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- Irwin Fritchie Celebrates 34 Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
Irwin Fritchie is proud to announce that 34 attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers® in both the New Orleans and Baton Rouge offices.
News - Consideration of Louisiana Code of Evidence Rule 702: Modification to Parallel Changed Federal Rule of Evidence 702 – Louisiana Senate Bill 16
Louisiana Code of Evidence Article 702 is the subject of pre-filed Senate Bill SB16, which (as of this writing) has passed the Senate and awaits House action. The bill, if passed, will bring Louisiana Code of Evidence Article 702 in parallel with the new Federal Rule of Evidence 702.
Two modifications to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 became effective on December 1, 2023. Those modifications are as follows...
Article - Irwin Fritchie Increases Data Security by Achieving ISO 27001 Management Systems Certification
Irwin Fritchie is proud to announce that the firm’s already stringent data management system has now become even more secure through the achievement of the ISO 27001 Management Systems Certification through the BSI Group certification program.
News - Sonny Shields Recognized by Tulane School of Architecture for Eight Years of Service as Chair of the Dean's Advisory Council
For the past eight years, Irwin Fritchie Partner, Lloyd N. "Sonny" Shields, has volunteered his time to his alma mater as Chair of the Dean's Advisory Council (DAC) at the Tulane University School of Architecture (TuSA). To commemorate Sonny's time as DAC Chair, Dean Alday penned a letter in the 2023 edition of NewZine – TuSA's annual publication – affectionately titled, "Thank you, Sonny Shields."
Article - Ali Spindler Discusses the Need for Equal Parental Leave and Gender Parity within the Legal Industry in Law360
It's no secret that parenting and practicing law are both huge responsibilities. And as attorneys who are parents are making increasingly clear, to truly foster equity in the legal profession, workplaces need to better support all parents, regardless of gender. Fathers need the same parental leave as mothers, and they need to be...
Article - Irwin Fritchie's Gabrielle Broders and Kelly Brilleaux Shed Light on the Impacts of Tort Taxes in DRI's For the Defense Magazine
In the October 2023 issue of DRI's For the Defense Magazine, Irwin Fritchie's Gabrielle Broders and Kelly Brilleaux discuss the impact tort taxes have on US Citizens and Drug & Device Attorneys.
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During our celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month this year, the Irwin Fritchie Team was honored to sit down for an interview with two of our partners – Ali Spindler and Carlos Benach – to learn about their stories and those of their families as Cuban Americans.
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