St. Charles Avenue January 2013

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MAGAZINE

on the cover

Archie Manning and local St. Jude patient Anna James grace our cover in honor of the Legends for Charity® Dinner, where Manning will be the eighth recipient of the Pat Summerall Award.

Taking place on Thursday, January 31, during Super Bowl XLVII weekend in New Orleans, the event benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Past recipients of the Pat Summerall award are fellow CBS Sports broadcasters James Brown, Greg Gumbel and Jim Nantz.

Others include ESPN’s Chris Berman, NBC Sports’ Cris Collinsworth and Al Michaels and The NFL on FOX. Celebrating the life and career of one of our most legendary sports figures while supporting the miracles performed every day at St. Jude, this award was created in 2004 by Cheryl DeLeonardis, president of Ocean 2 Ocean Productions.

NFL Network Host Rich Eisen will serve as Master of Ceremonies of the evening at the Empire Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, and guest speakers will include James Carville and Mary Matalin.

For more information and to purchase tickets, call (225) 282-3240 or visit LegendsForCharity.com.

Photographed by Jeffery Johnston.

Special thanks to Cheryl DeLeonardis, to the staff of the Superdome and to the Manning family.

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20 features 20 Local Flavor

Green nonprofit Parkway Partners celebrates its “30th Anniversary Gala.”

22 By the Light of the Moon

The New Orleans Botanical Garden celebrates its third annual “Magic in the Moonlight.”

24 Feats of Heroism

LA/SPCA hosts its 34th annual “Howling Success” patron party and gala.

26 Super Fired Up

Super Bowl XLVII Host Committee holds its “Annual Kickoff Luncheon.”

28 Dreams Last So Long

Jewel benefit concert aids The Breast Reconstruction Awareness Fund.

30 Perfect 10

Community activists honored at the “Ten Outstanding Persons Gala.”

35 One for the Record Books

Jefferson Performing Arts Society sets attendance record at its 17th annual “Pasta & Puccini.”

36 Make a Healthy Start

Nine local places and people to help you create a new you for the New Year.

32 Unlocking the Cure

38 St. Charles Avenue’s

Saks Fifth Avenue “Key to the Cure Kickoff Gala” benefits Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium.

33 Roast for a Cause

The LPO roasts its music director

to raise money for community engagement.

34 Tickling the Ivories

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Danny Driver is the featured performer at The Musical Arts Society of New Orleans’ “Nocturne X.”

by Judi Russe l l

Registry of Charitable Events January-April 2013

comp iled by Je syk a B ar tl e tt

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Assisted Living & Independence

by Kelcy Wil b ur n

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18 standards 08 A Note From Bev 10 Cruisin’ the Crescent

b y s h e l b y w e s t f eldt

12 Skin Deep

Stressing Less Stress

By Cat Wall Aschaffenburg

14 What’s Hot: What’s

New for the New Year b y J o h an n a G rets chel

16 On the Menu

A Soup for Savoring: Owners Keith Dusko and Tiffany King, along with chef James Cook, warm us up with Chiba’s Lemongrass Hot and Sour Soup.

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18 The Dish

Takin’ It to the Streets

by Gwendoly n Knap p

44 Entertaining With Bev

They All Asked for You: Lowery Church’s animal-inspired second birthday party

Stumm – Howard

by Mallory Lindsly

66 Young Bloods

Dana Reed – Hope Stone Kids New Orleans

by Lindsay Mack

David Judd – Brother Martin High School

by Mallory L i ndsly

68 Shop Talk

by bev ch urch

64 With This Ring

67 Student Activist

Tiffany Adler – Adler’s

by Mirella C ame r an

69 Shop Talk

Effie Boihem – FeBe Clothing Stores

by Mirella C ame r an

72 Snapshots

by Joh anna Gr e tsc h e l

80 Nostalgia

Our Super Super Bowls

by Seale Pate r so n

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Volume 16 Issue 7

Editorial Executive Editor Bev Church Editor Morgan Packard Art Director Tiffani Reding Beauty Columnist Cat Wall Aschaffenburg Society Columnist Shelby Westfeldt Associate Editors Haley Adams and Sarah Ravits Interns Johanna Gretschel Advertising Sales Manager Jill Varney Account Executive Carey Faust Sales Assistant Erin Maher Sales Intern Megan Peters Production/Web Manager Staci McCarty Production Designer Sarah George Administration Chief Executive Officer Todd Matherne President Alan Campell Executive Vice President/Editor-in-Chief Errol Laborde Executive Assistant Kristi Ferrante Distribution Manager Christian Coombs To subscribe or for office information: (504) 830-7231

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a note from bev

Bev with Pastor Bruce A. Davenport Sr. and his wife at the third annual “Diana Lewis Citizen Participation Awards.” His church (St. John #5 Baptist Church) trains community members on issues of health and violence, and empowers them to reach out to their own high-risk communities. He fights to educate his members about AIDS and non-violence. Pastor Davenport needs our help to make a difference in our city. Send a donation to 3613 Hamburg St., call 228-3479 or visit FaithLikeJesus.net.

We are so excited to feature our favorite Saint, Archie Manning, who will be the eighth recipient of the Pat Summerall Award. He will receive this honor at the Legends for Charity® Dinner on Thursday, January 31, at the Hyatt Hotel during the Super Bowl XLVII weekend in New Orleans. This event benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, so we’re thrilled to have Anna James, a local patient treated at St. Jude, on the cover as well! Rich Eisen will be the NFL Network Host, and guest speakers will include the amazing Mary Matalin and James Carville. The dinner will celebrate the life and career of Archie Manning, a legendary sports figure who has helped so many causes during his career, but who’s best known in New Orleans as an honorable and giving man – he’s a role model, an incredible father of three boys, and a great husband to Olivia Manning! How appropriate that all proceeds will support the miracles performed daily at St. Jude.

The Summerall Award was created by Cheryl DeLeonardis, President of Ocean 2 Ocean Productions, in 2004 and it has also honored CBS broadcasters James Brown, Greg Gumbel and Jim Nantz; ESPN’s Chris Berman; and NBC’s Cris Collinsworth and Al Michaels. Some of these former honorees will be in attendance at the dinner. There are still tickets available, and of course they want to raise as much as possible for St. Jude, so call (225) 282-3240 or visit LegendsForCharity.com today. We all will want to see Archie Manning honored for all of his accomplishments.

Now that the holidays are over, we all want to get into shape for Mardi Gras, so check out our Health, Beauty and Fitness feature by Judi Russell. What’s Hot this month features everything from luxurious spa treatments to the best dry cleaners, all what’s new for the New Year.

We also have a special advertising section on Assisted Living. Whether we’re ready to choose a place for ourselves or someone in our family, the information will be invaluable.

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Great news: We have two new columns for the New Year that you’ll love! Young Bloods is a column by Lindsey Mack, who will be spotlighting young professionals with new nonprofits in our city. This month, check out Dana Reed of Hope Stone Kids of New Orleans who’s making such a difference!

Also, Shop Talk by Mirella Cameran will feature two of New Orleans’ finest retailers chatting about trends and their favorite fashion finds. You don’t want to miss it!

Our favorite Town and Country (1514 St. Charles Ave., 523-7027, TownAndCountryBridal.com) is having their annual January Bridal Sale with all bridal gowns at great discounts. I just went in and they have a fabulous selection of Mardi Gras and formal gowns by designers such as Teri Jon, Montage and Jade Couture. They also carry great dresses for the mother of the bride. You have got to see the selection to believe it!

I just spoke with George “Keys” Izquierdo and he’s back in New Orleans after playing in Europe, South America, Canada and farther afield. He would be great for your next party or social event – he plays a baby grand piano at home but can bring a keyboard complete with microphone and drums with him. He plays everything from Fats Domino to Frank Sinatra. Check out his website, Zymondo.com, or call 733-0490 – he’s great!

Get ready for Mardi Gras and the Super Bowl! We live in a city that celebrates every day and we really know how to do it well.

How blessed we are to live in New Orleans! F

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cruisin’the crescent So we made it through the holidays, and in New Orleans we all know what that means – it’s time to get ready for Carnival!

It is hard to believe that we are one of the few cultures that still upholds the traditions of Twelfth Night. This topic came up while I was at dinner with some British colleagues in London. One of my dining companions commented on the chaos of the holidays and how he was looking forward to January 6 so he and his family could get back to normal. I replied, “January 6th? You mean Twelfth Night?”

Suddenly I had a table of Brits staring at me puzzled. They knew exactly what Twelfth Night was, but it had been centuries since it had been celebrated in the UK. This goes for several other countries as well; for most of the modern world the celebrations end on January 6. For New Orleans, the celebrations not only end, but begin again! It is the day we take down

By Shelby Westfeldt

the trees, wreaths and ornaments, and put up the Boeuf Gras, crowns and flambeaux figurines. As we compared our different society’s Twelfth Night festivities, I realized we once had much in common – in fact, many of our traditions sounded to be derived from theirs.

Their “Lord of Misrule” held a feast,with a cake that contained a bean. Whoever found the bean ruled the feast. Then several masked men would rush into the streets with bells to drive away the evil spirits. Sound familiar?

Now I’m sure back then their hilarity wouldn’t have been put on pause for the Super Bowl, but then again they aren’t New Orleanians. Many of our traditions may have stemmed from other cultures, but we’ve certainly made them unique. Many of these customs have since faded away in other communities, but here in New Orleans we’re definitely going to keep the party going. F

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The Magnolia School is a private, non-profit organization that provides support to adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Every year the school hosts “Moonlight on the River Gala” on the

campus grounds to raise funds for the organization.

This year the gala was quite the soirée with more than 520 guests attending. The evening was so nice that they broke down the walls of the tents before the party so that attendees could feel the breeze from the Mississippi River close by. Several local companies were very generous in donating their services for the event. Ralph Brennan Catering and Events, Portobello Catering and Louisiana Pizza Kitchen were among

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many restaurants that provided a delectable menu.

The Groovy 7 kept the dance floor hopping during both silent and live auctions. With more than 150 auction items up for grabs, there was plenty on which to bid.

One of the most coveted was the Mardi Gras Bead Dog Sculpture, which was painted by the Dream Factory Art Studio. The Sculpture was part of the raffle that was sponsored by Haydel’s Bakery of the Paws on Parade public art project. It was a beautiful evening for a great cause to support adults with developmental disabilities.

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3. Courtney Guste with Magnolia Client Albert McVille 4. Magnolia Foundation board members Cindy Paulin and Hunter Wagner 5. Mary Margaret Wogan, Mahlon Sanford, Jessica Marceaux and Taylor Morgan 6.

Magnolia’s director of operations, Jennifer Hebert with Magnolia client Kinta Arbour

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skin deep

By Cat Wall Aschaffenburg

Stressing Less Stress If you’re like me, it seems like life has been moving way too fast. I seem to be always on a plane and striving for some kind of balance between being a wife, a mother, a clean freak, working and keeping my friends close – life really can become a lot to handle. There is so much to do yet so little time to do it.

It is easy to feel anxious – you’re tired and exhausted, yet you have to run because you’re already late for work. Yikes! All of this can be very stressful and, sadly, our skin receives the brunt of this.

Stress can affect your whole body, including your skin, hair and nails. Yep, your emotions have a powerful effect on your skin. Since stress is a part of life, what matters is how you handle it.

How Does Stress Affect Skin?

Stress causes a chemical response in your body that makes skin more sensitive and reactive. Why? Because the adrenaline rush we’re experiencing almost in a daily manner can also make it harder for skin problems to heal. Have

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you ever noticed that when you’re stressed, you break out more?

This is because stress causes your body to produce cortisol and other hormones, which tells your sebaceous glands to produce more oil. Oily skin is more prone to acne and other skin problems.

Stress can also worsen psoriasis, rosacea and eczema. In addition, stress can cause hives and other types of skin rashes, and trigger a flare-up of fever blisters.

It can also interfere with daily skin care. If you’re stressed, you might skimp on your skin care, which can aggravate skin problems.

Skin problems themselves can also be stressful. I had my first case of the 24-hour hives this week—it completely freaked me out. A big thank you to local board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mary Lupo for patiently holding my hand and viewing photos via text four states away.

Anyway, point is some people are so embarrassed by their skin that they keep their issues to themselves or create behavior that adds more stress, which can in fact can worsen the problem.

8 Ways to Reduce the Effects of Stress on Your Skin • Do not neglect your skin.

Take care of your skin, even if you’re tired or stressed.

• Get regular exercise. It is good for your skin and the rest of your body.

• Take time for yourself to do

something you enjoy, such as taking a bath or reading an article from start to finish, even if you only have 10 minutes.

• Take a walk around the block.

• Practice stress management techniques, such as breathing exercises, yoga, mediation or visual imagery.

• Get enough sleep – seven to eight hours each night is ideal.

Lack of sleep is a major contributory factor to our stress, and this causes major changes in our skin that are detrimental to our beauty including blotched skin, dull complexion, dried skin, weight gain and noticeable dark circles around the eyes.

• Say no. You don’t have to say yes to everything! It is OK to set limits and boundaries to lower your stress.

• Talk to someone. Seek support from a friend or a professional therapist or a boardcertified dermatologist.

So rather than letting a vicious cycle of stress affect both you and you skin this new year, remember healthy and younger looking skin is also a result of a healthy mindset – just a healthy lifestyle isn’t enough. You need to think positively about things so your body can perform the way it should. Remember, stress will make your skin suffer and your beauty as well. If you don’t get stress under control, it will control you – so be sure that your mind is exactly where it’s supposed to be.

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What’s New for the New Year

Clear the cobwebs and cut your hair – it’s 2013, time for a clean slate and a new you. Do not let the post-holiday blues get you down; your favorite New Orleans brands and boutiques are full of deals and steals to make this year’s New Year’s Resolutions last a lifetime – or at least past January.

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1. If it’s not acne, then it’s wrinkles. Get the skin that you deserve with this new age-defying skin therapy treatment from Yon-Ka. The Advanced Optimizer Anti-Aging – Firming Programme utilizes a serum and crème to rejuvenate the skin you’ve always dreamed of. Le Visage Day Spa, 8110 Hampson St., 265-8018, LeVisageDaySpaNewOrleans.com.

2. Your nights will always be lucky when you mix your cocktails with Lucky Player Vodka, Inc.’s premium liquor, which is distilled five times and produced and bottled in France. Add some mambo to your Mardi Gras with King Cake and Fleurde-Lis flavored vodka; their website lists recipes for festive libations like King Zulu and Purple, Green and Gold. Lucky Player Vodka, multiple locations, visit LuckyPlayerVodka.com.

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3. The learning tower by Little Partners, which comes in a variety of colors, is a sturdy structure that helps children participate in what’s going on by safely raising them to countertop height. Add the one-piece slipcover featuring a popcorn stand and puppet theater, as pictured here, for the perfect home movie-night addition. Zuka Baby, 2122 Magazine St., 596-6540, ZukaBaby.com.

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4. Blending comfort with style is a conundrum for every harried hostess.

This 100 percent cotton, raglan sleeve lobster dress has a generous, easy fit – perfect for running errands and greeting guests without pausing to change clothes. And what better way to look chic than with the classiest crustacean of them all? Eve’s Apple, 3640 Magazine St., 304-5072, EvesApple.com.

5. With over 300,000 King Cakes sold last year, Rouses professes to sell more of these confections than any other bakery – and for good reason.

With gourmet filling flavors such as red velvet, pecan praline and heavenly hash, this is one sugar rush you won’t regret. Rouses, multiple locations, Rouses.com.

6. Just in time for all of your holiday dresses, Liberto Cleaners offer a 24/7 Secure Access Drop Box. With the purchase of a garment bag, your cleaning preferences will be recorded and you’ll have ease of access to drop off your clothes at your own convenience. Liberto Cleaners, 4814 Prytania St., 897-2161, LibertoCleaners.com.

7. What better way to keep the house clean than installing new glass tiling?

This beautiful Aladdin Mosaic glass design is so dazzling, you’ll find yourself refusing to let it get dirty.

Floor & Décor Design Gallery, 2801 Magazine St., 891-3005, FloorAndDecorNewOrleans.com.

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on the menu

A Soup for Savoring

Owners Keith Dusko and Tiffany King, along with chef James Cooke, warm us up with Chiba’s Lemongrass Hot and Sour Soup.

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recipe

Lemongrass Hot and Sour Soup Base: 3 ounces Tom Yum oil 3 ounces chopped onions 2.4 ounces lemon grass 2 quarts water 0.2 ounces Hon-Dashi 3 ounces Tom Yum paste 3 ounces oyster sauce 0.3 ounces lemon juice 0.3 ounces lime juice Use the Tom Yum oil to coat the bottom of a pot. Add onions and lemon grass and sauté for 3-6 minutes. Add water. Boil all for 30 minutes and then strain. Reheat and finish with Hon-Dashi, Tom Yum paste, oyster sauce and lemon and lime juices.

Soup and plating: 5 ounces base (recipe above) 3 ounces fresh crawfish 2 ounces clear rice noodles 1 ounce fresh shiitake mushroom, sliced 1 ounce pealed edamame Chopped cilantro for garnish 1 lime Add all ingredients except cilantro and lime to a sauté pan and cook until boiling. Pour into two bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and slices of lime. Serves 2. F

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By Gwendolyn Knapp

A boom boom cocktail with a yucca fritter at Booty’s

Takin’ It To The Streets Street food might not be a concept that you think about in New Orleans, but it’s actually a growing trend in our dining landscape, spanning way beyond Lucky Dog. With street food restaurants opening and more forthcoming, plus the possibility that City Hall will expand the cap and other out-of-date regulations on local trucks – allowing for more competition – it’s possible that 2013 just may be the year of street food. Here is where you can start getting your fill, whether you want

to dine-in or eat on the street.

Booty’s Street Food is a brand new addition to the Bywater food scene and is already attracting attention for chef Greg Fonseca’s globally inspired approach to small plates.

Here, Fonseca offers dishes the diner eats mostly with their hands, or maybe with a skewer. Papadums, Indian lentil crisps that sort of look like huge Tostito Scoops bend ever so graciously into taco form, engulfing the steaming coconut curried mirliton inside them. It is truly a decadent and exotic hands-on

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Booty’s Street Food | 800 Louisa St. | 266-2887 | BootysNola.com La Cocinita | 309-5344 | LaCocinitaFoodTruck.com Sara’s | 724 Dublin St. | 861-0565 | SarasBistro.com Taceaux Loceaux | 307-4747 | twitter.com/TLNola

dish you won’t find anywhere else in town. Doughnuts, lightly dusted with powdered sugar, literally melt in your mouth. There are dishes that call for a fork, such as the shrimp ceviche, oddly topped with salty popcorn that lends whimsy to the dish, and the Yuca Mofongo, a fritter stuffed with pork that’s executed surprisingly well, (sometimes yuca has a cumbersome texture, but here it remains crispy). The Banh Mi is another unexpected delight, with housemade pork belly, meatballs and pâté. The bar is home to amazing cocktails, concocted by tincture wizard Jeremy JF Thompson (formerly of Maurepas Foods) who creates housemade syrups and invests in interesting ingredients that read like a Hong Kong Supermarket grocery list. He also serves up a daily “Amuse Booze” such as his “Cube-O-Libre,” basically fancy little Jello-like shots, which, along with the skeleton unicorn on the wall, really capture a fun dining experience that manages to leave the circus outside.

