Lorin Wales Staup 
Jacksonville, North Carolina

• Juris Doctor, Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law
• 2025 National Energy & Sustainability Law Moot Court Competition National Champion
• Board of Advocates Board Member
• 2025 Order of the Barristers Member
• Undergraduate: LSU; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Tell us about the student organizations you were involved in at LSU Law, as well as any special events at LSU Law that you may have worked on.

I was a member of the Board of Advocates and the LSU Law Women Law Students’ Association, an LSU Law Ambassador, and an Academic Tutor for Professors (Ray) Diamond and (Lisa) Avalos. I also volunteered with the Public Interest Law Society and spent a year as a member of the LSU Law Student Bar Association Election Committee.  

I competed in both of LSU Law’s internal appellate advocacy competitions – Tullis and Dean’s Cup, where I placed as a quarterfinalist. After a successful week in the Vinson & Elkins Trial Advocacy Program, I was nominated to the Wex Malone Inns of Court as a Student Member. Finally, I proudly represented LSU Law alongside my partner, Jay Parker, at the 2025 National Energy and Sustainability Moot Court Competition. We were incredibly proud to bring a National Championship home to LSU Law and to win the runner-up award for Best Brief in the competition. 

Tell us about the awards and/or academic honors you’ve received during your time at LSU Law that you’re most proud of.

I was honored to graduate summa cum laude and receive CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in 14 courses during my time at LSU Law. I was also named a Paul M. Hebert Scholar in each of my six semesters at LSU Law. Finally, I was proud to receive a selection for induction into LSU Law’s chapter of The Order of the Barristers, a national honorary organization encouraging the development of oral advocacy and brief writing skills. 

What are your fondest memories of your LSU Law experience?  

My fondest memories at LSU Law all revolve around the incredible people I met during my time there. The friends I made during my 1L year are some of the best friends I could ask for, and I know those friendships will last a lifetime. I will also always fondly remember traveling to West Virginia with the entire Energy & Sustainability Moot Court Competition team and tutoring for LSU Law’s Criminal Law courses. 

What are your immediate career plans after taking the bar exam?  

After taking the bar exam, I’ll be joining Kean Miller’s Baton Rouge office in the Energy and Environmental Litigation Practice Group. 

What are your long-term career ambitions?  

I’m excited to dive into my career as a litigator in energy and environmental law. I hope to spend as much time in the courtroom as I can and become the best litigator that I can. While my focus is on growing as a litigator, I’d also love the opportunity to one day serve on the other side of the bench as a judge! 

What advice do you have for current law students who aspire to graduate as a member of the Order of the Coif?  

Comparison is the thief of joy! There is no “right way” to do law school, so focus on doing the things that work for you and forget the rest. Remember that law school is challenging for everyone. Hard work and attention to detail will get you far, but kindness and humility will get you further.