Home of Cathy and Mark McRae

1. Blake Heymann, Co-Chairs Kristi Trail and Norma Grace and Bob Sternhell 2. Auction Co-Chair Josie Boynton, Flo Schornstein and Auction Co-Chair Donna D’Antoni 3. Hosts Mark and Cathy McRae 4. Beverly Katz, Mary Finney, Joan Doyle and Nell Howard 5. Jean Fahr, Michael Cohn and Tupper Allen 6. Jared Zeller, Andy Wellbaum and Michael Karam

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Visions of Success

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Lighthouse Louisiana promoted opportunities for the visually impaired.

By Shelby Simon

“Light Up The Night” raised more than $130,000 for Lighthouse Louisiana, which has provided services and employment to people who are blind and visually impaired for the last 100 years. The funds will create opportunities for success and employment for people with disabilities.

Approximately 400 patrons attended the event, where Jane Heidingsfelder, Jim Ashbee and Jim Perrier served as Co-Chairs.

Travers Mackel served as emcee.

DJ Haywood Hillyer filled the St. Charles Avenue mansion with music as guests flowed throughout. Local restaurants provided an assortment of cuisine, including Martin Wine Cellar, Cava, Chez Nous, Arnaud’s French 75, Palace Café, Joel’s Grand Cuisine, Rum House, Dickie Brennan & Co. and Margo Bonauchaud Inc. Key auction items ranged from jewelry from Adler’s, a Mitchell Gaudet glass sculpture, paintings by Ashley Longshore and George Dunbar, a custom men’s suit by Luca Falcone, a Miami South Beach condo stay and an at-home dinner for eight by Ralph Brennan Catering with rental equipment by Perrier Party Rentals. n

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Event at a Glance What: “Light Up The Night,” benefiting Lighthouse Louisiana When: Friday, September 18

1. Glynn Stephens, Co-Chair Jim Ashbee and Vincent Saia 2. Emcee Travers Mackel, Co-Chair Jane Heidingsfelder and James and Erica Reiss 3. Co-Chair Jim Perrier with Dorothy and Joe Mann and Suzanne Alford 4. Curtis and Celeste Eustis with Donna and Paul Flower 5. Sandy Villere, Louisette Brown, George Dunbar and Anne Villere 6. Richard Rodriguez, Troy Scroggins, Mark Carbon and Claus Grassel

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Where: Belfort Mansion

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Research is Key

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Saks Fifth Avenue hosted 1,000 guests for its annual cancer research benefit.

By Shelby Simon

On Wednesday, October 14, Saks Fifth Avenue at the Shops at Canal Place filled all three floors with live music, flavorful hors d’oeuvres and libations and more than 1,000 patrons for the annual “Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans Key to the Cure” benefit.

Event Co-Chairs were: Carolyn Elder, Chris Fransen, James Mounger, Anne Redd, Julie Wise Oreck and Susan Wormser. The Fabulous Under 40 Co-Chairs were: Meaghan Bonavita, Lauren Ryan, Margaret Villere and Mary Wyatt Milano.

Caterers that participated in the kick-off event were: Cure Co., Carrollton Market, Sylvain, Celebrate by Windsor Court, Fulton Alley, Legacy Kitchen, Arnaud's, The Green Bar at The Westin, New Orleans Canal Place, Galatoire's Restaurant, Broussard's Restaurant, Araña Taquería Y Cantina, LePavillon's Crystal Ballroom, The Fountain Lounge - The Roosevelt New Orleans Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Mandina's Restaurant, Salú Small Plates & Wine Bar, Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails, Sprout and Press, Houston's Restaurant, Pigéon Caterers, Odi's - Moises Delicacies, Inc., ManhattanJack, Kosher Cajun NY Deli and Grocery, Maple Street Patisserie, Maurice French Pastries and Barbara Baggert Creations. Republic National Distributing Company provided libations.

The music line up included The Uptown Music Theatre positioned at the store entrance; the Merengue 4-Four on the first floor; Mike Soulman Baptiste and the New Orleans Mystics on the second floor; and the Wendell Brunious Trio on the third floor.

From Thursday, October 15, through Sunday, October 18, Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans donated 2 percent of sales to the cancer research programs of the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium. Over the past 14 years, the New Orleans event has generated over $1,650,000 locally, every penny of which went into cancer research in Louisiana. n

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Event at a Glance What: “Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans Key to the Cure 2015” When: Wednesday, October 14

1. Co-Chairs Julie Wise Oreck, Chris Fransen, Susan Wormser, Jim Mounger and Anne Redd 2. Fabulous Under 40 Co-Chair Lauren Ryan, Brandon and Daphne Berger and Fabulous Under 40 Co-Chairs Mary Wyatt Milano and Margaret Villere 3. Lisa Manzella, Marvin K., Co-Chair Carolyn Elder and Carmen Marc Valvo

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Going Pink

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Breastoration and Galatoire’s teamed up to promote breast cancer awareness.

By Shelby Simon

Pink lights and pink floral linens decked the dining rooms of Galatoire’s on October 5th for a Breastoration event marking the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Speakers from the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery and the Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans' Chairman Wendy Vitter delivered remarks. Breastoration Co-Chairs were Kim Sport and Barbara Turner Windhorst. 145 patrons attended the event.

Galatoire’s delivered an expected exemplary four-course meal.

The menu included a first course of shrimp and okra gumbo, a second course of sautéed Gulf fish du jour on a bed of sautéed spinach and a third course of filet bonne femme with bacon and caramelized onions; a caramel cup custard with fresh berries was served as the dessert course.

The Breastoration Fund was created by breast cancer survivors Sandy Keller, Eve Wallinga and Kim Sport to help breast cancer patients access treatment for breast reconstruction following surgical mastectomies. The survivor-founders placed the fund under the Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans, which has served 13 parishes in Southeast Louisiana since 1958. n

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Event at a Glance What: “Galatoire’s Goes Pink,” benefiting Breastoration When: Monday, October 5

1. Bob Merrick and Sheryl Duplantis with Mike and Co-Chair Kim Sport 2. Janet and Frank Dellacroce with Angela Hill 3. Cathy Bart and Judy Lieberman

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Latin Flair

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A festive night of tango dancing benefited educational programs for Casa Argentina.

By Shelby Simon

Casa Argentina hosted a spectacular tango show to provide funds for the organization’s philanthropic goals, emphasizing the educational programs for underserved Latino youth.

Dimmed clear and colorful spotlights created an intimate yet festive atmosphere. Tango dancers led by the Hermanos Macana kept everyone mesmerized with the entire show and included a few lighthearted jokes to keep guests laughing. A stand-out number included Argentine folklore that evoked enthusiastic applause.

The New Orleans Downtown Marriott provided a hearty dinner with Latin flavors, paired with Argentine malbec and white wines and rounded out with a piña colada flan for dessert.

Following dinner, the band Julio & Cesar performed Latin music that encouraged partygoers to fill the dance floor and tango all evening.

Yakelis Anzola, Marlene Donovan, Juan Gershanik and Betty Spreyer co-chaired the event. n

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Event at a Glance What: “Tango Celebration 2015,” benefiting Casa Argentina When: Saturday, September 19

1. Co-Chair Marlene Donovan, Jose Amadeo and Co-Chair Yakelis Anzola 2. Nga and Dr. Patrick Quinlan with Ana and Co-Chair Dr. Juan Gershanik 3. Eugenio Labadie, Co-Chair Betty Speyrer, Steve Usdin and Lucia Abramovich

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Where: New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center

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A Musical Milestone

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“Pasta & Puccini” celebrated 20 years.

By Shelby Simon

The sold-out 20th annual “Pasta & Puccini” was held in the New Jefferson Performing Arts Center, which had just followed an outstanding season opening production of My Fair Lady.

Co-Chairs Gerri and Murray Valene graciously welcomed guests into the venue, where libations and food stations were set up on the first and second floors. Sponsors and patrons were served in a VIP area.

Following libations and food, the performance began in the theater. Maestro Dennis Assaf conducted the JPAS Symphony Orchestra and accompanying guest vocalists with offerings from the season’s productions and children’s theater groups.

The silent and live auctions offered an array of art and prizes.

Live auction items garnering top bids included Hunt Slomen’s “Bayou Teche” painting, art by James Michalopoulas, a Brazilian emerald and diamond ring from Symmetry and round-trip tickets to San Francisco with a two-night stay at The Fairmont on Nob Hill and two nights in Sonoma.

The raffle also created excitement with a New York City theater experience, which included round-trip tickets for two, a three-night stay at the Marriott Marquis and two tickets to two Broadway shows.

JPAS would like to give thanks and appreciation to presenting sponsor Jeri Nims, Henry and Pat Shane, First NBC, Raymond James at the Galleria, Entergy, Adams and Reese, the J. Edgar Monroe Foundation and Herman, among others. n

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Event at a Glance When: Friday, October 16 Where: Jefferson Performing Arts Center

1. Co-Chairs Murray and Gerri Valene 2. Diane Hollis with Bill and Decorations Chair Faith Peperone 3. Auction Chair Carrel Epling with John and Jackie Morgan

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What: 20th annual “Pasta & Puccini,” benefiting the Jefferson Performing Arts Center

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Stars Shine

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Junior Achievement’s “City Stars Soiree” honored six community activists.

By Shelby Simon

The City Stars Soiree honored six individuals who have made significant contributions to the New Orleans community.

This year’s Rising Stars were: Brandon Berger, Principal of The Berger Company, who was introduced by Junior Achievement’s Hall of Fame Laureate Roger Ogden; Becker Hall, Co-Founder and Director Hogs for the Cause, who was introduced by Joseph Bruno Jr.; Deirdre Hooper, Co-Founder of Audubon Dermatology, who was introduced by Helena Moreno; Sarah Jackson, Co-Founder of Audubon Dermatology, who was introduced by Katy Casbarian; Bivian “Sonny” Lee III, Founder of Son of Saint who was introduced by Tamica Lee; and Erin Romney-Cazes, Owner of Romney Pilates, who was introduced

by Brittany Brees.

Bryan Scofield served as Chairperson and Chad Berg served as Co-Chair.

The event featured a star-studded clear tent and dance floor, also reflected throughout the JA BizTown, a kid’s city. More than 25 local restaurants provided cuisine, with highlights including Galatoire’s turtle soup, beef tips from Mr. John’s Steakhouse, shrimp and grits from the Palace Cafe and seared yellow tuna from Celebrate! Catered Events by Windsor Court.

The auction included 180 items, including gift cards and wine baskets. The silent auction highlights included a pair of guest rides in the Orpheus parade, a two-night stay at Stewart Lodges at Steelwood in a 12-bedroom lodge and jewelry from Ramsey’s Diamond Jewelers.

Entertainment included music from The Wiseguys, a photo booth, a caricaturist, a tarot card reader and a performance by the 610 Stompers led by Brett Patron, a 2014 Rising Star. n

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Event at a Glance When: Friday, October 9 Where: Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans

1. Honorees Bivian “Sonny” Lee III, Sarah Jackson and Deirdre Hooper with Chair Bryan Scofield 2. Honorees Becker Hall, Erin Romney-Cazes and Brandon Berger with Larry Washington 3. Co-Chair Chad Berg, Suzi Swoop O'Brien and Clark Todd

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Be Our Guest

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The second annual “Wine, Dine & Design” tablescapes luncheon benefited Operation Homefront.

By Shelby Simon

A fleet of 24 over-the-top tablescapes brightened the Audubon Tea Room on Friday, October 9, for the second annual “Wine, Dine & Design” tablescapes luncheon. St. Charles Avenue and its parent company, Renaissance Publishing LLC, together with presenting sponsor Whitney Bank, presented a check for more than $46,000 to Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit that provides emergency financial and other assistance to military families and wounded warriors.

Retailers and designers created the 24 tables, each with a diverse theme and design elements ranging from the classically elegant to whimsical and Louisiana-inspired.

At the Preview Party on the previous day, Thursday, October 8, nearly 200 guests circled the room for a closer look at the eye-catching table designs while sipping wine and champagne and dining on hors d’oeuvres by the Audubon Tea Room’s catering team.

For the Friday luncheon, almost 250 guests dined and sipped among the spectacular displays while learning more about Operation Homefront. A surprise auction of a live painting of the luncheon, created by artist Christopher Turner and emceed by Editor Morgan Packard, raised an additional $2,000.

Erica and James Reiss and Marley and Michael LeBourgeois served as Chairs. Committee Members included: Megan Beer; Elizabeth and Peyton Bush; Mathlide and Richard Currence; Celeste and Curtis Eustis; Sarah and Greg Feirn; Helen and Scott Jenkins; and Rob Reiss. Sponsors included: Presenting Sponsor Whitney Bank; Supporting Sponsor Bryan Subaru; Contributing Sponsors the Saints and Bollinger Enterprises LLC; and Program Sponsor Trashy Diva; along with 16 Table Sponsors. n

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Event at a Glance What: St. Charles Avenue’s “Wine, Dine & Design” tablescapes luncheon benefiting Operation Homefront Where: Audubon Tea Room

1. Susan and Doug Johnson, Executive Editor Bev and Dr. John Church and Kay Kerrigan 2. Artist Christopher Turner and auction winner Darlene Rodiguez 3. Faye Ballard with Co-Chairs James and Erica Reiss

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Consider Resolutions, Achieve Results Health, Beauty & Wellness in the New Year

By Kelcy Wilburn • Photos by Cheryl Gerber

Wild Lotus Yoga

There are two types of people in the world: Those who make New Year’s resolutions, and those who can’t wait for the resolution questions to diminish with time.

Whether your yearly routine is to march gung-ho towards new goals or to quietly consider changing your lifestyle – or even to not make a change at all – January does present a clean slate with a new year and an opportunity to take a new lease on life with a fresh attitude. So much of our attitude is dependent on health and overall wellness, which makes this month a perfect time to check in on just that.

