News Summary
New leadership appointments have been announced across various sectors in Louisiana, including historic preservation, law, healthcare, and oil and gas. These appointments, featuring experienced professionals in their respective fields, aim to enhance expertise and foster development within the state. Notable additions include Susan Maclay at Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses, and Dr. Keith Isaacson at Audubon Fertility, among others. Key figures in the legal sector such as Chris Hannan and Christopher Caplinger have also been appointed to strengthen legal practices in Louisiana.
New Orleans – Key leadership appointments have been announced across various sectors in Louisiana, highlighting significant updates in the fields of historic preservation, law, healthcare, and oil and gas. These new appointments reflect the ongoing development within the state and aim to bolster industry-specific expertise.
Appointments in Historic Preservation
Susan Maclay has been named the executive director of Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses. She has been serving as the interim director since October and previously held the interim director role at the Louisiana State Museum. Maclay brings extensive experience from her previous positions, which included fundraising roles with the Louisiana Museum Foundation and the Preservation Resource Center. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history and political science, along with a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California.
Legal Sector Gains
Chris Hannan has joined Jones Walker as a partner in the Maritime Practice Group. He is a key member of the maritime litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution team. Hannan graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in classics from the College of the Holy Cross and went on to earn his law degree magna cum laude from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where he served as the editor-in-chief of the Loyola Law Review and was active in the moot court team.
Another notable addition in the legal field is Christopher Caplinger, who has joined Kean Miller as senior counsel. Caplinger’s practice will focus on bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, marine insurance coverage, and oil and gas. He has degrees in politics and religion from William & Mary and religious studies from Loyola University New Orleans, along with a law degree from the same institution. Additionally, Alicia M. Bendana has been appointed special counsel on the bankruptcy and restructuring team at Fishman Haygood, focusing her practice on commercial litigation and complex bankruptcy matters. Bendana earned her bachelor’s in political science from Hollins College and her law degree from Tulane University Law School.
Healthcare Developments
In healthcare, Dr. Keith Isaacson has joined Audubon Fertility as a reproductive surgeon and physician, bringing over 30 years of experience in women’s reproductive health. Before this role, he served as a professor at Harvard Medical School and was the founding director of the Center for Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Kaustubh Dongaonkar has joined the faculty of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine as an assistant professor of small animal surgery, augmenting the institution’s expertise in veterinary science.
Funeral Sector Appointment
Landon Hunter has been hired as a funeral director at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries. He brings nearly eight years of experience to the position, having worked at Laughlin Service Funeral Home Inc. and Crematory in Huntsville, Alabama. Hunter earned an associate’s degree in funeral service from John A. Gupton College.
Leadership in Oil and Gas
Ty Bofferding has been appointed as the executive director of public and government affairs for the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA). Previously, he worked as a senior advisor to U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy and held the position of communications director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, where he focused on energy issues and Louisiana media. Bofferding graduated in 2017 from The George Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in international affairs.
The LMOGA advocates for all sectors of the oil and gas industry operating in Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico. Established in 1923, the association plays a pivotal role in promoting exploration, production, refining, transportation, and marketing, encompassing a broad spectrum of firms within the industry, including law, engineering, environmental, financing, and government relations.
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