When Anthony Bourdain shot his new show “The Layover” in New Orleans over the summer, he tweeted about this “excellent taco truck.” Meet Taceaux Loceaux, which will likely be featured on the show with Bourdain stuffing his face in front of the Kingpin. You may recognize the Taceaux Laceaux truck as soon as it rolls up, whether for the chalk renderings of Day of the Dead masks and a new mural of a skeletal (yes, skeletal) Last Supper, or the

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hoards of taco fans that flood the truck on weekend nights for their fill of Messin With Texas Brisket and Carnital Knowledge pork tacos. The popular truck, which is run by Alex and Mari Beth del Castillo, also offers gourmet Tex-Mex specials like Maker’s mark glazed pork belly tacos served with apple jalapeño chow chow, Maker’s aioli and chopped fire roasted jalapeños on warm corn tortillas. You can

find this food truck almost every night of the week, usually outside of Uptown hangouts Dos Jefes, 45 Tchoup and the Kingpin. If you want to know where they’re parked, it’s imperative to follow them on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates.

La Cocinita, aka “The Little Kitchen,” is just that, a little kitchen located inside a bright red truck, devoted to bringing fresh and authentic Mexican and South American street food to the people of New Orleans. Co-owners Rachel Billow and Venezuelan chef Benoit Angulo offer a build-your-own menu, allowing diners to choose between tacos, arepas (stuffed cornmeal patties), patacones (stuffed plantain sandwiches) or a bowl. Diners choose a protein, including more adventurous options like roasted beets, and their own sauces and extras. Fried plantains, anyone? La Cocinita also turns out delicious specials such as chicken quesadillas, Cuban poor boys and sliders and papusas. Their thorough website shows the truck’s weekly schedule. F

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At hidden gem Sara’s in the Riverbend, a street foodinspired gulf shrimp satay is an ample appetizer with large shrimp covered in peanut sauce. A messier dish for those who get easily embarrassed (not your first date food), but so worth the work with creamy sauce accenting the perfectly cooked and utterly enormous crustaceans.

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philanthropic fun

By Johanna Gretschel

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1. Honoree Dan Gill and Suzanne Thomas 2. Ed Marshall and gala chair Joan Doyle 3. Dottie Reese and Jean Fahr 4. Flo Schornstein, Jim Lestelle and Barbara Bush 5. Beverly Katz, Bobby Wozniak and Denise Estopinal

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Local Flavor

Green nonprofit Parkway Partners celebrates its “30th Anniversary Gala.”

Parkway Partners celebrated its 30th anniversary with a downtown gala at the Hyatt Regency on Thursday, October 25, raising over $100,000 for the general operations and programs budget.

The concepts of growing and eating local were never far from the main event, as the three-course dinner featured the best of locally grown produce. Creamy pumpkin bisque was the attention-stealer of the night.

Most guests didn’t sit for too long though, with the sweet sounds of Deacon John headlining a night of

dance floor reverie that also included Anais St. John, Lena Prima, Banu Gibson and the Tom Hook Trio.

The board of directors selected Dan Gill, an associate professor in consumer horticulture at Louisiana State University, as recipient of the third annual Green Spirit Award. Gill also serves as a spokesperson for the LSU AgCenter’s Get it Growing initiative and is a well-known media personality, appearing with Channel 4 Morning News, The Times-Picayune and WWL 870-AM. Gill was honored

at an earlier patron party, while 30 other honorees were recognized at the gala, each representing one year of Parkway Partners’ existence.

In 30 years of service dedicated to rebuilding and preserving the beautification of New Orleans neighborhoods and community gardens, Parkway Partners has planted over 10,000 trees through ReLeaf New Orleans, restored Lee Circle and coordinated the involvement of over 3,000 students with schoolyard gardens, to name

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Roy Aubin, Marilee Hovet and Steve Leblanc 6. Michael Shlenter and Dana Hansel with co-chair Liz and Poco Sloss

By the Light of the Moon

The New Orleans Botanical Garden celebrates its third annual “Magic in the Moonlight.”

The stunning grounds of the New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park dazzled visitors even more than usual on Friday, October 19, as the lush bushes and elegant oak trees sparkled with celestial blue and white lights in honor of “Magic in the Moonlight.” The third annual fundraiser for the Botanical Garden was a sold-out affair, raising over $120,000 for the construction of a new entrance to the Botanical Garden and Storyland.

Renowned New Orleans jazz trumpeter and singer Jeremy Davenport provided entertainment for the evening, served alongside a four-course al fresco dinner prepared by Emeril’s chef Chris Wilson and chefs de cuisine from Emeril’s, NOLA and Emeril’s Delmonico.

Event chairwomen Carla Adams, Rebecca Schultz and Liz Sloss honored Paul Soniat, Director of the New Orleans Botanical Garden for 30 years, and Gen Trimble,

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head of the New Orleans Botanical in the early 1980s. The grounds feature over 2,000 varieties of Garden Advisory Committee since international plants and showcase 1983. Soniat surprised everyone the craftsmanship of architect by singing a self-composed Richard Koch, landscape architect personal tribute song to Trimble.

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LA/SPCA hosts its 34th annual “Howling Success” patron party and gala.

The scene of caped crusaders, masked villains and brightly hued Lycra in the Hyatt Regency’s Empire Ballroom on Sat., Oct. 20, looked more like Gotham City or Metropolis, but the spirit of the event was homegrown from New Orleans. The Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ superheroesthemed 34th annual “Howling Success” patron party and gala was a smashing success, raising almost $200,000 for the cause.

Jazz vocalist Ingrid Lucia, of the Flying Neutrinos family, performed at the patron party and was succeeded at the gala by the Twilight Band, with their genrebending fusion of classic New Orleans jazz and current Top Forty hits. Patrons hit the dance floor in style, and faster than Clark Kent can navigate a phone booth the night wrapped up way too soon.

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the Mardi Gras Bead Dog and their the charge in directing signature participation as title sponsor in the dishes from over 30 area New Paws on Parade public art project, Orleans restaurants. which raised awareness for animal LA/SPCA Board President welfare and the LA/SPCA. F Ellen Kempner presented the 2012 Dorothy Dorsett Brown Humanitarian event at a glance Award to the What: 34th annual “Howling Success” Haydel family of patron party and gala to benefit the Haydel’s Bakery.

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Super Fired Up

Super Bowl XLVII Host Committee holds its “Annual Kickoff Luncheon.”

Halloween in the Superdome was filled with treats for the 1,040 guests who gathered for the Super Bowl XLVII Host Committee’s “Annual Kickoff Luncheon.” The theme, “A Toast to Tom Benson,” honored Benson for his ownership of the Saints and Hornets in addition to his community involvement.

As the rallying cry for January’s Super Bowl extravaganza, the luncheon offered a sneak peek for

special events to come, including Taste of the NFL, NFL Gospel Brunch, NFL Experience, Super Bowl Media Day, Super Bowl Media Center Fan Gallery and the Super Bowl Media Party.

Guests who purchased table packages received passes to some of these exclusive events, as well as Corporate Membership to the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. Premiere Table attendees were also able to mingle

with the guest of honor and his wife before the luncheon.

Retired New Orleans Saints quarterback and WWL-AM “Sports Talk” co-host Bobby Hebert played host as guests dined on pecan and fig salad, grilled petit tenderloin with lemon thyme shrimp, and a tiramisu tort for dessert.

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Dreams Last So Long

Jewel benefit concert aids The Breast Reconstruction Awareness Fund.

National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day spokesperson Jewel performed a poignant doubleheader concert on Monday, October 29, at the New Orleans Convention Center. The performance was in conjunction with the Plastic Surgery “THE Meeting,” a conference sponsored by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

The first concert was an intimate affair in the Convention Center’s La Nouvelle Ballroom, coupled

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Jewel followed up this personal performance with a benefit concert in the New Orleans Theater.

The anthem of the night was Jewel’s self-penned ballad, “Flower,” which she wrote as an ode to breast cancer survivors.

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Community activists honored at the “Ten Outstanding Persons Gala.”

A record number of individual and corporate donors contributed to the Family Service of Greater New Orleans’ 39th annual “Ten Outstanding Persons Gala” to make the event their most successful yet. The $105,000 in proceeds will go toward providing counseling and support services to children, adolescents and families in the region.

The Wednesday, October 17, event honored 10 of the city’s most influential contributors to local nonprofit causes as recipients

of the Open Door Award. Upon entrance to the party, honorees received a large gold key to wear around their neck, and at the awards ceremony WWL-TV Health Reporter Meg Farris presented each recipient with a crystal obelisk.

The 10 honorees included: Carol Asher, Susan Brennan, Joan Coulter, Clancy DuBos, Entergy Corporation, Hardy Fowler, Timothy Francis, Cynthia Molyneux, Anne Redd and Charles Young.

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table and delicious fare prepared support of Second Harvest Food

by City Park Catering. For dessert, Bank, Teach for America and guests enjoyed a decadent white bike lane/pedestrian walkways chocolate bread pudding to top off expansions in New Orleans. “They the successful night. F requested that we not recognize one person within the organization, but the entire organization,” said Shelley Cascio of FSGNO Special Events event at a glance and Public Relations.

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Saks Fifth Avenue “Key to the Cure Kickoff Gala” benefits Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium.

The 12th annual “Key to the Cure Kickoff Gala” on Wednesday, October 17, signaled the start to a four-day shopping extravaganza at Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans, all in the name of charity. Two percent of all in-store sales from October 17 through October 21 were donated to the cancer research programs of the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium, yielding over $175,000 for the cause this year.

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event boasted three full floors of entertainers and edibles, and all departments were open for shoppers to start showing their support.

A Fabulous Under Forty section was open exclusively to younger patrons and featured the funky fusions of the Honey Island Swamp Band. In between dance jams, revelers sampled fare and libations from Magasin, R’evolution, Cure and more.

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as part of the Saks Gives Back Gee and A’Capella New Orleans initiative. The gala is the largest and Sasha Masakowski & the fundraiser for the New Orleans Rik Fletcher Latin Sextet with store, having donated over appetizers, Shamarr Allen and $1,500,000 directly to the LCRC the Underdawgs with entrées and since 2000. F The Tom Fisher Trio with dessert.

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The LPO roasts its music director to raise money for community engagement.

“The Roast of Carlos Miguel Prieto” was the first fundraiser of its kind for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, held at The Roosevelt New Orleans on Thursday, October 25, to honor its Music Director with humor and to raise funds to support community engagement with the LPO. This season marks the Mexican conductor’s sixth season with the LPO. Mimi Kruger, Associate Director

of Patron Development for the LPO, was quick to explain the lightheartedness of the evening. “It was an event designed to honor the music director.”

The 200 guests at the sit-down dinner were treated to a roasted beet salad, braised short ribs with mashed potatoes, brown sugar honey glazed carrots and blackberry crisp à la mode before the real cooking of the night started.

Mayor Mitch Landrieu broke the night open by cracking a few jokes, followed by monologues from a few other local celebrities: Dr. Stephen Hales, Nell Nolan, Principal Pianist Jim Atwood and Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Prieto Sr., the music director’s parents. Internationally renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma closed off the night with a few biting yet

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Tickling the Ivories

Danny Driver is the featured performer at The Musical Arts Society of New Orleans’ “Nocturne X.”

Internationally acclaimed British pianist Danny Driver graced guests with his repertoire of innovative classical interpretations at “Nocturne X,” this year’s annual fundraiser for the Musical Arts Society of New Orleans.

The artist, on Hyperion’s label, has occupied a spot on the MASNO’s wish list for years, and the organization was lucky enough to finally secure him as featured performer for the night.

Driver played his signature blend of genres ranging from baroque to contemporary, much to the delight of the 180 patrons at the RitzCarlton on Sunday, October 14.

The concert was particularly fitting for October, as the Arts Council of New Orleans’ designated it “New Orleans Performing Arts Month.”

Guests were greeted with a champagne reception before moving on to Driver’s salon recital.

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competitions, institutes and to a gourmet meal of heirloom beet salad, filet of beef and pomme performances throughout the year.

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One for the Record Books

Jefferson Performing Arts Society sets attendance record at its 17th annual “Pasta & Puccini.”

The 35th year of the Jefferson Performing Arts Society has been one of record-setting success, even in the midst of economic downturn, and the nonprofit’s 17th annual “Pasta & Puccini” fundraising gala was no exception.

Guests flocked to the community theater’s Friday, October 19, event, setting a record for gala attendance with 650 attendees.

Patrons, committee members and local celebrities donned

elaborate headpieces to keep with the theme, “Un Ballo Machera (The Masked Ball),” leaving many more apt to break it down on the dance floor. It was no difficult task for Maestro Dennis Assaf and the JPAS Orchestra to coax partygoers out of their seats with their lively performance of big band music.

Assaf’s wife and daughter, Nancy and Ariel respectively, treated the audience to the soaring heights of their voices, as did Italian tenor

Fillippo Pina Castiglioni and New Orleans native Micah Desonnier.

Several of the night’s highlights belonged to guests – lucky Gloria Woodward won the Raffle VIP Wine Experience excursion to Sonoma, Calif., and the Pastor and Pettit couples placed the top bids on stays in Chef Andrea Appuzzo’s private villa in Capri, Italy.

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Make a Healthy Start

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ew year, new you – it’s a familiar saying, but it’s more than a cliché.

January makes most of us think of new beginnings and ways to improve our health, our fitness and our appearance. Luckily, New Orleans has plenty of places you can count on to help get the new year off to a healthy start.

For example, any exercise that works for Drew Brees has got to be good, right? The Parks

Health & Fitness (111 Robert E. Lee Blvd., 288-PARK (9275), TheParksFitness.com) offers TRX (Total

Resistance Cross Training), a workout using suspended bands and ropes that Brees and lots of other athletes use. Owner R.J. Rice says the equipment, which takes advantage of your body’s weight, is popular with the center’s small-group exercise classes. If you prefer one-on-one training, The Parks offers that, too, Rice says. And its roster of group exercise classes is comprehensive, including yoga, Pilates, cardio, kickboxing, aerobic and spinning. What makes The Parks special, Rice says, is its friendly, welltrained staff. “Our staff separates us. We have a great team of people.” Rice’s family has been

in the business for about 50 years, so they’re always ready to help you find the program that best suits your needs.

Wish you could trim your waist in just one hour? It sounds too good to be true, but Dr. Deirdre Hooper, a board-certified dermatologist at Audubon Dermatology (3525 Prytania St., No. 501, 895-3376, AudubonDermatology.com), says their new Liposonix machine uses a technique called high-intensity focus to heat a layer of fat cells and permanently destroy them. The technique is FDA-approved, takes only one hour and is done in the office. Eighty-five percent of people undergoing the treatment lose one inch of waist circumference, Dr. Hooper says. The discomfort is minimal and can be treated with pain medication. “It’s a good January procedure,” Dr. Hooper says, and it’s great for people who can’t afford a lot of down time. Other in-office procedures that work wonders are fillers and laser resurfacing treatments.

If your plans for 2013 call for travel, stop

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feet – tour in comfort. Physical therapist Gini Davis opened her store in 2007 in Metairie and moved Uptown in 2011. She specializes in difficult-to-find shoe brands that come in all widths and plenty of styles. Perfect Fit Shoes grew out of her patients’ need to find comfortable shoes that didn’t look clunky. She carries brands like Monroe, which are difficult to find in our area – as well as men’s shoes – and she can special order just about anything a customer wants.

Pregnant women often visit the store to find shoes that will carry them comfortably during their pregnancy, Davis says. And the shoes are well made. “Our shoes last forever,” she says.

Thanks to the new healthcare laws, preventive health visits for many should be covered fully by your insurance, says Dr. Janifer Tropez-Martin of Tulane’s Center for Women’s Health

(4720 Interstate 10 Service Road, No. 302, 988-8070, TulaneHealthCare.com). Take out your calendar

now and schedule your annual gynecological visit, she says, and talk with your physician about how often you need mammograms and Pap smears. Your annual visit is also a good

time to have an HPV screening and receive any immunization booster shots that are due.

If 2013 is the year you’re planning to have a baby, Dr. Tropez-Martin recommends seeing your doctor before you get pregnant so you can find out about the prenatal vitamins and other supplements you might need. And those annual visits are good times to ask about other health worries you might have, such as depression, poor sleep habits or obesity. Those talks often turn out to be a vital part of the visit.

On a lighter note, maybe this is the year you’re really going to streamline your hair care regimen. Opening mid-January, Blo Blow Dry Bar (5330 Magazine St., BlowMeDry.com) hears you, and offers a “wash, blow and go” service that owner Emily Kupperman says is sure to catch on in humid New Orleans. “We don’t cut, we don’t color,” Kupperman says; each stylist is specially trained in all the popular blowout styles, and the fee is a flat $35, no matter how long your hair is.

Service should take about 35 to 45 minutes, so you can be in and out on your lunch hour. And because all stylists are trained, you can book with whomever is available and still get the look you want. Blo will also offer hair products and extensions. A bonus: There’s plenty of parking.

A new year is a great time to kick-start your exercise routine. If you use a personal trainer, you can achieve results that would take you a year or more in eight to 12 weeks, says Eduardo Yibrin ((225) 588-0045, EduardoYibrin.com). Yibrin works with clients at Temple Gym on Magazine Street or in their own homes. (Clients don’t need to join the gym.) Using a personal trainer is advantageous because they know the correct way to use exercise equipment, Yibrin says, so workouts are more effective. Trainers also encourage their clients to work as hard as they can, every session. “You wouldn’t do that on your own,” he says. Yibrin works with clients of both sexes and all ages and can help people recovering from knee or hip replacement, as well as those who just want to look better and feel healthier.

It is true: Wearing the right clothes can make workouts more fun, and feeling comfortable in your clothes can make you more inclined to hit the gym. Marloe Goodman, owner of Priorities (5523 Magazine St., 899-2212, PrioritiesNola.com), has years of experience in helping customers find the appropriate outfits for tennis, Pilates, yoga, Zumba or any other exercise. Goodman prides herself on service; she knows her merchandise and can help customers find the most comfortable, flattering pants and tops. A plus is that many of these outfits are also great for travel or running errands. Her lines are all wash-andwear; no ironing and no dry cleaning, and they don’t shrink or fade. They turn out to be clothes

you can live in, not just work out in. Treat yourself to a new outfit and face your exercise routine with a new attitude.

What you eat, of course, is just as important as what you wear. Molly Kimball, fitness expert at Ochsner’s Elmwood Fitness Center (1200 S. Clearview

Parkway, Suite 1200, and three other locations, 744-1600, ElmwoodFitness.com), reminds health-

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Kale, spinach and blueberries are just a few of the “superfoods” getting all the press, but lots of other fruits and vegetables are equally as good for you. She also warns that some of the foods with good credentials, such as quinoa, hummus, nuts and olive oil, have lots of calories, so it’s best to watch your portions even when dining on so-called healthy food. If you’re setting health goals for the new year, Kimball recommends making them small enough to accomplish, and adding details. Getting more exercise, for example, is too vague; instead, pick a specific class you plan to attend and enroll. That boosts your chances of achieving your goal.

You will enjoy eating those healthy foods a lot more if you take care of your teeth. Dr. Jeffrey Richardson, owner of Metairie Dental Care (3401 W. Esplanade Ave., 301-3590, MetairieDentalCare.net), stresses prevention with his patients; taking care of the teeth you have, he says, is much better than replacing them. He reminds people to limit the number of fitness drinks, such as Gatorade, that they consume during workouts. The drinks promote an acidic environment in your mouth, which can lead to bacteria and then to cavities.

For children, replace soft drinks and juice with water as often as possible. Fluoride treatments are usually routine for kids, Richardson says, but adults might want to ask the dentist about them because the fluoride can strengthen aging teeth. And don’t stress over dental X-rays, he says. They are the only way for dentists to see hard-to-reach places in your mouth, and the radiation is minimal. F January 2013 St. Charles Avenue | 37

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January 17 The Good Apple Gala Benefits: Louisiana Appleseed Event Info: At this cocktail-style event, featuring the music of Dr. Michael White and catering by Chef John Besh, raise a glass in celebration of the past and future success of Louisiana Appleseed.

Tickets: $100 and up per individual tickets Location: National World War II Museum’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St. Contact: 561-7312 January 17 Proudly Pro-Life Award Dinner Benefits: NORTL Educational Foundation Event Info: Fourteenth annual dinner honoring the 2012 recipient of the Proudly Pro-Life Award, Retired Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes and a special, posthumous recognition of Jane Silva for her years of service for children.

