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Read the full update from Liskow attorneys Greg Johnson, Clare Bienvenu, Emily von Qualen, and Colin North here.

Read the full article from Caroline Lafourcade and Kevin Naccari here.

Liskow is pleased to announce that Laura Alaniz has joined the firm’s Labor & Employment practice in the Houston office. She joins from Spencer Fane LLP, where she was a partner in the labor and employment group.

“We are excited to welcome Laura to the firm,” said Michael D. Rubenstein, a shareholder in Houston and member of the firm’s Board of Directors. “She is a highly regarded labor and employment attorney whose broad range of experience brings additional depth to our labor & employment team.”

With more than 25 years of experience, Laura is a skilled litigator and advisor representing employers in all types of employment disputes, including defending employers in lawsuits involving claims of wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, and discrimination and suits for violations of state and federal statutes such as Title VII, ADA, FMLA, ADEA, FLSA, and the Texas Labor Code. 

In addition to advising employers and their leadership regarding compliance issues, Laura has represented clients in administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and investigated and drafted position statements in such proceedings.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to bring my experience to Liskow’s top-notch labor & employment group,” said Alaniz. “I work with many companies in the industries that Liskow represents and this move allows me to not only enhance the service I can provide to my clients but to also strengthen the team’s ability to represent the complex and diverse needs of today’s companies.”

Laura is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in labor and employment law. She earned her JD from Baylor University School of Law and her B.S., with High Honors and Special Honors in Speech Communication, from the University of Texas. She has also completed Executive Education in Women’s Leadership at Harvard Law School.

For information about Laura Alaniz, click here.

Read the article from Cristian Soler here.

Liskow attorney Greg Johnson was recently featured in State Affairs, discussing how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act revises the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to allow for fast-track project approval. Read the full article here.

Liskow is pleased to announce that Chelsea Crews has joined the firm’s Maritime practice as an associate in New Orleans. Most recently, Chelsea served as Associate Counsel at the world’s third largest ocean carrier where she held both litigation and commercial titles while also advising on regulatory matters and providing general legal support to the business.

Ms. Crews has litigated complex and high-stakes matters for clients of all types, from vessel owners in commercial disputes to a state government in a billion-dollar allision case. In addition to her litigation practice, Chelsea drafts and negotiates a variety of maritime contracts and advises clients on regulatory matters. For information about Ms. Crews, click here.

Liskow is pleased to announce that Cody “C.J.” J. Miller has rejoined the firm as a shareholder in its Corporate, Real Estate and Banking & Finance practices in Lafayette after serving as Assistant General Counsel for one of the largest healthcare systems in Louisiana. Prior to moving in-house, Mr. Miller was an associate with the firm.

Mr. Miller has extensive experience advising clients on commercial finance, secured transactions, commercial real estate, and general business matters, as well as succession and fiduciary administration. He regularly drafts, negotiates, and reviews key agreements such as entity formation documents, operating agreements, bylaws, purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, loans, mortgages, and security agreements. For more information about Mr. Miller, click here.

Real Estate Shareholders Paul Kitziger and David Weiner have been chosen for the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers. The national list highlights the top attorneys in the commercial real estate industry.

Kitziger is a real estate lawyer in New Orleans who represents local and international clients from the energy, petrochemical, manufacturing, hospitality, industrial, and financial sectors. He is a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, the premier organization of U.S. real estate attorneys, and is recognized by The Best Lawyers America for his real estate practice.

Weiner, a co-leader of the firm’s Real Estate Industry Group who is based in Liskow’s Houston office, represents real estate developers, investors, individuals and business entities involved in sale and purchase transactions, lease transactions, and other real estate matters. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. He works with landlords, tenants and subtenants regarding leasing of office building space, shopping centers, restaurant properties, and other commercial and industrial properties.

Shareholder Erin Bambrick, a high-level environmental litigator, was recently selected as an honoree for the 2025 Women of the Year Class by New Orleans CityBusiness, which recognizes women whose successes in business and contributions to the community have made them movers and shakers in the region.

Erin was chosen because she is a vital part of Liskow’s environmental law and litigation strategy team and has provided leadership in empowering women in the energy sector, expanding the thoughtful use of legal technology, and working with other lawyers to raise funds for pro bono work in our community. 

The publication will feature Erin in the November 15th issue and during an event on Nov. 3rd at the New Orleans Museum of Art. 

The full announcement is published here.

Liskow attorney Caroline Lafourcade was recently featured in State Affairs, discussing how the Federal GENIUS Act could prompt adjustments to Louisiana law. Read the full article here.