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Professorships & ChairsChairs
The Russell B. Long Eminent Scholars Chair
was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2003 for the benefit of the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center. This chair, the first established at the LSU Law Center, was made possible by the late United States Senator, Russell B. Long. In 1992, in recognition of the service of Senator Long as a member of its board of directors, the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company established a life insurance policy through its MetLife Director Charitable Contribution Program. Upon Senator Long’s death, the life insurance policy paid $600,000 to the LSU Foundation for the benefit of the LSU Law Center to establish the Russell B. Long Eminent Scholars Academic Chair. ProfessorshipsThe Erick Vincent Anderson Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1988. Erick V. Anderson, for whom the professorship is named, was a promising graduate of the Law Center who was tragically killed in a skiing accident. As a tribute to him, this professorship was made possible by donations from friends and in particular his family: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Anderson (mother and father) and Miss Karen Anderson (sister). The George M.Armstrong, Jr. Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1991. George M. Armstrong was a valuable member of the faculty of the Law Center from 1984-1990 and was an outstanding young teacher and scholar. This professorship was established in his memory by his family and friends. The James J. Bailey Endowed Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1985 in honor of the late James J. Bailey, a member of the law class of 1934. This professorship was made possible by donations from the children of James J. Bailey: Mrs. James J. Bailey, III, Mr. Prescott Foster Bailey and Mrs. Virginia Bailey Noland. The Dr. Dale E. Bennett Professor of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1997 to honor long time faculty member Dr. Dale E. Bennett. Dr. Bennett taught for 43 years at the Law Center. This professorship was established by friends and former students of Dr. Bennett and family members, Dr. and Mrs. Dale Bennett, Jr. and grandchildren Karen Bennett Nelson and Lynne Bennett Webb. The Boyd Professorship was established in 1953 by the LSU Board of Supervisors. This professorship is named in honor of brothers David F. and Thomas D. Boyd who served as presidents of LSU in its formative years. The Boyd Professorship, the highest professorial rank awarded by the University, is given only to professors who have attained national or international distinction for outstanding teaching, research or other creative achievement. Law professors holding the Boyd Professor rank include Henry George McMahon, 1963-66,Wex S. Malone, 1966-88, Saúl Litvinoff, 1985- , and William D. Hawkland, 1989- 04. The Burlington Resources Professorship was established in 2007 by The Burlington Resources Foundation. This professorship in environmental law will help support the Law Center's efforts in providing timely seminars on the environment. The professorship was championed by 1977 Law Center graduate Frederick J. Plaeger II, vice president and general counsel at Burlington. Houston-based Burlington Resources, Inc. was one of the world's largest oil and gas exploration and production companies and the gift was completed just prior to the company being acquired by ConocoPhillips, Inc. in early 2006. Burlington Resources, Inc. began operating in 1864 when President Abraham Lincoln granted land and rights-of-way to the Northern Pacific Railway Company, predecessor to Burlington Northern Railway Company. Oil was discovered on Burlington Northern Land in 1951 in North Dakota and over the years the company, which would become Burlington Resources, Inc., gained an increasing Louisiana presence culminating with the 1997 merger with Louisiana Land and Exploration Company. The Richard C. Cadwallader Professorship was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2002.This professorship was made possible by a gift from the estate of Richard C. Cadwallader’’s wife, Mary Powers Cadwallader, in memory and in honor of her husband. The Campanile Professorship in Mineral Law was established in 1971 by the LSU Board of Supervisors after a donation was received from the Campanile Charities, Inc. This professorship is intended to support the work of a professor in the area of mineral resources law and policy. The James Carville Alumni Professorship was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1999 in recognition of Mr. Carville’s accomplishments. This professorship was made possible by C. James Carville, Milton Womack, Cyril Vetter, and Mary Olive Pierson. Mr. Carville is a member of the Law Class of 1973. The Curry Family Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2004.This professorship was made possible by a generous contribution from Edwin Curry and matching funds from the Exxon-Mobil Foundation. Edwin Curry is the father of LSU law graduate Richard A. Curry ‘77. The Sam D’Amico Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2001.The professorship was made possible by the generous donation of Lewis Unglesby, Law Class of 1974, in recognition of