The Harvey A. Peltier Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2000, in honor of the late Harvey A. Peltier, a member of the law class of 1921.The professorship was made possible by the generous donation of the Peltier Foundation. Mr. Peltier distinguished himself as a lawyer, business executive, statesman and civil leader. He devoted years of tireless leadership in the cause of civic progress and was recognized as Thibodaux’s “first citizen” in community service.