Experience

Louisiana Department of Justice

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Attorney General

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  The Gaming Division acts as legal advisor and legal representative to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, its chairman and the Louisiana State Police advising these agencies regarding riverboat gaming, land-based gaming, slots-at-the-track gaming, and video poker, helping ensure enforcement and regulation of an industry that contributes approximately $700 million each year to the state treasury. The Gaming Division advises the Louisiana Lottery Corporation on gaming matters including, without limitation, lottery contracts with vendors and lessors, requests for proposals, and invoices. The division represents the Louisiana Racing Commission on matters regarding the regulation of the horse racing industry, pari-mutuel wagering, and off-track wagering, including the prosecution of violations of statutes, rules and regulations governing horse racing. The division advises the Department of Revenue in all areas of charitable gaming regulation, including licensing, enforcement, and rule-making, and defends the Department of Revenue in civil litigation related to gaming. The Licensing and Compliance Section provides legal advice and counsel to both the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and Louisiana State Police on all gaming matters. It reviews and processes recommendations made by Louisiana State Police to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board on licensing applications, transfers of ownership, suitability and violations of gaming law. It reviews and advises the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and Louisiana State Police on all complex contractual and financial transactions of the riverboat casinos and the official gaming establishment (Harrah’s) requiring board approval and on any amendments to the Casino Operating Contract or the Casino Support Services Contract for Harrah’s. The Adjudication Section represents Louisiana State Police in disputes. The section also provides legal representation to State Police in all gaming matters before the Administrative Hearing Office. Show less



East Baton Rouge Office of the Public Defender

• Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

• Staff Attorney

  • Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

  Staff Attorney for Section 8 of the 19th Judicial District Criminal Court. Responsible for the defensive litigation of Felony and Misdemeanor cases. Staff Attorney for Section 8 of the 19th Judicial District Criminal Court. Responsible for the defensive litigation of Felony and Misdemeanor cases.



Louisiana 23rd Judicial District

• Parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James

• Law Clerk

  • Mar 2020 - Jul 2022

  Clerked directly for Hon. Alvin Turner Jr. of Div. E Drafted memoranda for upcoming civil and criminal hearings and trials. Assisted with civil and criminal trials and case updates in person and through video conferencing. Perform legal research and writing in preparation for court hearings, ensuring evidence is sound and permissible. Organize telephone conferences between Judge Turner and all involved parties in respective cases. Clerked directly for Hon. Alvin Turner Jr. of Div. E Drafted memoranda for upcoming civil and criminal hearings and trials. Assisted with civil and criminal trials and case updates in person and through video conferencing. Perform legal research and writing in preparation for court hearings, ensuring evidence is sound and permissible. Organize telephone conferences between Judge Turner and all involved parties in respective cases.



Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University-Juvenile Defense Clinic

• Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

• Student Attorney

  • Sep 2018 - Nov 2018

  Responsible for leading criminal defense case of a minor (14 years of age). Update and manage daily operations and attend hearings for my client's case. Collect as much possible evidence and discoveries, also conduct confidential, one-on-one meetings with my client to establish trust and integrity of service. Responsible for leading criminal defense case of a minor (14 years of age). Update and manage daily operations and attend hearings for my client's case. Collect as much possible evidence and discoveries, also conduct confidential, one-on-one meetings with my client to establish trust and integrity of service.



Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeals

• Baton Rouge, Louisiana

• Extern

  • Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

  Conducted legal research and writing on various civil and criminal cases. Conversed with Judge McDonald on the law(s) governing the issue(s). Provided “Secondary Backup” and “Third-man” on opinions written by other judges. Conducted legal research and writing on various civil and criminal cases. Conversed with Judge McDonald on the law(s) governing the issue(s). Provided “Secondary Backup” and “Third-man” on opinions written by other judges.



Anderson & Boutewll: Louisiana Brain Injury Attorneys

• Hammond, Louisiana

• Intern

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Reorganized office paper filing system to make files more easily accessible to superiors. Filed and maintained up to date clientele records. Interacted with clients, defense firms, doctors, and other personnel daily. Delivered documents to various locations.personnel daily. Reorganized office paper filing system to make files more easily accessible to superiors. Filed and maintained up to date clientele records. Interacted with clients, defense firms, doctors, and other personnel daily. Delivered documents to various locations.personnel daily.