Foster Andrew Willie
Mandeville, Louisiana
- Juris Doctor, Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law
- cum laude graduate
- Paul M. Hebert Scholar
- Dean’s Scholar
- Board of Advocates Board Member
- Journal for Social Justice and Policy Senior Editor
- Undergraduate: LSU, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
What are your immediate career plans?
I am moving to Houston to work for Arnold & Itkin, LLP.
What are your long-term career aspirations?
I would like to work as a trial attorney for several years before hopefully becoming a law professor.
Please tell us about the organizations and activities you participated in at LSU Law, including any awards or honors you received.
I was one of the Chairmen of the LSU Law Barristers’ Bowl and helped raise over $60,000 in the two years I was on the board. Additionally, I was a member of the Board of Advocates, the National Moot Court team, the Public Interest Law society, a senior editor for the LSU Law Journal of Social Justice and Policy, and an SBA Mentor. I graduated cum laude, achieved CALI Awards in both Constitutional Law and Slavery and Human Trafficking, and was named a Paul M. Hebert Scholar twice. As for advocacy awards, my team was Regional Quarterfinalists and won the Best Brief Award. I was also a finalist in the Dean’s Cup Moot Court competition twice and once a finalist in the Ira S. Flory Mock Trial competition.
Please tell us about any LSU Law faculty, classes, or other experiences that were particularly impactful on your legal education.
I’d like to thank Professors (Jeff) Brooks, (Bill) Corbett, (John) Devlin, (Ray) Diamond, and (Tom) Galligan for all their help getting me through law school. From helping me change the way I think about the law to showing me how to hone my voice as an advocate. I am grateful to look up to each of these professors as a mentor. I’m also incredibly grateful for the entire staff of the Middle District of Louisiana for giving me a great experience as an extern. There I learned how to apply a legal education to facts in the real world, and I was truly able to see how law gets practiced.
What are your fondest memories from your time at LSU Law?
My favorite memories at LSU Law were organizing the Barristers’ Bowls. It was so great being able to meet new people and play football with my new friends, all while raising tons of money for Baton Rouge Youth. I loved the chance it gave me to give back to my community.
What advice would you give to students entering law school who aspire to become Order of the Barristers member when they graduate?
Have fun and use every chance for practice you can get! LSU Law offers a ton of ways to get involved in advocacy from the moment you step through the doors. As a 1L, volunteer as a witness during Flory. As a 2 and 3L, compete at any chance you can. Compete in the mock trials, do the Moot Courts, try out for externals. Each time you get out there you get better. It’s such a good opportunity to apply the things you’ve been learning, plus you’ll be having a great time. Get involved in every way you can.