the important influence Mr. D’Amico, a member of the Law Class of 1938, has played in his career and education. The professorship honors Mr. D’Amico’s many accomplishments and contributions to the legal profession. The William Hawk Daniels Memorial Professorship was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2002.This professorship was made possible by a gift from the estate of Roy Paul Daniels, brother of Hawk Daniels, in honor of Hawk Daniels many contributions to the legal profession and to the community. The Henry Plauché Dart Endowed Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1988 in honor of the late Henry Plauché Dart who was a distinguished member of the Louisiana Bar and the first president of the Louisiana Bar Association. This professorship was made possible by the legacy of his daughter Sally Dart. The Nolan J. Edwards Endowed Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1985 in honor of the late Nolan J. Edwards, a member of the law class of 1956. This professorship was made possible by gifts from 96 donors of $1,000 or more. The Clarence W. Edwards Professor of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1998.This professorship honors Clarence W. Edwards. Times and circumstances prohibited Clarence W. Edwards from getting a formal education but he furthered the cause of education by encouraging his children to obtain their education. The Ernest R. and Iris M. Eldred Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2000.The professorship was made possible by the generous donation of Ernest and Iris Eldred. Mr. Eldred received his law degree from LSU in 1957. Since 1963, Mr. Eldred has maintained a private law practice in Baton Rouge, primarily in the field of oil and gas. He formerly served as an Assistant Attorney General, special counsel to the Louisiana State Mineral Board, City Prosecutor for the City of Baton Rouge and was instrumental in drafting and getting passed legislation to preserve Louisiana’s title to lands formed by accretion in the Atchafalaya Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Eldred are admired for their many contributions to LSU and the state of Louisiana. The Professional Ethics Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2003.This professorship was made possible by the generous contribution of Louisiana Outside Health and Ethics Foundation, which was created by the 17 law firms who represented Louisiana in the 1998 settlement reached between plaintiff states and major tobacco companies. The Cynthia Felder Fayard Endowed Professorship was facilitated by a donation by Cynthia Felder Fayard. This professorship was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2006. Cynthia received a B.S. in elementary education from LSU in 1969 and a J.D. from the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1972. Fayard practiced law for over 30 years primarily in Livingston Parish. She is past president of the 21st Judicial District Bar Association, past president of the Livingston Parish Bar Association, and chairman of the Louisiana State Pardon Board for five years. She also served as an assistant public defender for the 21st Judicial District and assistant City Attorney for Denham Springs, LA. The J. Dawson Gasquet Professorship was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1996, through the generosity of his wife, Mrs. Theresa Gasquet, in honor of his distinguished legal career and public service. Mr. Gasquet was a member of the Law Class of 1955. The Judge Anthony J. & JoAnn Graphia Professorship was created in 2007 by family and friends of Judge Anthony Graphia. A native of Baton Rouge, Graphia is a 1963 graduate of the LSU Law Center. During his legal career, he worked in both private practice and in public service. He is most known for his service as a judge for the East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court beginning in 1979, where he served as Chief Judge from 1991 until his retirement in 1996. Judge Graphia continues in part-time practice of criminal defense and personal injury law. He and his wife of 48 years, JoAnn Ribes, have four children and seven grandchildren. The Justice Pike Hall, Jr. Professor of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1996. It is dedicated to bringing in distinguished members of the judiciary as visiting faculty to serve as Justice Pike Hall, Jr., Professor of Law. This professorship was made possible by a donation made by the Justice Pike Hall Campaign Committee from campaign funds remaining after Justice Hall’s retirement. Pike Hall, Jr., a 1953 graduate of the Law Center, is widely admired and respected throughout America, which includes his career in the Louisiana Judiciary serving as Chief Judge of the Second Circuit Court of Appeal and service as a Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court. The Thomas A. Harrell Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2000.The professorship was made possible by the generous donations from the many friends and family in honor of Mr. Harrell. A graduate of the Law Center, Mr. Harrell taught Mineral Law and various related courses and is admired and respected for his many contributions to the legal profession. Mr. Harrell is the former director of the Mineral Law Institute and professor emeritus. The Holt B. Harrison Distinguished