NEWS & ALERTS

Skip Philips Invited to Join CLM Alliance

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that Skip Philips has been invited to join the prestigious Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. 
(2.2.12)

Shelby McKenzie Named "Lawyer of the Year"

Shelby McKenzie has been named "Lawyer of the Year' by the Louisiana Bar Foundation.
(1.23.12)

Taylor Porter Congratulates New Partners

Tom Easterly, Blue Loupe and Robin Toups have become partners in the firm of Taylor Porter.
(1.6.12)

Gene Groves, Mary Hester and Shelby McKenzie Speak at LSU CLE

Gene Groves, Mary Hester and Shelby McKenzie will speak at
LSU CLE by the Hour on Dec. 14-16.
(12.5.11)

Taylor Porter Welcomes Elizabeth Adams and Erin Sayes

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that Elizabeth L. Adams and
Erin B. Sayes have joined the firm as associates.
(10.10.11)

Six Attorneys Named as Baton Rouge Best Lawyers' of the Year

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that six attorneys were named "Baton Rouge Best Lawyers of the Year" for 2012.
(10.6.11)

Preston J. Castille, Jr. and Todd S. Manuel Named to Firm's Executive Committee

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that Preston J. Castille, Jr. and
Todd S. Manuel have joined the Firm's Executive Committee.
(10.1.11)

Twenty-Two Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers

Twenty-two Taylor Porter attorneys were selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for 2012.
(9.1.11)

Shelby McKenzie to Present at LSU CLE

W. Shelby McKenzie will present at LSU CLE classes on September 23.
(8.1.11)

Taylor Porter Welcomes Mackenzie Rodriguez

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that Mackenzie D. Rodriguez has joined the firm as an associate. Mrs. Rodriguez will practice in the areas of intellectual property and general litigation.
(6.27.11)

Six Taylor Porter Attorneys Achieve Excellent Ratings from "Chambers USA"

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce new high practice area rakings in "Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business".
(6.16.11)

Skip Philips Elected LADC Officer

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that Harry J. "Skip" Philips, Jr. has been elected as an officer of the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel.
(5.2.11)

Todd Manuel Recognized as Distinguished Alumnus of the Southern University Law Center

Todd Manuel, a partner with Taylor Porter, will be recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus of the Southern University Law Center.
(3.24.11)

Bob Barton Named to LSU NCAA Re-Accreditation Committee

Robert W. Barton, a partner with Taylor Porter, has been named to the NCAA Re-accreditation Committee at Louisiana State University.  This appointment is in recognition of Mr. Barton’s outstanding legal services to the LSU Athletic Department.
(3.17.11)

Three Attorneys Elected as Officers in the Baton Rouge Bar Association

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that Preston J. Castille, Jr.,
Amy C. Lambert and L. Adam Thames have been elected as officers in the Baton Rouge Bar Association.
(1.6.11)

Taylor Porter Congratulates New Partners, William H.L. Kaufman and Matthew L. Mullins

William H.L. Kaufman and Matthew L. Mullins have become partners in the firm of Taylor Porter. 
(1.4.11)

Eleven Taylor Porter Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers

Eleven Taylor Porter attorneys have been named by Louisiana Super Lawyers magazine as top attorneys in Louisiana for 2011. 
(12.22.10)

Employment, Labor & Benefits E-Alert
December 2010

"Tis the Season to Be Jolly"
Many of you are going through the stresses of “open enrollment” and budgeting and positioning your companies for 2011.  With that in mind, your friends at Taylor Porter hope you enjoy this little bit of frivolity in our effort to keep your holidays “merry and bright” this year. Read More >>

Shelby McKenzie Named Best Lawyers' 2011 Insurance Lawyer of the Year

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that W. Shelby McKenzie has been named Best Lawyers’ 2011 Baton Rouge Insurance Lawyer of the Year.
(10.21.10)

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce Skip Philips as its new managing partner

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that Harry J. “Skip” Philips has been elected Managing Partner of the Firm by its Executive Committee.
(9.22.10) read more >>

Twenty Taylor Porter Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers

Twenty Taylor Porter attorneys were selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for 2011.
(8.4.10) read more >>