Tickets: Lifesaver $2,500 (table of 10); Benefactor $1,000 (table of 10); Patron $800 (table of 8); Donor $100 (individual) Location: Chateau Country Club, 3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner Contact: 834-5433, ProLifeLouisiana. org/events/dinner.html

January 29 Children’s Hospital Guild Mardi Gras Mambo Bingo Benefits: Children’s Hospital Event Info: Join the Children’s Hospital Guild for Mardi Gras-themed Bingo, a wonderful Parade of Prizes, a 50/50 raffle and festive fun.

Tickets: $40 for guild members; $45 for non-members Location: Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner Contact: 896-9373 January 31 2013 Hall of Fame Players Classic Super Bowl Event Benefits: Hall of Fame Players Classic Event Info: The 2013 Hall of Fame Players Classic Super Bowl event is one of the many exciting and prestigious events that set the stage for America’s greatest sporting event.

To date, over 25 Pro Football Hall of Fame Legends will be participating in this special event as each foursome’s team captain.

Tickets: $500 and up per individual ticket; sponsorships from $1,500 to $75,000 Location: Metairie Country Club, 580 Woodvine Ave., Metairie Contact: (770) 478-2096

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February 2 Party with a Purpose Benefits: Taste of the NFL Event Info: Twenty-second annual event will feature Commander’s Palace chef Tory McPhail and Saints alumnus Morten Andersen, who will host culinary stars representing each NFL city, as well as 32 past and present legends of the game.

Guests will have the opportunity to sample fine cuisine with wine accompaniments from Gallo, meet nationally recognized chefs, rub elbows with NFL all-stars and cap off the evening with world-class entertainment.

Tickets: $600 per individual ticket Location: New Orleans Convention Center, Hall J, 900 Convention Center Blvd.

Contact: (952) 835-7621 February 5 IHOP National Pancake Day Benefits: Children’s Hospital Event Info: Please consider making a donation to Children’s Hospital as you enjoy a free short stack of three buttermilk pancakes. There is a limit of one free short stack of buttermilk pancakes per guest. The offer is valid at participating restaurants for dine-in only while supplies last,

and isn’t valid with any other offer, special, coupon or discount.

Tickets: N/A Location: All IHOP locations in Louisiana and the Gulf South Contact: 896-9373 February 21 Goldring-Woldenberg Major Donor Dinner Benefits: Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans Event Info: This event is open to major donors within the New Orleans Jewish community and is being hosted by chairs Morris and Cathy Bart, Richard and Vivian Cahn, and Dana Shepard and Henry Miller.

Tickets: $36 per individual ticket Location: Windsor Court Hotel, La Chinoiserie Room, 300 Gravier St. Contact: N/A February 22 Go Red for Women Luncheon Benefits: American Heart Association Event Info: Guests can participate in free health screenings, free educational seminars and a silent auction from 10 to 11:30 a.m. At 11:30 a.m., the ticketed heart-healthy luncheon program begins with the stories of local women affected personally by heart disease.

Tickets: $100 per individual ticket

Location: Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: 830-2300 February 24 Celebration: An Evening of Marvels!

Benefits: Children’s Museum of St. Tammany Event Info: This fundraiser will feature live entertainment by Soul Revival, a culinary showcase from over 40 area restaurants, dessert from Zoë’s Bakery, live and silent auctions, youth artists, a raffle, prizes and much more.

Tickets: $100 per individual ticket; $1,200 reserved table for eight Location: Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Blvd., Mandeville Contact: 460-3247

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March 1 Amazing Grapes Fine Wine and Entertaining Auction Benefits: Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses Event Info: Seated three-course dinner with wine pairings and both silent and live auctions.

Tickets: $200 per individual ticket Location: Westin Canal Place, 100 Iberville St. Contact: 525-5661 March 1 Recycled Fashion Show Benefits: Bridge House/Grace House Event Info: Fourth annual fashion show featuring clothing from the Bridge House Thrift Store that has been “tweaked” by local designers into fashionable outfits. Each designer creates two outfits to be modeled and sold at the event.

There is also a cash bar, a DJ, silent auction and more!

Tickets: General Admission: $25 in advance; VIP: $40 Location: Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive Contact: 821-7288 March 1-2 The Sporting Clays Classic Fun Shoot Benefits: The Chartwell Center Event Info: Meet Chartwell staff and students at Cajun Night, a casual “Cajun” dinner Friday at 7 p.m. at

the home of Linda and Tommy Westfeldt. The Fun Shoot on Saturday at High Point Shooting Grounds begins promptly at 9 a.m.

Lunch will be served.

Tickets: $250 to $10,000 Location: High Point Shooting Grounds, Belle Chasse Contact: 899-2478 March 2 Celebration 2013 Benefits: Jesuit High School of New Orleans Event Info: Silent and live auctions with food provided by various New Orleans restaurants, libations, and music provided by Jesuit students.

Tickets: $150 per couple general admission; $275 per couple for patron party Location: Student Commons on Jesuit’s campus, 4133 Banks St. Contact: 483-3947 March 2 Touch a Truck Benefits: Junior League of New Orleans Event Info: This inaugural event will provide children and families with a unique and interactive one-day chance to get an up-close look at their favorite “big trucks” and vehicles, as well as meeting the personnel who protect, serve and build our community.

Tickets: $5 per individual ticket; $20 per family Location: Lakefront Airport, 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd.

Contact: 891-5845 March 6 Taste New Orleans – Savor Literacy Benefits: Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) Event Info: Support literacy while sampling signature dishes from New Orleans’ most celebrated restaurants. Brass band music will be provided courtesy of the New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation.

Tickets: $20 Location: Pocket Park, Tulane University campus, 6823 St. Charles Ave. Contact: 899-0820 March 8 Mike Fernandez Memorial Golf ‘n Bayou Bash

Benefits: Legacy Donor Foundation Event Info: The third annual Golf ‘n Bayou Bash will be a celebration of life. Funds raised from this event support the foundation’s education programs and awareness activities.

Tickets: Bayou Bash: $75; Golf: $150 Location: Tchefuncta Country Club, 2 Country Club Park, Covington Contact: 558-8900 March 8 Sugarplum Ball Benefits: Children’s Hospital Event Info: The 2013 Sugarplum Ball, with the theme “Midnight in Paris,” will benefit the Autism Center at Children’s Hospital.

Tickets: $300 Patron Level to $10,000 Major Gift Sponsor Location: Old Ursuline Convent, 1100 Chartres St. Contact: 896-9373 March 9 Home and Art Tour Benefits: New Orleans Museum of Art Event Info: The Home and Art Tour will feature magnificent Garden District homes with an eclectic mix of personal family treasures and unique décor.

Tickets: NOMA members: $25; non-members: $30; day of: $35 Location: Garden District Contact: 658-4121 March 9 “A Little Knight Music” Soirée and Auction Benefits: St. George’s Episcopal School Event Info: The 30th annual soirée and auction, “A Little Knight Music” – the school’s largest and most important fundraiser of the year – will be a festive evening of food, entertainment and shopping, with an auction featuring fabulous creations from St. George’s students.

Tickets: $75; sponsorship packages available Location: St. George’s Episcopal School, 923 Napoleon Ave. Contact: 891-5509 March 9 “Keeping Our Promises” Gala Benefits: Daughters of Charity Services of New Orleans Event Info: In its second year, the annual gala will feature food and drinks,

live music and a silent auction. The prestigious “Inspired Cross” Award will be presented to a deserving individual and organization.

Tickets: $100 to $175 Location: 210 Baronne St. Contact: 212-9544 March 13 Mad Hatters Goes Broadway Benefits: Women’s Guild Home Event Info: A luncheon and fashion show by Saks Fifth Avenue, celebrity hat contests, silent auction and featuring celebrity judges who will include Gail Benson, Terrance Osborne and Randi Rousseau.

Tickets: $75 per individual ticket; Patron: $85; Special Patron: $100 Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St. Contact: 267-9527 March 15 Julia Jump Benefits: Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans Event Info: Expect a great auction and good music at this 36th annual festive party.

Tickets: Start at $75 Location: The French Market, 1008 N. Peters St. Contact: 581-7032 March 15 Lark in the Park – Cabana Nights Benefits: Friends of City Park Event Info: An evening featuring cigar rolling, live Latin music, 40 of New Orleans’ best restaurants and plenty of premium liquor in order to help build furnished cabana tents for The Splash Park at City Park.

Tickets: FOCP Member Admission: $90; $100 per individual ticket Location: New Orleans City Park Contact: 483-9376 March 16 NOMA Egg Hunt Benefits: New Orleans Museum of Art Event Info: Egg hunt, art activities, face painting, balloon making, refreshments, music and more, sponsored by Catherine Burns Tremaine.

Tickets: NOMA members $10; nonmembers $12; $15 at the door Location: Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle Contact: 658-4121 January 2013 St. Charles Avenue | 39

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March 16-22 New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2013 Benefits: The Idea Village Event Info: This culmination of The Idea Village’s annual Entrepreneur Season – where for seven days nationally renowned venture capitalists, angel investors, business professionals, corporate volunteers and policy leaders along with visiting MBA student teams from the nation’s leading business programs come together to support local entrepreneurs and the growing New Orleans entrepreneurial ecosystem – celebrates and supports the network of talent that has enabled New Orleans to become a hub of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Tickets: Free Location: Downtown Contact: N/A March 20-24 Art in Bloom Benefits: Garden Study Club of New Orleans and the New Orleans Museum of Art Event Info: This colorful, fragrant event, this year themed “Celebrating Steel Magnolias,” showcases over 75 exhibitors, including floral designers, garden clubs, artists and interior decorators. A patron and preview party kicks things off on March 20.

On March 21, there will be a series of lectures and demonstrations at the museum, including one by Susan Haltom on Eudora Welty’s mother’s garden, followed by an elegant luncheon at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters in City Park featuring a fashion show by Saks Fifth Avenue.

For more information, visit noma.org/ events/detail/386/Art-In-Bloom.

Tickets: Preview Party: $125; Lecture

& Luncheon: $150; Patron Party: $150 Location: New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle Contact: 658-4121 March 20-24 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Benefits: Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Event Info: The five-day fête features two days of master classes; a roster of lively discussions among distinguished panelists; celebrity interviews; theater, food and music events; a scholars’ conference; short fiction, poetry and one-act play competitions; a breakfast book club; French Quarter literary walking tours; a book fair; and special evening events and parties to celebrate the literary arts and honor the legendary Tennessee Williams, his works and creative life in the adopted city he called his “spiritual home.”

Tickets: $10 to $100 Location: French Quarter Contact: 581-1144, TennesseeWilliams.net March 22 UNCF/Liberty Bank Ball in the City Benefits: United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Event Info: Set in motion by Alden and Rhesa McDonald more than 19 years ago and presented annually

by Liberty Bank and Trust Company, the “Ball in the City” has raised millions for education and will feature live music and libations.

Tickets: $300 Location: Harrah’s New Orleans Casino, 228 Poydras St. Contact: 581-3794

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March 22-23 Hogs for the Cause Benefits: Hogs for the Cause Event Info: Eighty-two teams will compete for the title of Louisiana’s pork champion, and two live stages will showcase the hottest musical acts in the South, all while raising funds for families whose children have been diagnosed with pediatric brain cancer at this annual pork cook off and musical festival.

Tickets: $5 to $500, visit HogsForTheCause.org/Tickets for more information (coming soon) Location: Festival Grounds at City Park Contact: 554-5123 March 23 Dancing for the Arts Benefits: Young Audiences of Louisiana Event Info: This one-night event, modeled after “Dancing with the Stars,” will feature local community leaders competing on the dance floor with Young Audiences’ performing artists.

Tickets: N/A Location: Harrah’s Casino Theater, 228 Poydras St. Contact: 523-3525 March 23 Fête Française Benefits: Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans Event Info: The only French festival in New Orleans is a unique opportunity to celebrate the French heritage of the city and showcase all things French: language, cuisine, art and music.

Tickets: Free Location: Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans, 821 General Pershing St. Contact: 896-4500 March 23 2013 Secret Gardens Tour Benefits: The Secret Gardens Tour Event Info: Take a peek at New Orleans’ hidden gardens and meet the landscape professionals. The tour will include guided and self-guided tours of private gardens open to the public for one day only, as well as the SGT Serenity Garden, open to the public year-round. Free yoga

classes will also be offered during the event.

Tickets: $25 to $60 (group rates available) Location: Milton H. Latter Memorial Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave. Contact: (215) 378-7014 March 28 An Evening Benefiting Lighthouse Louisiana Benefits: Lighthouse Louisiana (formerly The Lighthouse for the Blind) Event Info: This annual event features sumptuous food, delightful live music and a silent auction filled with treasures.

Tickets: Ages 30 and under: $100; over 30: $150 Location: Arnaud’s Restaurant, 813 Bienville Ave. Contact: 899-4501

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April 5 2013 Harry Tompson Center Gala Benefits: Harry Tompson Homeless Center Event Info: Fletcher and Travers Mackel will serve as honorary cochairs of the eighth annual benefit, which offers cocktails and cuisine from a variety of local restaurants and features live music and a live auction of valuables, among them art, travel and sports paraphernalia.

The highlight of the evening is the raffle of a $10,000 cash prize.

Tickets: $75 per individual ticket; sponsors: $350 to $5,000 Location: Jesuit High School Student Commons Contact: 344-2116 April 6 Hawaiian Paradise Benefits: The National Council of Jewish Women Event Info: A dressy casual Hawaiian Luau featuring a silent auction, a ukulele player, a DJ and hula dancers doing authentic Hawaiianthemed dances, as well as a tropically themed menu.

Tickets: Big Island: $500; Maui: $250; Kaui: $150; O’ahu: $75; Waikiki (35 and under): $50 Location: Sun Ray Grill, 1051 Annunciation St. Contact: 782-4091

April 7 Dog Day Afternoon Benefits: Louisiana SPCA Event Info: A walk-a-thon and festival celebrating our furry friends and featuring live music, pet-friendly vendors, food, drinks, games and more.

Tickets: Free Admission; donation suggested for walk-a-thon Location: New Orleans City Park Contact: 762-3307 April 8 Prix d’Elegance Luncheon Benefits: BRAVO, the Ballet Resource and Volunteer Organization Event Info: Men and Women of Fashion will host the 41st annual Prix d’Elegance Luncheon to introduce the 2012 Best Dressed honorees, complete with both silent and live auctions, as well as a fashion show.

Tickets: $100 per individual ticket Location: New Orleans Hilton Hotel, 2 Poydras St. Contact: 522-0996 April 11 City Year New Orleans Annual School House Rock Benefits: City Year New Orleans Event Info: Jazz, gourmet recreations of your favorite cafeteria fare and signature cocktails celebrate the tremendous work and idealism of the City Year corps members.

Tickets: $100 per individual ticket Location: Rosy’s Jazz Hall, 500 Valence St. Contact: 561-1290 April 11-14 Big Book Sale Benefits: Friends of the Jefferson Public Library Event Info: More than 60,000 used books, CDs, DVDs, records and audio and video tapes for sale at fantastic prices, including children’s, history, fiction and cook books of all kinds.

Tickets: Free admission and parking Location: Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner Contact: 455-2665 April 13 Cochon Cotillion XVII Benefits: Bridge House/Grace House Event Info: The Krewe of Pork and Beads presents the first Mardi Gras Ball of the 2014 season. Costume or

tacky attire is requested, and food will be compliments of many of New Orleans’ finest restaurants, a complimentary bar, silent auction, raffle, music by ELS and dancing. This year’s royalty includes King Michael Hecht and Queen Raquel Smith.

Tickets: $100 per individual ticket Location: Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World Eastbank, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place Contact: 821-7135 April 13-14 Annual Rummage Sale Benefits: St. Martin’s Episcopal School – Mother Club Event Info: The school’s annual rummage sale to support on-campus improvements.

Tickets: Free Location: N/A Contact: 289-0621 April 17 Guardian Angel Award Gala Benefits: Project Lazarus Event Info: The gala and patron party honor Jerry Purcell and Frances Smith as two “angels” who have helped Project Lazarus prosper, survive and reach its full potential to serve people with HIV/AIDS. In addition, Paris Winn will receive the Paul Desrosiers Award for his incredible contributions to Project Lazarus throughout its existence Tickets: $150 Location: Pavilion of the Two Sisters, City Park Contact: 949-3609 extension 505 April 18 The Big Beat Benefits: The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Event Info: A star-studded musical event including dinner, a silent auction and Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra along with many special guests.

Tickets: $325 per individual ticket Location: Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St. Contact: 444-3527 April 19 Sentimental Journeys 2013: Venetian Carnevale Benefits: Longue Vue House and Gardens

Event Info: The Venetian Carnevale will include a Ferrari display, champagne by Taittinger, a cigar bar, fireeaters, a string quartet, a live band and a performance by Irvin Mayfield.

Galatoire’s Executive Chef Michael Sichel will be creating a menu that will be paired with fine wines.

The curated live and silent auctions will feature unique and priceless travel experiences, antiques, art and jewelry.

Tickets: N/A Location: Home of Mr. & Mrs. Andre Robert on Audubon Place in Uptown Contact: 293-4723 April 19 Tulane Council of Entrepreneurs Awards Gala Benefits: Levy-Rosenblum Institute for Entrepreneurship Event Info: Honoring the Tulane distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year, the Tulane Outstanding Social Entrepreneur of the Year, winners of the Tulane Entrepreneur Association and the Domain Companies Business Plan Competitions Winners.

Note: The gala is invitation only.

Tickets: N/A Location: Audubon Tea Room Contact: N/A April 20 JLNO Kitchen Tour Benefits: Junior League of New Orleans eighth 8th annual “Kitchen Tour” is a tour of 13 kitchens in the Uptown and Garden District neighborhoods. The tour is kicked off with a party, “Cocktails and Cuisine, the Thursday evening before the tour, April 18, honoring the homeowners and tour sponsors.

Tickets: Advance: $35 per individual ticket; Door: $40 Location: N/A Contact: 891-5845 April 20 Soul Revival New Orleans Benefits: Legacy Donor Foundation Event Info: This 14th annual fundraiser will feature “jazzy food,” music and celebrities. Attire is backyard casual.

Tickets: $150 Location: 1530 Third St. Contact: 558-8900

April 20 Tour de Cure Benefits: American Diabetes Association Event Info: Part of a national event, the 2013 cycling tour will offer 10 mile (Family Ride), 25 mile, 50 mile and 100 mile routes as riders cover over 185 miles of the Northshore.

Tickets: $15 registration; $150 fundraising minimum Location: Tammany Trace, 21490 Koop Drive, Mandeville Contact: 889-0278 extension 607 April 21 Shakespeare Festival Season Preview Party Benefits: The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane University Event Info: The Shakespeare Festival at Tulane celebrates its 20th season.

Tickets: N/A Location: Newcomb Art Gallery, Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave. Contact: 865-5105 April 26 Zoo-To-Do for Kids Benefits: Audubon Nature Institute, Inc. Event Info: A dream party for the little ones with all their favorites – hot dogs, pizza, ice cream, inflatables, prizes and J-Red & The Superstars.

“Spring casual” attire.

Tickets: $20 and up per individual ticket Location: Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. Contact: 861-6160 April 30 Fourth annual Friendraising Luncheon Benefits: Kingsley House Event Info: Celebrating 117 years of service to Southeast Louisiana, chef Donald Link and the Link Restaurant Group will serve lunch, board member Miles Thomas will serve as Master of Ceremonies and there will be theatrical and dance performances by Kingsley House Heard Start and Adult Services participants.

Tickets: Donation requested Location: Kingsley House, 1600 Constance St. Contact: 523-6221 extension 127 F

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Assisted Living & Independence Lifestyle is key in deciding what kind of retirement living is right for you or your loved one.

