Tracy Shanks Tracy Shanks, owner of Rotharmel Shanks, LLC, leads a family law firm dedicated to guiding clients through divorce with strategy, clarity, and respect. As she celebrates ten years of ownership and a recent expansion into Texas, Tracy has built a practice known for thoughtful, personalized representation. While some cases require strong courtroom advocacy, she believes many families benefit from resolution-focused approaches. “Many clients come in prepared for war,” she says. “When we shift the focus from adversarial posturing to strategic solutions, the process can become transformative.” Her mission is simple: helping clients move forward with confidence while protecting the families who depend on them.
3445 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 200, Metairie trs@rotharmelshanks.com 504-509-5000 • rotharmelshanks.com
Kristin Sparks Since 2018, Kristin Sparks has led Annunciation Restaurant with enduring resolve and a passion for exceptional hospitality as Managing Partner and Director of Events. With extensive experience in the New Orleans hospitality industry, Kristin has navigated her team through formidable challenges—from hurricanes to COVID-19 closures—while also celebrating remarkable successes. Because she thrives meeting adversity head-on, Annunciation is able to orchestrate service so flawlessly that guests never sense the complexity beneath the surface. “I jokingly state that even though I haven’t been here since our doors opened [in 2012], my blood, sweat, and tears are within the four walls,” she shares. For Kristin, problem-solving isn’t just her job; it’s the fulfillment fueling an enduring commitment to excellence.
1016 Annunciation St., Suite 204, New Orleans 504-568-0245 annunciationrestaurant.com
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