Sarah Smith is a J.D. candidate (2025) at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. She is a dedicated executive board member for both the Trial Advocacy Program and the Student Bar Association at Loyola. Among her many accomplishments, Sarah is particularly proud of receiving the Most Outstanding 2L Award in Trial Advocacy. Her legal interests include civil litigation and sports law.

Grace Babin is a J.D. Candidate (2025) at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Her proudest law school achievements include having her comment selected for publication in the Maritime Law Journal Loyola University of New Orleans and being chosen to present it at The Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLAUS) in New Orleans later this year. Grace is interested in labor & employment litigation and professional liability.

Charlie Shanker is a J.D. Candidate (2025) at Tulane University Law School. He is the incoming Senior Managing Editor for the Tulane Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property and is excited to serve as a student attorney for Tulane’s Civil Rights and Federal Practice Clinic.

Maddy Marlowe is a J.D. Candidate (2025) at Tulane University Law School, where she contributes to the Tulane Journal of Intellectual Property and Technology. Her most cherished law school experience thus far has been studying abroad in Berlin, Germany, last summer, where she earned certificates in Negotiation and Mediation. Maddy is keen to expand her knowledge in labor and employment law as well as intellectual property law.

Andrew Kuebel is a J.D. Candidate (2025) at LSU Law. While he plans to enter practice with an open mind regarding his area of concentration, Andrew is eager to serve local clients to the best of his abilities. Through his first two years of LSU Law, he is most proud of his work across LSU’s Advocacy Programs and his appointment to the Board of Advocates. Reflecting on his time with us, Andrew shared, “Deutsch Kerrigan has afforded me an excellent opportunity to learn the anatomy of litigation while developing my skills. I am incredibly grateful for this invaluable experience.”

We are pleased to have Ramsey Thrasher joining us in our Gulfport, MS office as one of our 2024 Deutsch Kerrigan Summer Law Clerks. A J.D. Candidate (2025) at the University of Mississippi School of Law, Ramsey has already distinguished himself by receiving the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association Award (MDLA) and having his comment selected for publication in Vol. 94 of the Mississippi Law Journal.

Thomas Mackie is a J.D. Candidate (2025) at LSU Law, where he serves as Senior Editor for the Louisiana Law Review. He also had the honor of serving as Vice President of LSU's Veteran’s Advocacy Club during the 2023-2024 academic year, a role that complements his service in the Army National Guard.

Looking ahead to his legal career, Thomas is open to exploring various areas of law and is eager to refine his skills as a litigator. Reflecting on his time with Deutsch Kerrigan, Thomas says, “The knowledge and expertise showcased by Deutsch Kerrigan attorneys is truly remarkable. I am deeply appreciative of the opportunity to clerk here this summer, where I have gained invaluable hands-on experience in motion practice, depositions, mediations, and beyond.”