By Kelcy Wilburn

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hether you’re the adult child of an aging parent, or someone approaching 65 or older looking for ways to enrich your lifestyle in and out of the home, New Orleans has an astounding abundance of options for increasing quality of life and providing care when needed for its senior community. Needs are specific to every individual and family, and retirement or assisted living can be tailored to those needs.

In some cases, there are no needs, just wants – desires for less home maintenance and more mobility and social activities.

From completely independent living in a continuing care retirement community, to the helpful companionship of an in-home service or required medical assistance in an assisted living or nursing care residence, researching and choosing the right option for your family need not be frightening nor intimidating. The services

are here to help individuals to continue living their lives as they want to live them.

Located in Uptown and overlooking the Mississippi River is Lambeth House (150 Broadway St., 865-1960, LambethHouse.com), an age-qualified community that offers condo-style residences for independent living with the option for assisted living and nursing care if and when needed.

Lambeth House is New Orleans’ only continuing care retirement community with LifeCare, a program allowing residents the ability to move across levels of care if ever needed with little to no increase in fees.

Maintaining a person’s lifestyle is paramount at Lambeth House. Residents can customize their home, maintain their pet and enjoy a robust offering of services and amenities that include flexible meal plans, weekly housekeeping and grounds maintenance, parking, wellness and fitness center, business center, interfaith chapel,

game room, salon and cultural, educational and social events across the city. According to Helen Foster, owner of Foster Strategy, LLC, a recent survey from Lambeth House residents described their living environment as “delightful” and “stimulating” – some remarking that they “can’t imagine living anywhere else.”

This year, Lambeth House is expanding with a new $17 million state-of-the-art building. Continuing the legacy of St. Anna’s Residence, St. Anna’s at Lambeth House will be located on the Lambeth House campus.

The building will feature a new wellness and fitness center, lap pool, chapel, meditation garden, massage therapy room, salon and additional nursing suites.

Poydras Home (5354 Magazine St., 897-0535, PoydrasHome.com), is another nonprofit

continuing care retirement community located Uptown, which, in addition to independent

living, assisted living and nursing care, also offers memory support services, as well as PHASE, a senior day program for older adults still residing in their homes. PHASE allows a respite for caregivers, providing them time to attend to responsibilities or break from the caregiving routine, and it allows participants the opportunity to interact, socialize and benefit from programs and activities while having onsite medical supervision.

Poydras Home’s grounds include the Garden House for independent living in one-bedroom apartments, Historic House for assisted living and nursing care in private rooms and Hunter House for Alzheimer’s and memory care in private rooms. Currently under expansion is the new Oak House, which will feature 33 new assisted living rooms, 11 of which will be dedicated to memory support. Additionally, the Historic Home is currently being renovated to include a new nursing area, a therapy and wellness room, and two new dining spaces with fine dining and bistro settings.

“One strength of ours is the small size,” says director of Admissions & Social Services Erin Kolb. “We’re able to provide a personal experience to residents in a true homelike atmosphere.”

Now in its 195th year, Poydras Home has nearly two centuries of experience in caring, first as a home for female children and now for older adults. “We have the history and service to back up our mission and what we do, a reputation of caring,” says Kolb.

Overlooking picturesque Bayou St. John and City Park is Vista Shores (5958

and barbershop is available, along with a full calendar of social events.

While moving to independent living communities works for many, there are also those who wish to remain in-home despite changing needs and abilities. As these changes occur, non-medical and/or medical assistance may be necessary.

services begin with a professional assessment visit. A plan of care is designed specific to the client’s needs while incorporating family input.

Experienced, bonded and insured caregivers are chosen based on need and personality. If Geriatric Care Management services are needed, such as in the case of long-distance caregiving, professional Geriatric Care Managers are available to consult with family on complex Home Care Solutions (828-0900, care issues, act as a liaison between family and HomeCareNewOrleans.com), provides in-home, healthcare provider and coordinate services. non-medical assistance and companionship “In one or two consultations with a Geriatric as well as Geriatric Care Management services Care Manager, clients gain an accurate picture when needed. of their needs and the local resources available “While Home Care Solutions isn’t an assisted to meet those needs,” says owner and director Dianne Boazman, LCSW, CMC. Home Care Solutions “Often times, people won’t call for help until they’re in a crisis situation. Our Geriatric Care team knows the full gamut of available care options and how to efficiently access services needed.

They are invaluable in helping families prepare for the best fit for loved ones.”

Locally owned and operated, Gifted Nurses (2748 Metairie Lawn Drive, Metairie, 832-8985, (888) 566-8773, GiftedNurses. com) provides both non-medical

St. Bernard Ave., 288-3737, VistaShores. com), an assisted living and memory care

residence with three “neighborhoods” of one- or two-bedroom apartments and an entire floor dedicated to memory care.

Their mission is to encourage residents’ own unique balance of independence and to provide them with the greatest level of assistance possible. The innovative community design incorporates community, familiarity, safety and support in a home-like environment.

“Because we’re locally owned and operated, we have the ability to truly personalize care and services according to the unique needs of our residents,” says director of Community Relations Denise Gordy. “Unique to Vista Shores is our 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. open dining policy. We offer elegant, restaurant-style dining prepared by chef Sylvester Campbell, formerly executive chef at the Le Pavillon Hotel’s Crystal Room.” Additionally, an on-site beauty salon

living facility, our caregiver staff frequently provides complementary support services for residents of various assisted living facilities as well as in the home,” says owner and director Betty Landreaux, LCSW, CMC, NCG. “Based on a professional assessment of need, our caregivers can assist residents with such activities as running errands, walking pets, cooking light meals, doing laundry, helping residents shower, dress, move to and from bed, go to the salon or doctor appointments – any personal care assistance and/ or personal tasks their adult children cannot accomplish because of time or distance.”

With Home Care Solutions, all in-home

and medical in-home assistance. In non-medical assistance, Certified Nursing Assistants and specially trained sitters help with daily activities.

Gifted Nurses offers services anywhere the client calls home, including independent living communities and, in some cases, assisted living residences. If and when medical needs grow, Gifted Nurses can also provide skilled medical assistance, offering a smooth and flexible transition.

“We also have care givers with specialties,” says co-owner Mullady Voelker,. “If the client has Alzheimer’s, for example, we have a core group with training in the disease and in cognitive stimulation exercises that help slow its progression.”

The amount of daily or weekly care is based on the need of the individual after the initial assessment.

“We offer services from an hour a week up to 24/7,” says Voelker, emphasizing Gifted Nurses’ flexibility in working with individuals and families.

Flexibility is key with each of these service providers, as they flex to your lifestyle or that of your loved one. They make it their business.

In a city where lifestyle is everything, rest assured no matter your needs, you still get to be you. F

bev entertaining

By bev church

Everyone Asked For You Lowery Church’s animal-inspired second birthday party It is so easy to have a birthday party at home with an animal-themed room – we just happened to create one. We have five grandchildren, so we decided to redecorate an upstairs bedroom with the help of Kevin Gillentine and Vincent Bergeal. They painted the backdrop, and I resurrected the animal headboards that I made for our children more than 30 years ago. I added two new giraffes, Lowery’s favorites, and we were ready for his second birthday party!

We had a birthday cake, cupcakes,

gummy worms and teddy bears, chocolate candies and pretzels. Each child got an animal bowl filled with ice cream, puppet washcloths, a small white box filled with toys and markers, all topped with fish sponges. They even got to take home lettuce and parsley to plant in their own gardens.

We played games, sang songs and drew pictures. If you really want to go over the top, have the farm animals come visit – you can rent pigs, goats, turtles, chickens and more with which the children can play. F Linda Reese Bjork photographs

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facing page, top: Overall of the room. facing page, bottom: Lowery blowing out the candles LEFT: Close-up of a frog bowl, complete with a puppet washcloth on top of a Mardi Gras cup, lettuce to plant and a birthday hat. BOTTOM, LEFT: Centerpiece with roses and green trick dianthus with a faux birthday cake in the center. BOTTOM, RIGHT: Sculpture

by MOJO with animals and puppet washcloths below.

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LARRY CURTIS “MY MISSION IS SIMPLE—TO OBTAIN AN OUTSTANDING RESULT FOR EVERY CLIENT THROUGH DEDICATED, AGGRESSIVE AND RELENTLESS REPRESENTATION.�

“In complex, high-stakes cases, there is no substitute for experience— none,� Curtis says. “And experience teaches that, among other things, careful preparation wins cases.�

Larry Curtis is recognized as one of Louisiana’s pre-eminent personal injury lawyers. Curtis has represented maritime workers—drilling rig and platform workers, commercial divers, offshore construction workers, special service workers, dredge workers and fishermen—wrongfully injured or killed. “My mission is simple—to obtain an outstanding result for every client through dedicated, aggressive and relentless representation.�

He recalls an early lesson he learned as a young law student. “I read an interview of one of the country’s top trial lawyers,� Curtis says. “In speaking about trial preparation, he remarked that if you ever see a lawyer pull a rabbit out of a hat, the lawyer probably had 10 rabbits and 10 hats. I believed that statement to be true when I first read it and my own courtroom experience has confirmed its validity.�

EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE With more than 30 years of experience, Curtis is a seasoned trial lawyer, with a national reputation in maritime personal injury cases. Over and over, Curtis has won multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients. “I am always motivated to provide the best possible representation to my clients, because I know that they are counting on me to help them through a very difficult time in their life.� He believes that his three decades of trial experience gives his clients a decided advantage in the courtroom.

RECOGNIZED AND HONORED Curtis holds the highest rating, AV, given by the Martindale-HubbellŽ Law Directory. He is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Woodward/White’s publication, The Best Lawyers in America, and selected to Louisiana Super Lawyers. More than a decade ago, St. John’s University honored Curtis with its Alumni Outstanding Achievement Medal. In the summer of 2005, Curtis was invited to join The Academy of Trial Advocacy, an exclusive group of some of the country’s most experienced and accomplished trial lawyers. He is also a founding member of The Aletheia Institute, a national by-invitation-only organization of lawyers committed to promoting truth in advocacy, full disclosure in discovery and a fair measure of justice to all litigants.

SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION AND COMMUNITY Curtis is a member of the American, Federal, Louisiana, and Lafayette Bar associations, The Maritime Law Association of the United States, as well as the American and Louisiana Associations for Justice. He has served as a member of the President’s Advisory Council, the Board of Governors, and the Council of Directors of the Louisiana Association for Justice. Curtis is a member of The American Inn of Court of Acadiana.

Curtis also currently serves as President of the Lafayette Parish Bar Association.

He has been asked to speak at state and national professional meetings on various topics concerning trial practice. Community involvement is important to him as well: for five years he has served as the host of a monthly TV program about Catholic social teaching.

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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 2013 Louisiana Super Lawyers nomination, research and blue ribbon review process

Abaunza, Donald R., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Backstrom, Jr., William M., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans Barrasso, Judy Y., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans Barriere, Brent B., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Cahill, Jr., Elwood F., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans Cerone, Rudy J., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans Cheatwood, Roy C., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Colvin, R. Keith, Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans Degan, Nancy Scott, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

LEFT TO RIGHT: Daniel J. Hoerner*, Patrick E. Costello**, Alan G. Brackett*, C. William Emory*, Georges M. Legrand, Wilton E. Bland, III, AndrĂŠ J. Mouledoux* & Jon B. Robinson**

*CHOSEN TO 2013 SUPER LAWYERS **CHOSEN TO 2013 RISING STARS

MOULEDOUX, BLAND, LEGRAND & BRACKETT HELPING CLIENTS NAVIGATE CHALLENGING LEGAL WATERS We celebrated our 15th anniversary this past year and are honored that four of our members have been recognized to Louisiana Super Lawyers for 2013, and two to Rising Stars. Our firm and our attorneys are committed to aggressively representing our clients, but we are also focused on resolving legal matters cost effectively and expediently.

Our practice areas include admiralty and maritime law, commercial litigation, insurance defense, transportation, governmental liability and defense of claims under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act and War Hazards Compensation Act, for which the firm serves clients nationwide.

With 17 attorneys and offices in New Orleans and Lafayette, MBLB is dedicated to personal service. We have been recognized in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent

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Lawyers and by A.M. Best Company in Best’s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys as insurance defense and subrogation counsel.

All of our members who have been rated hold Martindale-Hubbell’s AV rating, the highest professional and ethical recognition. Seven of our attorneys were recognized by New Orleans Magazine as Top Lawyers in New Orleans. “In addition to being good lawyers, we insist our attorneys be good people—to be involved in our communities and give back to our profession,� says Alan Brackett. “We have an obligation to make the practice of law meaningful and to be good citizens, too.�

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Draper, Douglas S., Heller Draper Patrick & Horn, New Orleans Eagan, Jr., Ewell (Tim) E., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans Fendler, S. Gene, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Fishman, Louis Y., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans Flanagan, Thomas M., Flanagan Partners, New Orleans Freeman, III, George C., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans Frois, Monica A., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Garner, James M., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans Gay, Jr., Charles F., Adams and Reese, New Orleans Goodier, Glenn G., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans Hardin, Pauline F., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans Hayden, Jan M., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Herman, Russ M., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans Hymowitz, Steve, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans Irwin, James B., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans Klein, Steven I., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans Kupperman, Stephen H., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans Lane, Steven J., Herman Herman & Katz, 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 Nathan, Jr., Max, Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans Neff, Carole Cukell, Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans Norwood, Jr., Colvin G., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans Patrick, III, William H., Heller Draper Patrick & Horn, New Orleans Reso, Jr., Jerome J., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans Roussel, James H., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Sarver, Richard E., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans Shapiro, Howard, Proskauer Rose, New Orleans Shaw, Danny G., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Mandeville Sher, Leopold Z., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans Shreves, H. Bruce, Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans Stanley, Richard C., Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans Surprenant, Mark C., Adams and Reese, New Orleans Talley, Susan G., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Urquhart, Jr., Quentin F., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans Vance, R. Patrick, Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans Waguespack, David F., Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans Whittaker, Scott T., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Willis, Sterling Scott, Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans Wittmann, Phillip A., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Steven I. Klein*, Leopold Z. Sher*, Neal J. Kling*, Marie A. Moore*, Elwood F. Cahill Jr.*, Joshua S. Force*, Robert P. Thibeaux*, Richard P. Richter*, Deborah J. Moench*, Debra J. Fischman†, Peter L. Hilbert Jr.*, James M. Garner*; INSET: Howard T. Boyd, III**, Jonathan B. Cerise** *CHOSEN TO 2013 SUPER LAWYERS **CHOSEN TO 2013 RISING STARS †CHOSEN TO SUPER LAWYERS 2010-2012

SHER GARNER CAHILL RICHTER KLEIN & HILBERT, L.L.C. STAYING FOCUSED ON WHAT’S IMPORTANT From real estate law to bankruptcy to class actions to commercial litigation, Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. offers sophisticated legal representation in a wide array of business areas. The firm handles both transactional and litigation matters seamlessly and skillfully.

Sher Garner’s lawyers team with each other, their experienced support staff and their clients to deliver legal services of unsurpassed quality, efficiency and depth. Clients get the benefit of the firm’s expertise across all disciplines, not just from individual lawyers in discrete practice areas.

Whatever the matter, whether in the board room or the courtroom, Sher Garner lawyers fight hard to protect their clients’ rights.

The firm’s first-rate legal representation is built on personalized client service. The lawyers begin by putting themselves in their clients’ shoes, imagining how they would want to be treated and what they would hope to achieve. In this way the lawyers stay focused on what’s important—the client’s individual needs.

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This year, 11 Sher Garner lawyers have been selected to Louisiana Super Lawyers. Three, Elwood F. Cahill Jr., James Garner and Leopold Z. Sher, are on the Top 50 list. Joshua S. Force, Peter L. Hilbert Jr., Steven I. Klein, Neal J. Kling, Deborah J. Moench, Marie A. Moore, Richard P. Richter and Robert P. Thibeaux were also selected to Super Lawyers. Howard T. Boyd, III and Jonathan B. Cerise were selected to Rising Stars.

SHER GARNER CAHILL RICHTER KLEIN & HILBERT, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St., Suite 2800 New Orleans, LA 70112 PH: (504) 299-2100 FX: (504) 299-2300

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PRACTICE AREA INDEX Antitrust Litigation ................................................S-6 Appellate ...............................................................S-6 Banking..................................................................S-6 Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights..................S-6 Business Litigation ................................................S-6 Business/Corporate ..............................................S-8 Civil Litigation Defense .........................................S-8 Class Action/Mass Torts........................................S-8 Construction Litigation .........................................S-8 Construction/Surety..............................................S-8 Criminal Defense ...................................................S-8 Criminal Defense: White Collar ............................S-8 Employee Benefits/ERISA ....................................S-9 Employment & Labor ............................................S-9 Employment Litigation: Defense ..........................S-9 Energy & Natural Resources .................................S-9 Environmental .......................................................S-9 Environmental Litigation ......................................S-9 Estate Planning & Probate.................................. S-10 Family Law........................................................... S-10 First Amendment/Media/Advertising................ S-10 Gaming ................................................................ S-10 General Litigation................................................ S-10 Health Care .......................................................... S-10 Insurance Coverage ............................................. S-10 International ........................................................ S-10 Mergers & Acquisitions ....................................... S-10 Personal Injury Defense: General ....................... S-10 Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice ...........................................S-11 Personal Injury Defense: Products .......................S-11 Personal Injury Plaintiff: General..........................S-11 Personal Injury Plaintiff: Medical Malpractice ..........................................S-12 Personal Injury Plaintiff: Products .......................S-12 Professional Liability: Defense.............................S-12 Projects .................................................................S-12 Real Estate............................................................S-12 Securities & Corporate Finance ...........................S-12 Securities Litigation .............................................S-12 Tax .........................................................................S-12 Transportation/Maritime .....................................S-12 Utilities..................................................................S-13

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THE LIST

BY PRIMARY AREA OF PRACTICE The list was finalized as of July 23, 2012. Any updates to the list (for example, status changes or disqualifying events) will be reflected on superlawyers.com.

Names and page numbers in RED indicate a profile on the specified page.