Professorship was originally established in 2000 by Holt B. Harrison, a member of the Law Class of 1961. In 2007, Mr. Harrison made a supplemental donation to the existing professorship that doubled the amount to the fund. Mr. Harrison is a resident of Baton Rouge and practices real estate law. He credits his LSU Law degree with equipping him with the skills necessary to be successful in businesses. Mr. Harrison has been involved in real estate development, including large-scale subdivisions, shopping centers, and miscellaneous properties, throughout the Baton Rouge area. He is also the owner of several companies and businesses. The Rosemary Neal Hawkland Professor of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1998.This professorship was established by the generous donation made by Chancellor Emeritus William D. Hawkland who served as Chancellor from 1979-1989 at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center. The professorship honors his wife, Rosemary Neal Hawkland, who supported his many endeavors. The Byron R. Kantrow Professor of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1998. Generous contributions made by the Byron R. Kantrow family—Mrs. Byron R. Kantrow, Byron K. Kantrow, Jr., Michael J. Kantrow, and Lee C. Kantrow—made this professorship possible. Mr. Kantrow, a 1931 graduate of the Law Center, was widely admired and respected for his many contributions to the community, to Louisiana and to the legal profession. The R. Gordon Kean Professorship of Law was established in 1993 by the LSU Board of Supervisors. Contributions from family and friends of the late R. Gordon Kean, Jr. made this professorship possible. Mr. Kean was widely admired and respected for his distinguished career and contributions to the legal profession and to Louisiana State University. He taught for many years as an adjunct member of the law faculty. Mr. Kean was an expert on local government law and served as Parish Attorney for many years. He was also one of the earliest environmental lawyers in Louisiana. The C.E. Laborde, Jr. Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2001.The professorship was made possible by the generous donation of the Laborde Family in honor of the late C. E. Laborde, Jr., a member of the law class of 1934. Mr. Laborde, a native of Marksville, was the former director of Tidewater, Inc., and a partner in the law firm of Laborde and Lafargue. The Harriet S. Daggett-Frances L. Landry Professor of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1997.This professorship was established by Frances Leggio Landry, Class of 1934, in honor of her friend and former teacher at the Law Center—Harriet S. Daggett. Professor Daggett was the second woman law professor in the United States and served for many years as an outstanding member of the LSU law faculty. The Jules F. and Frances L. Landry Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1989.This professorship was made possible by the generous contributions of the late Jules F. Landry and his wife Frances L. Landry, who are distinguished members of the legal profession and members of the classes of 1932 and 1934 respectively. They practiced law together in the firm of Landry and Landry in Baton Rouge for many years and have been generous benefactors in time and energy to the Law Center. The Law Class of 1950 Professor of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1997.This professorship was established by members of the Law Class of 1950 and surviving spouses of deceased members of the class. This Professorship honors the LSU Law Class of 1950 and the extraordinary accomplishments of members of the class to the legal profession, the State of Louisiana and the United States. The Donna W. Lee Professorship was established at the LSU Law Center in the name of 1972 alumna Donna W. Lee and approved by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2006. Donna Lee received her undergraduate degree from LSU College of Arts and Sciences in 1969. Lee has a Baton Rouge family law practice with the firm “Lee & Walsh, Attorneys and Legal Services”. Donna’s husband, David R. Pitts, made a donation to the LSU Foundation to establish this professorship at the LSU Law Center in the name of his wife. This professorship will be dedicated for a professor in family law. The Liskow and Lewis Professor of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1995.This professorship was made possible by the generous contributions of the members of the Liskow and Lewis Law Firm. The Wex S. Malone Endowed Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1988 in honor of the late Professor Malone who was a member of the law faculty for many years and was named a Boyd Professor of Law in 1966.This professorship was made possible by donations from friends of Wex S. Malone. The Frank Maraist Professorship was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1999.This professorship was made possible by the generous donation of the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel in recognition of Professor Maraist’s distinguished career and contributions to the legal profession and the LSU Law Center. Professor Frank L. Maraist is a member of the Law Class of 1958 and began his teaching career at the Law Center in 1974. The Robert and Pamela Martin Professorship