Louisiana State Univ

12 registered attorneys

Louisiana State Univ has produced 12 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar, of which 0 (0.0%) are currently active. The largest concentration of alumni practice in , (6 attorneys). The most recent admission class (1997) added 1 new attorneys.

What the alumni data reveals

Louisiana State Univ has 12 alumni registered with the New York State Bar, with 0 (0.0%) currently in active standing. The active-status share is a meaningful signal for prospective students and employers: it captures how many graduates are still practicing law under their New York bar credential versus those who have retired, moved to other jurisdictions, or transitioned into business, academia, or public service roles that do not require active bar membership. A rate near 0.0% is within the normal range for established law schools with alumni populations spanning multiple decades of admission classes.

Geographic placement is concentrated: , is the single largest market for Louisiana State Univ alumni with 6 registered attorneys (50.0% of alumni in this dataset). The top 5 cities for this school's graduates are (6), Baton Rouge (2), Buffalo (1), Old Tappan (1), San Francisco (1) — placement patterns that reflect both proximity to the school and the historical strength of its alumni network in those markets. The most recent admission class (1997) produced 1 new attorneys, providing a rough pulse on current graduating-class scale; comparing 1997 against earlier years in the distribution below gives a sense of pipeline growth or contraction.

Law school affiliation matters for network effects, signaling, and specific practice pipelines — but it is not a direct predictor of individual attorney competence for your matter. When using this page to evaluate an attorney who graduated from Louisiana State Univ, treat the school as one data point alongside bar status, years of practice, discipline history, practice area alignment, and client references. For students comparing law schools, the alumni-active rate and geographic distribution here reflect outcomes for New York-registered graduates only — consult ABA-required disclosures and the school's own employment reports for complete placement data. The information below is drawn from public bar registration records and is not endorsement, ranking, or evaluation of the school's academic program.

Status Distribution

Suspended, delinquent 4 (33.3%)
Currently registered 4 (33.3%)
Resigned 2 (16.7%)
Delinquent 2 (16.7%)

Top Cities

, 6
BATON ROUGE, LA 2
BUFFALO, NY 1
OLD TAPPAN, NJ 1
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 1
WELLSVILLE, OH 1

Recent Admissions

Class of 1997 1 admitted
Class of 1992 1 admitted
Class of 1991 1 admitted
Class of 1989 1 admitted
Class of 1988 1 admitted
Class of 1987 3 admitted
Class of 1986 2 admitted
Class of 1985 1 admitted
Class of 1984 1 admitted

Alumni Directory

Name Status
Kaye Ellen Thornton Caldwell Resigned
John Nkem Chigbu Suspended, delinquent
Elizabeth Hunter Cobb Suspended, delinquent
Dominick Derosa Currently registered
Edmond Joseph Ferrigno Suspended, delinquent
Eve R Kahao Gonzalez Currently registered
Dixie A. Hathaway Suspended, delinquent
John Hulett Runnels Currently registered
Karen Walker Runnels Resigned
Michael Joseph Trevelline Delinquent
Christopher E. Wilkins Delinquent
Kathrine Sara Williamson Currently registered

Frequently Asked Questions

How many attorneys graduated from Louisiana State Univ?

12 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar graduated from Louisiana State Univ. Of these, 0 (0.0%) are currently registered and active.

Where do Louisiana State Univ graduates practice?

The most common practice location for Louisiana State Univ graduates is , , with 6 attorneys. Alumni practice across 6 cities.

What is the bar status rate for Louisiana State Univ alumni?

Of 12 alumni, 0.0% are currently registered and active with the New York State Bar. The remaining 100.0% have other statuses including retired, suspended, or voluntarily resigned.

How many attorneys were admitted from Louisiana State Univ recently?

In 1997, 1 attorneys from Louisiana State Univ were admitted to the New York State Bar.

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Disclaimer: This data is sourced from public state bar registration records. PlainAttorney does not provide legal advice or endorsements. Always verify attorney credentials directly with the relevant state bar.

Source: NY Office of Court Administration via data.ny.gov — attorney registration dataset.

Verification: NY Courts Attorney Registration Search.