ANTITRUST LITIGATION Cunningham, Mark A., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Radlauer, David G., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8210

APPELLATE Dean, Bruce C., Bruce C. Dean, Metairie, 504-722-7319 Grundmeyer, Douglas L., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7000 LaCour, Jr., Louis C., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0328 Ward, Raymond P., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-581-3234

BANKING Adler, Lee R., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9351 Claverie, Philip deV., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9223 Kling, Neal J., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2112 Pg. S-5 Koren, Bennet S., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-596-2732 Tessier, Frank A., Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3809 Thibeaux, Robert Paul, Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2110 Pg. S-5

BANKRUPTCY & CREDITOR/ DEBTOR RIGHTS Arnold, III, Edward H. “Hank”, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-556-5204 Cerone, Rudy J., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-586-1200 Pg. S-4 Cheatham, Robin B., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0411 Draper, Douglas S., Heller Draper Patrick & Horn, New Orleans, 504-299-3300 Pg. S-4 Duck, John M., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0226 Finn, William T., Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3808 Forsyth, J. David, Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans, 504-582-1500 Futrell, Elizabeth (Lisa) J., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8260 Hayden, Jan M., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8645 Pg. S-4 Johnson, Jr., Patrick, Lemle & Kelleher, New Orleans, 504-584-9417 Jones, Jr., Philip K., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4132 Kingsmill, Marguerite K., Kingsmill Riess, New Orleans, 504-581-3300 Kuebel, III, Omer F. “Rick”, Locke Lord, New Orleans, 504-558-5100 Manthey, Tristan Edwards, Heller Draper Patrick & Horn, New Orleans, 504-299-3300 Patrick, III, William H., Heller Draper Patrick & Horn, New Orleans, 504-299-3300 Pg. S-4 Peck, Stewart F., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 Stuckey, James A., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9239

Vance, R. Patrick, Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8194 Pg. S-4 Waguespack, David F., Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3814 Pg. S-4 Williamson, Stephen L., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-7698

BUSINESS LITIGATION Aaron, Jr., William D., Aaron, New Orleans, 504-569-1807 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 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-4 Barriere, Brent B., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-566-1311 Pg. S-4 Beebe, Mark R., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0436 Belleau, Ashley L., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-7932 Benjamin, Thomas M., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans, 504-584-5464 Broussard, Terrel J., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-3200 Brown, James A., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4116 Bullock, Stephen G., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0822 Butler, Jr., Peter J., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans, 504-584-5427 Cheatwood, Roy C., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5266 Pg. S-4 Copley, Steven W., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-582-1111 Degan, Nancy Scott, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5249 Pg. S-4 Denegre, Jr., George, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Farley, Matt J., Krebs Farley & Pelleteri, New Orleans, 504-299-3570 Feldman, Jr., Larry, McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-586-1200 Fendler, S. Gene, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4122 Pg. S-4 Flanagan, Thomas M., Flanagan Partners, New Orleans, 504-569-0235 Pg. S-4 Forrester, Jr., William R., Lemle & Kelleher, New Orleans, 504-584-9420 Garner, James M., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2102 Pg. S-4, S-5 Geary, Covert J., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, 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 Hamilton, III, Charles E., Hamilton & Brown, New Orleans, 504-566-1805 Herman, Fred, Law Offices of Fred Herman, New Orleans, 504-212-4161 Pg. S-13

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LAW OFFICES OF FRED HERMAN New Orleans • 504-212-4161

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NELSON & HAMMONS, APLC LOUISIANA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE A sick or injured person relies upon the doctors and nurses treating him to provide appropriate care. Sadly, not all medical treatment achieves the intended result; sometimes a bad outcome is caused by medical malpractice.

The disappointed patient or his surviving family members want to find answers to explain what happened, often seeking help from an attorney. In Louisiana, the health care industry is heavily protected, making it critically important for sick or injured patients to obtain legal advice from attorneys who are capable of handling this complicated and professionally sensitive area of Louisiana law. For 30 years JOHN HAMMONS has concentrated his law practice in the area of medical negligence.

EXPERIENCED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE Medical malpractice litigation requires a unique devotion to detail and an appreciation for the nuances of the law along with a keen understanding of applicable medical standards. Having focused his practice exclusively on medical malpractice litigation, Hammons has developed the skills, the knowledge of both law and medicine, and the experience to provide superior representation to his clients.

COMPASSIONATE AND PRACTICAL Practicing this type of law is challenging and rewarding for Hammons.

Every potential client who seeks help from Hammons has suffered at the very least a disappointment and quite often a tragic, permanent loss. When making a decision to investigate and pursue a medical malpractice claim, Hammons is highly selective because the overall process is time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally difficult for clients and counsel.

HAMMONS NAMED TO LOUISIANA SUPER LAWYERS FOR SEVENTH-CONSECUTIVE YEAR Hammons leads a firm that devotes its resources and efforts to investigating and prosecuting medical malpractice cases in a thorough and professional manner throughout Louisiana. He has been at the forefront of the development of Louisiana’s medical malpractice law and precedentsetting cases. Hammons practices law with the help of three associates, Mrs. Cornell R. Flournoy, Mrs. Chaile M. Allen, and Mr. William W. Murray, Jr., and his talented staff.

From his office in Shreveport, Hammons remains committed to fighting for quality medical care for his clients and their families as well as seeking to obtain just compensation for those who have been seriously injured as a result of substandard medical care.

JOHN HAMMONS

NELSON & HAMMONS, APLC 705 Milam St. Shreveport, LA 71101-3507 PH: (318) 227-2401 FX: (318) 221-4762

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Isenberg, Craig R., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9753 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 Kupperman, Stephen H., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9728 Pg. S-4 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 Lee, Andrew R., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Lee, Wayne J., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0814 Pg. S-4 Luker, Lynn, Lynn Luker & Associates, New Orleans, 504-525-5500 Masinter, Paul J., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-581-3200 Mole, Joseph N., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8006 Orlansky, C. Lawrence, Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0842 Patron, David L., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-566-1311 Person, John C., Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, Metairie, 504-828-3700 Reasonover, Kirk, Reasonover & Olinde, New Orleans, 504-587-1440 Redfearn, Robert L., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans, 504-569-2904 Rosenberg, Harry, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-566-1311 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 Stanley, Richard C., Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans, 504-523-1580 Pg. S-4 Stern, Jr., Charles L., Steeg Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-582-1199 Svenson, Ernest E., Svenson Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-208-5199 Swanson, James R., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5252 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 Wegmann, Edward D., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8226 Wellons, William D., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-569-2900 Willems, Constance C., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-596-2724 Williams, James M., Gauthier Houghtaling & Williams, Metairie, 504-456-8600 Pg. S-13 Wimberly, Jr., Gerard E., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-586-1200 Wittmann, Phillip A., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0804 Pg. S-4 Wright, Jr., William E., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0623

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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-14 George, III, Edward N., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7000 Hines, William H., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8272 Leefe, Richard K., Leefe Gibbs Sullivan Dupre & Aldous, Metairie, 504-830-3990 Ranson, Daniel A., Gaudry Ranson Higgins & Gremillion, Gretna, 504-362-2466 Reso, Jr., Jerome J., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-569-2900 Pg. S-4 Sherman, David R., Chehardy Sherman Ellis Murray Recile Griffith Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie, 504-833-5600 Stein, Mark S., Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450 Wogan, John D., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979

CIVIL LITIGATION DEFENSE 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., Middleberg Riddle & Gianna, New Orleans, 504-525-7200 Horn, Warren, Heller Draper Patrick & Horn, New Orleans, 504-299-3300 Kuchler, Deborah D., Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, New Orleans, 504-592-0691 Leche, Charles E., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0790 McReynolds, Joseph L., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0606

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS Abramson, Neil C., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 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, New Orleans, 504-581-9065 Pg. S-14 Carter, Kenneth M., Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-585-1530 Casey, Jr., Thomas A., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8294 Davis, Leonard A., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Eagan, Jr., Ewell (Tim) E., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-582-1115 Pg. S-4 Gaudet, William B., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0263 Gieger, Jr., Ernest P., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans, 504-561-0400 Glago, Mark P., Glago Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-599-8666 Pg. S-14 Herman, Russ M., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Pg. S-4 Herman, Stephen J., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Krouse, A.J., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8016 Lambert, Hugh P., The Lambert Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-1750 Pg. S-14 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-4 Murray, Stephen B., Murray Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-525-8100

Murray, Jr., Stephen B., Murray Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-525-8100 Paulsen, III, Dwight C., Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, New Orleans, 504-596-6300 Ryan, Elizabeth Haecker, Coats | Rose, New Orleans, 504-299-3085 Stern, Martin A., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0289 Sulzer, Deborah M., Deborah M. Sulzer, New Orleans, 504-299-3380

CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION Botnick, Michael E., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-582-1111 Brennan, Terrence L., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0605 Franco, Philip A., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0291 Gardner, Thomas F., Gardner & Kewley, Metairie, 504-832-7222 Koch, Jr., Harvey C., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-7663 Krebs, David J., Krebs Farley & Pelleteri, New Orleans, 504-299-3570 Lund, III, Daniel, Shields Mott Lund, New Orleans, 504-581-4445 Mercante, Mark W., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Mandeville, 985-819-8410 Orgeron, Glenn P., Kean Miller, New Orleans, 504-585-3048 Shields, Lloyd N., Shields Mott Lund, New Orleans, 504-581-4445 Tyler, Richard J., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8266 Vale, Richard S., Blue Williams, Metairie, 504-830-4933

CONSTRUCTION/SURETY Bergeron, Keith J., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-581-5141 Bland, David S., LeBlanc Bland, New Orleans, 504-528-3088 Gordon, Elizabeth L., Shields Mott Lund, New Orleans, 504-581-4445 Kern, Jay H., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans, 504-569-2923 King, Richard E., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 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 & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0608 Shaw, Danny G., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Mandeville, 985-819-8401 Pg. S-4 Shreves, H. Bruce, Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans, 504-569-2908 Pg. S-4

CRIMINAL DEFENSE DiGiulio, John E., Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-524-4080 Fanning, Patrick J., Attorney at Law, Gretna, 504-368-7888 Glass, Robert S., Glass & Reed, New Orleans, 504-581-9083 Mosca, Provino C., Attorney at Law, Harahan, 504-738-3994 Reed, John Wilson, Glass & Reed, New Orleans, 504-581-9083 Tusa, Alan B., Tusa & Richards, Covington, 985-893-9980 Whalen, Jr., Ralph S., Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-525-1600 Zibilich, Franz L., Martiny & Associates, Metairie, 504-834-7676

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE COLLAR Becker, Jr., Walter F., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7046 Capitelli, Ralph, Capitelli & Wicker, New Orleans, 504-582-2425 Castaing, Jr., Edward J., Crull Castaing & Lilly, New Orleans, 504-581-7700

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BY PRACTICE AREA Hardin, Pauline F., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8110 Pg. S-4 Larson, Jr., Herbert V., The Law Offices of Herbert V. Larson Jr., New Orleans, 504-528-9500 Magner, Michael W., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8316 Murray, Jr., Julian R., Chehardy Sherman Ellis Murray Recile Griffith Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie, 504-833-5600 Simmons, Jr., Richard (Rick) T., Hailey McNamara Hall Larmann & Papale, Metairie, 504-836-6500 Thomson, Peter M., Fowler Rodriguez Valdes-Fauli, New Orleans, 504-523-2600

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, 504-522-3303 Shuler, III, G. Phillip, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7011 Tusa, Jr., Michael T., Sutton Alker & Rather, Mandeville, 985-727-7501 Van Meerveld, Janis, Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0459

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Armstrong, Jane E., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9244 Brechtel, Timothy P., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8236 Conklin, Katherine, McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-586-1200 Feingerts, Sandra Mills, Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans, 504-529-3836 Rachal, Robert W., Proskauer Rose, New Orleans, 504-310-4081 Seemann III, Charles F., Proskauer Rose, New Orleans, 504-310-4091 Shapiro, Howard, Proskauer Rose, New Orleans, 504-310-4085 Pg. S-4 Thorne, René E., Jackson Lewis, New Orleans, 504-208-1755

Christy, Walter W., Coats | Rose, New Orleans, 504-299-3073 Harold, Edward F., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans, 504-522-3303 Le Clercq, Frederic Theodore “Ted”, Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0647 Livaudais, Julie D., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7007 Wisdom, Rachel Wendt, Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0911

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR Adams, H. Mark, Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, 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 Burnside, Andrew P., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans, 504-648-3840 Desmond, Susan Fahey, Jackson Lewis, New Orleans, 504-208-1755 Duncan, III, Brooke, Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0220 Ehret, Leslie W., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8203 Heusel, Cornelius R., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8148 Hymowitz, Steve, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans, 504-648-3840 Pg. S-4 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 Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8352 Mallery, Mark N., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans, 504-648-3840 Malone, Jr., Ernest R., The Kullman Firm, New Orleans, 504-524-4162 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 Mitchell, Michael S., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans, 504-529-3830 Moore, Christopher E., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans, 504-648-3840 Murov, Ellis B., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0655 Pyburn, Jr., Keith M., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans, 504-522-3303

ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES Carver, M. Hampton, Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3800 Clements, Miles P., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8000 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 Hunter, Jonathan A., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4131 Kornick, Cheryl Mollere, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979

McCollam, John M., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-582-1113 McGlone, Michael A., Kean Miller, New Orleans, 504-585-3059 Nicholson, Cynthia A., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-569-1658 Norman, Joe B., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 O’Connor, Scott A., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-569-1860 Pearce, John Y., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-3200 Poitevent, II, Edward B., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5269 Rosenblum, Carl D., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8296 Slattery, Jr., Gerald F., Slattery Marino & Roberts, New Orleans, 504-585-7800

ENVIRONMENTAL Holden, Robert E., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4130

ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION Jones, III, Gladstone N., Jones Swanson Huddell & Garrison, New Orleans, 504-523-2500 Massey, Donald C., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0290 Pilie, Glen M., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0260 Swetman, Glenn Lyle Maximilian, Swetman Baxter Massenburg, New Orleans, 504-799-0502 CONTINUED ON PAGE S-10

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FAMILY LAW Anderson, Ernest S., Anderson & Anderson, Slidell, 985-643-6443 Bayle, Suzanne E., Morris Lee & Bayle, New Orleans, 504-524-3781 Buhrer, Robert S., Buhrer Law Firm, Metairie, 504-833-5112 Cabral, H. Craig, Attorney at Law, Metairie, 504-831-5319 Conroy, Michael D., Conroy Law Firm, Covington, 985-809-7050 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 Hoffman, Mitchell J., Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450 Kern, Margaret H., Jones Fussell, Covington, 985-892-4801 Kesler, Debra M., Attorney at Law, Metairie, 504-834-3737 Kessler, Ellen Widen, Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450

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FIRST AMENDMENT/MEDIA/ADVERTISING

HEALTH CARE 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, 504-975-4070 Pg. S-4 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 L., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5224

INSURANCE COVERAGE Baumgartner, Adrianne L., Porteous Hainkel & Johnson, Covington, 985-246-7430 de Klerk, Andrew S., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8010 Denenea, Jr., John H., Shearman-Denenea, New Orleans, 504-304-4582 Fischer, Madeleine, Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8208 Flanagan, Harold J., Flanagan Partners, New Orleans, 504-569-0235 Hubbard III, Ralph S., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 Pelleteri, Maura Z., Krebs Farley & Pelleteri, New Orleans, 504-299-3570 Pipes, III, H. Minor, Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9726 Plauché, Jr., Andrew L., Plauché Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans, 504-582-1142 Salley, David P., Salley Hite Mercer & Resor, New Orleans, 504-566-8800 Sever, Jay Russell, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-566-1311 Siegel, Robert I., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans, 504-561-0400 Sutherland, Dean A., Jeansonne & Remondet, New Orleans, 504-524-7333 Trahant, Richard C., Attorney at Law, Metairie, 504-780-9891

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

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

Duncan, J. Kelly, Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8218

GENERAL LITIGATION Abaunza, Donald R., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4110 Pg. S-4 Bergin, Edward H., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Boughton, Jr., F. Sherman, McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-586-1200 Hubert, Thomas P., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8384 Johnson, Edward S., Johnson Johnson Barrios & Yacoubian, New Orleans, 504-528-3001 Kerrigan, Jr., Robert E., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-581-5141 Knister, Terrence K., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-582-1111 Musser, IV, John H., Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 985-809-7670 Ostendorf, Lance S., Pailet & Ostendorf, New Orleans, 504-299-3415 Patrick, Patrick H., Patrick Miller, New Orleans, 504-527-5400 Perrier, Guy D., Perrier & Lacoste, New Orleans, 504-212-8820 Plauche, W. Evan, Hailey McNamara Hall Larmann & Papale, Metairie, 504-836-6500

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Caverly, Joseph L., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-581-3200 Fishman, Louis Y., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5252 Pg. S-4 Fullmer, Mark A., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9324 Hearn, Curtis R., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8308 Laperouse, Lambert M., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans, 504-654-1333 Norton, William N., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5297 Page, III, J. Marshall, Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8248 Whittaker, Scott T., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0836 Pg. S-4

PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE: GENERAL Acomb, W. Ryan, Porteous Hainkel & Johnson, New Orleans, 504-581-3838 Africk, Lisa M., Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-569-1007 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 & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0643

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BY PRACTICE AREA Chopin, Richard A., Chopin Wagar Richard & Kutcher, Metairie, 504-830-3838 Delacroix, Scott E., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0212 deLaup, Mickey S., deLaup & Enright, Metairie, 504-828-2277 DeRouen, Patrick D., DeRouen Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-274-3660 Edwards, Dow Michael, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 Galloway, John E., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 Gasperecz, A. Kirk, Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0408 Latham, Mark D., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Maselli, Jr., Joseph, PlauchÊ Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans, 504-586-5228 Mentz, Michael P., Hailey McNamara Hall Larmann & Papale, Metairie, 504-836-6500 Moore, Douglas J., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 Murphy, Howard L., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0639 Nieset, Jr., James R., Porteous Hainkel & Johnson, New Orleans, 504-412-6253 O’Bannon, Ernest L., Bienvenu Foster Ryan & O’Bannon, New Orleans, 504-322-1375 O’Bryon, Kevin C., O’Bryon & Schnabel, New Orleans, 504-799-4200 Schafer, Timothy G., Schafer & Schafer, New Orleans, 504-522-0011 Truitt, Jack E., The Truitt Law Firm, Covington, 985-327-5266 Wallace, Campbell E., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8000

PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE 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., Niles Bourque Fontana & Knight, New Orleans, 504-310-8554 LeBlanc, Ann Marie, Caraway LeBlanc, New Orleans, 504-566-1912 Niles, Jr., Stewart E., Niles Bourque Fontana & Knight, New Orleans, 504-310-8550 Rice, Jr., Edward J., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0333 Sperling, Peter E., Frilot, New Orleans, 504-599-8000

PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE: PRODUCTS Accardo, Francis P., Pugh Accardo Haas Radecker & Carey, New Orleans, 504-799-4500 Arras, Barbara L., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9246 Bertaut, Carmelite M., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-581-3200 Gay, Jr., Charles F., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0295 Pg. S-4 Gay, Terry Christovich, Christovich & Kearney, New Orleans, 504-593-4214 Irwin, James B., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 Pg. S-4 Kohnke, IV, Edward F., Preis & Roy, New Orleans, 504-581-6062 Laborde, Kenneth H., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans, 504-654-1301 Lavelle, Paul M., Beirne Maynard & Parsons, New Orleans, 504-799-2223

Manning, Kathleen A., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-586-1200 McGlinchey, Deirdre C., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-586-1200 Meyer, Mary Laura, Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-858-2088 Moore, Kim E., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 Norwood, Jr., Colvin G., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-586-1200 Pg. S-4 Olinde, John F., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7241 O’Quinn, David W., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 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 Pg. S-4 Shofstahl, Tyson B., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0119 Stout, III, A. Wendel, Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0632 Surprenant, Mark C., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0213 Pg. S-4 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-4

PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL Abramson, David Alan, Lewis Kullman Sterbcow & Abramson, New Orleans, 504-588-1500 Berger, Allan, Allan Berger & Associates, New Orleans, 504-486-9481 Pg. S-14 Breslin, Jr., T. Peter, Attorney at Law, Metairie, 504-780-9891 CONTINUED ON PAGE S-12

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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 Downing, III, Edward F., Gauthier Houghtaling & Williams, Metairie, 504-456-8636 Falcon, Timothy J., Falcon Law Firm, Marrero, 504-341-1234 Frischhertz, Jr., Lloyd N., Frischhertz Poulliard Frischhertz & Impastato, New Orleans, 504-523-1500 Gertler, Louis L., Gertler Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-6411 Gertler, Meyer H. “Mike”, Gertler Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-6411 Herman, Maury A., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Jacobs, Darleen M., Jacobs Sarrat Lovelace & Harris, New Orleans, 504-522-0155 Pg. S-14 Jacobson, Tamara Kluger, Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-822-2136 Katz, Morton H., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Klick, James C., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Landry, Mickey P., Landry Swarr & Cannella, New Orleans, 504-299-1214 Loup, Terry B., Morris Bart, New Orleans, 504-525-8000 Perry, John B., Attorney at Law, Slidell, 985-639-0207 Saunders, Benjamin B., Davis Saunders & Miller, Mandeville, 985-612-3070 Silbert, Scott E., Silbert & Garon, New Orleans, 504-581-6200 Slack, Todd R., Huber Slack Houghtaling Pandit & Thomas, New Orleans, 504-274-2500

PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Calvert, Thomas B., Attorney at Law, Metairie, 504-830-7610 David, Robert J., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans, 504-522-2304 Ecuyer, Michael J., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans, 504-522-2304 Gennusa, II, Thomas A., Law Offices of Thomas A. Gennusa II, 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 Cordell & Beary, New Orleans, 504-299-8724 Wagar, III, Nelson W. “Chip”, Chopin Wagar Richard & Kutcher, Metairie, 504-830-3838 Widmann, Harry T., Attorney at Law, Metairie, 504-834-2799

REAL ESTATE Adams, Marguerite L., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Cahill, Jr., Elwood F., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2100 Pg. S-4, S-5 Colvin, R. Keith, Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8524 Pg. S-4 Conway III, James R., Lemle & Kelleher, New Orleans, 504-584-9433 Crosby, E. Howell, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7212 de Lisle, Victoria M., Locke Lord, New Orleans, 504-558-5100 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, 504-566-5200 McHenry, R. Lewis, Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8300 Meyer, Malcolm A., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0196 Moench, Deborah Jean, Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2117 Pg. S-5 Montgomery, III, Richard B., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0663 Moore, Marie A., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2108 Pg. S-5 Morton, James R., Taggart Morton, New Orleans, 504-599-8507 Mouton, Robert W., Locke Lord, New Orleans, 504-558-5100 Naquin, Ronald L., Hamilton & Brown, New Orleans, 504-566-1805 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-5 Schneider, Michael R., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0835 Sher, Leopold Z., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2101 Pg. S-4, S-5 Steeg, Robert M., Steeg Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-582-1245 Talley, Susan G., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0828 Pg. S-4 Title, Peter S., Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans, 504-582-1542 Tyler, Susan M., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8298 Willis, Sterling Scott, Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5264 Pg. S-4

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Lewis, Harvey J., Lewis Kullman Sterbcow & Abramson, New Orleans, 504-588-1500 Plotkin, Louis L., Plotkin & Vincent, Metairie, 504-267-6191

Najder, Kenneth J., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8386 Rieveschl, David, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8660 Walmsley, Jr., Robert M., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5252

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SECURITIES LITIGATION

Fritchie, III, Gus A., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 Gay, E. Phelps, Christovich & Kearney, New Orleans, 504-593-4201 Lund, Daniel, Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-3200 Marshall, Nancy J., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0602

Bieck, Jr., Robert B., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8202 Freeman, III, George C., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9700 Pg. S-4 Roberts, Thomas A., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans, 504-589-9731

PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: PRODUCTS

PROJECTS Cornelius, O. Ray, Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0258

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Backstrom, Jr., William M., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8228 Pg. S-4 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 Cordes, Jr., Paul D., Guarisco & Cordes, New Orleans, 504-587-7007 Derbes, III, Albert J., The Derbes Law Firm, Metairie, 504-837-1230 Edelman, William W., Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-828-9511 Embree, Mark S., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0247 Exnicios, James C., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4034 Grace, Jr., William F., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7000 Guarisco, Michael E., Guarisco & Cordes, New Orleans, 504-587-7007 Klein, Steven I., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2100 Pg. S-4, S-5 Langenstein, III, William H., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7000 LeBlanc, John P., Attorney at Law, Mandeville, 985-845-7372 Leftwich, Brian T., Ajubita Leftwich & Salzer, New Orleans, 504-582-2300 Mayhall, Michael A., The Mayhall Law Firm, Covington, 985-246-1700 Miller, Bruce A., Attorney at Law, Metairie, 504-837-5242 Mintz, Albert, Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-899-2104 Nunes, III, Louis S., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Ramelli, Rudolph R., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8206 Rees, Paul D., Weiler & Rees, Covington, 985-674-1443 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 Trostorff, Alex P., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8232 Waldman, Paul H., Waldman Law, Metairie, 504-834-7077 Weiler, John J., Weiler & Rees, New Orleans, 504-524-2944 Wyrick, J. Gregory, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7502 Zimmermann, Karl J., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans, 504-569-2900

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME Acomb, Jr., Robert B., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8112 Barry, Jr., Francis J., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0642 Benjamin, Jr., Jack C., Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, New Orleans, 504-322-4100 Bertram, Richard D., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Bolles, John A., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9260 Brackett, Alan G., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-4 Bridger, R. Jeffrey, Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-569-1007 Broders, John J., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8172 Brooks, Jr., Philip S., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-3200 Cerise, Jr., Charles A., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0418 Charvet, Kathleen K., Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, New Orleans, 504-322-4100 Clotworthy, Robert C., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8676

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BY PRACTICE AREA Cozad, Richard A., McAlpine & Cozad, New Orleans, 504-561-0323 Crawford, Todd G., Fowler Rodriguez Valdes-Fauli, New Orleans, 504-523-2600 Daniels, Timothy F., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 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 Dragna, Gerard J., Perrier & Lacoste, New Orleans, 504-212-8820 Emory, C. William, Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-4 Fisher, Jr., Robert B., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7000 Forbes, Thomas D., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7000 Force, Joshua S., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2130 Pg. S-5 Foster, Richard B., Lemle & Kelleher, New Orleans, 504-586-1241 Goodier, Glenn G., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8174 Pg. S-4 Grant, Jr., A. Gordon, Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-3200 Gray, III, Mat M., Fowler Rodriguez Valdes-Fauli, New Orleans, 504-523-2600 Guy, Matthew C., LeBlanc Bland, New Orleans, 504-528-3088 Haas, III, Frederick T., Pugh Accardo Haas Radecker & Carey, New Orleans, 504-799-4500 Hanemann, Stephen C., Kean Miller, New Orleans, 504-620-3342 Haycraft, Don K., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4128 Hilbert, Jr., Peter L., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2107 Pg. S-5 Hoerner, Daniel J., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-4 Hurley, Grady S., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8224 Jarrett, R. Keith, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4133 Johnson, Ronald A., Johnson Johnson Barrios & Yacoubian, New Orleans, 504-528-3001

Katz, Brian D., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Kelly, David S., Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, New Orleans, 504-596-6303 Koch, Jr., R. Joshua, Koch & Schmidt, New Orleans, 504-208-9040 Koehl, Jr., Edward J., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8176 Laizer, Edwin C., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0207 Larzelere, Stephen M., Larzelere Picou Wells Simpson Lonero, Metairie, 504-834-6500 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 Valdes-Fauli, New Orleans, 504-595-5142 Lee III, Joseph E., Preis & Roy, New Orleans, 504-581-6062 Leefe, David W., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-556-4137 Lemon, II, Robert T., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, 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, 504-561-0400 McCleskey, Jr., Robert P., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9280 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-4 O’Keefe, Patrick E., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-3200 Parks, C. Michael, Perrier & Lacoste, New Orleans, 504-212-8820 Plunkett, Jr., Lawrence R., Reich Album & Plunkett, Metairie, 504-830-3999 Riviere, William J., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9343 Rodriguez, Antonio J., Fowler Rodriguez Valdes-Fauli, New Orleans, 504-595-5170

Roussel, James H., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5278 Pg. S-4 Ryan, Kent B., The Miller Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-684-5044 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., Lemle & Kelleher, New Orleans, 504-584-9141 Sterbcow, Paul M., Lewis Kullman Sterbcow & Abramson, New Orleans, 504-588-1500 Straub, Hugh R., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-566-1311 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 Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Tynan, Joseph P., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-7902 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-14 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 Webb, Daniel A., Sutterfield & Webb, New Orleans, 504-598-2715 Welch, Hal C., Lemle & Kelleher, 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 Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8234

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

BUSINESS LITIGATION FRED HERMAN

JOHN W. HOUGHTALING, II

JAMES M. WILLIAMS

1010 Common Street Suite 3000 New Orleans, LA 70112 Tel: 504-212-4161 Fax: 504-581-7083 fherman@fredhermanlaw.com www.fredhermanlaw.com

3500 North Hullen Street Metairie, LA 70002 Tel: 504-456-8600 Fax: 504-456-8624 john@ghwlegal.com www.ghwlegal.com

3500 North Hullen Street Metairie, LA 70002 Tel: 504-456-8600 Fax: 504-456-8624 jmw@ghwlegal.com www.ghwlegal.com

BUSINESS LITIGATION PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL GENERAL LITIGATION

BUSINESS LITIGATION INSURANCE COVERAGE PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL

BUSINESS LITIGATION PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL INSURANCE COVERAGE

Fred Herman is a trial attorney who has represented individuals, families, and businesses in serious injury and complex business litigation for over 37 years. Mr. Herman has served as a mediator, arbitrator, hearing officer, and special master in complex civil disputes.

His practice areas include serious injury, business transactions and litigation, and health care litigation. Mr. Herman has taught and lectured at Loyola and Tulane Law Schools and is a member of various professional associations, including Academy of Court Appointed Special Masters, Louisiana and American Associations for Justice, Louisiana Bank Counsel and American Healthcare Lawyers Association.

At 32, John Houghtaling purchased the firm he started working in as a law student, under the tutelage of the late, great trial attorney Wendell Gauthier. Houghtaling has enjoyed an astonishing litigation record collecting over $138 million for businesses and individual clients.

With a specialty of insurance and business litigation, Houghtaling has been recognized by New Orleans CityBusiness for Leadership in Law 2005-2008 and was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2009. As managing partner, he leads a staff of 37, including 16 attorneys with offices in New Orleans and Houston. In 2010, Houghtaling partnered with actor Kevin Costner and successfully brought to market technology that was used to assist in the cleanup of the BP oil spill.

James Williams is a catastrophic personal injury and business litigation attorney, having won over $100 million for individual clients since 2003.

He became the youngest judge in Louisiana when the Supreme Court appointed him Judge Pro Tempore in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.

He was named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by ATLA and one of the Top 40 Lawyers under 40 by the National Bar Association. Williams was inducted into the New Orleans CityBusiness Hall of Fame and named in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum’s list of Top Trial Lawyers in America.

Mr. Williams has litigated cases in California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Milan, Italy.

LAW OFFICES OF FRED HERMAN

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BUSINESS/CORPORATE THROUGH TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME MICHAEL L. ECKSTEIN

SCOTT R. BICKFORD

MARK P. GLAGO

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

338 Lafayette Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-581-9065 Fax: 504-581-7635 mb@mbfirm.com www.mbfirm.com

365 Canal Street, Suite 1700 One Canal Place - 17th Floor New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-599-8666 Fax: 504-599-8699 mglago@glagolawfirm.com www.glagolawfirm.com

BUSINESS/CORPORATE ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE TAX

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION POLITICAL LAW

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

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.

Scott Bickford is a trial attorney who, for over 25 years, has represented the rights of injured workers and their families in environmental cases. He has represented hundreds of individuals exposed to asbestos, welding fumes, and other toxic substances. As part of this representation, he has tried numerous cases involving different asbestos illnesses, participated on national panels involving asbestos litigation problems, and has lectured extensively on asbestos trial practice to other attorneys. In addition to his asbestos practice, Mr. Bickford represents various governmental and private landowners in environmental land damage cases.

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.

HUGH P. LAMBERT

DAVID C. FORRESTER

ALLAN BERGER

701 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-581-1750 Fax: 504-529-2931 hlambert@lamnel.com www.lamnel.com

4981 Bluebonnet Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Tel: 225-928-5400 Fax: 225-928-7733 david@forresterdick.com www.forresterdick.com

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION

PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE: GENERAL

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After graduating from the University of Michigan School of Engineering, Mr. Lambert worked as a production process engineer for General Motors for seven years. He then completed law school in the top of his class and clerked for U.S. District Court Judge R. Blake West, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana. He is a frequent lecturer across the U.S. on class actions and mass torts. He has also authored and published legal articles for law review journals and seminars in areas pertaining to science and engineering as related to legal matters.

He is a member in good standing of numerous state and federal courts throughout the U.S., where results favorable to the firm’s clients have been achieved. More information is available on the firm’s website.

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 District Attorney General’s Office, Mr. Forrester has drafted statutes in Louisiana regarding Medicaid fraud and cruelty to the infirm.

Allan Berger is the founder of the Allan Berger & Associates law firm in New Orleans, Louisiana, established in 1975. He is involved in a wide variety of plaintiff litigation in courts throughout the State of Louisiana, including the federal courts. His practice ranges from class action/mass tort cases to personal injury, automobile, maritime, product liability, medical malpractice, and pharmaceutical litigation. His 38 years of extensive experience include his being a Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys and being listed in Louisiana Super Lawyers. Allan Berger & Associates provides innovative solutions to legal problems consistent with the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.

DARLEEN M. JACOBS

JASON P. WAGUESPACK

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

One Shell Square, 40th Floor 701 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70139 Tel: 504-525-6802 Fax: 504-525-2456 jwaguespack@gjtbs.com www.gjtbs.com

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FORRESTER, DICK & CLARK

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

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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, medical malpractice, maritime, Jones Act, and class action cases. 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, Jefferson Bar Association, St. Bernard Bar Association, and the NYSBA. Darleen is AV-rated and was recognized as a preeminent lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell. She is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. She received over 58 judgments in excess of $1 million, and one judgment in excess of $3 billion.

Jason P. Waguespack is a recognized leader in the maritime and international legal fields. He is a director at GJTBS and currently serves as the Managing Director of the firm. He is also a member of the adjunct faculty of the Tulane University School of Law and Tulane University AB Freeman School of Business and is active in the civic life of his community. He maintains a regional practice based in New Orleans and Houston that focuses primarily on litigation and arbitration. He specializes in the representation of owners, charterers, operators, and marine insurers in all types of marine casualty losses. He serves as national counsel to several clients with ongoing international interests.

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Rome, Curt Lucien, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9315 Teske, Christopher R., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans, 504-561-0400 Webre, Rachel G., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans, 504-561-0400

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Berniard, Jeffrey P., Berniard Law, New Orleans, 504-527-6225 Pg. S-16 Crowson, Gabriel A., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-596-2839 Kilpatrick, Jennifer S., Degan Blanchard & Nash, New Orleans, 504-529-3333

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Campisi, Lauren E., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, 504-586-1200

BANKRUPTCY & CREDITOR/ DEBTOR RIGHTS Hedrick, Lisa M., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0307

BUSINESS LITIGATION Almon, Matthew S., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0976 Antis, Jr., Phillip J., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-582-1111 Boyd, III, Howard Taney, Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2100 Pg. S-5 Brady, Sean P., Flanagan Partners, New Orleans, 504-569-0235 Brechtel, Nancy A., Cotten Schmidt & Abbott, New Orleans, 504-568-9393 Burge, Jason W., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5252 Carr, Daniel J., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5252 Douglas, Dana M., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 English, Nina Wessel, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-582-1111 Janke, Benjamin West, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5200 Lasky, Catherine E., Jones Swanson Huddell & Garrison, New Orleans, 504-523-2500 Lemaire, Justin P., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0942 McEachin, Thomas M., Schonekas Evans McGoey & McEachin, New Orleans, 504-680-6055 Mills, Alysson L., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5252 Owen, Jr., Thomas P., Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans, 504-523-1580 Ridley, Jr., Coleman Douglas, Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8274 Schilling, Ellie T., Schonekas Evans McGoey & McEachin, New Orleans, 504-680-6050 Thornton, Jennifer L., Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans, 504-523-1580 Tigchelaar, Brooke C., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0862 Wehlen, Nicholas J., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0827 Woolf, Matthew A., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5262

BUSINESS/CORPORATE Riess, Megan C., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5252 Scafidel, Amy G., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8462 Schroeder, David-Logan, Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5252 Woodruff, Benjamin P., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8444

CIVIL LITIGATION DEFENSE Drennan, George C., Plauché Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans, 504-586-5290 Griffith, Jr., Steven F., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5200 Gristina, Nicholas C., Porteous Hainkel & Johnson, New Orleans, 504-581-3838 Jenkins, Chauntis T., Porteous Hainkel & Johnson, New Orleans, 504-412-6266 Kemp, Ingrid M., Johnson Gray McNamara, Mandeville, 985-246-6544 Kirsch, Kyle P., McCranie Sistrunk Anzelmo Hardy McDaniel & Welch, Metairie, 504-831-0946 Ordeneaux, James K., Plauché Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans, 504-586-5272

Dillon, Carla Tircuit, Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8146 Frilot, Mark W., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Mandeville, 985-819-8417 Hedlund, Scott J., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-581-5141 LeBlanc, Beau E., LeBlanc Bland, New Orleans, 504-528-3088 Theard, Kelly E., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0667 Vicknair, Andrew G., Shields Mott Lund, New Orleans, 504-581-4445

CONSTRUCTION/SURETY Prescott, III, James D., LeBlanc Bland, New Orleans, 504-528-3088

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

GENERAL LITIGATION Ayres, Christopher G., Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-638-8472 Bone, Jason D., Taylor Wellons Politz & Duhe, New Orleans, 504-525-9888 Cheralla, Stephanie L., Degan Blanchard & Nash, New Orleans, 504-529-3333 Giarrusso, III, Joseph I., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Kane, Christopher J., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0155 McCardle, Lance C., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5252 Odoms Hebert, Alanah, Gauthier Houghtaling & Williams, Metairie, 504-456-8600 Pg. S-16 Potts, Kyle L., Adams and Reese, New Orleans, 504-585-0261 Reichard, Benjamin D., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5252 Robert, Jr., Al J., Law Office of Al J. Robert Jr., New Orleans, 504-309-4852

HEALTH CARE Sheely, Brandy N., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-8617 Tarver, Dorothy L., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-3200

IMMIGRATION Kimbrell, Elaine, Ware|Gasparian, Metairie, 504-830-5900

INSURANCE COVERAGE

Stein, Jason M., Jackson Lewis, New Orleans, 504-208-1755

Dovalina, Stephanie, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 Moragas, David M., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 Mouledoux, Marcelle P., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 Sawyer, Charlotte Jane, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-584-9389 Schmeeckle, Seth A., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 Soso, Jeremy Z., Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-390-8886 Vorhaben, Tessa P., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-566-1311

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Davis, Brandon E., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-566-1311 Hugg, Joseph R., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans, 504-584-5466 Murray, Bryce G., Bryce G. Murray, Metairie, 504-383-3246 Myers, Sarah Voorhies, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7009 Roberts, MaryJo L., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-566-1311 White, Christine M., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans, 504-648-3840 Williams, Christopher L., Proskauer Rose, New Orleans, 504-310-4088

Harrigan, Brad E., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans, 504-568-1990 Latham, Gregory D., Attorney at Law, New Orleans, 504-322-7166

Bloom, Seth J., Bloom Legal, New Orleans, 504-599-9997 DiGiulio, Ariel K., DiGiulio Utley, New Orleans, 504-524-4080 Gonzalez, Steven, Attorney at Law, Kenner, 504-352-7834 Hébert, Stephen D., Stephen D. Hébert, New Orleans, 504-528-9500 Tonry, Cullen A., The Tonry Law Firm, Chalmette, 504-208-3013 Turgeau Powell, Tracey C., Powell & Associates, Slidell, 985-718-0567

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/ERISA

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: DEFENSE Anderson, Michelle I., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans, 504-522-3303 Englander, Jennifer L., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans, 504-648-3840 Perez, Kathlyn, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5200

ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES Gordon, Collette R., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Mouledoux, Sara E., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans, 504-582-1111 Pesce, Stephen M., Flanagan Partners, New Orleans, 504-569-0235

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Bell, Allison C., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Jeanfreau, Mark W., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-566-1311

PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE: GENERAL Costello, Patrick E., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-4 Lonegrass, Michael D., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 Nolan, Jr., Michael F., Connick & Connick, Metairie, 504-838-8777 Stedman, Matthew L., Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-262-2931

PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE: PRODUCTS

ENVIRONMENTAL

Capodice, Camala E., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 Myers, Stephen G.A., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans, 504-310-2100 Polk, Janika D., Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, New Orleans, 504-592-0691

Adams, Jennifer E., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0633

PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL

ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION

Brandner, Jr., Michael S., Brandner Law Firm, Metairie, 504-552-5000 Pg. S-16

Grossman, Louis M., Kean Miller, New Orleans, 504-585-3050 Hale DeShazo, Michele, Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, New Orleans, 504-592-0691

FAMILY LAW Coleman, George Read, Lila Molaison Samuel, Gretna, 504-367-7250 Daniels, Morgan S., Daniels Law, New Orleans, 504-302-8507 deMahy, Rebecca A., Cynthia A De Luca, New Orleans, 504-283-5445 Greene, Jennifer J., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Hoffman, Jeffrey M., Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450 Mansfield, Mark J., Tranchina & Mansfield, Covington, 985-892-1313 Nguyen, Kim Ngan, Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450

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

MICHAEL S. BRANDNER, JR. BRANDNER LAW FIRM, L.L.C. Metairie • 504-552-5000

www.brandnerlawfirm.com Cain, Joseph E. “Jed”, Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans, 504-581-4892 Glorioso, III, Vincent J., The Glorioso Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-569-9999 Impastato, III, Dominick F., Frischhertz Poulliard Frischhertz & Impastato, New Orleans, 504-523-1500 Pg. S-16 Lagarde, Ross F., Jones Lagarde, Slidell, 985-643-2413 Lawson, David T., Morris Bart, New Orleans, 504-525-8000 CONTINUED ON PAGE S-16

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Stephens, Barrett, Womac Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-486-9999 Wells, Tanika D., People’s Legal, New Orleans, 504-392-9909

PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: PRODUCTS Cisney, Amber E., Law Offices of Richard J. Fernandez, Metairie, 504-834-8500

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: DEFENSE Delaune, Beverly Aloisio, Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-593-0759 McCabe, Ryan M., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans, 504-585-3200 Ross, William M., Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans, 504-523-1580

REAL ESTATE Bernard, G. Wogan, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7000 Cerise, Jonathan B., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2100 Pg. S-5 Kitziger, Paul, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans, 504-581-7979 Levine, Seth A., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8268 McGowan, Heather Begneaud, Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans, 504-593-0946

Serio, Steven C., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5252

TAX

Sherman, Philip B., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7579

Gagliardi, Mandy Mendoza, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, 504-585-7018

Sterbcow, Marx D., Sterbcow Law Group, New Orleans, 504-523-4930 Pg. S-16

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME

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

www.respaattorneys.com Woodruff, Jessica Kesler, Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans, 504-585-3800

SECURITIES & CORPORATE FINANCE Cenac, Monique Angelle, Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8000 Seal, Britton H., Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrère & Denègre, New Orleans, 504-582-8000

Chopin, Justin McCarthy, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, New Orleans, 504-272-2782 Gardner, Jr., W. Jacob, Fowler Rodriguez Valdes-Fauli, New Orleans, 504-523-2600 Hale, Paul D., Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles, New Orleans, 504-581-5141 Nazareth, Neil F., Martzell & Bickford, New Orleans, 504-581-9065 Scott, Nyka M., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans, 504-566-5200 Tracey, Kimberly E., Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-569-1007 Tweedy, Jonathan A., Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-569-1007 Waid, Raymond T., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, 504-566-1311

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Peiffer, Joseph C., Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, New Orleans, 504-586-5252

Lewis, Jennifer Fontana, Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-569-1007 Louapre, Lindsay F., Brown Sims, New Orleans, 504-638-8472 Robinson, Jon B., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-4 Towers, Frank J., Blue Williams, Metairie, 504-830-4939 Yoder, Simone H., Degan Blanchard & Nash, New Orleans, 504-529-3333

JEFFREY P. BERNIARD

MICHAEL S. BRANDNER, JR.

D. WAYNE BUSH

643 Magazine Street Suite 402 New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-527-6225 Fax: 504-617-6300 Jeffberniard@laclaim.com www.laclaim.com

3324 North Causeway Boulevard Suite 101 Metairie, LA 70002 Tel: 504-552-5000 Fax: 504-521-7550 michael@brandnerlawfirm.com www.brandnerlawfirm.com

300 Courthouse Street Post Office Drawer 1528 Leesville, LA 71496 Tel: 337-239-2244 Fax: 337-239-4186 wayne.bush@smithlex.com www.SmithBush.com

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS

PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL MARITIME PERSONAL INJURY INSURANCE COVERAGE

PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

For the second year in a row Attorney Jeffrey P. Berniard is honored to be named to Louisiana Rising Stars. With a focus on the areas of mass tort, class action, and complex litigation, Mr. Berniard continues to lead the new generation of lawyers in those fields of law. In his eight years of practicing law, Mr. Berniard has had the pleasure of being mentored by and a partner with some of the greatest attorneys in the country. These experiences in working with others have given him great insight into the practice of law and allowed Mr. Berniard to set his sights on what is truly important in the matters of advocacy for his clients.

Attorney Michael S. Brandner, of the Brandner Law Firm L.L.C., in New Orleans, Louisiana, represents people who suffer major injuries as a result of another person’s negligence and wrongdoing. He also represents policyholders involved in a variety of insurance disputes such as homeowner’s, flood, commercial, liability, and all-risk insurance claims. An experienced trial lawyer, he protects the rights of injured individuals in maritime personal injury, automobile accidents, and trucking law, and handles a variety of complex litigation, including commercial litigation, and other general civil trial matters. Michael received his undergraduate degree from LSU and law degree from Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans. He also holds a master of law in taxation from Boston University School of Law.

D. Wayne Bush is the managing partner of SmithBush, LLP, where he is dedicated to advocating on behalf of injured clients. Wayne concentrates on serious personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation claims. He has successfully represented workers and their families in claims against some of Louisiana’s largest employers. In addition to his primary practice, he is devoted to his state, and he is involved in the communities he represents. Wayne is on the Board of Governors for the Louisiana Association for Justice, serves as a Director for Acadiana Legal Services Corporation, and serves on local government boards, including the Vernon Parish Planning Commission, the University Parkway Development District, and the Leesville Economic Development Commission.

DOMINICK F. IMPASTATO, III

ALANAH ODOMS HEBERT

MARX D. STERBCOW

1130 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-523-1500 Fax: 504-581-1670 dimpastato@frischhertzlaw.com www.frischhertzlaw.com

3500 North Hullen Street Metairie, LA 70002 Tel: 504-456-8600 Fax: 504-456-8624 alanah@ghwlegal.com www.ghwlegal.com

PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL

GENERAL LITIGATION BUSINESS LITIGATION PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL

REAL ESTATE BANKING CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS

Dominick F. Impastato, III has been the lead trial attorney in products liability, toxic tort, industrial equipment, commercial construction, and motor vehicle casualty trials since he was admitted to the bar in 2004. He recently served as Liaison Counsel in the St. Rita’s Nursing Home litigation, responsible for coordinating the plaintiffs’ efforts in 58 consolidated cases following the deaths of the residents of the nursing home in St. Bernard Parish during Hurricane Katrina. Dominick takes particular pride in representing the proverbial little guy against parties of far greater resources and achieving success for his clients.

Dominick graduated second in his class from Loyola Law School in 2004, served on the Loyola Law Review, and was on the National Moot Court team.

Alanah Odoms Hebert’s outstanding track record as a trial litigator benefits her business and complex civil litigation clients. A former Senior Assistant District Attorney in Orleans Parish, Ms. Hebert secured a 100 percent conviction rate in misdemeanor and felony cases. She earned a B.A. from Rutgers College in 2002, graduating magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She received a J.D. from Rutgers Law School and served as a law clerk to federal district court Judge Joseph Greenaway in Newark, New Jersey. Ms. Hebert served as co-counsel for Associate Supreme Court Justice Bernette Johnson in the voting rights action, Chisom v. Jindal. She has also secured over $1.2 million in jury verdicts for clients in 2012.

Marx David Sterbcow is the managing attorney of Sterbcow Law Group LLC. The primary focus of Marx’s practice includes representing companies and national trade associations involved in the real-estate-settlement service industry on federal regulatory compliance issues, representing consumers in complex class action litigation involving violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), and representing individuals and businesses who are victims of complex business and financial fraud. He graduated with a B.A. from Tulane University, J.D. from Gonzaga University, and LL.M. from The John Marshall School of Law’s Center for Real Estate Law. Marx is frequently cited by news organizations across the U.S. on issues involving the real estate industry.

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with this ring

By Mallory Lindsly

Stumm – Howard Celie Carriere Stumm and Alvin Pike Howard III have known each other their whole lives, as a result of the close friendship between their mothers, Kit Stumm and Rand Mason. The two didn’t see much of each other growing up, as Pike grew up in Baltimore and Celie in New Orleans, but began dating after college following a trip with both families to the British Virgin Islands.

After dating for a few months, Pike made the decision to leave New York City and move down to New Orleans to be with Celie. He knew he was with the woman with whom he would spend the rest of his life. Early one morning on February 15, 2012, when Celie was on her way back from an exercise class, Pike surprised her with breakfast on her porch – and proposed.

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The two celebrated their marriage with a wedding at the Port Royal Club in Naples, Fla., and a honeymoon to the St. Regis in Bora Bora over the New Year holiday. They currently live in New Orleans, where Celie and her sisters are franchise owners of Pinkberry frozen yogurt and Pike is finishing his MBA from Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business. In addition, Pike is working at Tulane as an Associate Director of the Burkenroad Reports, while working downtown for Enhanced Capital Partners. F Bride: Celie Carriere Stumm Groom: Alvin Pike Howard III Bride’s Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Stumm Jr. Groom’s Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Mason Date of Wedding: Saturday, October 6, 2012 Ceremony Location: The beach at the Port Royal Club in Naples, Fla. Reception Location: Port Royal Club, Naples, Fla. Coordinator: Milda Vaivada of Soiree Events Celebrant: Reverend Edward C. Gleason of Trinity-by-the-Cove Ceremony Music: Anton’s Ensemble Wedding Gown: Anna Meier Maids of Honor: Courtney Stumm and Sibyl Stumm Bridesmaids: Morgan Mason, Mary Frances Craig, Emily Lane and Regan Kostmayer Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Jenny Yoo Flower Girls: Ellie Montgomery, Rachel Knapp, Katie Knapp and Megan Knapp Ring Bearers: Walker Montgomery and Hugh Brown Groom’s Attire: Poplin suit with a light blue tie Best Man: Hayward Howard Groomsmen: Johnny Black, Nolan Matthews, Jake Honig, Scott Bacigalupo and Drew Garrison Ushers: Kevin Coale, Timmy Hade, Hunter Deeley and Ben Rubeor Groomsmen’s and Ushers’ attire: Poplin suits with light blue ties Florist: 50Fifty Creative of Naples, Fla. Caterer: Port Royal Club Wedding Cake: Wynn’s Photographer: Amy Pezzicara of Pezz Photo Videographer: AMC Video Hair: Charlotte Williamson & Linzy Pennington Makeup: Tisa Camet Music: Rockin Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters

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young bloods

By Lindsay Mack

Dana Reed

dancer in New York City for many years, jumped at the chance to return home to the South.

Given Reed’s background in dance, she teaches everything from traditional ballet to modern dance and African drumming. In addition, she introduces students to a variety of arts at a young age, so that they may specialize in their interest later on. Hope Stone’s programs also introduce students to lessons in music, theater, yoga, creative writing and the visual arts.

Reed’s newest program, Dance Quarter, will launch this fall.

Starting with three schools, with plans to expand to three more in the spring, it will introduce children to ballroom dance lessons during their PE classes. At the end of the school year, children from all of the schools will participate in a gala performance.

Additionally, Reed began the Alternative Collaborations dance group in 2003, and she decided to continue the program when she relocated to New Orleans. It is a professional troupe featuring all-local dancers. She will soon create an offshoot of this group for

area teenagers, allowing the young students to learn from a variety of professional dancers.

When it comes to launching new programs, Reed says that making connections and networking the New Orleans area is key. She notes that most New Orleanians are grateful to help launch original programs.

The Greater New Orleans Foundation, with its partnership in youth development and community outreach, also aided her. Furthermore, Reed notes that parents are always willing to help.

Although New Orleans famously embraces the arts, Reed notes that community support is crucial to the survival of her programs.

Unlike many after-school programs, Reed operates Hope Stone at no cost to her students.

She always welcomes volunteers.

Additionally, her program is currently in need of office space.

What is the most fulfilling aspect of her work? “I get to do what I love every single day,” she says. “Every day I leave my job knowing that I touched the lives of children. It is very fulfilling.” F

Hope Stone Kids New Orleans Dana Reed, the director of Hope Stone Kids New Orleans, draws from her background as a professional dancer to inspire creativity in area students.

Founded in 2002, the Hope Stone Kids program meets the artistic and emotional needs of underserved students in Houston, Texas. The New Orleans program, its first national launching, provides outreach to the New Orleans community by partnering with local schools. Hope Stone Kids New Orleans serves 250 children all over the metro area,

providing free weekday arts programs to deserving students from neighborhoods such as Tremé, as well as homeschoolers.

Reed began her career as a professional dance instructor at the Bates Dance Festival, a three-week event in Maine begun in 1983.

After serving as an education intern, she decided to pursue dance instruction as a full-time profession.

At Bates she met Jane Wiener, the Hope Stone founder, who invited Reed to launch the New Orleans program. Reed, a Mississippi native who worked as a professional steven hronek photographs

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student activist

By Mallory Lindsly

David Judd Brother Martin High School

David Thomas Judd is a senior at Brother Martin High School with a passion for reading and volunteering.

Judd founded and serves as president of the Brother Martin Bibliomaniacs Book Club, as well as editor-in-chief of The Pen and the Sword literary magazine. He is also highly involved in the Speech and Debate club – though he finds his book club the most rewarding.

Even though most students Judd has come in contact with dislike reading – because it can feel like homework, he says – he feels that this club is essential for Brother Martin.

“Students learn to love reading and make it a hobby of theirs for the rest of their lives. The most rewarding part of starting the Bibliomaniacs is knowing that I provided someone the opportunity to fall in love with books,” says Judd.

Education is a strong theme in Judd’s activism. In 2010, he volunteered with Catholic Charities to help an educational summer camp for families in need at Incarnate World School.

As a camp counselor, he helped campers with their academic and cheryl gerber photograph

athletic lessons. He taught the campers how to use educational computer software and also how to organize a football game.

“At Incarnate Word, I could actually see the good I was doing for these children. I saw it every time one of the children understood their lesson because of me, or when their face would light up with joy while playing a basketball game outside,” he says. “It was truly rewarding knowing that I helped provide an opportunity for impoverished kids to enjoy summer.”

Judd has also worked for Second Harvesters Food Bank by helping package food for needy families. For about a week, he would head to Second Harvesters to start the long day of picking through different food donations.

While volunteering, he assembled thousands of packages with food and supplies.

His oldest brother, Kevin Judd, has inspired him to become an activist while still a student. Kevin was an Eagle Scout, and Judd would watch his brother clean apartments and repair vents and appliances at retirement homes for his Eagle Scott Project. Even though he was much younger, the experience still impacted him.

He says, “I remember seeing how thankful the people were for my brother’s help and how happy that made him. I was exposed to the benefits of activism by my brother and it inspired me to pursue my own path of service.”

Judd is considering on becoming a teacher or journalist as his future career. He knows that wherever he goes for college, he plans on being active in antibullying and environmental protection groups. F January 2013 St. Charles Avenue | 67

shop talk

By Mirella Cameran

Tiffany Adler Adler’s

Who are your three greatest professional inspirations and why? The

What is your profession? Vice

President of Adler’s.

Why do you do what you do? It’s the

family business! I started working in the store at the age of 12 and kept coming back every summer to work. I enjoy helping people find the right thing for themselves or others.

What are your favorite trends of the season? Trends are fun, but I

Founders of the Christian Woman’s Exchange. They imparted change in this city long before women had the right to vote or own property. And they did it in long dresses and corsets!

Author Helen Gurley Brown; her desk was messier than mine is.

VOGUE’s Anna Wintour.

If you didn’t do what you do, what would you be? I would be a high

school band director.

Give us three pieces of advice for someone aspiring to become as successful as you. Listen and learn

for a while, find your strengths and make the best of them. Then find someone to help you with what you aren’t good at! F

think classic pieces are always in fashion. Diamond studs, diamond hoop earrings, a classic watch – you can’t go wrong with those.

Find what works for you and stick with it!

If you had to pick one item, what’s your favorite? I

have worn the same lapis ring since I was 15. It belonged to my great grandfather.

Which famous person would you most like to accessorize? Michelle

Obama.

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shop talk

By Mirella Cameran

Effie Boihem FeBe Clothing Stores

in Winter Green. I love the skinny jean trend because you can wear them with flats for day, then dress them up at night.

Which famous person would you most like to dress? Kelly Ripa has such

a fun personality and cute style; I always see her in clothes that we have at FeBe. Why do you do business in New Orleans?

We love getting to know everyone and dressing them for all of the important days in their lives. F What is your profession? I am the owner, with my sister Bessie Papazis, of FeBe clothing store – one in Metairie and one in Baton Rouge.

Why do you do what you do? I love fashion and New Orleans. Owning my own business here gave me a way to work in the fashion industry and still live in the city.

How did you get your first break into the business? I started working as a

makeup artist for Chanel Cosmetics and loved helping people feel great about themselves. So when the opportunity came to open my own store I was able to do the same thing – but with clothing.

What are your favorite trends of the season? The color palette is moving

from neons to pastels. There are beautiful updated shades in sheer tops and colored denim. Mint and soft coral are the two shades that I saw from every brand.

If you had to pick one item, what’s your favorite? I can’t wait to wear my

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EDUCATE YOURSELF ’ what s new and special in your area school

Academy of the Sacred Heart 4521 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans (504) 269-1213 www.ashrosary.org Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls, toddler through grade 12. The school is celebrating 125 years on St. Charles Avenue and remains committed to its mission of faith, intellectual excellence, social awareness, the building of community and personal growth. Sacred Heart is the only area Catholic girls’ school that is a member of the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, and the National Coalition of Girls Schools. Tuesday Tours for Toddler Grade 4 will be held January 8 from 8:30 – 11:00 AM.

Brother Martin High School 4401 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans (504) 283-1561 www.brothermartin.com Brother Martin High School located in Gentilly/Lakefront section of New Orleans has been operated by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans since 1869. Serving students in grades 7 through 12, Brother Martin challenges its students to define their lives with Courage and Confidence. Brother Martin offers students a full range of athletic programs and over 75 extracurricular activities.

HOLY NAME OF JESUS 6325 Cromwell Place, New Orleans (504) 861-1466 www.hnjschool.org Established over 100 years ago, Holy Name of Jesus is a Catholic, co-educational 70 | St. Charles Avenue www.saintcharlesavenue.com

school for grades Pre-Kindergarten through 7. Small classes provide an inclusive environment in which children are taught confidence, compassion and integrity while achieving academic excellence and maintaining their Catholic faith. Private tours for parents of prospective new students are offered throughout the year by appointment.