was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2002.This professorship was made possible by the generous contribution of Amanda Karen Martin, LSU Law Class of 1984, to honor her parents. The McGlinchey Stafford Professor of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2002. This professorship was made possible by a generous contribution from the law firm of McGlinchey Stafford. The firm was established in New Orleans in 1974 and now has offices in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Ohio. The Hermann Moyse Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1991. Hermann Moyse was important in the life of the law and banking in Louisiana and was a distinguished alumnus of the Law Center who had a major impact on the development of banking law in the state. This professorship was made possible by the generous contributions of Mrs. Moyse, her children and their families, the Louisiana Bankers Association and its Bank Counsel Committee. The J. B. Nachman Endowed Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1984 in honor of the late J. B. Nachman, a member of the law class of 1920. This professorship was made possible by donations from the family of J. B. Nachman: Mrs. Mary Anna L. Nachman, Mrs. Ann N. Finkelstein, Leonard R. Nachman, II, Esq., and Dr. Lisso Nachman. The Pan American Life Insurance Company Endowed Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1986.This professorship was made possible by the generous action of the Board of Directors of the Pan American Life Insurance Co. under the able leadership of its Chairman, G. Frank Purvis, Jr. The Harvey A. Peltier, Sr. Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2000, in honor of the late Harvey A. Peltier, a member of the law class of 1921.The professorship was made possible by the generous donation of the Peltier Foundation. Mr. Peltier distinguished himself as a lawyer, business executive, statesman and civil leader. He devoted years of tireless leadership in the cause of civic progress and was recognized as Thibodaux’s “first citizen” in community service. The James E. and Betty M. Phillips Professor of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1996.This professorship was made possible by the generous donation made by Mr. and Mrs. Phillips. James E. Phillips received his law degree from LSU in 1963 and held the highest corporate counsel rank by any LSU law graduate. The Judge Henry A. Politz Professorship was established in memory of Judge Henry A. Politz by friends, family, and colleagues. A Korean War veteran of the Air Force, he received a degree from the LSU Law Center in 1959. As a judge on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Politz was known for his judicial probity, his passion for life, and his sense of humor. The Louis B. Porterie Professorship was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1999.This professorship was made possible by Milton Womack, John Laborde, family and friends, in honor of Mr. Porterie’s many accomplishments and contributions to the legal profession, his community and the state of Louisiana. He was most proud of his legal efforts in connection with the Greater New Orleans Bridges across the Mississippi River. Mr. Porterie was a member of the Law Class of 1948. The G. Frank & Winston Purvis Professorship was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1999.This professorship was made possible by the generosity of G. Frank Purvis and his wife Winston. G. Frank is a member of the Law Class of 1935. Mr. Purvis is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Pan-American Life Insurance Company. Mrs. Purvis is a member of the LSU School of Journalism Class of 1940. Mr. and Mrs. Purvis are admired for their many contributions to the community and LSU. The Harry S. Redmon, Jr. Professor of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1996 by the law firm of Phelps Dunbar. Harry S. Redmon, Jr., senior partner at the New Orleans law firm of Phelps Dunbar is a 1959 graduate of the Law Center and is widely admired and respected throughout America for his many contributions to the community, to Louisiana, to the legal profession, and to LSU. The David Weston Robinson Professorship was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2002.This professorship was made possible by the generous contributions of Calvin C. Fayard, Jr. and Cynthia Felder Fayard. Robinson’s primary field of practice since 1983 has been management of complex litigation, and he is widely admired and respected for his many contributions to the community, to Louisiana and to the legal profession. The Judge Alvin B. Rubin Visiting Professorship of Law was established in 1992 by the LSU Board of Supervisors. This professorship came at a particularly appropriate time since it marked the 200th anniversary of the First Amendment of which Judge Rubin was a strong advocate of the rights that this amendment guarantees. This professorship was made possible by the family and friends of Judge Rubin in honor of his distinguished career in the legal profession and his wide respect and admiration through America. The Janice Rubin Visiting Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1993. Family and friends of Janice Rubin contributed to the establishments of this endowed professorship to honor the dual contributions