Global Board of Directors

The Global Board's primary duties are working on strategy, setting goals and objectives, overseeing WEN Global programs and activities, and actively managing risks for all WEN Chapters. If you're interested in serving on the Global Board of Directors, please email us [email protected].

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Laura Brown *President* Liskow & Lewis	× Laura Brown *President* Liskow & Lewis Laura Brown is a shareholder at Liskow & Lewis where she practices energy and environmental law. Laura defends oil and gas clients—from small midstream entities to the largest E&P companies in the world—in both state and federal court and in state regulatory proceedings. She has previously served WEN South Louisiana as its Community Initiatives Director, Public and Industry Relations Director, and President-Elect.
Amber Barlow Garcia *President Elect* Deutsch Kerrigan, L.L.P.	× Amber Barlow Garcia *President Elect* Deutsch Kerrigan, L.L.P. Amber B. Barlow is a partner at Deutsch Kerrigan, L.L.P. Amber represents, in both state and federal court, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and premise owners in complex litigation matters, including environmental litigation, toxic tort litigation, and premises and products liability. She has previously served WEN South Louisiana as its New Orleans Program & Dinner Auction Director and as its Sponsorship Director.
Erin Bambrick *Secretary* Liskow & Lewis	× Erin Bambrick *Secretary* Liskow & Lewis Erin Bambrick is a shareholder practicing in the New Orleans office of Liskow & Lewis where her focus is energy and environmental law. She represents a variety of oil and gas clients in both state and federal court, with a concentration on legacy lawsuits, coastal land loss issues, and NORM litigation. She has previously served as WEN South Louisiana’s New Orleans Program & Dinner Auction Director.
Haley Mann *Treasurer* Deloitte	× Haley Mann *Treasurer* Deloitte Haley Mann is an Audit & Assurance Senior Manager in the New Orleans office of Deloitte and primarily serves in the energy industry serving large public power and utility clients. Haley is a subject matter resource for the Deloitte P&U audit practice, and frequently consults with various clients and engagement teams on complex accounting and reporting matters, industry best practices and internal controls. Haley attended Louisiana State University from 2007 to 2011 where she earned a Bachelors of Science in Accounting and a Masters of Science in Accounting. Haley is a Certified Public Accountant in Louisiana and is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Society of Louisiana CPAs.
Katie Hollowell *Membership & Sponsorship Director* Kean Miller LLP	× Katie Hollowell *Membership & Sponsorship Director* Kean Miller LLP Katie Hollowell is an associate in the Baton Rouge office of Kean Miller. She joined the firm in 2019, and practices with the energy/environmental litigation and labor, commercial litigation, construction and intellectual property practice groups. Katie earned her B.A from Louisiana State University in 2014. She earned her J.D./D.C.L., summa cum laude, from the LSU Law Center in 2017, where she was a member of the Order of the Coif, Production Editor of the Louisiana Law Review and an LSU Law Ambassador. During law school, Katie externed for Chief Judge Brian Jackson of the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana.
Nena Eddy *Baton Rouge Program Director* Liskow & Lewis	× Nena Eddy *Baton Rouge Program Director* Liskow & Lewis Nena is an associate at Liskow & Lewis where she practices energy and environmental law. She joined the firm in 2019, and her diverse commercial litigation practice also includes experience in personal injury, wrongful death, general contractual disputes, property damage, and other various disputes in the energy industry. She received her Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law, magna cum laude, from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, where she served as the Articles Editor for the Louisiana Law Review, 3L Class Representative, and as an LSU Law Student Ambassador.
Marianna Knister *Public & Industry Relations Director* Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett	× Marianna Knister *Public & Industry Relations Director* Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett Marianna Knister is a civil litigator and trial attorney representing clients in a wide range of industries including construction and energy. Her practice extends to complex litigation, appeals, civil procedure, commercial litigation and risk management. Before joining Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett, Marianna was an associate attorney at Lobman Carnahan Batt Angelle & Nader. Prior to obtaining her law degree, Marianna served as the Executive Assistant to the Honorable Mary L. Landrieu, and as a Director of Governmental Issues at Van Ness Feldman in Washington, D.C. Marianna obtained both her Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. While at the Law Center, Marianna was a Senior Associate on the Journal of Energy Law and Resources and served as the Executive Director of Programming on the LSU Student Bar Association. She also earned her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Mass Communication, with a concentration in Political Communication. While at LSU, Marianna was a member of Phi Sigma Theta honor society.
Taylor Howell *Communications Director* Seabaugh Joffrion Sepulvado Victory	× Taylor Howell *Communications Director* Seabaugh Joffrion Sepulvado Victory Taylor Howell is an Associate Attorney at Seabaugh & Sepulvado, LLC where she practices oil and gas law, including drill site and division order title examination and contract negotiations. Taylor graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in General Business in 2016. Taylor obtained her Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law, cum laude, from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University in 2019.
Cecilia Vazquez *New Orleans Program & Special Events Director* Liskow & Lewis	× Cecilia Vazquez *New Orleans Program & Special Events Director* Liskow & Lewis Cecilia Vazquez is an associate in the New Orleans office of Liskow & Lewis. Cecilia is a member of the Maritime, Oilfield & Insurance practice group. She received her Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law, magna cum laude, from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, where she served as a Senior Editor for the Louisiana Law Review.