Associate Attorney at Baker McKenzie
Stephanie is an associate in the Houston office of Baker McKenzie, practicing in the Firm's North America Litigation & Government Enforcement Practice Group.
She previously clerked for Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Judge Louis Guirola, Jr., of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Stephanie also served as a First Amendment Fellow, focusing on defending free speech in high-profile constitutional cases.
In law school, Stephanie served as a managing editor of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal and was inducted into the Order of Barristers for her participation on the Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court Team. Prior to law school, Stephanie worked as a government relations director, collaborating with elected officials and agencies on health policy initiatives.
Baker & McKenzie LLP
Houston, Texas
Stephanie represents clients in a wide range of industries in both state and federal courts. Her practice covers all stages of litigation, and she provides counsel to clients throughout every phase of the litigation process.
U.S. Courts of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
(appointed)Louisiana
Served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Kurt D. Engelhardt, researching and drafting opinions, orders, and bench memoranda.
Institute for Free Speech
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Fellows work with the Institute's attorneys on all aspects of trial and appellate practice. Issues focused on include the right to freely speak, assemble, publish, and petition the government.
U.S. District Court
(appointed)Mississippi Southern District
Served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Louis Guirola, Jr., researching and drafting opinions, orders, and bench memoranda.
Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal
(appointed)Louisiana
Served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Jefferson R. Thompson, researching and drafting opinions, orders, and bench memoranda.
Louisiana 26th Judicial District Court
(appointed)Louisiana
Served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Michael O. Craig & R. Lane Pittard (dec.), researching and drafting opinions, orders, and bench memoranda.
U.S. District Court
(appointed)Louisiana
Served as Judicial Extern to the Honorable Nannette Jolivette Brown of the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Drafted memoranda regarding employment discrimination under Title VII and Section 1981, securities fraud, the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act, and habeas corpus petitions. Attended court hearings and participated in discussions of pending legal matters.
Freehill Hogan & Mahar LLP
New York City, New York
Researched issues concerning the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, environmental compliance, marine personal injury, the Defense Base Act, and asbestos wrongful death claims. Summarized depositions, attended client meetings.
U.S. District Court
(appointed)Louisiana
Served as Judicial Intern to the Honorable Brian A. Jackson of the Middle District of Louisiana. Conducted legal research and prepared memoranda. Attended a criminal jury trial, researched and discussed motions in limine.
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana
Provided pro bono legal assistance under the supervision of an attorney.
Mississippi Department of Health
(appointed)Mississippi
Worked with elected state officials on matters regarding public health, Medicaid, appropriations, and finance. Duties included authoring legislation and educating legislators on health policy. Fostered relationships with various organizations and lobbying groups. Presented quarterly legislative updates to the Mississippi Board of Health. Served as legislative liaison for three legislative sessions.
Mississippi State Senate
(appointed)Mississippi
Assisted the Lt. Governor and Secretary of Senate in the operation of the Mississippi State Senate during the legislative session. Worked closely with elected officials and committee assistants, managed interns.
Tulane Maritime Law Journal
July 2017