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EXPERIENCE

Since 2003, Maggie has been the Hearing Officer for the 16th Judicial District’s Family Court docket. In that capacity, Maggie hears and makes recommendations on all family filings, including custody, child support, domestic violence litigation, spousal support, use of property, community property and any other ancillary issue pending from divorce, custody or domestic violence litigation, including criminal non support.

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ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism, Louisiana State University, 1995

Juris Doctor, Louisiana State University Law School, 1998

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

Louisiana State Bar Association, member, 1998- Present.

Louisiana State Bar Association Young Lawyers Council, Secretary, Elected 2011- 2012. District 3 Representative, Elected 2007-2012

American Bar Association Young Lawyers Council, Children and the Law Chair, Appointed 2006 and American Bar Association Young Lawyers Council, Family Law Chair, Appointed 2007

Lafayette Bar Association, Board of Directors, Appointed 2008-2021, served as President, President Elect, Secretary, Bench Bar Chair.

Lafayette Bar Association, Young Lawyers Association, served as President, President Elect, Secretary, Community Services Chair, and Mock Trial Chair

Junior League of Lafayette, 2000-Present, elected President 2015 - Present, President Elect 2014 - 2015, Financial Vice President 2011-12. Served as Assistant Financial Vice President, Grants Administration Chair, Fund Research and Development Chair.

Association of Family Conciliatory Court Board of Directors, 2021-Present, Serving as President Elect.

Tiger Athletic Foundation, Member

Krewe of Xandadu, Queen 2013, Royalty Muse 2009-2010.

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LECTURES AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS (in the areas of Family Law and Professionalism)

Louisiana State Bar Association Young Lawyers Professional Development Seminar, Lafayette Bar Association, Terrebone Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, Association of Family and Conciliatory Courts National Conference Presenter, Inns on the Teche, Women’s Foundation, Genesis Program, and other various organizations.