4.26.12 Michele Hale DeShazo published her article, “You Want to Go to Law School? The Decline in Women's Enrollment and What That Means for Law Firms” in DRI’s The Voice on April 18, 2012.
4.5.12 Leigh Ann Schell and Michele Hale DeShazo recently obtained a Motion for Summary Judgment for a heavy equipment manufacturer. The Court determined that the bucket truck at issue was not a defective product as a matter of law. Plaintiffs alleged that the manufacturer was the successor for purposes of liability relative to a prior company. After extensive discovery and briefing on the issue, the Louisiana State District Court granted the Defendant Manufacturer’s Motion for Summary Judgment as to Plaintiffs’ claims for personal injuries in the product liability matter.
1.1.12 Ernest Foundas and Robert Guidry have been promoted to partners.
11.29.11 Lori Waters was nominated to become a member of the Board of Directors of PINK House, Inc., a non-profit, personal development academy for girls in the Greater New Orleans area, established with the goal of developing leaders in a safe and open environment where the girls can be inspired to grow.
10.21.11 Deb Kuchler was elected a Director of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (“FDCC”) at the annual meeting in Williamsburg, VA where she and her husband, John, served as convention chairs. |
