PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNTING, ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN & FACILITY MANAGEMENT, CONSULTING, INSURANCE, LAW, MARKETING, TECHNOLOGY
LINDA PEREZ CLARK
SCOTT CHENEVERT
G. BLANE CLARK JR.
ATTORNEY
PARTNER
MANAGING PARTNER
FISHMAN HAYGOOD
KEAN MILLER
KEAN MILLER
With more than 25 years of professional experience, Scott Chenevert is a partner in the business section of Fishman Haygood. His practice focuses primarily on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, energy-asa-service, corporate governance and finance, and securities. He has represented both private and public companies across various industries, including real estate development, energy and oil field services, technology, and professional services. He also serves as outside general counsel for privately held and family companies.
A partner at Kean Miller with more than 35 years of experience, G. Blane Clark Jr. specializes in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and complex commercial transactions. He has guided numerous businesses through acquisitions, joint ventures and industrial agreements, with a focus on the energy, health care and manufacturing sectors. His expertise includes negotiating large-scale pipeline projects, structuring corporate entities and advising on employment and noncompete agreements. Recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2007, Clark was listed as Lawyer of the Year in mergers and acquisitions law in 2021 and in corporate law in 2022.
As managing partner of Kean Miller, Linda Perez Clark guides both small and large businesses through complex commercial transactions and operational challenges. Her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and negotiating contracts for onshore and offshore energy projects. Her leadership extends beyond her legal practice; she founded the Kean Miller Connection, an annual law school preparatory program supporting underrepresented groups in the legal field.
ADVICE TO YOUNGER SELF: “It can wait until tomorrow.” LOOKING AHEAD: I plan to be more strategic, focusing on clients and matters that can be transformational.
RECOGNITION: Clark was listed among the top corporate/mergers and acquisitions lawyers in Louisiana by Chambers USA in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
RECOGNITION: Clark took home the Weiss Award from the New Orleans Council for Community and Justice in 2019. IN HER OWN WORDS: “I am dedicated to ensuring that Kean Miller’s unique culture of collaboration, diversity of thought, and longevity of outstanding client outcomes permeate everything we do today and into the future.”
EARLIER IN HIS CAREER: Clark was a member of Business Report’s 1999 Forty Under 40 class.
TOM CLARK
JILL CRAFT
ATTORNEY
CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY
BREAZELLE, SACHSE & WILSON
JILL L CRAFT, ATTORNEY AT LAW
OF COUNSEL
With more than 30 years of experience, Tom Clark is a leading attorney in insurance regulatory law, state procurement and government relations. A partner at Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, he advises Fortune 500 companies, local businesses and government agencies on navigating complex administrative and regulatory issues. He has also played a key role in shaping insurance legislation in Louisiana and frequently represents clients in high-stakes procurement and contractual matters. He has gained a local reputation for his strategic approach and deep understanding of state regulations.
For most of her career, Jill Craft has practiced law on her own terms, dedicating herself to representing those whose voices often go unheard. A fierce advocate for victims of discrimination, civil rights violations and sexual trauma, she has successfully litigated numerous high-profile cases, including one of the nation’s first ADA HIV harassment cases. She is also a respected speaker, frequently presenting on employment litigation, trial advocacy, ethics and professionalism. Her commitment to justice has earned her multiple honors, including the Joseph Keogh Award from the Baton Rouge Bar Association and the Racial Justice Award.
With extensive experience in environmental law, Anne Crochet advises businesses on regulatory compliance, permitting and litigation. She has counseled generators, manufacturers, recyclers, transporters and facility operators on air, water and waste management issues. She is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state courts, all federal district courts within Louisiana, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. She is also a contributor to Louisiana Environmental Compliance, a publication that annually covers environmental compliance issues across the state.
LEADERSHIP: Clark is a past president and chair of the Louisiana Committee of 100 for Economic Development.
CAUSE SHE’S PASSIONATE ABOUT: Eliminating discrimination wherever it’s found. As Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
POLITICAL APPOINTEE: Between 2016 and 2017, Clark served as the sole gubernatorial appointee to the 13-member legislatively created Task Force on Structural Changes in Budget and Tax Policy.
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BOOK THAT MADE A LASTING IMPRESSION: War, by Bob Woodward. This book underscores the importance of never forgetting history, as to do so, we are condemned to repeat it.
ANNE CROCHET TAYLOR PORTER
IN THE COMMUNITY: Crochet serves on the board of governors of the City Club of Baton Rouge. LEADERSHIP: Crochet previously chaired the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Environmental Law Section.