Local experts in health, beauty and wellness offer insights into various aspects of our presentation and lifestyle choices, from dietary choices, exercise and medical care to skin brightening creams, moisturizers and treatments for looking as young as you feel.

Start With Your Diet Nutrition and dietary changes, along with exercise, often top the resolution list, and Touro wants to help the community achieve weight loss goals in a few different ways. On January 7, Touro offers “Weight Management: Diet Trends and Goal Setting,” a free event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. that includes weight, BMI and body mass screenings as well as a five-minute consultation with a dietitian. The website Touro.com/events offers a complete list of upcoming events while the Touro blog, Living Well (Touro.com/LivingWell), offers timely health information.

Julie Fortenberry, RD, LDN, Wellness and Lifestyle Nutritionist with Touro Infirmary, stresses the importance of preparing oneself for setbacks: “Know yourself and your limits. Give yourself some (but not unlimited) slack. The key is finding the balance that works for you.” According to Fortenberry, the first step in making a change

is being aware of your habits – knowing what you eat and when you eat it. She stresses eating “real food” – not from a box or package – at least once a day and getting quality sleep, which can be just as important as eating well and exercising.

“Nutrition plays a huge role in lowering cholesterol levels, controlling blood pressure and diabetes and maintaining or losing weight,” says Fortenberry. “By seeking a trained professional to work on a plan that fits your needs, you can ensure you are doing what is personally best for you.”

In addition to a nutritionist, there’s another trained professional that many people today overlook as part of their healthcare regimen. In today’s world of available urgent cares, many people forget the importance of a primary care physician. At CrescentCare, one of the city’s newest Federally Qualified Health Centers, primary care services are key in providing quality care.

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According to Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Jacob Windham, not only is primary care the frontline of diagnosis, it builds a necessary relationship between patient and physician for appropriate care consistent with patient needs.

Windham suggests that people looking to make dietary changes and those taking exercise supplements should check in with their primary care physician regarding any long-term or short-term medications they are on and any possible side effects they may experience.

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employees ready to assist anyone through the online enrollment process at our CrescentCare Health and Wellness Center,” he says.

Aside from dietary changes, getting fit and quitting smoking are also top resolutions, and Ochsner Health System offers solutions for both. Smoking presents innumerable health risks, and Ochsner offers a comprehensive smoking cessation program for those smokers who want to kick the habit. The program is free for anyone who qualifies through the Smoking Cessation Trust (Ochsner.org/StopSmoking).

Work On Your Workout Across five locations, Ochsner’s Elmood Fitness Centers host a variety of programs to help people reach fitness goals. In addition to both high intensity and low intensity group classes (everything from Olympic Strength & Speed to Water Aerobics), Elmwood Fitness also offers personal training.

“Personal training is typically done in a one-on-one setting and is tailored to the client’s specific goals and needs. Personal training can also be offered in a group setting and through programs such as biggest loser,

holiday fitness camps, weight loss camp, boot camp, and our new addition in January, ‘New Year Fitness Challenge,’” says Colin Brunet, NCCPT and Personal Training Coordinator.

There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a fitness routine that is right for you, and if you have questions about a certain program or practice, don’t be afraid to ask.

Yoga is one practice (with many styles and levels) that people often find intimidating, but according to AC Lambeth, Certified Yoga Instructor at Wild Lotus Yoga, essentially, if you can breathe, you can do it.

“The great thing about yoga is that it meets you where you are. People at any age and at any level of fitness can start a yoga practice.You don’t have to wait until you’ve lost weight or become flexible or learned a specific move,” says Lambeth.

“Most of all, yoga is versatile; you can start it anytime, do it anywhere and practice it for life.”

Part of what makes yoga such a popular practice is its range of benefits: greater strength, increased flexibility, lower blood pressure, increased self esteem, significant improvement in circulation, balance, digestion, sleep, immunity, metabolism and overall vitality, as well as a reduction of stress, anxiety and depression.

“There are many different styles of yoga, and the best way to know which is for you is to talk to the studio staff, tell them what you’re looking for from a yoga practice and inform them of any health issues you have,” says Lambeth.

Nothing quite helps you get motivated to look good like looking good while you work out, and active area women will be happy to hear that premier fitness apparel brand Athleta has arrived in the metro area. Now inside of Lakeside Shopping Center, Athleta’s 3,300-square-foot store will offer free in-store fitness

classes, complimentary hemming and fit styling appointments.

“With female athletes as its designers, Athleta creates versatile and fashionable performance and lifestyle apparel for the fitnessminded woman who lives life on the go,” says Andrea Hicklin, Senior Manager of PR. “Athleta offers apparel and gear for a range of activities from yoga and spin to strength training and running, as well as seasonal sports, including ski and tennis,” she says.

Specific to yoga, Hicklin is excited about their product offerings, including the high-rise bottoms: “They offer a triple dose of performance – keeps everything tucked in, has your ‘down dog’ covered and offers a super slimming, stay-put fit.”

Treating the Cosmetic While slimming down or toning up are obvious tactics for looking and feeling good, there are also a number of cosmetic improvements one can make, whether it be through simply exfoliating and moisturizing skin, or by undergoing treatments to improve skin health or to improve problem areas that are stubborn or difficult to fix on your own.

At About Face of New Orleans clients typically want to see major results, so their most popular products and services are serums and chemical peels, which, according to Licensed Esthetician Jaime Schultz, are the ideal plan of attack against hyperpigmentation, acne, fine lines and skin in need of a smoother texture.

About Face of New Orleans offers a variety of products, and Schultz’s current favorite is the luxury line Cyto-luxe.

“The cleanser is creamy, has an amazing lather and has lactic acid, which makes it mildly exfoliating.

Their eye cream is heaven! It will increase collagen and elastin, which means smooth, even skin around

your eyes,” says Schultz. Her biggest recommendation, though, is the Hydration + Serum, which she suggests can benefit everyone.

“This serum has two forms of hyaluronic acid in it. This ingredient holds 1000x its weight in water. It pulls moisture from the air into the skin,” says Schultz.

New in 2016, About Face of New Orleans will begin offering dermaplaning, a procedure for exfoliating the skin and removing “peach fuzz.”

Healthy skin is also the focus of at Audubon Dermatology, where Drs. Deidre Hooper and Sarah Jackson continue to expand offerings with the new Cutera Enlighten laser, the first-ever dual wavelength laser that treats stubborn discoloration and unwanted tattoos from any skin type with minimal pain.

Also at Audubon Dermatology, CoolSculpting is a popular procedure for removing fat.

The procedure doesn’t shrink fat cells (like dieting) but rather freezes them, causing them to disappear for good.

“A good candidate for CoolSculpting is someone who wants to treat that stubborn area of fat that they can’t seem to lose. If you can pinch it, we can freeze it,” says Dr. Hooper. “CoolSculpting uses controlled cooling technology to safely target and freeze fat cells, which are then naturally eliminated through your body’s lymphatic system. Results from CoolSculpting can be seen as soon as three weeks after treatment, with the most dramatic results seen two to three months after treatment,” she says.

Other ways of securing dramatic results include surgical options as well as minimally or non-invasive procedures, which are the expertise of Dr. Stephen E. Metzinger of Aesthetic Surgical Associates.

Sought for his experience in breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facelifts and tummy tucks, Dr. Metzinger also offers a number

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of non-invasive treatments and procedures such as Botox, fillers such as Juvederm and Radiesse, lasers, chemical peels and Ultherapy.

For a non-invasive lift, Ulthera is an FDA-approved option for lifting the forehead, cheeks, lower eyelids and neck.

“Good candidates for Ulthera are men and women age 21 to 100 who want subtle but effective muscle skin soft tissue envelope tightening with no downtime and minimal bruising and swelling,” says Dr. Metzinger. Aesthetic Surgical Associates is now offering Kybella, an injection to dissolve fat in the submental area (under the chin). According to Metzinger, when combined with Ulthera, the new a procedure produces a more immediate result.

It is important to remember that results take time, no matter what improvements you pursue.

Realistic expectations and goals are key to keeping your attitude fresh and making progress in your overall health and wellness.

Whether you officially resolve to make the change or just know you need it, achieving results is completely within reach. n

Touro Infirmary 1401 Foucher St. 897-7011 • Touro.com CrescentCare Health & Wellness Center 3308 Tulane Ave. 207-CARE (2273) CrescentCareHealth.org Ochsner / Elmwood Fitness Center New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, & Harahan ElmwoodFitness.com Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown: 4842 Perrier St. Downtown: 2372 St. Charles Ave., Suite 200 899-0047 •WildLotusYoga.com Athleta (Inside Lakeside Shopping Center) 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie 833-6808 • Athleta.com About Face of New Orleans 701 Metairie Road #1B 106 Metairie 304-1556 • AboutFaceNOLA.com Audubon Dermatology 3525 Prytania St. #501 895-3376 AudubonDermatology.com Aesthetic Surgical Associates 3223 8th St., Suite 200 Metairie 309-7061 • AestheticSurgical.com

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REGISTRY of CHARITABLE EVENTS compiled by lani griffiths

JANUARY 9 Bal Masque Benefits: Link Stryjewski Foundation Event Info: A celebration of New Orleans’ Creole carnival roots with music, dance and food, featuring world-renowned chefs and Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band. The Link Stryjewski Foundation was created to address the cycle of violence and poverty and the lack of quality education and job training for the young people in New Orleans Tickets: $1,000 Location: Orpheum Theater Contact: 588-2189, extension 100

14 An Afternoon with WYES: “Downton Abbey” Tea and Wine, Too! Benefits: WYES Event Info: As the season finale approaches, WYES invites fans of “Downton Abbey” for a tea celebrating the most-watched drama in PBS history – there’s wine, too!

Tickets: $175 Patron; $100 Tea Location: Home of Frances & Calvin Fayard Contact: 486-5511

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Crimestoppers 31st annual Awards Luncheon Benefits: Crimestoppers GNO Event Info: This annual awards luncheon and fundraising event benefits Crimestoppers, which works to assist law enforcement by solving crimes and empowering citizens to report alleged crime activity by working with the media, victims’ families and law enforcement to close cases.

Tickets: $125 Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside Contact: 837-8477

2016 Good Apple Gala Benefits: Louisiana Appleseed Event Info: Louisiana Appleseed announces the 2016 Good Apple Award recipients, which are given to community members who have shown tremendous generosity to pro bono excellence. Louisiana Appleseed recruits professionals to donate pro bono time to solve problems at their root cause.

Tickets: $100 Location: The National WWII Museum Contact: 561-7304

Go Red for Women Luncheon Benefits: American Heart Association Event Info: Guests can participate in free health screenings and a silent auction, alongside this luncheon that includes speeches by survivors. The Go Red for Women Movement works to educate people of the fact that more women die of heart disease than all forms of cancer combined.

Tickets: $100 Location: New Orleans Marriott Contact: 830-2300

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Seventh annual Recycled Fashion Show Benefits: Bridge House/Grace House Event Info: A fashion show featuring clothing from the Bridge House Thrift Store that has been transformed into fashionable outfits by local designers. The mission of Bridge House/Grace House is to provide gender specific treatment to men and women who have become dependent on drugs or alcohol.

Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 at the door Location: Rock ‘N’ Bowl Contact: 821-7288

King Cake Festival Benefits: Ochsner Clinic Foundation Event Info: A celebration benefiting babies and children at Ochsner Hospital for Children, featuring samples of Louisiana’s finest King Cakes from the state’s greatest bakers.

Tickets: Free Location: Champions Square Contact: 842-7113

20 Cookies & Cocktails Benefits: Girl Scout Louisiana East Event Info: Twenty chefs and bartenders from New Orleans’ best restaurants will prepare appetizers, cocktails and desserts, all made from Girl Scout cookies. The evening also includes an open bar, music from Papa C & The Slammin’ Horns, a photo booth and a silent auction. The theme for this year’s gala is “An Evening in Paris.”

Tickets: $125 Patron Party; $100 Gala Location: Generations Hall Contact: 355-5885, gsle.com

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Lark in the Park Benefits: Friends of City Park Event Info: Lark in the Park 2016 will raise funds to benefit the expansion of the conservatory in the New Orleans Botanical Garden. The gala will feature an auction, raffles, live entertainment, full bars and cuisine from over 40 local restaurants.

Tickets: Starting at $75 Location: City Park Contact: 483-9369

Blue Jeans Ball with Battle of the Bands 2016 Benefits: MKO Foundation Event Info: Food and refreshments will be provided, and all proceeds will go to benefit the Youth Service Bureau and the Boys and Girls Club Covington Unit. Bands Lost in the Sixties and Boogie Falaya will be battling it out.

Tickets: Starting at $75 Location: Covington Trailhead, Mandeville Contact: KreweOfOlympia.net

Art in Bloom: Art Entertaining presented by IberiaBank Benefits: New Orleans Museum of Art Event Info: Art in Bloom showcases spectacular floral designs created by over 100 exhibitors that stay in the NOMA for five days from March 16-20. This year’s theme is “Artful Entertaining.”

Tickets: Starting at $75 Location: NOMA Contact: 658-4121

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Egg Hunt and Family Festival Benefits: New Orleans Museum of Art Event Info: A fun and festive event for families featuring arts and crafts, face painting, a petting zoo, food, drinks and music.

Tickets: Starting at $10 for Members Location: Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden Contact: 658-4121

Fêtes des Chefs Benefits: The John Besh Foundation Event Info: Top chefs from around the United States will be hosting dinners in private homes in New Orleans and will come together after for an after party with music, food and drink. The John Besh Foundation provides scholarships, grants and loans to individuals in the New Orleans community whose passion will work to enact change in New Orleans by preserving the culinary history and culture of the city.