of Janice and her late husband, Judge Alvin B. Rubin. The J.Y. Sanders Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1991. Mary Elizabeth Sanders, daughter of the late J.Y. Sanders, Jr., funded this professorship in recognition of her father for his distinguished career in all phases of law and public service. Sanders served in the Louisiana House of Representative, State Senate, and was also a founding partner of the local firm of Sanders, Miller, Downing, Kean and Rubin. The Joe W. Sanders—Law Alumni Association Professor of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1995 in honor of the late Chief Justice Joe W. Sanders, member of the Law Class of 1938.This professorship was made possible by the generous donation made by Mrs. Joe W. (Marie) Sanders and the many contributors of the Law Alumni Association. The J. Noland and Janice D. Singletary Professorship was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 2004.This professorship is made possible through the generous donations of J. Noland Singletary, a 1952 graduate of the LSU Law Center. This professorship is in honor of J. Noland and Janice D. Singletary, who are widely admired and respected for their many contributions to the legal profession and their community. The Allen L. Smith, Jr. Professorship was established in 2007 by Allen L. Smith, Jr. Smith received his B.S. from LSU in 1959, and is a 1964 Order of the Coif graduate of LSU Law. A partner with Plauche, Smith and Nieset in Lake Charles, Louisiana since 1964, his areas of practice include oil and gas, personal injury, defense and plaintiff, toxic torts, admiralty and maritime, and products liability law. The Wedon T. Smith Professorship was established in 2007 by Eula Tullos Smith in honor of her late husband, Wedon T. Smith, a 1939 graduate of the Law Center. After serving as an officer in the Navy during World War II, Smith began his legal career in Jonesville, Louisiana. A former member of the Louisiana Bar Association board of governors and board of delegates, he was also a member of the LSU Law Center Hall of Fame and a 2005 inductee in the LSU Hall of Distinction. Smith was a director and president of the LSU Foundation and actively involved in many civic associations and charities. This Law Center professorship was Smith's wish and dream and was made possible by his wife Eula and daughters Rebecca and Mary. The recipient of the Wedon T. Smith Professorship in Civil Law shall be an accomplished and proven academic who teaches in the discipline of civil law. The Oliver P. Stockwell Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1993.This professorship was established by the family of Oliver P. Stockwell in recognition of his accomplishments in the field of law in the State of Louisiana. Mr. Stockwell was also widely admired and respected throughout America for his many contributions to his community and his service as chairman of the LSU Board of Supervisors. His leadership in establishing the Law Center as a separate unit of the LSU System is one of the most important events in the history of the Law Center. The Albert Tate, Jr. Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1989 in honor of the late Judge Tate who was a judge on the Louisiana Court of Appeal, the Louisiana Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeal for the Fifth Circuit. This professorship was made possible by donations from numerous friends of the late Judge Albert Tate, Jr. through the efforts of the Albert Tate, Jr. Foundation. The Judge Earl Veron Professorship was established in his memory by his wife, Verdy and son, J. Michael Veron. A 1959 graduate of LSU Law, Veron first became a state district judge in Lake Charles nine years after receiving his degree. He was then appointed to the federal bench in 1977 by President Carter, and served the U.S. Western District of Louisiana in Lake Charles. He earned a reputation as a dedicated, thorough, and conscientious judge. This endowment is a "double professorship" which will qualify for an additional match from the Board of Regents. The Bernard Keith Vetter Professorship in Louisiana Civil Law Studies was established by LSU Law alumnus Cyril E. Vetter ('72) and wife Tutta in 2007. This professorship supports the study and teaching of Louisiana Civil Law and honors Cyril's brother, Bernard Keith Vetter ('64), who received both his bachelor's degree and law degree from Louisiana State University. On the faculty at Loyola, Professor Vetter has taught at Tulane Law School and the LSU Law Center, as well as schools in France, Lithuania and Brazil. The Vinson & Elkins Endowed Professorship of Law was established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1989.This professorship was made possible by the generous contributions of the members of the Vinson and Elkins Law Firm, Houston, TX and honors the late Judge James Anderson Elkins, a distinguished jurist and a founder of the firm. The A.N. Yiannopoulos Professorship honors Professor A.N. Yiannopoulos and was created by his former student and friend, LSU Law graduate Richard J. "Jerry" Dodson ('66). Known for his contributions to the Louisiana State Law Institute, Yiannopoulos is now retired from LSU and semi-retired from Tulane. He continues to teach and run a summer program on comparative law in Greece each summer. |
