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Liskow & Lewis Celebrates 15th Annual Black History Month Program with Ruby Bridges and Judge Brian Jackson

By Liskow & Lewis on April 2, 2019 Posted in Black History Month, Diversity & Inclusion

Liskow & Lewis celebrated Black History Month with Ruby Bridges, the first African-American child to integrate an elementary school in the South, and Judge Brian Jackson of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana (and a former Shareholder at Liskow & Lewis). While practicing at Liskow, Judge Jackson initiated the firm’s … Continue Reading

BP Hosts Diversity & Inclusion Day

By Jackie E. Hickman on June 22, 2018 Posted in Diversity & Inclusion

This week three Liskow & Lewis associates, Hilary Soileau, Trinity Brown, and Jackie Hickman, were invited to attend the BP legal department’s Summer Associate Diversity & Inclusion Day. The program gave attendees the opportunity to gain insights into the behind-the-scenes workings of one of the world’s largest oil companies, including touring BP’s drilling simulator, the … Continue Reading

FBA Provides Update on Maritime Developments in New Orleans and the Lower Mississippi River Region

By Lauren Bridges on March 8, 2018 Posted in Diversity & Inclusion, Industry News, Maritime, Maritime, Oil & Insurance, Maritime, Oil & Insurance Litigation

I attended a great meeting yesterday at the Port of New Orleans hosted by the FBA Admiralty Law Committee. Here are some bullets and takeaways, which are certainly of interest to anyone in the maritime industry along the lower Mississippi River. I am especially grateful that the following people were able to speak with us: … Continue Reading

NASA Provides Backdrop for 13th Annual Black History Month Program at Liskow & Lewis

By Liskow & Lewis on March 3, 2017 Posted in Black History Month, Diversity & Inclusion

The Oscar-nominated motion picture Hidden Figures shed light on the little-known story of Katherine Johnson, former NASA mathematician and Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient. As we paused for our formal observation of Black History Month, the firm was honored by the presence of Ms. Johnson’s granddaughter, Ms. Katherine Michelle Sanders.… Continue Reading