Overview

Chris Caldarera is an associate in the firm’s Energy practice group. He earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2026, where he graduated magna cum laude. He was recognized as a William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar, an honor awarded to Loyola Law students graduating in the top 10% of their class. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in finance, with a minor in construction management, from Louisiana State University.

While in law school, Chris served as Articles Editor for the Loyola Law Review, a Research Assistant for Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning, and Staff Member of the Trial Advocacy Program. He also served a judicial internship with the Honorable Jay C. Zainey of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, where he observed trials, sentencings, and attorney conferences.

Before law school, Chris was a financial advisor for several years at a major financial services firm, where he managed client and business assets, developed tailored financial plans, and conducted regular reviews to help clients achieve their long-term goals.