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EXPERIENCE

Since 2003, Maggie has been the Hearing Officer for the 16th Judicial District’s Family Court docket. In that capacity, Maggie hears and makes recommendations on all family filings, including custody, child support, domestic violence litigation, spousal support, use of property, community property and any other ancillary issue pending from divorce, custody or domestic violence litigation, including criminal non support.

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ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism, Louisiana State University, 1995

Juris Doctor, Louisiana State University Law School, 1998

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

Louisiana Bar Foundation, Board Member, 2020-Present.

Louisiana State Bar Association, member, 1998- Present.

Louisiana Bar Journal Editorial Board, 2005-Present.

Louisiana State Bar Association Young Lawyers Council, Secretary, Elected 2011- 2012. District 3 Representative, Elected 2007-2012

American Bar Association Young Lawyers Council, Children and the Law Chair, Appointed 2006 and Family Law Chair, Appointed 2007.

Lafayette Bar Association, 2008-Present. Board of Directors, President, President-Elect, Secretary, Bench Bar Chair, Hall of Fame Chair.

Lafayette Bar Association, Young Lawyers Association, served as President, President-Elect, Secretary, Community Services Chair, and Mock Trial Chair

Junior League of Lafayette, 2000-Present. President, President-Elect, Financial Vice President, Assistant Financial Vice President, Grants Administration Chair, Fund Research and Development Chair, Sustaining Advisor to the Board.

Association of Family Conciliatory Court, 2021-Present. Treasurer, President, President-Elect.

Maddie's Footprints, 2021-Present.  Board of Directors, Treasurer. 

Krewe of Xanadu, Queen 2013, Royalty Muse 2009-2010.

Tiger Athletic Foundation, 1998-Present.

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HONORS AND AWARDS

2024 Court Innovation Award. Association of Family and Conciliatory Courts

2023- Friend of Pro Bono Award.  Supreme Court of Louisiana

LECTURES AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS (in the areas of Family Law and Professionalism)

Association of Family and Conciliatory Courts National Conference Presenter, Louisiana State Bar Association Dazzling Disney CLE, Young Lawyers Professional Development Seminar, Lafayette Bar Association, Terrebonne Bar Association,  Inns on the Teche, Women’s Foundation, Genesis Program, and other various organizations.