Tickets: Fêtes Fest Party (18th) $80; Fêtes des Chefs Dinners (19th) $1,000 Location: 18th at The Civic; 19th at homes around New Orleans Contact: 475-4709

Soul Revival Benefits: Legacy Donor Foundation Event Info: This unique block-party event features delicious cuisine by New Orleans’ best restaurants, a gospel choir, a headliner band as well as DJ Rob Nice, all to celebrate the gift of life made possible by organ donation.

The Legacy Donor Foundation’s mission is to prevent the loss of human life due to lack of available organs for transplantation.

Tickets: Starting at $100 Location: 1530 Third St. Contact: 558-8900

8 The Mad Hatters Luncheon Benefits: The Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera Association Event Info: A silent auction, hat auction and a hat contest judged by local celebrities with Saks Fifth Avenue putting on their style show.

Tickets: Starting at $75; Patron and Benefactor-level available Location: Hilton Riverside New Orleans Contact: 267-9527

9 Spring Benefit at Arnaud’s Benefits: Lighthouse Louisiana Event Info: This fun cocktail reception celebrates the work of Lighthouse Louisiana, which has been providing jobs and services for people who are blind or have other disabilities for the past 100 years.

Tickets: $150 or $100 under 30 Location: Arnaud’s Contact: 899-4501

12 UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball Benefits: United Negro College Fund Event Info: Designed to involve civic leaders, celebrities and public officials in the local fundraising of UNCF, this elegant event will feature live national entertainment, dining by celebrity chefs, dancing, student testimonials and a parade of masks. UNCF is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization.

Tickets: $500 Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans Contact: 581-3794

19 LPO’S 25th anniversary Opus Ball Benefits: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Event Info: This event will also celebrate Carlos Miguel Prieto’s 10th anniversary as Music Director and Principal Conductor of LPO. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra transforms the New Orleans community and its people by engaging diverse regions and neighborhoods through music.

Tickets: Starting at $250 Location: Orpheum Theater Contact: 523-6530

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18th annual Children’s Word Fair Presented by Dow Benefits: Louisiana Children’s Museum Event Info: Remarkable event that explores the cultural diversity in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) through cultural performances and games, music, literature and crafts.

Tickets: $20 Location: Louisiana Children’s Museum Contact: 266-2415

Cochon Cotillion 20 Benefits: Bridge House/Grace House Event Info: This 20th anniversary event functions as a parody of traditional black-tie galas and of Mardi Gras Balls. Guests attend in tacky, pig-themed clothing and other costumes.

The evening will also feature a live band, silent auction and a raffle.

Tickets: $100 Location: Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World Contact: 821-7134

An Edible Evening Benefits: Edible Schoolyard New Orleans/Firstline Schools Event Info: This event will feature Langston Hughes Academy’s interactive seed-totable education program sites, signature red and white wines and other specialty drinks from New Orleans’ most acclaimed restaurants, as well as live music, a silent auction and raffle.

Tickets: $50 for Early Birds Location: Langston Hughes Academy Contact: 421-1060

City Nights Benefits: Metairie Park Country Day Event Info: The Patron Party is held at a private home and the Auction Party on campus is filled with food, drinks and music, and the theme of the evening is “Vintage Palm Springs.”

Tickets: Starting at $75 Location: Patron Party at a private home; Auction Party at Metairie Park Country Day School Contact: 957-3134

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Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Annual Gala Benefits: Tennessee Williams/ New Orleans Literary Festival Event Info: This year’s annual fundraiser will welcome Mary Badham who played Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird, who will be interviewed by Pulitzer Prizewinning author Rick Bragg.

There will also be a meet and greet post reception in the apartment Tennessee Williams worked on A Streetcar Named Desire.

Tickets: Starting at $25 Location: Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré Contact: 581-1144

French Quarter Festival Opening Night Gala at Antoine’s Benefits: French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Event Info: Kickoff party and fundraiser featuring Antoine’s signature dishes, libations

by Brown-Forman and music entertainment. A portion of the proceeds go to benefit New Orleans’ Roots of Music.

Tickets: Starting at $150 Location: Antoine’s Contact: 522-5730

APRIL 1 Al Copeland Foundation Annual Golf Fest Benefits: Al Copeland Foundation Event Info: Included in this exciting event is chef-prepared food, a 19th hole party with auctions and prizes, and drinks throughout the day.

All proceeds go to benefit the ACF to support local cancer research programs in partnership with LSU Health Sciences Center.

Tickets: $250; $1,000 per Team Location: Beau Chene Country Club Contact: 620-3727

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10 ACCESS Jazz Brunch Benefits: ACCESS Pregnancy and Referral Center Event Info: Guests are welcomed by an open bar, live music and a live auction, as well as presentations by the Archbishop and the CEO of Catholic Charities. ACCESS Pregnancy and Referral Center provides pro-life pregnancy and support services.

Tickets: $75 Location: Audubon Tea Room Contact: 888-1223

16-17 21st annual Peake BMW Leukemia Cup Kickoff Celebration/Regatta/ Post-Race Party Benefits: Mississippi/Louisiana Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Event Info: Raise a sail and help raise funds to help find a cure for blood cancers. The kickoff party is free and will be January 26 (featuring ESPN Commentator Gary Johnson); the Regatta takes place on the 16-17; the post-race party will be April 16, and will featuring tastings as well as live and silent auctions.

Tickets: $50 Post-Race Party; $600 Table of Eight Location: Southern Yacht Club Contact: 837-0945, LeukemiaCup.org/msla

16 Fifth annual “Keeping our Promises” Gala Benefits: Daughters of Charity Foundation of New Orleans Event Info: This exciting event, featuring delicious food and an auction, will kick off with a Patron Party 7-8 p.m., and the Gala will immediately follow. The Daughters of Charity provide high-quality primary comprehensive care to the community regardless of their ability to pay.

Tickets: $175 Patron Party; $100 Gala Location: New Orleans Lakefront Airport Contact: 212-9568

16 New Orleans Film Society Patron Party & Gala Benefits: New Orleans Film Society Event Info: This event includes a live auction and a presentation on this year’s “Celluloid Hero.”

The New Orleans Film Society supports local audiences and filmmakers, serving close to 40,000 attendees in 2014 alone.

Tickets: N/A Location: N/A Contact: 309-6633

19 Prix D’Elegance Luncheon Benefits: Ballet Resource and Volunteer Organization (BRAVO) Event Info: This event will pay tribute to the 10 male and 10 female honorees who exemplify unique personal style as well as excellence in business, civic and charitable endeavors.

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Home Care Solutions

Aging Assistance Charting the steps on your family’s journey

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In the past, the thought of assisted living brought images of dreary, dimly lit, hospitallike settings with endless craft time and slow motion checker games to mind.

That isn’t the case anymore. Today’s assisted living facilities offer a wide variety of services tailored to individual needs.

Memory loss, mobility issues, declining health or any combination of ailments affecting the elderly and aging population of the Greater New Orleans area can all be addressed at a number of local facilities in an endlessly customizable manner.

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or loved ones of the elderly and aging, the initial steps of the journey to assisted living are never easy.

Many elderly people are proudly self sufficient until a fall or sudden illness leaves them needing more than a simple helping hand. Others may go through a gradual decline that often includes memory loss or a diminishing mental state. Suddenly, attentive daughters, sons, spouses, family members and friends are cast into a situation where their love and care need to be supplemented by a healthcare professional.

Many aging people in need of assistance, wary of leaving their homes, take the first step toward assisted living by bringing healthcare providers into their homes.

Analiza Schneider, a marketing representative for Home Care Solutions in Metairie, says the company’s team of care managers begins each interaction with new clients with an in-depth assessment.

“Everyone here is very knowledgeable of all the assisted living facilities that we have in the area,” she says. “After making an assessment, our care managers will go to the different facilities with whoever is making the and show them the options. If they choose to stay home, our sitters will go to the patient’s home and care for them there.”

The level of care provided in the home is tailored to each person’s needs, ranging from two or three hours per day to a 24-hour basis.

The care managers will go to doctor’s appointments to act as a go-between for family members, who are often in varying states of shock and panic.

“Sometimes people don’t plan for elder care,” Schneider says. “So Mom or Dad falls or goes to the hospital for whatever reason, and all of the sudden the family has to make these huge decisions – these huge financial decisions. That’s when our aging life care managers can really be helpful.”

The first step may be to help loved ones advocate for the elder patient, but longterm care is always a priority.

Staying at home to receive health care can be a great fit for some, and may serve as a stopgap measure for others, Schneider says.

Many Home Care Solutions patients and care managers are in and out of assisted living facilities every day, she says, from Vista Shores to Lambeth House, Poydras Home to Hainkel Home and many more.

Kimberly Dixon, Director of Business Development for Gifted Healthcare, says the company’s over 500 caregivers regularly straddle the line between home healthcare and assisted living facilities.

“I’ve seen a trend where most people are opting to stay home,” Dixon says. “As the population of baby boomers get older, there has been growth in the assisted living community, but I think more people are wanting to stay because they value being home rather than moving all of their stuff to another place.

They want to be where they’re familiar.”

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For patients with memory disorders or debilitating health problems, assisted living is usually the best case, Dixon says, but it all depends on the individual’s situation.

“Our services are customized toward what the patient is looking for and not where they are,” she says.

For many of the 80 residents at the Vista Shores assisted living facility on the banks of Bayou St. John, their time spent at the facilities stretches back to when the sprawling building was a country club decades ago.

“A lot of the residents of Vista Shores were members of the country club back in their heyday, so it kind of feels like home to them,” marketing and media manager Alex Pence Guererri says.

Vista Shores, like many facilities owned by Schonberg & Associates, focuses on memory care and long-term assistance, Guererri says.

“It’s really an aging in place type of community,” she says. “A lot of the residents are still independent enough that they drive and go on trips and things like that, but they just really love having help close by.”

The facilities are divided up into neighborhoods, each with its own character and features. Food is served in gourmet restaurantstyle settings, rather than a cafeteria, which Guererri says is a very attractive feature for residents and staff alike. But creature comforts are only part of the equation.

“We have a very distinguished memory care program,” she says. “We were recently awarded the Dementia Care Specialist Distinguished Provider Award, which is a national award that recognizes communities that are exceptional in providing person-centered memory care.”

With more and more of the aging population requiring some degree of memory care assistance, a personalized level of service is an essential part of life for many residents.

“A lot of people who originally go in for assisted living end up needing memory care within a few years,” Guererri says.

Faith Camet Caluda, Director of Assisted Living at the Poydras Home’s Oak House Assisted Living facility, says the growing need for memory care assistance led to the creation of Oak House in 2013.

“With the increasing aging population and more advanced diagnostic tests, more and more of the elderly population is being appropriately diagnosed with some form of memory impairment,” Caluda says. “Memory support is definitely a very important area.”

Poydras Home marketing coordinator Jennifer Brammell says the addition of Oak House in response to that growing need helped transform Poydras Home into a continuing care retirement community.

“A secure memory care area within an assisted living facility is a nice choice for family members to navigate that part of the disease process,” Brammell says. “It’s a big reason that people seek a residential environment.”

With 33 assisted living suites, 11 of which are in the memory support division, Poydras Home serves a variety of residents, some of who are married couples.

For Christine Vinson, owner of Vinson Guard Service, transitioning her father to Poydras Home’s nursing care area wasn’t an easy decision, but it quickly proved to be the right one.

“When first looking for a residence for Dad, we were looking for the best care to assist him and our needs,”Vinson says.

“After moving Dad into Poydras Home, the convenient location was a huge plus. Just being 15 minutes away from home and 10 minutes from my work gave us ease and comfort.”

After settling one parent into Poydras Home,Vinson soon realized that her mother would be best served moving into the Oak House assisted living facility.

“Even though they lived in separate sections, it allowed Mom independence while providing her a closeness with Dad she didn’t have while living apart,”Vinson says. “It also helped Mom feel more involved in Dad’s care since she was on campus, and staff would continuously give her updates on his day while she participated in her own activities.”

After her father passed away, another aspect of the Poydras Home community emerged. “[Being at Poydras Home] has helped mom through her grieving process,”Vinson says. “She has been provided an immediate support group.”

At all phases of care and with services catered to every health and living situation, elder care in the Greater New Orleans area has evolved to fit the needs of every aging resident, bringing untold relief and peace of mind to countless local families. n

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With 18 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars honorees, Sher Garner’s integrated team is unmatched.

