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Your Gifts at Work: Hannah Greer

Growing up in Watson, Louisiana, Hannah Greer says she was always the kid who spoke up when she saw others being treated unfairly. As she grew older and began thinking about potential career paths, her passion for justice and advocacy led her to enroll at LSU Law.

“While I’m no longer a kid standing up to bullies, that same desire to advocate on behalf of other people has followed me into my legal education,” Greer says. “Except now, I am learning to be an advocate for my client no matter the legal issue they are involved in. As a lawyer, I want to be that bridge that helps my client navigate the complexities of the law.”

Now in her second year at LSU Law, Greer is Junior Associate and Article Manager for the LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources, Volume IX; a member of the L. Edward Bryant, Jr. National Health Law Transactional Competition team; Secretary for the Sports, Entertainment, and Media Law Society; and Public Relations Chair for the Real Estate and Property Law Society. Greer has been very successful academically, finishing her first year at LSU Law among the top 20% of her class, earning a Dean’s Scholar honor, and being a recipient of the CALI Award for the highest grade in her Legal Research and Writing class in Fall 2019.

She says her continued success at LSU Law is a direct reflection of the support she has received as the recipient of the Class of 1988 Scholarship.

“I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to those of you who made this scholarship possible. As I am sure you all know, law school expenses can be quite financially draining. However, with this scholarship, some of that financial stress has been alleviated,” she says. “As I’m sure I can speak for several of my classmates as well, these scholarships help in more ways than we can express.”

Learn more about Greer and her career aspirations in the Q&A below, and find out how you can support talented students like her through scholarships at LSU Law.

Tell us about your background and interests.

I am from right outside of Baton Rouge in Watson, Louisiana. I went to LSU for undergrad and was a part of the 3+3 Program, so I actually just graduated with my bachelor’s in August. Interests wise, I love football, listening to podcasts, spending time with my fiancé, riding bikes, and reading.

Why do you want to become a lawyer, and what inspired you to come to LSU Law?

To make a long story short, my inspiration in coming to law school stemmed from a position of advocacy. Since I was a kid, I was always the one to stand up for other people and speak on behalf of those who couldn’t or didn’t feel comfortable speaking for themselves. As I got older, I learned the value of my advocacy skills and saw law school as the perfect gateway into a career where advocacy is the very framework. While I’m no longer a kid standing up to bullies, that same desire to advocate on behalf of other people has followed me into my legal education. Except now, I am learning to be an advocate for my client no matter the legal issue they are involved in. As a lawyer, I want to be that bridge that helps my client navigate the complexities of the law.

What’s the best thing about law school or the best aspect of student life at the Law Center?

The best part of law school thus far has definitely been the friends I have made along the way. I have this core group of seven friends who are also 2L law students at the Law Center, and I know they will be lifelong friends of mine.

Which classes have interested you the most or have been the most impactful on your education at the Law Center?

So far, Contracts had the biggest impact on my education. That class made me realize how much I genuinely enjoy contractual matters and it definitely sparked my interest in potentially practicing in transactional work. Currently, I am taking Environmental Law and Intellectual Property, and I am very interested in both of those areas of the law.

As the recipient of an LSU Law Class of 1988 Scholarship, what does the award mean to you? What message would you like to share with those alums who are investing in you?

I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to those of you who made this scholarship possible. As I am sure you all know, Law School expenses can be quite financially draining. However, with this scholarship, some of that financial stress has been alleviated. Again, thank you all so much. As I’m sure I can speak for several of my classmates as well, these scholarships help in more ways than we can express.

What are your hopes, desires, and plans after graduation? 

After graduation, I would love to practice in a mid to larger size firm in Baton Rouge or New Orleans. While I am still unsure of exactly the type of law I want to practice, at this point, I am very interested in corporate law, environmental, and intellectual property.

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