LSU Law News
February 2025
Dozens of LSU Law alumni volunteer to help guide first-generation law students
February 6, 2025More than two dozen LSU Law alumni volunteered recently to meet with current students at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center who are navigating the challenges of law school as first-generation students. Over three days in late January, more than 30 first-generation LSU Law students met virtually with alumni for about 30 minutes to discuss their current challenges, career goals, and professional development and networking opportunities. The meetings were an initiative of the FirstGen Legal Society, a student organization that was formed in the fall of 2023 to provide a supportive community and foster personal and professional connections among…
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Dean's Council Spotlight: Michael Dalman ('21)
February 6, 2025Michael Dalman (’21), who served as Student Bar Association vice president during his final year of studies at LSU Law, is an associate at Savoy & Delahoussaye in Lafayette. As a recent graduate who credits LSU Law for providing him with the foundation on which he’s building a thriving career, Michael Dalman (’21) is eager to give back to his alma mater and support current students at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center. “I think the voice of our recent alumni is really important because we still have a fresh perspective on what life is like for current law…
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Rovere and Guice win 2025 Transactional Negotiation Competition
February 5, 2025LSU Law students Isabella Rovere and Taylor Guice won the 2025 LSU Law Transactional Negotiation Competition on Monday, Feb. 3, during the final round of competition in the Robinson Courtroom at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center. LSU Law alumni Claire Popovich (’12), an attorney for the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL), and Les Theriot (’20), Deputy Executive Counsel for Gov. Jeff Landry, evaluated the final round of negotiations. The Transactional Competition is an internal competition at LSU Law that is designed to develop students’ skills in dispute resolution, transactions, and negotiation. In each round, teams receive a…
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Leroy Turner joins staff as LSU Law Director of Executive Operations and Strategic Initiatives
February 5, 2025With more than 20 years of experience as an educator and academic administrator, Leroy Turner joined the LSU Law staff as Director of Executive Operations and Strategic Initiatives at the beginning of the year. Turner will work closely with LSU Law Dean Alena M. Allen, overseeing operational management and strategic planning at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center as well as coordinating activities between the Dean’s Office and internal and external parties. He is also responsible for coordinating, implementing, and overseeing LSU Law’s accreditation matters under the dean’s direction. “Leroy is a seasoned administrator with extensive experience collaborating effectively…
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