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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 2016 Louisiana Super Lawyers nomination, research and blue ribbon review process

Adams, Marguerite L., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Ashe, Barry W., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

Garner, James M., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans

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

Gay, Jr., Charles F., Adams and Reese, New Orleans

Plunkett, Laura Walker, Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

Goodier, Glenn G., Jones Walker, New Orleans Griffith, Jr., Steven F., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Shapiro, Howard, Proskauer Rose, New Orleans

Hayden, Jan M., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Shaw, Danny G., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Mandeville

Herman, Russ M., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans

Sher, Leopold Z., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans

Herman, Stephen J., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans Irwin, James B., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans

Boyle, Kim M., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Katz, Brian D., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans

Cahill, Jr., Elwood F., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans

Krebs, Patricia A., King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans

Centola, Larry J., Martzell Bickford & Centola, New Orleans

Kupperman, Stephen H., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans

Cheatwood, Roy C., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Lane, Steven J., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans

Cunningham, Mark A., Jones Walker, New Orleans David, Robert J., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans

Lee, Wayne J., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Meunier, Gerald E., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans Morris, Edith H., Morris Lee & Bayle, New Orleans

Dittman, Stevan C., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans

Mouledoux, Andre J., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans

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

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

Fendler, S. Gene, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Flanagan, Thomas M., Flanagan Partners, New Orleans

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Rodriguez, Antonio J., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans

Hardin, Pauline F., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Barrasso, Judy Y., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans

Colvin, R. Keith, Jones Walker, New Orleans

Ralston, Christopher K., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

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

Shreves, H. Bruce, Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans Shuler, III, G. Phillip, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans Sperling, Peter E., Frilot, 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 Urquhart, Jr., Quentin F., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans Vance, R. Patrick, Jones Walker, New Orleans Warshauer, Irving J., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans Wittmann, Phillip A., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

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Georges M. Legrand*, André J. Mouledoux* Top 50 New Orleans, Alan G. Brackett*, Simone H. Yoder**, C. Michael Parks*, C. William Emory*, Daniel J. Hoerner*, Patrick J. Babin**, Gerard J. Dragna*, Beth S. Bernstein**, Trevor M. Cutaiar**, Robert N. Popich**, Caitlin R. Byars**, Adam P. Sanderson** *CHOSEN TO 2016 SUPER LAWYERS

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MOULEDOUX, BLAND, LEGRAND & BRACKETT OUR SUCCESS IS MEASURED BY THE SUCCESS OF OUR CLIENTS Building on three decades of practicing law together, the founders of Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett started their firm to provide custom litigation services to their maritime clients. As word got around about the firm’s excellence and success, its leaders pivoted to become a fullservice commercial law and litigation firm.

Its attorneys are regarded highly by their peers, with 14 of the firm’s lawyers named to Super Lawyers or Rising Stars.

The firm also is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest honor, and is listed in Best’s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys.

Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett lawyers tailor their service to meet clients’ specific needs, delivering the desired results efficiently and effectively. Clients have learned to turn to the firm for much of their legal needs, including insurance defense, workers’ compensation, environmental and toxic tort litigation, corporate litigation, employment law, transportation defense and municipal liability.

The firm puts every effort into winning cases big and small, and they have attracted clients from all over the country. Small businesses to Fortune 25 corporations rely on Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett lawyers for their prowess at litigation, their attentiveness and their sharp yet ethical legal strategies.

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SUPER LAWYERS / NEW ORLEANS AREA 2016

PRACTICE AREA INDEX Alternative Dispute Resolution ...............................S-4 Antitrust Litigation ...................................................S-4 Appellate ..................................................................S-4 Banking.....................................................................S-4 Bankruptcy: Business ...............................................S-4 Business Litigation ...................................................S-4 Business/Corporate .................................................S-6 Civil Litigation: Defense ...........................................S-6 Class Action/Mass Torts ..........................................S-6 Construction Litigation ............................................S-6 Consumer Law..........................................................S-6 Creditor Debtor Rights .............................................S-6 Criminal Defense ......................................................S-6 Criminal Defense: White Collar ...............................S-6 Employee Benefits....................................................S-6 Employment & Labor ...............................................S-7 Employment Litigation: Defense .............................S-7 Energy & Natural Resources ....................................S-7 Environmental ..........................................................S-7 Environmental Litigation .........................................S-7 Estate Planning & Probate ......................................S-7 Family Law................................................................S-7 Gaming .....................................................................S-8 General Litigation.....................................................S-8 Government Finance ................................................S-8 Health Care...............................................................S-8 Insurance Coverage..................................................S-8 International .............................................................S-8 Media & Advertising .................................................S-8 Mergers & Acquisitions ............................................S-8 Personal Injury General: Defense ............................S-8 Personal Injury General: Plaintiff.............................S-8 Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense ..................................................................S-9 Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff...................................................................S-9 Personal Injury Products: Defense ..........................S-9 Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff ...........................S-9 Professional Liability: Defense ................................S-9 Professional Liability: Plaintiff .................................S-9 Real Estate ...............................................................S-9 Securities & Corporate Finance ...............................S-9 Securities Litigation................................................ S-10 Surety ...................................................................... S-10 Tax........................................................................... S-10 Transportation/Maritime ....................................... S-10 Utilities .................................................................... S-10 Workers’ Compensation......................................... S-10

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BY PRIMARY AREA OF PRACTICE The list was finalized as of July 21, 2015. Any updates to the list (for example, status changes or disqualifying events) will be reflected on superlawyers.com.

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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Broussard, Terrel J., Broussard Dispute Solutions, New Orleans, 504-522-3333 Shreves, H. Bruce, Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans, 504-569-2908 Pg. S-2

ANTITRUST LITIGATION Cunningham, Mark A., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Pg. S-2 McIntyre, Jr., Alexander M., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5215 Radlauer, David G., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8210 Wallace, K. Todd, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979

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 McReynolds, Joseph L., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans, 504-593-0606 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 Koren, Bennet S., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-596-2732 Stuckey, James A., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9239 Thibeaux, Robert P., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2110 Pg. S-1 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 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 Johnson, Jr., Patrick, Beirne Maynard & Parsons, New Orleans, 504-584-9417 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

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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 Waguespack, David F., Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3814 Williamson, Stephen L., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-7698

BUSINESS LITIGATION Aaron, Jr., William D., Aaron & Gianna, New Orleans, 504-569-1807 Aguilar, Ricardo A. “Richard”, McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-596-2884 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-2 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-2 Barriere, Brent B., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans, 504-556-5525 Bartlett, III, Tad, Jones Swanson Huddell & Garrison, New Orleans, 504-523-2500 Beebe, Mark R., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0436 Beh, Thomas M., Elkins, New Orleans, 504-529-3600 Belleau, Ashley L., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-7932 Benjamin, Thomas M., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans, 504-584-5464 Brown, Galen S., Sullivan Stolier & Knight, New Orleans, 504-561-1044 Brown, James A., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4116 Browne, David L., BrowneLaw, New Orleans, 504-648-0171 Pg. S-11 Bullock, Stephen G., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0822 Cheatwood, Roy C., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5266 Pg. S-2 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 Denegre, Jr., George, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Douglas, Dana M., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Evans, Joelle Flannigan, Schonekas Evans McGoey & McEachin, New Orleans, 504-680-6050 Farley, Matt J., Krebs Farley, 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-2 Flanagan, Thomas M., Flanagan Partners, New Orleans, 504-569-0235 Pg. S-2 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-1, S-2 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

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BY PRACTICE AREA Herman, Fred, Fred Herman Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-7068 Holtzman, Shannon S., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Hootsell III, S. Ault, Butler Snow, New Orleans, 504-299-7752 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-2 Kupperman, Stephen H., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9728 Pg. S-2 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-2 Luker, Lynn, Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans, 504-262-2063

Stakelum III, P.J., Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray Recile Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie, 504-830-4155 Stanley, Richard C., Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans, 504-523-1580 Pg. S-2

RICHARD C. STANLEY STANLEY, REUTER, ROSS, THORNTON & ALFORD, LLC New Orleans • 504-523-1580

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Stern, Jr., Charles L., Steeg Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-582-1199 Swanson, James R., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans, 504-586-5267 Swanson, Lynn E., Jones Swanson Huddell & Garrison, New Orleans, 504-523-2500

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 Vance, R. Patrick, Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8194 Pg. S-2 Wegmann, Edward D., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8226 Wimberly, Jr., Gerard E., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-596-2857 Wise, Jon W., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans, 504-523-2600 CONTINUED ON PAGE S-6

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Lutkewitte, Thomas J., Favret Demarest Russo & Lutkewitte, New Orleans, 504-561-1006 Masinter, Paul J., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0882 Mason, Omar K., Aaron & Gianna, New Orleans, 504-569-8318 Miller, Sr., Allen C., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9221 Mole, Joseph N., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8006 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

THOMAS P. OWEN, JR.

STANLEY, REUTER, ROSS, THORNTON & ALFORD, LLC New Orleans • 504-523-1580

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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 Pg. S-2 Reasonover, Kirk, Reasonover & Associates, New Orleans, 504-526-2921 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

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Wittmann, Phillip A., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0804 Pg. S-2 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-11 George, III, Edward N., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7253 Hines, William H., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8272 Kling, Neal J., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2112 Pg. S-1 Leefe, Richard K., Leefe Gibbs Sullivan & Dupre, Metairie, 504-830-3990 Reso, Jr., Jerome J., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-569-2900 Sherman, David R., Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray Recile 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

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, New Orleans, 504-581-5141 Griffith, Jr., Steven F., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5225 Pg. S-2 Grimsal, A. Gregory, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-569-1834 Hardy, Sidney J., McCranie Sistrunk Anzelmo Hardy McDaniel & Welch, New Orleans, 504-831-0946 Horn, Warren, Heller Draper Patrick Horn & Dabney, New Orleans, 504-299-3300 Jenkins, Chauntis T., Porteous Hainkel & Johnson, New Orleans, 504-412-6266 Kuchler, Deborah D., Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, New Orleans, 504-592-0691 Leche, Charles E., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans, 504-593-0790 Perles, Richard M., Lee Futrell & Perles, New Orleans, 504-569-1725 Weiner, Monique M., Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, New Orleans, 504-592-0691

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS 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 & Centola, New Orleans, 504-581-9065 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 & Centola, New Orleans, 504-581-9065 Pg. S-2 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-2

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Gaudet, William B., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0263 Glago, Mark P., Glago Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-599-8666 Pg. S-11 Herman, Russ M., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Pg. S-2 Herman, Stephen J., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Pg. S-2 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-2 Murray, Jr., Stephen B., Murray Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-525-8100 Murray, Stephen B., Murray Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-525-8100 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, Richard P., Sulzer & Williams, Covington, 985-898-0608

CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION Bergeron, Keith J., Deutsch Kerrigan, 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 Castex, Jr., Jimmy A., Deutsch Kerrigan, 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., Melchiode Marks King, New Orleans, 504-336-2880 Kingsmill, Marguerite K., Kingsmill Riess, New Orleans, 504-581-3300

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www.kingsmillriess.com Koch, Harvey C., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-3200 Krebs, David J., Krebs Farley, New Orleans, 504-299-3570 Long, Charles B., Degan Blanchard & Nash, New Orleans, 504-529-3333 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 Rouse, Gary J., Couhig Partners, New Orleans, 504-588-1288 Seemann, Jr., Charles F., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans, 504-593-0608 Shaw, Danny G., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Mandeville, 985-819-8401 Pg. S-2 Shields, Lloyd N., Shields Mott, New Orleans, 504-581-4445

Sinnott, John W., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 Tyler, Richard J., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8266 Vale, Richard S., Blue Williams, Metairie, 504-830-4933

CONSUMER LAW Sterbcow, Marx D., Sterbcow Law Group, New Orleans, 504-523-4930

MARX D. STERBCOW STERBCOW LAW GROUP, LLC New Orleans • 504-523-4930

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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-2 Jones, Jr., Philip K., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4132

CRIMINAL DEFENSE Gibbens, Billy, Schonekas Evans McGoey & McEachin, New Orleans, 504-680-6065 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 Capitelli, Brian J., Capitelli & Wicker, New Orleans, 504-582-2425 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-2 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 Williams Murray Recile 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 Chambers, Susan K., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 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-2 Thorne, René E., Jackson Lewis, New Orleans, 504-208-1755

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BY PRACTICE AREA 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 Boyle, Kim M., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-679-5790 Pg. S-2 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 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, New Orleans, 504-593-0655 Myers, Sarah Voorhies, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7009 Pyburn, Jr., Keith M., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans, 504-522-3303 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 Pg. S-2 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, 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

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 Hebert, Aimee W., Kelly Hart & Pitre, New Orleans, 504-522-1812 Hunter, Jonathan A., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4131 Jarrott, Colleen Carr, Slattery Marino & Roberts, New Orleans, 504-585-7800 Jurgens, III, George B., King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans, 504-582-3800 Klemm, Kenneth M., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5258 Kornick, Cheryl Mollere, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 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 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 Baxter, Kay B., Cosmich Simmons & Brown, New Orleans, 504-262-0040 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 & Centola, 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., Couhig Partners, New Orleans, 504-588-1288 Pilie, Glen M., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0260 Pitre, Jr., Loulan J., Kelly Hart & Pitre, New Orleans, 504-522-1812

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Sommers, Jr., William J., Courington Kiefer & Sommers, New Orleans, 504-524-5510 Swetman, Max, Manion Gaynor & Manning, New Orleans, 504-799-0502 Zwain, Gary M., Duplass Zwain Bourgeois Pfister & Weinstock, Metairie, 504-832-3700

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, Metairie, 504-818-0401 Edwards, David F., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8184 Hayes, Steven E., Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray Recile 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, Metairie, 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 Williams Murray Recile Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie, 504-833-5600 Nathan, Jr., Max, Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans, 504-582-1502 Pg. S-2 Neff, Carole Cukell, Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans, 504-582-1500 Pg. S-2 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 Pg. S-2 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 Sagona, Beau P., The Derbes Law Firm, Metairie, 504-837-1230 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 Ecuyer, 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 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-2 CONTINUED ON PAGE S-8

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Lee, Bernadette R., Morris Lee & Bayle, New Orleans, 504-524-3781 Lowe, Robert C., Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450 Lozes, Christine O’Brien, Attorney at Law, Covington, 985-892-6348 Madere, Barbara Volk, Barbara Volk Madere, Gretna, 504-434-5506 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-2 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 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-2 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 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, New Orleans, 504-593-0619 Musser, IV, John H., Toledano & Herrin, Covington, 985-893-9962 Nolan, Robert B., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0214 Patrick, Patrick H., Patrick Miller, New Orleans, 504-527-5400 Perrier, Guy D., Perrier & Lacoste, New Orleans, 504-212-8822 Williams, James M., Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray Recile Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie, 504-833-5600