Faith, Family, Foundation... for over 100 years!

International School of Louisiana 1400 Camp St., New Orleans 502 Olivier St., New Orleans Westbank 822 S. Clearview Pkwy., Harahan (504) 654-1088 www.isl-edu.org With a rigorous K–8 program, ISL is the only Louisiana school named “Charter School of the Year” by the Center for Education Reform and a “School of Exemplary Academic Growth” by the Louisiana Department of Education. Using an innovative language immersion curriculum, students strengthen academic skills through every day conversation and instruction, better preparing them to meet the demands of today’s global workforce.

KEHOE-FRANCE 720 Elise Ave., Metairie (504) 733-0472 www.kehoe-france.com

KEHOE-FRANCE NORTHSHORE 25 Patricia Drive, Covington (985) 892-4415 www.kehoe-francens.com Kehoe-France School and KehoeFrance Northshore are independent, non-denominational, coeducational day schools open to students from 8 weeks old through seventhgrade. Kehoe-France has long been recognized as a school that stands out for its academic curriculum, but also for the importance we place on developing the child intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and socially.

These tools are what help prepare the Kehoe-France student for high school, college and life beyond.

LOUISE S. MCGEHEE SCHOOL

ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

2343 Prytania St., New Orleans (504) 561-1224 www.mcgeheeschool.com Educating young women for over 100 years, McGehee is an all-girls college preparatory school for grades Pre-K - 12. Founder Louise S. McGehee’s vision was to build a school for girls whose mission was to focus on the individual student and foster a lifelong love of learning. As the educational landscape changes and broadens, McGehee remains innovative in the best ways to teach girls with small student/teacher ratios and accelerated academics. For a picture of what we do everyday, visit our website. To feel the spirit of McGehee, come visit our campus. Admission Open Houses for Pre-K-grade 4: January 10 & 17, 8:30-10am. Grades 5-12: January 17, 4-6pm.

923 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans (504) 891-5509 www.stgeorgesepiscopal.com St. George’s Episcopal School, celebrating more than 40 years of excellence, is a co-ed, independent school with classes from preschool (ages 1-3) through eighth grade.

Known for its concept of “customized education,” St. George’s combines small classes and enrichment programs to help each student achieve success. St. George’s has the lowest student-to-teacher ratio (five to one) of any school in our area.

Mount Carmel Academy 7027 Milne Blvd., New Orleans (504) 288-7626 www.mcacubs.org A U.S. Top 50 Catholic High School and a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, the school is an accredited secondary school for girls, grades 8-12, conducted by the Sisters of Mount Carmel. The school’s mission is to provide young women the opportunity to develop their God-given talents through a variety of academic and co curricular programs and to guide and encourage young women to develop zeal for their faith along with a commitment to prayer and service.

ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 8012 Oak St., New Orleans (504) 861-3743 www.standrewsepiscopalschool.org St. Andrew’s Episcopal School enrolls boys and girls from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8, offering ten 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 andgrow spiritually, socially and intellectually. Open House tours are scheduled for January 17 & 24 at 9:15 am. Private tours available.

ST. LOUIS KING OF FRANCE 1600 Lake Ave., New Orleans (504) 833-8224 www.slkfschool.com St. Louis King of France Catholic School is located in Metairie and has been a beacon of Catholic education to students since 1953. We are a co-educational school serving 6-week old infants through the 7th Grade. SLKF is a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

SLKF has a low student/teacher ratio.

We are proud to offer SLKF students a “private” school education for the price of Archdiocesan tuition.

St. Martin’s Episcopal School 225 Green Acres Road, Metairie (504) 733-0353 www.stmsaints.com St. Martin’s Episcopal School is a coeducational, independent college preparatory school for students from prekindergarten through twelfth grade.

St. Martin’s is a vibrant learning community with a rich history and bright and engaging students. St. Martin’s George Cottage early childhood program is for children 18 months to three years old. We encourage you to visit our beautiful 18-acre campus at our All School Open House on Wed., January 16th at 9 am.

STUART HALL SCHOOL FOR BOYS 2032 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans (504) 861-1954 www.stuarthall.org Stuart Hall School for Boys is an

independent school offering a Catholic education to students PK3 through seventh grade. The faculty and staff are dedicated to working 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. Please call (504) 861-5384 for more information.

TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 1315 Jackson Ave., New Orleans (504) 525-8661 trinitynola.com Trinity is a Pre-kindergarten 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. An Open House for grades PK-8 takes place January 11 at 8:45am.

URSULINE ACADEMY 2635 State St., New Orleans (504)866-5292 www.ursulineneworleans.org Ursuline Academy, founded in 1727, is a Catholic school for girls offering a strong educational environment from early childhood (Toddler-2) through a college preparatory secondary program (12th grade). Elementary School Tours (Toddler-2 through seventh grade) are offered Wednesdays in January (beginning January 9) at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. •

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3 1. Society columnist Nell Nolan, pictured with her dance partner Mr. Kim, won first place for most money raised at the third annual “Rockin’ With the NOLA Stars” on September 22. The dance competition, presented by Dance Quarter, pits local celebrities against each other to raise money for the Bridge House/Grace House substance abuse program for the homeless and indigent.

2. Dance instructor David Sepulveda poses with members of the Pussyfooters, an all-female dance troupe, at the third annual “Rockin’ With the NOLA Stars.” 3. Malcolm Jenkins, New Orleans Saints defensive player, and his wife Morrisa, pose with “Taste of New Orleans” host and WDSU News Anchor Camille Whitworth (center). The food and wine pairing event was the first fundraiser for The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation; attendees at the September 24 event in City Park’s Pavilion of Two Sisters also bid on luxury items during an auction.

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4. JoAnn Burke, LPBF Education Coordinator; New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Benson; and Prodromos Dagoglou, owner of Certified Construction Professionals, LLC, celebrate the re-lighting of the New Canal Lighthouse on Lakeshore Drive. The first annual fundraiser featured a two-mile and half-mile run and walk. 5. David Haydel, Dottie Haydel, Meredith Timberlake and Lauren Scorsone pose with the Mardi Gras Bead Dog®, the prize in a heated auction battle at “Paws on Parade” on September 27. The Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Haydel’s Bakery joined efforts to raise over $75,000 for animals in the greater New Orleans community. 6. “Good Shepherd School Fall Gala” co-chairs Mullady Voelker, Victoria Baudier and Lesley White pose with Barbara Diano, gala committee and board of directors member, at the September 28 event.

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9 7. Adam Lambert of Crescent City Auction Gallery served as co-auctioneer of the “Good Shepherd School Fall Gala” alongside auction chair Cassie Preston. The Good Shepherd School provides quality education for at-risk children in New Orleans (tuition is paid by benefactors). 8. “Bad to the Bone: Rescued on the Runway” fashion models Rowen Fricker, Lily Preston, Cassie Preston and Karin Matthews pose at the September 29 event. Hosted

by Petcetera and the Humane Society of New Orleans at Eiffel Society, the runway show raised money for eight different animal rescue shelters. 9. The team representing Landis Construction volunteers with RECreate, a youth recreation program. The service was part of “Serve Fest,” a corporate service day sponsored by Young Leadership Council, in which teams of coworkers volunteer with different charity organizations around the city.

10. “Serve Fest” kicked off the New Orleans Super Service Challenge hosted by Companies with a Mission. The Super Service Challenge provides the opportunity for companies to pair up with local charities leading up to the 2013 Super Bowl; CWAM and the Brees Dream Foundation will partner to donate a total of $1,000,000 to New Orleans charities. 11. New Orleans Saints mascot Sir Saint poses with Chef Tory McPhail of Commander’s Palace and Wayne Kostroski, “Taste of the NFL” founder, at the “Taste of the NFL’s” October 2 kick-off event.

McPhail, the “Taste of the NFL’s” chief representative for the New Orleans Saints, paired with Second Harvest to create a special menu for 100 children at NFL Youth Education Town. 12. New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathon Casillas was a big hit with the kids at the “Taste of the NFL” and Second Harvest of Greater New Orleans hunger relief effort event at NFL Youth Education Town.

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3 1. Robby Moss, McKenzie Coco and Sean Cummings pose at the Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans’ “Rising Stars Reception” on October 4. Cummings hosted the networking event at his home. 2. Gary Solomon Jr., Vera Triplett and Gary Solomon Sr., mingle at the Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans’ “Rising Stars Reception.” The Rising Stars honorees were chosen for their exemplary business and community leadership while under the age of forty. 3. Liz Yager and Ben Johnson with event chair Debbie Alciatore at “Senior Moments,” the inaugural signature event for the Jefferson Council on Aging on Sunday, October 14, at the Old Metairie home of Ellen and Stan Kessler.

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4. “The Ruth McEnery Stuart Clan Annual Fall Gala” honored Louise “Weezie” Kepper, pictured here with her daughter, Stuart Clan president Adrienne McFaul. The women’s group has promoted the study of arts and literature since its inception in 1915. 5. The “La Douzaine” book club met for a Great Gatsby-themed luncheon to revisit the classic Fitzgerald text. Pictured are Duane Page, Carol McCall and Joyce Jurik in the front row; Lois Downing, Kay Favest, Judy Gessner, Barbara Scheuermann, Betty Wood and Betty Heller in the back row; Mary Kay Kurzweg, Sherry Browne and Martha Flanders are not pictured. 6. Dr. Paul Monsour (right), Radiation Oncologist at East Jefferson General Hospital and Capital Campaign Chair, presents a $1 million check from The Foundation at EJGH to Dr. Mark Peters (left), EJGH President and CEO, for the expansion and modernization of the Outpatient Oncology Infusion Center at the Yenni Treatment Pavilion at “Up On the Roof” on October 12. This was part of the total funds raised from the recently completed $3 million capital campaign.

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9 7. Partygoers came out in full force to have a great time in support of The Foundation at EJGH. “Up on the Roof” presented by Crescent Bank and Trust was a huge success – enabling The Foundation to invest $135,000 in healthcare programs and improvements at EJGH. 8. Ms. Hyewon Han, pictured with her parents, was crowned Ms. APAS 2012 at the “Asian/Pacific American Society Annual Gala” on October 13 at the Sheraton Hotel’s Napoleon Ballroom. Han represented Korea. 9. “The Asian/Pacific American Society Annual Gala” includes locals from 16 Asian countries. Vying for the title of Ms. APAS were Jennifer Tran, Ms. Vietnam; Astri Yulianti, Ms. Indonesia; Varsha Castro, Ms. Philippines; Sounisa Sengsiri, Ms. Thailand; May Kam Yang, Ms. Taiwan; Hyewon Han, Ms. Korea and Ms. APAS winner; Alice Mao, Ms. China; and Romney McLellan, Ms. Cambodia.

12 10. Julia Callahan is the 2012 Inductee into the “Seelos Order of Witness,” the highest honor that the National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos bestows at the “Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Gala” on Sunday, October 14.

She is pictured here speaking to Margaret Orr, Chief Meteorologist WDSU News Channel 6 and Master of Ceremonies for the gala. 11. Event coordinator Anne and David Batt, Faye Batt and Earl Moraga at the annual gala for the National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos. 12. Mary Soniat promotes her semi-abstract acrylic painting “The Band” at the “Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Gala” live auction. The original piece, valued at $2,500, was purchased

by Marshall Smith of Houston to support the National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos.

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3 1. The “Historic Home Tour and Fall Bazaar” is just one of many events put on annually by the Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera Association.

Pictured are chairman Janet Molero, president Erin Fleming, committee member Gosia Watson and hospitality chairman Joan Eckholdt. 2.

Co-chairs Risha Scales, Greg Perrault and LaShanda Jackson get in the spirit for Alternatives Living, Inc.’s “Second Annual Costume Cruise” fundraiser.

The nonprofit social service organization provides support and advocates for families and individuals in need of assistance. 3. Archbishop Gregory Aymond with Mary Ann Valentino at the “Notre Dame Seminary Gala” on Saturday, October 20.

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4. Susan Couvillon, Notre Dame Seminary president and Rector the Very Reverend James Wehner and gala honorary chairperson Ann Fitzmorris celebrate a successful 89th “Anniversary Auction and Gala” for Notre Dame Seminary. 5. Greg LaCour and Notre Dame Seminary Development Director Yvette LaCour with Shannon and Byron Adams at the “Notre Dame Seminary Gala.” 2012 marked the reception’s 89th anniversary. 6. New Orleans-based nonprofits The Urban Conservancy and Stay Local! hosted “You Are Here: Mark Your Mark” on Saturday, October 20. The event honored the Broadmoor neighborhood for “making their mark” on the economic vitality and vibrant urban fabric of New Orleans. Representatives pictured include Rashidah Williams, UC board member and Broadmoor resident; Kelli Wright, Broadmoor Improvement Association Commissioner; Santiago Burgos, executive director of the Broadmoor Development Corporation; and Latoya Cantrell, Broadmoor Improvement Association President.

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8 7. “You Are Here: Make Your Mark” also honored Massey’s Professional Outfitters. Esteemed guests included Blake Gill, Gerry Fullington, Mike Massey, owner of Massey’s, and Dana Eness, executive director of The Urban Conservancy + Stay Local!. 8. Residents and supporters signed the final steel beam on October 25 before it was raised into place onto the three-story structure that will be Oak House at Poydras Home on Magazine Street Uptown. Oak House will provide 33 assisted living residences to those in need. At center is Poydras Home CEO Jay Rive.

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www.EleanorFarnsworth.com 1415 Third Street .........................................$12,500,000 4717 St Charles Avenue......SOLD...............$6,000,000 16 Audubon Place .............. SOLD ..............$4,500,000 521 Gov. Nicholls................SOLD...............$3,750,000 1516 Robert Street .........................................$3,100,000 1776 State Street .............................................$2,350,000 5614 St. Charles Avenue................................$2,190,000 3 Poydras Street #9E/F ........SOLD...............$2,300,000 906 S. New Hampshire Avenue......SOLD...............$2,199,000 1413 Philip Street ...........................................$2,020,000 1538 Fourth Street .........................................$1,900,000 1518 First Street ..................SOLD...............$1,750,000 1415 Cadiz Street ...............SOLD...............$1,700,000 2708 Coliseum Street ..........SOLD...............$1,625,000 4613 St. Charles Avenue.....SOLD...............$1,600,000 576 Audubon Street ............SOLD...............$1,595,000 2721 St Charles Avenue 3A ..........................$1,559,000 2707 Coliseum Street ..........SOLD...............$1,490,000 2507 Prytania Street ............SOLD...............$1,490,000 1542 Calhoun Street ...........SOLD...............$1,450,000 5726 St. Charles Avenue......SOLD...............$1,400,000 1205 Philip Street .................SOLD...............$1,399,000 4917 St. Charles Avenue......SOLD...............$1,370,000 71607 Riverside Drive ...................................$1,350,000 1732 Palmer Avene ........................................$1,300,000 447 Audubon Street ........... SOLD ..............$1,300,000 9 Blanc Place ........................SOLD...............$1,300,000 1578 Calhoun Street ...........SOLD...............$1,300,000 1207 State Street ..................SOLD...............$1,250,000 571 Audubon Street ............SOLD...............$1,220,000 1539 Soniat Street ...............SOLD...............$1,220,000 6554 Oakland Drive............SOLD...............$1,200,000 441 Audubon Street ............SOLD...............$1,199,000 4901 St. Charles Avenue......SOLD...............$1,100,000 2006 Jefferson Avenue........SOLD...............$1,100,000 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.................. $985,000 208 Walnut Street .............................................. $985,000 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 1119-21 Delachaise Street ................................ $918,000 1922 State Street ..................SOLD.................. $899,000 6161 Loyola Avenue............SOLD.................. $895,000 1205 Arabella Street ............SOLD.................. $895,000 6047 Camp Street ................SOLD.................. $850,000 836 State Street ....................SOLD.................. $849,000 500 Walnut Street ................SOLD.................. $825,000 5933 Camp Street ................SOLD.................. $799,000 1443 Calhoun Street ...........SOLD.................. $789,000 405 Exposition Blvd ...........SOLD.................. $755,000 4506 Canal Street............................................... $750,000 1453 Arabella Street ............SOLD.................. $649,000 732 S. Beach Blvd ................SOLD.................. $649,000 605 Exposition Blvd ...........SOLD.................. $625,000 1513 Hesiod Street ............................................ $559,000 1718 Valence Street .............SOLD.................. $547,000 123 Walnut Unit 304 ......................................... $525,000 1227 Royal Street Unit 4 .................................. $300,000 8654 Pontchartrain Blvd #20 .......................... $295,000 8205 Spruce Street ............................................ $285,000 7337 W. Roadway Street ......3 Slips.................. $230,000 1205 St. Charles Avenue Unit #1415 ............. $194,000 5605-07 Tchoupitoulas ..................................... $150,000

1429 Jackson Ave $1,080,000 10 Swan ....................... SOLD .............$1,300,000 1429 Jackson Ave ...............................$1,080,000 500 Audubon ................ SOLD ................$998,000 22 Farnham.................... SOLD ................$950,000 1566 Calhoun ................ SOLD ................$875,000 5111 Pitt ........................ SOLD ................$749,000 1240 Eighth ................... SOLD ................$725,000 6308 Camp .................... SOLD ................$549,000 6219 Magazine St ......... SOLD ................$530,000 924 Bellecastle.............. SOLD ................$485,000 234 Audubon St............. SOLD ................$479,000 5120 Chestnut ............... SOLD ................$439,000 6300 Colbert St. ............ SOLD ................$419,000 4 Stilt ............................. SOLD ................$415,000 4440 Bienville................ SOLD ................$399,000 915 Cadiz ....................... SOLD ................$396,000 422 Henry Clay Ave .................................$378,000 4701 Iberville................. SOLD ................$335,000 8533 Freret St................ SOLD ................$287,000 7400 Cohn ...............................................$279,000 7008 Pritchard Pl .....................................$194,000

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By Seale Paterson

With Super Bowl XLVII, New Orleans ties Miami for the most prolific Super Bowl Host City, at 10 each. The Louisiana Superdome – now Mercedes-Benz Superdome – is the clear winner of host stadiums at seven games. Tulane Stadium, where the first three local Super Bowls were played, is tied for third place.

The first local Super Bowl – IV, 1970 – was fought hard for by Mayor Victor Schiro and his politically connected task force. But it was lagniappe that brought the game to New Orleans: Al Hirt’s trumpet playing. After wowing the owners at the bid party, his offer to play the Super Bowl halftime show free of charge was an offer they couldn’t refuse.

Game tickets cost $15, and the entertainment alone was worth the admission. Al Hirt and Doc Severinsen faced off in a “Battle of the Horns,” which was followed by two hot-air balloons lifting off for a race. One balloon crashed into the stands instead (the only injury was a member of the princess’ court suffered a broken leg). Halftime featured Carol Channing and the Southern University Marching Band in a tribute to Mardi Gras, complete with a mini-parade.

The most recent New Orleans-hosted Super Bowl – XXXVI in 2002 – was also full of firsts. It was the first Super Bowl after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and it was by far the most patriotic and emotional event in its history. The attacks caused the date of Super Bowl to be moved back a week, which in turn created another first for New Orleans: the first time Mardi Gras festivities were paused for a week to accommodate the sporting event. The halftime show featuring U2 included a few firsts as well: the first time a single act performed the halftime show alone, and the first time the music was performed live, rather than lip-synched to prerecorded music. F

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Super Bowl XII, in 1978, was the first time the game was played in the Superdome, and the Cowboys beat the Broncos 27-10. It was also the first time the game was played in prime-time, and the first (and only) time two people received MVP honors (Dallas’ Randy White and Harvey Martin). The Southern University marching band led the pregame festivities, accompanied by cheerleaders from both playing teams. Al Hirt and Pete Fountain led the halftime entertainment in a production titled “From Paris to Paris of America.” Image provided courtesy of the New Orleans Public Library, Louisiana Division.