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The Jennifer Rice Team
Whether a small condo in the city or a large estate, Jennifer Rice believes luxury comes at all levels. Because of Jennifer’s standing as a perennially top agent in the Greater
Elizabeth Sconzert
Mental wellbeing may seem an unlikely focus for an attorney. For Elizabeth Sconzert, however, it is her passion. Elizabeth has been a partner in the Blue Williams Mandeville office since
New Orleans area and her tireless philanthropic work through local and national organizations, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services selected her as a potential owner in 2018. “I was thrilled and leaped at the opportunity to join the Berkshire Hathaway franchise’s ownership team that equally serves the north- and southshores,” she says. “We have a close association with our
2013 and with the firm since 2009. She practices medical malpractice defense,
New Orleans office to help the many transitioning from New Orleans to the
insurance defense, healthcare law and commercial litigation. Her concern for mental
northshore. We’re able to promote our listings so that people can see them
health and wellbeing fits hand-in-hand with her career. She says, “My dad is a
before they even start looking here!”
physician, and I grew up in a science-minded family. I naturally gravitated toward
The vibrant northshore real estate market and her new position as Owner-
healthcare law.” Elizabeth received both her undergraduate degree in English and
Agent has led Jennifer to expand her team to include licensed realtors Lauren
her juris doctorate from Loyola University and was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Mendheim, Krista Carpenter, Mandy Fraher, Diana Stanley and intern and
In addition to providing counsel for a myriad of legal concerns that
rising agent Emily Elwell. With the addition of agents, the team has ventured
healthcare providers and facilities can face, Elizabeth assists Lakeview Regional
into new areas of real estate. “We are expanding to all areas, price points and
Medical Center with unique behavioral health issues, helping the hospital to
aspects of real estate—our latest addition being commercial real estate and
protect its patients. She also volunteers her legal assistance to underprivileged
approachable investment properties,” Jennifer says.
families with children who have mental illness or disability. “Every case is different, and there’s always a human element that drives me to do more,” Elizabeth says. She volunteers time to the Safe Haven project
“We’re by no means a traditional real estate team, but our primary goal is to always provide good service to our clients. Our roles change as the need arises.” Jennifer’s position as Owner-Agent allows her to work with agents
and serves on the NAMI board. This year, she received the Women’s Choice
within the franchise while also specializing in the Berkshire Hathaway
Award from Professional Women of St. Tammany and the Citizen Lawyer Award
Luxury Collection. Jennifer’s expertise on unique northshore properties is an
from the Louisiana State Bar Association.
outgrowth of her own experiences developing the Rice’s Innisfree Farm. Her
Furthering her mental-wellbeing focus, Elizabeth co-owns Bayou Yoga, a Mandeville Power yoga studio, where she inspires the community to “empower your being.” She uses her knowledge of mental health law and involvement
longtime participation in hunter-jumper competition, polo and thoroughbred racing equip her to offer valuable counsel on equestrian estates. As an international company, Berkshire Hathaway’s technology,
with the Northshore Specialty Courts to introduce yoga to sectors of the
marketing and client-relationship management support is superior in the
community that can most benefit from it.
industry. “The support our agents have through the Berkshire Resource Center
At Blue Williams, Elizabeth’s focus on wellbeing serves her well as a
is truly remarkable,” Jennifer adds. “It’s the best in the business.”
member of Blue Williams’ Diversity and Community Action Community. She says, “I am passionate about women empowering women. As women, we don’t build ourselves up enough—we want to change that, and we will.” 729 East Boston | Covington | 985.966.1321 | jenniferrice.net To learn more about Blue Williams, L.L.P., visit bluewilliams.com. 48
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