INSURANCE COVERAGE Baumgartner, Adrianne L., Porteous Hainkel & Johnson, Covington, 985-246-7430 Bridger, R. Jeffrey, Burleson, New Orleans, 504-526-4350 Curtis, Martha Y., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2111 Pg. S-1 de Klerk, Andrew S., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8010 Dicharry, Richard N., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9232 Elliott, Celeste D., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 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., Pugh Accardo Haas Radecker & Carey, New Orleans, 504-799-4500 Pipes, III, H. Minor, Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9726 Pg. S-2 Plauché, Jr., Andrew L., Plauché Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans, 504-582-1142 Salley, David P., Salley Hite Mercer & Resor, New Orleans, 504-566-8800 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 Strauss, David A., King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans, 504-582-3800

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

MEDIA & ADVERTISING Roy, Mary Ellen, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9254

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

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

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

HEALTH CARE

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: DEFENSE

Caesar, Craig L., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8616 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

Acomb, Ryan, Porteous Hainkel & Johnson, New Orleans, 504-581-3838 Africk, Lisa M., Burleson, New Orleans, 504-526-4320 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, 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

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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-1 Galloway, John E., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 Grace, III, Christopher T., Blue Williams, Metairie, 504-831-4091 Harris, III, Rufus C., Harris & Rufty, New Orleans, 504-525-7500 Latham, Mark D., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Maselli, Jr., Joseph, Plauché Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans, 504-586-5228 Murphy, Howard L., Deutsch Kerrigan, 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 Richard, Thomas M., Chopin Wagar Richard & Kutcher, Metairie, 504-830-3838 Schafer, Timothy G., Schafer & Schafer, New Orleans, 504-522-0011 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 Best, Larry, Laurence E. Best, New Orleans, 504-523-BEST Brandner, Jr., Michael S., Brandner Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-552-5000 Bravo, David D., Bravo Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-934-1500 Cain, Joseph E. “Jed”, Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 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 Falcon, Timothy J., Falcon Law Firm, Marrero, 504-341-1234 Friedman, Jonathan P., Silbert Garon Pitre & Friedman, New Orleans, 504-581-6200 Frischhertz, Jr., Lloyd N., Frischhertz Poulliard Frischhertz & Impastato, New Orleans, 504-523-1500 Gertler, Louis L., Gertler Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-6411

LOUIS L. GERTLER

GERTLER LAW FIRM New Orleans • 504-581-6411

www.neworleanspersonalinjury.com Gertler, Meyer H. “Mike”, Gertler Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-6411

MEYER H. “MIKE” GERTLER GERTLER LAW FIRM New Orleans • 504-581-6411

www.neworleanspersonalinjury.com 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-11

DOMINICK F. IMPASTATO, III

FRISCHHERTZ, POULLIARD, FRISCHHERTZ, & IMPASTATO, LLC New Orleans • 504-264-9915

www.frischhertzlaw.com

Jacobs, Darleen M., Jacobs Sarrat Lovelace & Harris, New Orleans, 504-522-0155 Pg. S-11

DARLEEN M. JACOBS

JACOBS, SARRAT, LOVELACE & HARRIS New Orleans • 504-522-0155

Jacobson, Tamara Kluger, Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-822-2136

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BY PRACTICE AREA 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 McGovern, Glenn C., Attorney at Law, Metairie, 504-456-3610 Perry, John B., Attorney at Law, Slidell, 985-639-0207 Redmann, John W., Law Office of John W. Redmann, Gretna, 504-433-5550 Reed, Shawn C., Howard & Reed, Covington, 985-893-3607

SHAWN C. REED

HOWARD & REED Covington • 985-893-3607

www.howardandreed.com 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 Thomas & Marcelle, New Orleans, 504-274-2500 Slone, Randolph C., Law Offices of Randolph C. Slone, Slidell, 985-643-0314 Voorhies, III, Richard P., The Voorhies Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-875-2223

RICHARD P. VOORHIES, III THE VOORHIES LAW FIRM New Orleans • 504-875-2223

www.voorhieslaw.com

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 Henning, Susan E., Curry & Friend, New Orleans, 504-524-8556 Niles, Jr., Stewart E., Niles Bourque & Knight, New Orleans, 504-310-8550 Sperling, Peter E., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8015 Pg. S-2

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: PLAINTIFF Bialous, Todd J., Bialous Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-799-2228 Bowling, David A., The Bowling Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-586-5200 David, Robert J., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans, 504-522-2304 Pg. S-2 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 Capodice, Camala E., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2196 Gay, Jr., Charles F., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0295 Pg. S-2 Gay, Terry Christovich, Christovich & Kearney, New Orleans, 504-593-4214 Gieger, Jr., Ernest P., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans, 504-561-0400 Glass, Joseph G., Duplass Zwain Bourgeois Pfister & Weinstock, Metairie, 504-832-3700 Irwin, James B., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2105 Pg. S-2 Kohnke, IV, Edward F., Preis, New Orleans, 504-581-6062 Laborde, Kenneth H., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans, 504-654-1301 Lavelle, Paul M., Cotten Schmidt & Abbott, New Orleans, 504-568-9393 MacDonell, Janet L., Attorney at Law, Covington, 985-867-9971 Manning, Kathleen A., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-596-2737 Massenburg, Christopher O., Manion Gaynor & Manning, New Orleans, 504-799-0504 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, New Orleans, 504-593-0632 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 Pg. S-2

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: PLAINTIFF Exnicios, Val P., Liska Exnicios & Nungesser, New Orleans, 504-410-9611 Swarr, Frank J., Landry & Swarr, New Orleans, 504-299-1214

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: DEFENSE Brennan, Terrence L., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans, 504-593-0605 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, New Orleans, 504-593-0602

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

Ross, William M., Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans, 504-523-1580

WILLIAM M. ROSS STANLEY, REUTER, ROSS, THORNTON & ALFORD, LLC New Orleans • 504-523-1580

www.stanleyreuter.com

Theard, Kelly E., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans, 504-593-0667 Trapolin, Edward W., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 Wright, Jr., William E., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans, 504-593-0623

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: PLAINTIFF Kott, Joseph A., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892

REAL ESTATE Adams, Marguerite L., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Pg. S-2 Cahill, Jr., Elwood F., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2103 Pg. S-1, S-2 Colvin, R. Keith, Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8524 Pg. S-2 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-1 Montgomery, III, Richard B., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans, 504-593-0663 Moore, Marie A., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2108 Pg. S-1 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-1 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-1, S-2 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-2 Tessier, Frank A., Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3809 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, New Orleans, 504-586-5264

SECURITIES & CORPORATE FINANCE Najder, Kenneth J., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8386 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, New Orleans, 504-586-5261 CONTINUED ON PAGE S-10

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BY PRACTICE AREA 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 Wolf Abdullah Carr & Kane, New Orleans, 504-586-5259 Roberts, Thomas A., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9731

SURETY Kern, Jay H., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans, 504-569-2923 Preaus, Eugene R., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans, 504-595-5178

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 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-1 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, 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 Broders, John J., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8172 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 Colletta, Jr., Thomas Louis, Degan Blanchard & Nash, New Orleans, 504-529-3333 Cozad, Richard A., McAlpine & Cozad, New Orleans, 504-561-0323

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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 Pg. S-2 Dragna, Gerard J., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-3 Emory, C. William, Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-3 Fisher, Robert B., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7049 Flint, Jr., Delos E., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans, 504-523-2600 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-1 Goodier, Glenn G., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8174 Pg. S-2 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 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-1 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-3 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-2 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, 504-599-8000 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-3 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-2, S-3 O’Keefe, Patrick E., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-3200 Parks, C. Michael, Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-3 Plunkett, Jr., Lawrence R., Reich Album & Plunkett, Metairie, 504-830-3999 Popp, Matthew F., Waits Emmett Popp & Teich, New Orleans, 504-581-1301 Riviere, William J., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9343 Rodriguez, Antonio J., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans, 504-595-5170 Pg. S-2 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 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, Mandeville, 985-626-0058 Sterbcow, Paul M., Lewis Kullman Sterbcow & Abramson, New Orleans, 504-588-1500 Straub, Hugh R., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-566-1311 Sullivan, Jr., Norman C., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans, 504-595-5110 Tadros, Daniel A., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7000 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-11 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 Pg. S-2 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 Young, Timothy J., The Young Firm, New Orleans, 504-680-4100

TIMOTHY J. YOUNG

THE YOUNG FIRM New Orleans • 504-680-4100

www.theyoungfirm.com

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

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Brackett, Alan G., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-3

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DAVID L. BROWNE

MICHAEL L. ECKSTEIN

DAVID C. FORRESTER

One Canal Place, Suite 1000 365 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-648-0171 Fax: 504-648-0181 dbrowne@brownelaw.com www.brownelaw.com

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

4981 Bluebonnet Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Tel: 225-448-5325 Fax: 225-928-7733 david@forresterclark.com www.forresterclark.com

BUSINESS LITIGATION PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF INSURANCE COVERAGE

BUSINESS/CORPORATE ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE TAX

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: DEFENSE INSURANCE COVERAGE

With 24 years’ experience practicing in Louisiana and other jurisdictions, David Browne has successfully represented clients ranging from individuals and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies in numerous trials and appeals of personal injury cases, insurance coverage and bad faith lawsuits, oil and gas matters, and a variety of other commercial disputes. Mr. Browne’s experience representing major corporations provides him with a unique and valuable perspective when representing individuals and small businesses in cases against insurance companies and big businesses. No matter the dispute, Mr. Browne and his team are committed to providing their clients with tenacious advocacy to recover every dollar they deserve.

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.

David C. Forrester is a native of New Orleans. He received a B.A. from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia and his J.D. from LSU School of Law. After college, Mr. Forrester worked on the Impeachment Inquiry Staff, U.S. House of Representatives, in connection with the Watergate scandal involving the Nixon Administration. A specialist in insurance fraud and arson, Mr. Forrester has won numerous arson cases at trial and has served on the Governor’s Insurance Anti-Fraud Advisory Board. He is a frequent lecturer on insurance fraud and arson and has delivered numerous CLE lectures regarding insurance law and insurance fraud. A former prosecutor for the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, Mr. Forrester has drafted statutes in Louisiana regarding Medicaid fraud and cruelty to the infirm.

MARK P. GLAGO

DOMINICK F. IMPASTATO, III

DARLEEN M. JACOBS

909 Poydras Street Suite 2950 New Orleans, LA 70112 Tel: 504-599-8666 Fax: 504-599-8699 mglago@glagolawfirm.com www.glagolawfirm.com

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

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

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

Mark Glago is the founder and managing partner of the Glago Law Firm in New Orleans. Over the past 15 years, Mr. Glago has handled more than 2,500 cases, has been the first-chair lawyer for over 160 trials in Louisiana courts, and is also an Associate Professor at Tulane Law School. Mr. Glago has a general civil litigation practice with an emphasis on class action lawsuits, commercial litigation, insurance disputes, and catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases involving maritime and Jones Act claims, medical malpractice, asbestos exposure, serious car accidents, and a variety of other causes. Mr. Glago is a frequently featured speaker on the handling of hurricane insurance disputes, civil litigation, technology and the law, and other topics related to his practice.

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 is the managing partner of her firm. Her offices are located in New Orleans and Violet. Her firm specializes in personal injury, general negligence, medical malpractice, maritime, Jones Act, and class action law. 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, St. Bernard Bar Association, DCBAR, and NYSBA. Darleen is AV-rated and was recognized as a preeminent lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell. In 2014 she was selected for the cover of Louisiana Super Lawyers magazine. She is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. She received over 68 judgments for $1 million or more and one judgment in excess of $3 billion.

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GLAGO LAW FIRM

JASON P. WAGUESPACK

GALLOWAY, JOHNSON, TOMPKINS, BURR & SMITH, APLC One Shell Square, 40th Floor 701 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70139 Tel: 504-525-6802 Fax: 504-525-2456 jwaguespack@gallowayjohnson.com www.gjtbs.com

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME INTERNATIONAL GENERAL LITIGATION

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.

ECKSTEIN LAW FIRM, APC

FRISCHHERTZ, POULLIARD, FRISCHHERTZ, & IMPASTATO, LLC

FORRESTER & CLARK, LLC

JACOBS, SARRAT, LOVELACE & HARRIS

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BY PRIMARY AREA OF PRACTICE The list was finalized as of July 21, 2015. Any updates to the list (for example, status changes or disqualifying events) will be reflected on superlawyers.com.

