WHAT NEW ORLEANS NEIGHBORHOOD DO YOU LIVE IN? / WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
I live in Algiers and grew up in Gentilly.
DESCRIBE YOUR JOB TO US!
As City Attorney, I am responsible for directing and supervising the legal affairs of the City. I am also responsible for providing legal advice to the Mayor, the City Council, and other city offices, departments, boards and commissions.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR CAREER PATH.
Prior to joining the Mayor’s leadership team, I served as the Acting and Deputy Civil Chief of the United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana (EDLA), where I represented the interest of the United States of America. This was quite an honor.
WHAT ASPECTS OF YOUR JOB DO YOU ENJOY THE MOST?
I most enjoy working with such committed and selfless public servants, all focused on delivering positive results in the interest of what is right for the people of New Orleans.
WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU FIND TO BE THE GREATEST IN YOUR ROLE?
The past year has been an incredibly challenging one for the people of New Orleans, and for those who show up to serve each day. Together we have faced unprecedented challenges, including weather events, a building collapse, a cyber-attack and now a global pandemic. Each day we remain focused on addressing the rapid-fire challenges that come our way, with a firm commitment to always doing what is right, and in the best interest of the people we serve.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT NEW ORLEANS?
The cultural richness of our community.