Sandi Trahan

504.556.4060

Notable Experience

  • In federal court, defended large oil company against claims by landowners for property damage from alleged historical oilfield contamination, obtaining dismissal of tort and contract claims
  • Represents large oil company in toxic tort personal injury and property damage claims allegedly caused by naturally occurring radioactive material (“NORM”)
  • Defends oil companies from land loss claims brought by the State and parish governments allegedly caused by non-compliance with environmental permits

Involvement

Professional

  • Women’s Energy Network, South Louisiana Chapter -  Member, Board Member 2018-2022
  • Louisiana State Bar Association - Member
  • New Orleans Bar Association - Member
  • Federal Bar Association - Member
  • The Sedona Conference - Member

Community

  • The Pro Bono Project Justice for All Ball - Committee Member, 2017-2021

Recognition

  • New Orleans CityBusiness Women of the Year award 2025
  • The Best Lawyers in America®, 2023-2025
  • Louisiana Super Lawyers "Rising Star," Energy and Natural Resources & Environmental, 2017-2023

 

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Credentials

Education

  • Tulane University Law School (J.D., summa cum laude, 2013)
    • Order of the Coif
    • Tulane Law Review - Notes and Comments Editor
    • Tulane Law School Dean's Scholar
    • Austin W. Lewis Scholar
  • Tulane University (B.A., summa cum laude, 2007)

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana, 2013

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District, Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court, Western District, Louisiana

Presentations

  • “Gen AI and its Impact on Litigation” Liskow AI Roundtable, August 20, 2025
  • "Evaluating Legal Tech Vendors: What Legal Teams Need to Know," EDMR Webinar, June 24, 2025
  • "E-Discovery: Caselaw on the Cutting Edge," Liskow Webinar, September 5, 2024
  • "Life in the Trenches: Tips to Effectively Manage eDiscovery," LSBA Unveiling Digital Evidence: Navigating the Depths of E-Discovery, August 9, 2024, New Orleans, LA
  • "Recent Federal Court Developments in Procedure, Evidence and Removal," Client In-House CLE, March 2024
  • "Supreme Court Showdown: Legacy Litigation Update,"  LSU Mineral Law Institute, April 1, 2022

Publications

After Hours

“I am an avid reader, especially of science fiction and fantasy. I also studied abroad and taught English in Greece— experiences which taught me the value of adaptability and gave me a more global perspective.”

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