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ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Loney, Rhea P., Magee Zeringue & Richardson, Covington, 985-893-7550

APPELLATE Dupre, Andy, Flanagan Partners, New Orleans, 504-569-0066

BANKING Dysart, Katie L., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8611 Ricci, Michael S., Ricci Partners, New Orleans, 504-304-7115 Pg. S-15 Savoie, Robert, McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-586-1200

BANKRUPTCY: BUSINESS Ashley, Laura F., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Kadden, Benjamin W., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 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 Anada, Tarak, Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Berger, Jamie L., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9784 Bowdler, Bryan Edward, The Kullman Firm, New Orleans, 504-524-4162 Brady, Sean P., Flanagan Partners, New Orleans, 504-569-0235 Briggett, Joe, Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 Broussard, Maggie A., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-581-3200 Burge, Jason W., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans, 504-586-5241 Castoriano, Benjamin M., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8225 Cheatham, Scott Robert, Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0195 Clayton, Joshua P., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2100 Pg. S-1 Coons, David C., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-581-3234 Cundiff, Nancy A., Cotten Schmidt & Abbott, New Orleans, 504-568-9393 Deethardt, Mark R., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-586-1200 Ducros, Alex L.M., Orrill & Beary, New Orleans, 504-299-8724 Farris, Abigayle C., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0948 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 Latuso, Erin Wedge, Cotten Schmidt & Abbott, New Orleans, 504-568-9393 Lemaire, Justin P., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0942 Luder, David N., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9798 Mills, Alysson L., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans, 504-586-5253

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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 Plaisance, Wesley M., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans, 504-584-5471 Rosenbloom, D. Skylar, Fishman Haygood, New Orleans, 504-556-5507 Schilling, Ellie T., Schonekas Evans McGoey & McEachin, New Orleans, 504-680-6058 Stafford, Jamaal, Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9764 Taylor (Dekaris), Natalie J., Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, New Orleans, 504-596-6300 Tigchelaar, Brooke C., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0862 Venn, Brett S., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Wehlen, Nicholas J., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0827 York, Bryant S., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0803 Zerner, Charles-Theodore, Flanagan Partners, New Orleans, 504-569-0235

BUSINESS/CORPORATE Bishop, William R., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0962 Breland, Quin, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8627 Friend, Asher J., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8362 Legrand, Andrew, Spera Law Group, New Orleans, 504-300-9938 Scafidel, Amy G., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8462 Woodruff, Benjamin P., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8444

CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE Aiyegbusi, Denia S., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans, 504-581-5141 Albertine, III., James G., Salley Hite Mercer & Resor, New Orleans, 504-566-8800 Brian, Kelly M., Blue Williams, Mandeville, 985-626-0058 Camelford, Jason A., Coats Rose, New Orleans, 504-299-3070 Catalanotto, Rachael P., Talley Anthony Hughes & Knight, Mandeville, 985-624-5010

RACHAEL P. CATALANOTTO

TALLEY, ANTHONY, HUGHES & KNIGHT, LLC Mandeville • 985-624-5010

www.talleyanthony.com

Courtenay, James E., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans, 504-581-5141 Cutaiar, Trevor, Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-3 Dietzen, Lauren B., Plauché Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans, 504-582-1142 Drennan, George C., Plauché Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans, 504-582-1142 Getty, John C., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, Mandeville, 985-674-6702 Giangrosso, Lena D., Provosty & Gankendorff, New Orleans, 504-410-2795 Gristina, Nicholas C., Porteous Hainkel & Johnson, New Orleans, 504-412-6246 Kennedy, Katy B., Daigle Fisse & Kessenich, Covington, 985-871-0800 Laurendine, Ingrid Kemp, Johnson Gray McNamara, Mandeville, 985-246-6544 Luminais, Jr., Bradley J., Chopin Wagar Richard & Kutcher, Metairie, 504-830-3838 Ordeneaux, James K., Plauché Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans, 504-586-5272 Peterson, Megan S., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans, 540-569-2030 Preston, Cassie E., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans, 504-593-0654 Rome, Curt Lucien, Perrier & Lacoste, New Orleans, 504-212-7293

Shumaker, Meghan, McCranie Sistrunk Anzelmo Hardy McDaniel & Welch, Covington, 504-831-0946 Stein, David M., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-581-3234 Sternberg, Scott L., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-569-2900 Verlander, Hanna M., Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-638-8472

CIVIL LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF Hair, Galen M., Varadi Hair & Checki, New Orleans, 504-684-5200 Pg. S-14 Jeffcott, Emily C., The Lambert Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-1750 Morgain, Richard M., Lestelle & Lestelle, Metairie, 504-828-1224 O’Boyle, Inemesit U., Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray Recile Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie, 504-833-5600 Vogeltanz, Kevin, The Law Office of Kevin S. Vogeltanz, New Orleans, 504-275-5149

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 Crowson, Gabriel A., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-596-2839 Fineran, Everett R., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8000 Robertson, Pearl, Irpino Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-525-1500 Spaulding, Kyle A., Degan Blanchard & Nash, New Orleans, 504-529-3333 Thibodeaux, Paul C., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5200 Wool, Zachary L., Barrios Kingsdorf & Casteix, New Orleans, 504-524-3300

CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION Aldrich, Bradley, Wolfe Law Group, New Orleans, 504-894-9653 Blackwell, Michael S., Shields Mott, New Orleans, 504-581-4445 Casteix, Ryan, Leake & Andersson, New Orleans, 504-585-7500 Derenbecker, Jessica R., Shields Mott, New Orleans, 504-581-4445 Emmons, Matthew R., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Mandeville, 985-819-8424 Grubb, Brian D., Coats Rose, New Orleans, 504-299-3074 Hedlund, Scott J., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans, 504-593-0610 Lindsay, Tamara, Coats Rose, New Orleans, 504-299-3070 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 Smiley, Seth J., Wolfe Law Group, New Orleans, 504-894-9653 Wynne, Jr., Douglass F., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans, 504-569-2030

CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS Alexis, Heather LaSalle, McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-586-1200

CRIMINAL DEFENSE Clayton, Sarah A., Phillips Law, New Orleans, 504-434-7000 Cooper, Carolyn, King & Cooper Law, New Orleans, 504-581-9322 Johnson, Sara A., Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-528-9500

EMINENT DOMAIN Coker, Ashley Gremillion, Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2100 Pg. S-1

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS George, Tabatha L., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans, 504-529-3845 Glaser, Alex H., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9292

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR Credeur, Jacob C., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans, 504-648-3840 Davis, Brandon E., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9312

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BY PRACTICE AREA Hugg, Joseph R., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans, 504-584-5466 London, Wm. Brian, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 McArthur, Heather A., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8299 Molina, Ross M., Leake & Andersson, New Orleans, 504-585-7500 Murray, Bryce G., Big Easy Law Group, Metairie, 504-383-3246 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 Barro, Sarah Murphy, The Monson Law Firm, Mandeville, 985-778-0678 Lungstrum, Alison, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans, 504-648-3840 McCluer, Matthew, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans, 504-648-3840 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

KEA SHERMAN SHERMAN LAW FIRM, LLC 4905 Freret St., Suite B New Orleans, LA 70115 PH: (504) 896-7304 | FX: (504) 324-0665 kea@keashermanlaw.com keashermanlaw.com

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF Kea Sherman represents clients in matters involving personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, environmental contamination, toxic torts and commercial disputes. Additionally, Sherman acts as general counsel to several businesses involved in the entertainment and hospitality industries. Sherman began her legal career defending health-care and professional negligence claims. She later joined an insurance defense firm, which offered her the opportunity to expand her areas of practice. During her time as defense counsel, Sherman represented numerous insurance companies, which provided her with valuable insight into the insurance claims process. This was an eye-opening experience that deeply affected her and it ultimately altered the course of her practice. In 2009, Sherman founded the Sherman Law Firm, where she tirelessly fights for the rights of individuals and small-business owners.

www.proskauer.com

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

SHERMAN

ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES Arvidson, Addie Danos, Looper Goodwine, New Orleans, 504-503-1500 Dicharry, Sarah Y., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Johnson, Lindsey M., Looper Goodwine, New Orleans, 504-503-1500 Mouledoux, Taylor P., Looper Goodwine, New Orleans, 504-503-1500 Occhipinti Thompson, Holly, Looper Goodwine, New Orleans, 504-503-1500 Perrier, Kelly D., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-679-9839 Rothenberg, Alex, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-582-1111 Simone, Matthew, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Weidlich, Tyler L., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5291

ENVIRONMENTAL Roché, Elizabeth A., Burns Charest, New Orleans, 504-799-2845 Wiegand, Stephen W., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979

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ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION Godshall, Lauren, Curry & Friend, New Orleans, 504-524-8556 Hale DeShazo, Michele, Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, New Orleans, 504-592-0691 Lewis, Sara M., Wall Bullington & Cook, New Orleans, 504-736-0347 Salup, Brittany Buckley, Kean Miller, New Orleans, 504-620-3355 Valentine, Sara C., Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, New Orleans, 504-592-0691

ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE Fine, Laura E., Lehmann Norman & Marcus, New Orleans, 504-525-0815

FAMILY LAW Arnold, Robin Penzato, Winsberg & Arnold, New Orleans, 504-648-2711 Checki, Lauren E., Varadi Hair & Checki, New Orleans, 504-684-5200 Pg. S-14 Coleman, George Read, Law Office of Lila Molaison Samuel, Gretna, 504-367-7250

CRIMINAL DEFENSE 8550 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 702 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 PH: (225) 922-4488 FX: (888) 670-7025 stephen@alexanderlawgroup.net

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Daniels, Morgan S., Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-302-8507 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 Pfeiffer, Sarah, Law Office of Sarah Pfeiffer, Gretna, 504-366-4025 Treadaway, Kristyl Revelle, Salley & Salley, Metairie, 504-416-2058

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

GENERAL LITIGATION Baer, Jason M., Pandit Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-313-3800 Bone, Jason D., Taylor Wellons Politz & Duhe, New Orleans, 504-525-9888 Cheralla, Stephanie L., Degan Blanchard & Nash, New Orleans, 504-529-3333 Clayman, Jeffrey A., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-566-1311 Giarrusso, III, Joseph I., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Glenn, Brodie, Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-569-2900 Loria, David N., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 Luminais, Ryan O., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2106 Pg. S-1

Pontier, Claire Easterling, Couhig Partners, New Orleans, 504-588-1288 Ready, Edward A., The Civil Law Center, New Orleans, 504-342-4221 Thomas, Charles Marshall, Huber Slack Thomas & Marcelle, New Orleans, 504-274-2500

HEALTH CARE Finkle, Ezra L., Curry & Friend, New Orleans, 504-524-8556

IMMIGRATION Gahagan, Michael W., The Immigration Law Firm of New Orleans, Metairie, 504-345-1216 Kimbrell, Elaine, Ware | Immigration, Metairie, 504-830-5900

INSURANCE COVERAGE Balascio, Michael A., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9700 Baudouin, Richard E., Krebs Farley, New Orleans, 504-299-3570 Borne, Elizabeth (Lisa), Tabary & Borne, Chalmette, 504-271-8011

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Harris Abel, Laura, The Monson Law Firm, Mandeville, 985-778-0678 Irwin, Christopher H., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 Kleeman, Douglas M., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9342 Latuso, Jr., Donald J., The Monson Law Firm, Mandeville, 985-778-0678 Miles, Stephen L., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9787 Mouledoux, Marcelle P., Salley Hite Mercer & Resor, New Orleans, 504-566-8833 Sanchez, Jairo F., Gaudry Ranson Higgins & Gremillion, Gretna, 504-362-2466 Schudmak, Shaundra M., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 Showalter, Elizabeth R., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 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 Therio, Erica A., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9700 Tschirn, Robert W., Jeansonne & Tschirn, New Orleans, 732-482-1404 Vorhaben, Tessa P., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9240 Womack, Jonathan B., Taylor Wellons Politz & Duhe, New Orleans, 504-525-9888

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At Varadi, Hair & Checki, LLC, Lauren E. Checki and Galen M. Hair, who were both named to 2016 Rising Stars, work collaboratively with the firm’s other attorneys to strive for the best possible result for every client they serve. They take a creative, forward-thinking approach, pay attention to the details and simply work smart.

Above all, they will advocate persistently and aggressively for their clients’ interests and work tirelessly toward obtaining the desired results. The attorneys’ success in diverse areas, including business and commercial law, family law, litigation and appeals, probate and estates, environmental law, and professional license defense makes the firm a full-service operation for VARADI, HAIR & CHECKI, LLC clients across the country.

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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Silberstein, Daniella Genet, Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8465

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: DEFENSE Christie, Joshua, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 Davis, Ryan G., Talley Anthony Hughes & Knight, Mandeville, 985-624-5010

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D’Souza, Vanessa M., Garvey Smith Nehrbass & North, Metairie, 504-835-2000 Melasky, Mark, Garvey Smith Nehrbass & North, Metairie, 504-835-2000 Miller, III, J. Matthew, Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3844 Vickers, Adam V., Vickers Law, New Orleans, 504-948-6965

TALLEY, ANTHONY, HUGHES & KNIGHT, LLC Mandeville • 985-624-5010

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Juneau Rookard, Kelly G., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2214

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BY PRACTICE AREA Lonegrass, Michael D., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-648-6385 Popich, Robert N., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-3 Stedman, Matthew L., Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-262-2931

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF Anderson, Leola M., Gertler Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-6411

LEOLA M. ANDERSON

GERTLER LAW FIRM New Orleans • 504-581-6411

www.neworleanspersonalinjury.com Childers, Jacqueline, Morris Bart, New Orleans, 504-525-8000 Chopin, Justin McCarthy, The Chopin Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-432-5517 Creevy, John S., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Donahue, Roshawn Husband, Martzell Bickford & Centola, New Orleans, 504-581-9065 Duhe’-Keating, Julie-Ann A., The Keating Law Firm, Metairie, 504-832-2232 Epstein, Jeremy, Epstein Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-309-6600

JEREMY EPSTEIN

EPSTEIN LAW FIRM, L.L.C. New Orleans • 504-309-6600

www.epsteinattorney.com Flattmann, Grady J., Grady J. Flattmann, Covington, 985-590-6182 Flinn, James, The Voorhies Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-875-2223

