Laura BrownPresidentLiskow & LewisLaura 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 Brianne GarciaPresident ElectPartner, 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.
Haley MannTreasurerAudit Manager, DeloitteHaley 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.
Erin BambrickSecretaryLiskow & LewisErin 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.
Katie HollowellMembership & Sponsorship DirectorKean Miller LLPKatie 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 EddyBaton Rouge Program DirectorAssociate, Liskow & LewisNena 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.
Taylor HowellCommunications DirectorAssociate, Seabaugh Joffrion Sepulvado VictoryTaylor 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 VazquezNew Orleans Program & Special Events DirectorLiskow & LewisCecilia 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.
Taylor AshworthLafayette Program DirectorAssociate Attorney, Kean Miller LLPTaylor Ashworth is an associate in the Lafayette office of Kean Miller, LLP. Taylor practices in the offshore energy and marine litigation group. Taylor earned her B.S. in Mass Communication from McNeese State University. After undergrad, Taylor attended the LSU Law Center where she graduated cum laude, was a member of the Louisiana Law Review and the Board of Advocates, and served as an LSU Law Ambassador. While in law school Taylor competed in several moot court and trial advocacy competitions where she won national recognition for oral advocacy skills.