Liskow is excited to announce nine attorneys have recently joined the firm.
Zachary Berryman is an associate in the firm’s Energy Litigation practice group. He received his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, in 2022 and his LL.M. in Environmental Law, summa cum laude, in 2023 from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. During his time at Loyola Law, Zac externed in the Eastern District Court of Louisiana for the Honorable Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle and continued on with a year-long clerkship after graduating. Zachary is based in Liskow’s New Orleans office.
Melanie Cruthirds is an associate in the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group. Her practice spans several areas, including securities litigation, commercial real estate, business formation and dissolution, trusts and probate, and bankruptcy. She has supported litigation in state and federal courts in Texas and other states, as well as in several international jurisdictions. Melanie received her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2021. Melanie is based in Liskow’s Houston office.
Ellie George is an associate in the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group. She received her Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, from Tulane Law School in 2021. While at Tulane, she served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Lance M. Africk of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Prior to joining the firm, Ellie served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and to the Honorable Barry W. Ashe of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Ellie is based in Liskow’s New Orleans office.
Andrew Hughes is an associate in the firm’s Energy Litigation practice group. He received his Juris Doctor and Diploma in Comparative Law, magna cum laude, from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University in 2023. During his time at LSU Law, Drew externed in the Western District of Louisiana for the late Honorable Michael J. Juneau and in the Middle District of Louisiana for the Honorable Brian A. Jackson. Andrew is based in Liskow’s Lafayette office.
Nicolette Kraska is an associate in the firm’s Maritime practice group. Her practice covers litigation, contract drafting, and commercial disputes. Prior to joining the firm, Nicolette served as a law clerk to the Honorable Eldon E. Fallon of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and the Honorable Jacques L. Wiener of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Before law school, Nicolette was an economic and damages consultant for Kroll, LLC (formerly Duff & Phelps), providing expert witness services to high-profile clients involved in intellectual property litigation and licensing. Nicolette received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Tulane University School of Law in 2020. Nicolette is based in Liskow’s New Orleans office.
Juliane Mahoney is an associate in the firm’s Business Transactions practice group. Juliane received her Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. During this time, Juliane focused primarily on Louisiana’s unique civil law system. She was a member of the Loyola Law Review and worked with the successions division at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services. Juliane is based in Liskow’s Lafayette office.
Hailey Maldonado is an associate in the firm’s Product Liability, Class Action, and Toxic Tort practice group. She works with clients in the manufacturing, petrochemical, and refining industries. Hailey recently rejoined the firm after completing a judicial clerkship for the Honorable Dana M. Douglas of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Hailey received her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2022. While in law school, Hailey served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Dana M. Douglas of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Hailey is based in Liskow’s New Orleans office.
Colin North is an associate in the firm’s Environmental Regulatory practice group. He received his Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law, magna cum laude, from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University in 2023. During law school, he was a member of the Board of Advocates and participated in the Robert Lee Tullis Moot Court Competition. Colin is based in Liskow’s New Orleans office.
Elizabeth Strunk is an associate in the firm’s Maritime practice group. Before joining Liskow, Elizabeth practiced in Seattle, focusing on incident response and litigating maritime disputes in state and federal courts. Prior to attending law school, Elizabeth was a deck officer aboard ocean-going tugboats and cargo ships. She gained experience handling a variety of cargo and making port stops worldwide. Before transitioning shoreside, Elizabeth obtained her USCG Master license, unlimited tonnage upon oceans, and Master of Towing Vessels, upon oceans. Elizabeth received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Baltimore School of Law. While in law school, Elizabeth interned for the Honorable Marvin J. Garbis and the Honorable A. David Copperthite at the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Prior to private practice, Elizabeth served as a law clerk to the Honorable Douglas R. M. Nazarian on the Appellate Court of Maryland. Elizabeth is based in Liskow’s Houston office.