JAMES FLINN

THE VOORHIES LAW FIRM New Orleans • 504-875-2223

www.jamesflinnlaw.com Green, Jeffrey P., Ron Austin & Associates, Harvey, 504-227-8100 Hawkins, Bobby G., Irpino Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-525-1500 Hemmer, Matthew, Morris Bart, New Orleans, 504-525-8000 Lambert, M. Palmer, Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans, 504-522-2304 Mahone, Jr., Michael A., The Mahone Firm, New Orleans, 504-564-7342 Mcgregor, George, Burgos & Associates, New Orleans, 504-488-3722 Miller, Joseph M., Davis Saunders Miller & Oden, Mandeville, 985-612-3070 Moreno, Edward L., Law Office of John W. Redmann, Gretna, 504-433-5550 Peterson, Cayce C., The Lambert Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-1750 Sanders, Patrick B., Law Office of John W. Redmann, Gretna, 504-535-7736 Scallan, Vincent P., Vincent P. Scallan Law, New Orleans, 504-272-0444 Sherman, Kea, Sherman Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-896-7304 Pg. S-13 Stephens, Barrett, Lewis & Caplan, New Orleans, 504-486-7766 Udell, Nora, Kara Hadican Samuels & Associates, New Orleans, 504-558-9478 Zainey, Jr., Jay Christopher, Huber Slack Thomas & Marcelle, New Orleans, 504-274-2500

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: DEFENSE Domreis, Crystal E., Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, New Orleans, 504-596-6300 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, 504-846-9720

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: DEFENSE Brilleaux, Kelly, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 Lewis, Raymond C., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans, 504-593-0697

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 Sossamon, Meera, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 Ziffer, Lee B., Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, New Orleans, 504-592-0691

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: PLAINTIFF Carr, Daniel J., Peiffer Rosca Wolf Abdullah Carr & Kane, New Orleans, 504-586-5270 Hoffman, Philip C., Landry & Swarr, New Orleans, 504-299-1214 Pourciau, Damon R., Pourciau Law Firm, Kenner, 504-305-2375

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: DEFENSE Biller, Benjamin J., Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, New Orleans, 504-596-6300

REAL ESTATE Bernard, G. Wogan, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7289 Cerise, Jonathan B., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2131 Pg. S-1 Dunne, Jr., James T., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-581-3200 Howenstine, Laurie W., Elkins, New Orleans, 504-529-3600 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 Riess, Megan C., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans, 504-586-5258 Scullin, Stephen P., Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3800 Serio, Steven C., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans, 504-586-5240 Sherman, Philip B., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7579 Tintenfass, Jennifer, Steeg Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-582-1199 Woodruff, Jessica Kesler, Woodruff Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-491-2008

SECURITIES LITIGATION Berg, Nicholas, Reasonover & Associates, New Orleans, 504-526-2921 Palestina, Michael J., Kahn Swick & Foti, Madisonville, 504-455-1400 Reichard, Benjamin D., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans, 504-586-5274

TAX 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 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

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME Baldwin, William C., Jones Walker, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Belsome, Bradley R., Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, New Orleans, 504-596-6300 Blanque, Meredith W., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9207 Byars, Caitlin, Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-3 Cambre, Colin B., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-679-5747 Davis, Alan R., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7088 Denny, Robert K., Hurley & Cot, New Orleans, 504-524-5353 Everage, Tod J., Kean Miller, New Orleans, 504-585-3050 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

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Greenbaum, Aaron B., Pusateri Barrios Guillot & Greenbaum, New Orleans, 504-620-2500 Guillot, Gavin H., Pusateri Barrios Guillot & Greenbaum, New Orleans, 504-620-2500 Hale, Paul D., Deutsch Kerrigan, 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, 504-569-1007 Marino, III, Joseph B., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7052 McGlone, Kevin M., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2133 Pg. S-1 McLaughlin, Sean T., Kean Miller, New Orleans, 504-585-3050 Morse, Harry E., Duncan & Sevin, New Orleans, 504-524-5566 Pastorek, Jeffrey, Couhig Partners, New Orleans, 504-588-1288 Reid, Devin C., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Sanderson, Adam P., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-3 Schepens, Patrick J., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, Mandeville, 985-674-6716 Teich, Jordan, Waits Emmett Popp & Teich, New Orleans, 504-581-1301 Thomas, Miles C., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 Thompson, Brendhan H., Bland & Partners, New Orleans, 504-528-1841 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-3 Bernstein, Beth S., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-3 Decker, Darcy E., The Javier Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-599-8570 Hess, Joshua O., Christovich & Kearney, New Orleans, 504-593-4274 Hotard, Amy Dunn, Salley Hite Mercer & Resor, New Orleans, 504-566-8800 Louapre, Lindsay F., Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-262-2941 Reardon, Eve S., The Keating Law Firm, Metairie, 504-832-2232 Robinson, Jon B., Strongpoint Law Firm, Mandeville, 985-246-3194 Walsh, Kelly F., Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-262-2964 Yoder, Simone H., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-3

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BANKING BUSINESS LITIGATION PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: DEFENSE

Michael “Mike” Ricci is committed to the high standards of quality and professionalism that set Ricci Partners, LLC, apart from many other general business law firms in the New Orleans area. Mr. Ricci handles cases in all of his law firm’s practice areas. He has extensive experience in a wide variety of business matters, including litigation and counseling for corporate and commercial businesses, banking and financial institutions, real estate professionals, and construction companies. He also handles employment discrimination cases, insurance coverage and defense, professional liability, mediation and arbitration, succession litigation, and injury and defense. He makes it a priority to represent cases effectively, while building lasting personal associations no matter how big or small the client.

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A Reel Fun Time A girls’ night out at the Theatres at Canal Place

by Bev Church

Carla Adams decided to have a girls’ night out

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After cocktails, we all moved into the theatre for dinner, which was served buffet-style. We brought tablecloths and flowers to decorate, but you really don't have to do anything – Canal Place Theatres does it all and for a very affordable price. The menu included: a salumi and cheese platter, pork sliders; mushroom tartlettes; chicken salad; and Caprese bites, along with white and red wines. Bradley Cooper was great in the film and we were all home by 10 p.m. after chattering away after the movie.

Thanks to manager Steven Marlin for helping us to coordinate the whole night; he says that if you're interested in throwing your own movie night to call 229-4251. It was such fun! n

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movie party at Canal Place and invited 17 friends to see Burnt starring Bradley Cooper! Of course we wanted Steven Putt as the only male invited – he’s the King of Canal Place!

Everyone was invited by evite for a Tuesday night and arrived at 6 p.m. for specialty drinks at the bar. Cocktail tables were set up, and I added my single Celebration Centerpieces: peppers filled with lilies, gerbera daisies and lisianthus. Tomatoes on the vine scattered about à la the theme. Gourmet popcorn was served. I painted wine glasses for everyone with their names on them so they had a favor to take home.

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Reily – Grace

By Mallory Lindsly

Kelly Baltar Reily and Robert Downman Grace knew each other as family friends their whole lives. They were always very flirty growing up, but Robert – being a few years older – and Kelly never dated until she moved back to New Orleans. The two were hanging out together as usual when all of a sudden something clicked, and their first date was at Sylvain on Halloween 2012.

The two had just bought a house together when Robert decorated the entryway and living room with candles, rose petals, and two glasses of champagne. When Kelly came home, Robert asked for her hand in marriage. She of course said, “Yes!” The Graces held a rehearsal dinner at their St. Charles Avenue home to start off the weekend’s wedding festivities. Kelly and Robert wed on October 31, 2015, three years after their first date, at the Reilys' country home, Marshdown in Slidell.

Wedding Coordinators Claudia Kelleher and Elizabeth Kelleher Roberts helped plan a

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white wedding with florist Meade Wenzel so the décor didn’t take on a Halloween vibe.

Harry Hardin played the ceremony music.

John Besh catered the reception, and guests danced throughout the evening to Party on the Moon while photographer Greer G Photographer and videographer Bride Film captured all of the special moments. The wedding cake was made by Zoë’s Bakery, while the groom’s cake was made Leah Michael.

To commemorate that it was Halloween, friends and family were able to fill little gift bags with candy from a candy bar. The gift bags said, “Our night wouldn’t be complete without saying trick or treat!”

The two honeymooned in the French Polynesia Islands of Morrea and Bora Bora for nine days. They are currently living in and renovating their New Orleans home, where Kelly is a first grade teacher at Sacred Heart and Robert is a Medical Equipment Sales with Pro Spine. n

FACING PAGE, TOP: Mark Shreiber, Lee Parker, Gerard Ryder, William Prieur, Hyatt Thompson, Dennis Roubion, Marsh Moseley, David Webb, Hunter Powell, Nick Moses, Paul Pursley, Brandon Bissinger, Ryan Bergeron, Daron Gogreve and Blake Elmquist; (middle row) Morgan Aldridge, Rod Shreiber, Georgia Petagna, Chrissy Murray, the Bride, Robert Grace, Liam Grace, Leigh Songy, Erin Ward and Cameron Adams; (front row) John Coscia, Jessica Holt, Ransdell Prieur, Sheridan Grace, Katy Roubion, Kristie Reily, Amelia Sherman, Porter Pursley ad Colin Young; BOTTOM: Liam Grace, Sheridan Grace, William Prieur, Ransdell Prieur, Bill Grace, Anne Grace, the Groom and Bride, Tim Reily, Karen Reily, Cecile Roubion, Dennis Roubion, Katy Roubion and Kristie Reily; (in front) Liesl Prieur, Anne Cameron Prieur, Holden Roubion and Reily Roubion

Celebrant: Garner Tullis Wedding Gown: Suzanne Perron Bridesmaids' Dresses: Monique Lhuillier, Wedding Belles Groom’s Attire: Custom Made Navy Suit by Tom James Groomsmen attire: Navy Suits Wedding bands: Keith Miller Invitation: Scriptura Hair: Keith Noonan Salo Makeup: Tisa’s Beauty Bar

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JohnMichael Johnson Project Leader & Coordinator, Financial Peace University

by Lindsay Mack

Young Leadership Council’s Financial Peace University teaches New Orleanians how to manage their personal finances. By instructing students to beat debt, build wealth and invest for the future, the classes help participants achieve real results. Ultimately, many students are able to use their better financial standing to reinvest in the community.

Class to Leader

After going through the class, John-Michael Johnson was so impressed with the program that he volunteered to take over as project leader. He stresses the importance of providing financial literacy for everyone in the community.

“It’s very simple stuff that’s just not taught anymore in high school or even at home. So many people who have good educations and don’t know these things,” he says.

What Classes Entail

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The Take Away Johnson adds that the program isn’t just for young professionals, but also for anyone in the community who may need help balancing personal finances. In fact, his goal now is to reach high school and college students, a huge demographic that

generally needs better financial information.

“If we could get 10 percent of kids under 18 in New Orleans to learn this and apply it for the rest of their lives,” Johnson says, “you’ll have huge results that will only make this city better.”

Once students achieve more solid financial standing, he says, they enjoy peace of mind and empowerment.

Overall, the program gives people the tools to manage finances correctly so they can help others as well.

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Each class group consists of nine sessions, and each session follows a standard format. Students have dinner, take part in a lesson and review, and then have a discussion. Socializing is also a big part of the classes, and by sharing their financial backgrounds – and sometimes even horror stories – students can learn from each other’s experiences.

To date, the program has served over 100 students through the classes. Johnson also noted that most participants, even those struggling with student debt, eventually begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel. By giving them the tools to succeed, the program helps many young New Orleanians achieve fiscal stability.

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Laura McDonald Lusher Charter School

by Mallory Lindsly

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“It is important to be involved in your community because without involvement, a community doesn’t exist,” says Laura McDonald, a senior at Lusher Charter School.

After participating in the 4-H Citizen Washington Focus event, a weeklong conference in Washington D.C., a couple of students at Lusher, including McDonald, came up with the idea of an afterschool program to teach life skills to elementary students. Lions and Cubs is an afterschool mentoring program at Lusher elementary school where high school students teach life skills to third, fourth and fifth graders. The skills taught include anti-bullying, service, study skills, fitness, independent thinking, nutrition and Project Pride rules.

“I’ve learned copious amounts about teaching, planning and communication, including consistency and clarity in communication, inclusion of students in a classroom, the techniques used to educate kids and how to plan events out over time,” says McDonald.

After spending her junior year getting high-schoolers to

volunteer for the program, Lions and Cubs was implemented in October 2015; McDonald taught 20 girls about a life skills.

“This experience is so important to me because I get to help kids gain skills needed to be successful leaders. I get to talk to these kids and hear their opinions, which I find so inspiring,” says McDonald.

Matt Holt, McDonald’s former Trinity Episcopal Church youth group leader, inspired her to become an activist. Holt was active in the New Orleans community by organizing service projects for the youth group to feed the homeless through Mobile Loaves and Fishes. Holt showed McDonald what it means to be involved in the community.

“By being involved in your community, you get to make a change that helps the community, and you personally get to see change happen, which is an invaluable experience.”

McDonald is involved in many organizations, both at Lusher and within her community; she also participates in the Certificate of Artistry Dance program, which allows her to study dance on a daily basis. She is the president of the National Honor Society and Lusher’s 4-H Club, and the secretary of Lusher’s Culture Club. She also is a Student Ambassador and volunteered at Touro Hospital.

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Jennifer Atkins Co-Owner, Peony

by Mirella Cameran

How did you start Peony?

I and my business partner and friend, Cricket Lapeyre, started our children’s line Peony two years ago. We saw a gap in the market for heirloom-quality clothing, based on our mothers’ and grandmothers’ patterns, hand-sewed with a modern simplicity.

This year after traveling in Europe, we decided to open a concept store with art and travel as our muse.

What’s the response been like?

Amazing! We have multiple generations of clients. We have clothing and gifts for babies to grandmothers. It’s been a real joy seeing local families come in and also meeting so many tourists from all over the world.

It is a magical place. We have things you can’t find elsewhere, and we want everyone to enjoy their visit.

You can even text me on your way home and we can wrap, charge and run your purchase out to your car!

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Jewelry by Deepa Guenani, Kork-ease Shoes and fur for everyone.

What are you most excited about in the store?