Lenore Feeney and husband, Randy Walsh Receive the Preservation Award

M. Lenore Feeney, a partner with Taylor Porter, and her husband,
Randy Walsh received the Foundation for Historical Louisiana’s Preservation Award.
(7.27.10) read more >>

Clay Johnson Named Chair for Local Red Cross

J. Clayton Johnson, a partner with Taylor Porter, has been named Chairman of the Board for the Louisiana Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross.
(7.6.10) read more >>

John McDermott Writes for LSU Foundation Newsletter

John F. McDermott writes an article for the LSU Foundation newsletter. His article is entitled "Now What? Repeal of The Federal Estate Tax And Implications For Estates in 2010".
(3.03.10) read more >>

Eddie Hughes Named Firm's Newest Partner

Taylor Porter congratulates Edward D. Hughes who has become a partner in the firm. (1.04.10) read more >>

Todd Manuel receives Baton Rouge Business Report's Top Forty Under 40 Award

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that Todd S. Manuel is a 2009 recipient of the Baton Rouge Business Report’s Top Forty Under 40 award in recognition of his personal and professional accomplishments. (11.23.09) read more >>

Taylor Porter Celebrates its 97th Anniversary

Taylor Porter sponsored the Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross’s Save the Day to celebrate the firm’s 97th anniversary. 
(11.16.09) read more >>

Mike Parker has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that J. Michael Parker has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America.  (10.12.09) read more >>

Mike Crawford will speak at the 15th Annual Bankruptcy Law Seminar

Michael A. Crawford will be a guest speaker at the 15th Annual Bankruptcy Law Seminar held at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center on October 15-16.
(10.12.09) read more >>

Vicki Crochet spoke at the National Women's Conference

Vicki Crochet was a guest speaker at the National Women’s Conference held at the Lod Cook Alumni Center on October 2nd.
(10.05.09) read more >>

Margaret Tooke named Arts Council Chairman of the Board

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that Margaret Tooke was named Chairman of the Board for the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. 
(7.22.09) read more >>

Todd Manuel Elected to the Leadership Alumni Board

Todd Manuel, partner with Taylor Porter, is one of two graduates elected to the Leadership Alumni Board of Directors. read more >>

Taylor Porter's Skip Philips Retires from Army

Major General Harry J. "Skip" Philips, Jr., partner with Taylor Porter, retired from the U.S. Army Reserve on Saturday, May 16, 2009. read more >>

Taylor Porter presents "Preparing Your Business for a Disaster"

Taylor Porter and LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business are combining forces to present a conference titled “Preparing Your Business for a Disaster.” read more >>

Taylor Porter's Mike Crawford receives Special Olympics Hall of Fame Award

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that Michael A. Crawford will be inducted into the Special Olympics Louisiana Hall of Fame. read more >>

Taylor Porter's Preston Castille Appointed to Baton Rouge City Court

Taylor Porter congratulates partner Preston J. Castille, Jr. for his appointment to the Baton Rouge City Court Bench by the Louisiana Supreme Court. read more >>

Taylor Porter Celebrates its 96th Anniversary

Taylor Porter sponsored the Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross’s Save the Day to celebrate the firm’s 96th anniversary. 
read more >>

Todd Manuel Elected to the Baton Rouge Area Leadership Program

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that partner, Todd Manuel, was elected to the Baton Rouge Chambers' Area Leadership Program. read more >>

Jim Ellis elected as Chairman of the BRAC Board

Taylor Porter and the Baton Rouge Area Chamber® (BRAC) are pleased to announce that Taylor Porter partner Jim Ellis has been elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber for 2008. read more >>

Clay Johnson elected Vice Chairman of the American Red Cross

Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that partner Clay Johnson has been elected as the Vice Chairman/Chairman Elect of the Louisiana Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. His two year term begins on July 1, 2008. On July 1, 2010, he will become Chairman of the Board for a two year term. read more >>

Taylor Porter New Associate Graduates with Honors

Cynthia M. “Cindy” Amedee of Prairieville was honored at the Southern University Law Center Commencement on May 10.  Cindy was one of two students to graduate magna cum laude.  She plans to join Taylor Porter as an associate in August. read more >>