Leadership

LAJ leadership

Louisiana Association for Justice officers for the 2025-26 term are:

President  B. Scott Andrews Baton Rouge	President-Elect Jared R. Dunahoe Natchitoches	Immediate Past-President Brian D. Katz New Orleans	CEO/ Executive Director/ Secretary-Treasurer  Constance Koury Baton Rouge

Executive Committee (2025-26 term)

Beth E. Abramson, New Orleans
Glenn J. Armentor, Lafayette
Joseph M. Bruno Sr., New Orleans
Lawrence J. Centola III, New Orleans
Scott J. Chafin Jr., Shreveport
Christina Cossich, Belle Chasse
Christian C. Creed, Monroe
Rebecca A. Cunard, Baton Rouge
Blake R. David, Lafayette
Derrick G. Earles, Lafayette
Michael J. Ecuyer, New Orleans
D. Blayne Honeycutt, Denham Springs
Gabrielle Rettig Kees, Baton Rouge
Robert E. Kleinpeter, Baton Rouge
Hugh P. Lambert, New Orleans
Maria A. Losavio, Alexandria
P. Craig Morrow, Opelousas
Michael C. Palmintier, Baton Rouge
Ravi Kishan Sangisetty, New Orleans
Mary Watson Smith, Metairie
David Abboud Thomas, Baton Rouge
Todd A. Townsley, Lake Charles
Jason M. Welborn, Lafayette

AAJ Governors
Gary N. Boutwell II, Baton Rouge
Blake R. David, Lafayette
Stephen J. Herman, New Orleans
Brian D. Katz, New Orleans

AAJ Revitalization Governor
Mary Watson Smith, Metairie

AAJ Delegates
Ravi K. Sangisetty, New Orleans
Rudie R. Soileau Jr., Lake Charles

AAJ Minority Caucus Delegate
Ron A. Austin, Harvey

Council of Directors

Board of Governors

Past Presidents

Amicus Curiae Committee
Stephen J. Herman, New Orleans, chair

Ethics Committee

Legislation Committee
Brian D. Katz, New Orleans

Membership Committee
Mary Watson Smith, Metairie

Member recruitment and retention: Provides LAJ leaders with information they can use to help in recruitment and retention efforts.