I really like how the store evolves, with things changing daily. We love the fact that locals and tourists feel comfortable stopping by and staying for a glass of champagne if they have time. We are very lucky to be part of this fabulous city. n Peony 2240 Magazine St. Suite 102 300-7908 PeonyNola.com

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What’s unique about the store?

What are you favorite things in the store right now?

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Susan Zackin Owner, Z Event Company

by Mirella Cameran

How did you start your company?

I was ready to move back to New Orleans, and my friends and family encouraged me to bring my unique event planning and design experience from Palm Beach, Florida, to the city.

What’s different about Z Event Company?

I began my career as an interior designer, so I have an especially good sense of spatial relations and design; I’m also super organized.

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Tell us about some of your favorite events?

There have been so many!

Stunning society weddings, creative debutante parties and fundraisers for the likes of The American Red Cross of Louisiana. Securing Hoda Kotb as the Keynote Speaker for The Tiffany Circle Women was definitely a high point.

What’s the best party you’ve ever produced?

All of them! I am partial to my oldest stepson’s wedding. I did the planning and design, but

he stole the show with a shoebox of anniversary cards, one to be opened by his wife for the next 50 years.

Can you tell us any trade secrets?

The best parties start with a great guest list and a host or hostess who wants everyone to have the best time possible. The rest of the details just make it that much better.

Can you give us three party tips?

• Make a timeline for set up and know things will take longer than expected.

• Try to prepare things ahead of the big day; you don’t want to be too tired to enjoy yourself.

• Enlist someone in advance to take photographs. n

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1. Jerri Cullinan, Dr. Jean Montes and Juli Miller Hart are pictured at the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra’s 20th Anniversary Performance, where they enjoyed food and delicious beverages prepared by Chateau du Lac’s chef Jacques Saleun from France. 2. Terese Bennett, Gul Zone, Robert Zone, Ebb Centannie and Jae Woo enjoy the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra’s anniversary celebration. The GNOYO is the only community-based music education organization in the metropolitan area to offer comprehensive orchestral training to area youth. 3. Harry Shearer, Clancy Dubos and Mary von Kurnatowski attend the Re-Opening of the Orpheum Theater, with musical entertainment Betty Winn and One A Chord and the late Allen Toussaint, as well as speakers Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Eric Paulson.

4. Kim and Dr. Eric George and Charlotte Jane Sawyer and Jack Sawyer pose at the Re-Opening of the Orpheum Theater, with delicious food, drink, speeches and live entertainment. The Orpheum Theater was intensely restored after the damage it sustained in Hurricane Katrina. 5. Morgan Ford with Bryan Subaru, Earl Lennie with Catalyst Event Solutions and Shannon Brice with Richard’s Disposal enjoy “Martini Madness 2015,” which featured a DJ, delicious food, a variety of martinis and a raffle. 6. Brooke Weinstein, Alex Kless and Vanessa Berg are pictured at “Martini Madness 2015” to benefit the new Marconi Drive bike path. The event featured over 25 martinis produced with Friends of City Park partnered with Republic National Distributing Company. 7. Betsy Dowling (current President), Diane Dupin (2002-’04),

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Jean Rice (2010-’12), Betty Davidson (2006-’08), Polly Durham (1982-’84) and Erin Fleming (2012-’14) all attend the Women’s Guild of New Orleans Opera Association “Past President’s Tea,” honoring those who have served through the years. 8. Joyce Bracey, Corey Bergeron and Bette Painter attend the 5th annual “Carnivale Patron Party” at the Uptown home of Paul and Donna Flower. All proceeds went to benefit the Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (CADA). 9. Beverly Matheney, Betty Speyrer and Dr. Robert Matheney enjoy themselves at CADA’s “Carnivale Patron Party,” with food by Bourbon Vieux/Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts and a live auction that included art from Todd White and Jennifer Garant. 10. Celeste Eustis, Donna Flower and Curtis Eustis are pictured at the Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse’s Patron Party, which was followed by the “CADA Carnivale” at City Park’s Carousal Garden on Friday, October 9. 11. David Gaines of Ochsner Health System, Ella Flower and Edie and David Darragh attend the “Faces of New Orleans Gala,” which benefits the Trinity Counseling and Training Center. 12. Trinity Counseling and Training Center Board Chair Dr. Christine Ebrahim, Deborah Poitevent, Stuart Bamforth and Anne Heard pose at the “Faces of New Orleans Gala,” which benefits the TCTC, which was created to augment pastoral care with clinical counseling.

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Education Academy of the Sacred Heart 4521 St. Charles Ave. • New Orleans (504) 269-1213 •AshRosary.com

Holy Name of Jesus School 6325 Cromwell Place • New Orleans (504) 861-1466 • HNJSchool.org

Metairie Park Country Day School 300 Park Road • Metairie (504) 837-5204 • mpcds.com

Stuart Hall School for Boys 2032 S. Carrollton Ave. • New Orleans (504) 861-1954 • StuartHall.org

The Academy of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent college prep school for girls, toddler through gade 12. Since 1867, the school has remained committed to values of faith, intellectual advancement, social awareness, the building of community and personal growth. Come see how our girls are truly inspired to change the world. Personal tours for Toddlergrade 12 on January 12 from 8:30-11 a.m. Call 269-1213 for details.

Established in 1891, Holy Name of Jesus School is located in the Uptown area of New Orleans. It is a Roman Catholic, co-educational 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.

Metairie Park Country Day School is a co-educational, nondenominational, independent school where care and cultivation of each child, from Pre-K through Grade 12, come to life with exciting and innovative approaches to teaching.

Its use of advanced technology and expansive, rigorous curriculum opens the world to students. Attend an Open House: K-Grade 5, January 14, 8:30 a.m.; Grades 6-12, January 21, 8:15 a.m. Visit mpcds.com for more information.

Stuart Hall School for Boys, "Where Good Boys Become Great Men", is an independent, ISAS school offering a Catholic education to students PK3 through seventh 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, color, religion, national or ethnic origin.

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 18 months through eighth 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 intellectually.

Come see their newly renovated early childhood buildings at the upcoming Open House scheduled on January 14 at 9 a.m.

Ecole Bilingue De La NouvelleOrléans 821 General Pershing St. • New Orleans (504) 896-4500 • EBNola.com Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans is the only private French school in New Orleans that's accredited by the French Ministry of Education and State of Louisiana, providing multilingual education for 2-yearold students to sixth 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.

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., January 14 and 21. Call 561-1224 to schedule a private tour.

St. Mary’s Dominican High School 7701 Walmsley Ave. • New Orleans (504) 865-9401 ext. 4131 StMarysDominican.org Since 1860, St. Mary’s Dominican High School has been a leader of Catholic education in the New Orleans region. The school’s 155-year legacy is rooted in the tradition of prayer, study, community and service.

Visit StMarysDominican.org for more information about Dominican’s legacy in action today.

Mount Carmel Academy 7027 Milne Blvd. • New Orleans (504) 288-7626 ext. 229 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 MacBook 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're 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.

Trinity Episcopal School 1315 Jackson Ave. • New Orleans (504) 525-8661 • trinitynola.com Trinity is a Pre-K through eighth grade coeducational school located in the Garden District. Trinity offers a rigorous curriculum that applies the latest and best educational practices, fostering the intellectual, spiritual, moral and physical development of our students within a creative and nurturing learning environment.

Open Houses for Grades Pre-K-eighth will take place January 15 at 9:00 a.m.

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-seventh Grade) will be held every Tuesday in January at 8:30 a.m.

Additionally, girls ages 5 and under are invited to join us for a Play Date on February 20 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Register for Elementary Tours and/ or the Play Date at UANola.org.

For more information or a private tour, call (504) 866-5292 or email admissions@uanola.org.

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Elizabeth’s 504-833-3717

Art & Eyes 504-891-4494

Be festive this Carnival Season with this ombre glitter handbag and these black diamond earrings. New accessories now at Elizabeth’s.

Keep your eyes festive this Mardi Gras Season with these Francis Klein glasses, handmade in Paris. Exclusively at Art & Eyes, with the largest selection in North America.

Mardi v �ras w Yvonne LaFleur 504-866-9666 Be the Belle of the Ball this Mardi Gras season in this outfit by Yvonne LaFleur!

Febe Clothing 504-835-5250 This is a Halston Evening Gown with matte platinum sequins and a satin side seam detail.

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Trashy Diva 504-299-3939 Celebrate Carnival with jewels fit for a queen! With the Elizabeth Cole Firework Wreath Necklace and Earrings set, you'll be Mardi Gras Mambo-ing in style.

Clover Boutique 504-272-0792 Sunglasses by the California-based brand, Westward Leaning, found exclusively at Clover.

Feet First 504-899-6800 Timeless palette, modern look: Your Mardi Gras uniform just received a very stylish update courtesy of Loomed.

Dunn & Sonnier Antiques • Flowers • Gifts 504-524-3235 This Christopher Radko Mardi-Masquerade ornament features a festive headpiece embellished with feathers, and is part of the 2015 Christopher Radko Destinations Collection.

Pelican Coast Clothing Company 504-393-0232

The Linen Registry 504-831-8228

Pelican Coast Clothing's 2016 Mardi Gras Rugby’s are new and in-stock! Polos more your style? They have those, too, in purple, green and gold!

Glitter up your Mardi Gras décor with these fabulously festive accessories. Oak Forest Design glitter candles are a staple for any dinner party.

John’s Tuxedos 504-455-5353 Mardi Gras ties, vest, cufflinks and traditional full dress tails, now available at John's Tuxedos for rent or purchase. Let John's Tuxedos take care of your Carnival needs.

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3×3: The One Acts

The program features Marianna Prjevalskaya, winner of the 2014 Louisiana International Piano Competition.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, LPOMusic.com

Southern Rep presents three one-acts by three local playwrights. Southern Rep, The Theatre at St. Claude, 2240 St. Claude Ave., 523-9859

15 - Feb. 14 Sleeping Beauty (An American Panto)

Comedy meets Carnival in this world premiere adaptation of Sleeping Beauty, inspired by the British holiday tradition of panto. Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter St., 522-2081, LePetitTheatre.com 15 - 31 Sweet Charity

Gary Rucker directs the musical known for Fosse choreography and songs like “Big Spender.”

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner. 461-9475, RivertownTheaters.com 16 - 17 Soul Revival: The Music of Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder

Ellis Hall, called the “Ambassador of Soul” sings the hits of Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder with the LPO. Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, LPOMusic.com

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The jukebox music about Motown founder Berry Gordy features classic songs like “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com 22 Carnaval!

The celebratory concert features festive works by Berlioz, Verdi, Respighi and more. Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, LPOMusic.com 22-31 The Light in the Piazza

JPAS remounts its Big Easy Award winning production about a wealthy southern woman who takes her daughter to Italy. Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie, 885-2000, JPAS.org

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6554 Oakland Drive.................SOLD...................$1,200,000 441 Audubon Street .................SOLD...................$1,199,000 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......................$899,000 920 Poeyfarre St .......................SOLD......................$899,000 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 3325 Coliseum St......................SOLD......................$799,000 6131 Coliseum ..........................SOLD......................$795,000 7328 Plum Street ......................SOLD......................$795,000 1443 Calhoun Street ................SOLD......................$789,000 2818 Laurel Street.....................SOLD.......................$775,000 405 Exposition Blvd ............... .SOLD .....................$755,000 630 Eleonore Street..................SOLD.......................$695,000 5349 Prytania Street ................SOLD......................$650,000 609 Eleonore St........................SOLD.......................$650,000 282 Audubon Street..................SOLD .....................$599,000 5520-22 Camp Street................SOLD .....................$595,000 5200-02 Coliseum Street .........SOLD. .....................$550,000

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by Seale Paterson

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Over the following decades, Jax Beer’s promotions became the stuff of legend.

The 1940s brought the Jax Girls, a female softball team comprised of Jax Brewing employees. The Jax Girls were very popular – and very good.

They drew huge crowds everywhere they played, from California to Chicago to Canada, and won seven national softball championships between 1942 and 1949 before disbanding.

The Jax Beer Jambalaya Golf Carnival at City Park was held in 1952 and 1953. A “strictly fun” tournament, it included lots of trick shots (like hitting a ball out of a bathtub) and costume contest

prizes. Mayor Chep Morrison, “who set out in a natty white suit and came in bedraggled but good-natured,” won two awards in 1953: “Best Dressed Player on Tee” and “Golfer Who Came in with the Most Soiled Clothing.”

One of the most popular promotions was the “Golden Gill” contest, in which fish from Lake Pontchartrain, Audubon and City Park lagoons and Bayou St. John were caught, tagged and released back into the water. These tags noted dollar amounts, and whoever caught the fish could trade the fish in at the Brewery and receive the monetary amount, from $50-500 (and one $10,000 prize that was never caught). The

A Bob Powers sign board display in 1957 features Jax Beer and crudités. Other print ads in the 1950s – in newspapers and printed on the six-can boxes of Jax Beer – included recipes to be made with Jax Beer, including Barbecued Chicken with Gulf Coast Sauce as well as Jaxburgers (hamburger meat mixed with Jax Beer). They often included a handy shopping list, with Jax Beer at the top of the list.

contest ran for three years (19571959), and there were many happy winners.

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The Jackson Brewing Company, named for its proximity to Jackson Square, opened in 1891 and was one of about 30 breweries serving New Orleans. While most breweries closed during Prohibition (1919-1933), their production of soft drinks and a near-beer (.5 percent alcohol) kept them in business.

As Prohibition was appealed, ads and promotions for Jax Beer started appearing regularly.

Purchase of a new refrigerator would include a free case of Jax Beer, “as soon as it’s legal.” Other ads reminded people to ask for “good old Jax, with its old-time vigor and life” (and 4 percent alcohol content).