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PEOPLE of PURPOSE

Kean Miller was born on Valentine’s Day 1983, when nine attorneys in a well-respected and successful Louisiana law fi rm announced they were departing tobegin anew. Th eir inspiration for this new law fi rm was the passion to create apositive culture wherein the attorneys enjoyed working together for the benefi t ofthe client and the community; a place where the attorneys were friends fi rst, and business partners second; a place where partners did not compete with one another; and an environment where the client came fi rst, and the projects were performed by the most qualifi ed attorney.

In 2014, we are happy to report that the vision of our founding partners remains a fundamental building block of our client relationships – relationships forged by mutual trust, effi ciency, advocacy, and superior service. Th is vision is very much alive today, from the people we represent, to people we employ; from the charitable organizations we serve, to the civic causes we support.

Th e fact that we now have 150 attorneys in fi ve offi ces has neither dampened the spirit of this philosophy nor tempered the enthusiasm we have for our clients, our people, or the communities we strive to support with our time and talents.

With this announcement, we appreciate the opportunity to introduce you to those in new roles at our fi rm, those new to us who share our vision, and a new platform from which to serve you.

G. BLANE CLARK, JR.

2 | introducing our SHREVEPORT OFFICEKean Miller is pleased to announce the establishment of our Shreveport office with the addition of

Price Barker, Brian R. Carnie, Michael D. Lowe, Kyle C. McInnis and Scott L. Zimmer, as partners. We are also pleased to announce that Wendy B. Horton and Megan L. Reinkemeyer have become

associated with the firm in Shreveport.

PRICE BARKER | PARTNERPrice Barker joins the fi rm as a partner in the Shreveport offi ce. He practices in the labor and employment area, representing employers. He earned his J.D. from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1989. Price earned his B.S. from Louisiana Tech University in 1986. He is a member of the Shreveport, Louisiana State, Texas State, Oklahoma State, and American and Federal Bar Associations.

BRIAN R. CARNIE | PARTNERBrian R. Carnie joins the fi rm as a partner in the Shreveport offi ce. He practices in the labor and employment group. He earned his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University Law School in 1995. Brian earned his B.S, magna cum laude, from Northern Illinois University in 1992. He is a member of the Shreveport, Louisiana State, and Texas State Bar Associations.

MICHAEL D. LOWE | PARTNERMichael D. Lowe joins the fi rm as a partner in the Shreveport offi ce. He practices in the areas of labor and employment, construction, and litigation defense. He earned his J.D./B.C.L. from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Centerin 2004, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif. Michael earned his B.A. from Louisiana State University in 2001. He is a member of the Shreveport, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations.

KYLE C. MCINNIS | PARTNERKyle C. McInnis joins the fi rm as a partner in the Shreveport offi ce. Kyle practices in the estate planning, business and corporate, and tax groups. He earned his LL.M. from New York University School of Law in 2003. Kyle earned his J.D. from Washington & Lee School of Law in 2002 and earned his B.B.A from the University of Georgia in 1999. He is a member of the Shreveport, Louisiana State, Georgia State, and American Bar Associations. Kyle is a Board Certifi ed Tax Law Specialist and a Board Certifi ed Estate Planning and Administration Specialist, by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization.

SCOTT L. ZIMMER | PARTNERScott L. Zimmer joins the fi rm as a partner in the Shreveport offi ce. Scott assists clients in all manner of litigation, including commercial, environmental, transportation and complex personal injury matters. He earned his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1998. Scott earned his B.S. from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1994. He is a member of the Shreveport, Louisiana State and Texas State Bar Associations.

WENDY B. HORTON | ASSOCIATEWendy B. Horton joins the fi rm as an associate in the Shreveport offi ce. She practices in the estate planning, business and corporate, and tax groups. She earned her LL.M. from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 2007. Wendy earned her J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2006 and earned her B.A., cum laude, from Tulane University in 2003. She is a member of the Shreveport, Louisiana State and Texas State Bar Associations.

MEGAN L. REINKEMEYER | ASSOCIATEMegan L. Reinkemeyer joins the fi rm as an associate in the Shreveport offi ce. She represents clients in commercial and business litigation. She earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2009, where she was a member of the Order of the Coif. Megan earned her B.A., cum laude, from Centenary College in 2006. She is a member of the Shreveport and Louisiana State Bar Associations.

3 | meet our NEW PARTNERSWe are further pleased to announce that Erin L. Kilgore, Sean T. McLaughlin, Tokesha M. Collins,

and Angela W. Adolph have been elected to the partnership effective January 1, 2014.

ERIN L. KILGOREErin L. Kilgore is a partner in the Baton Rouge offi ce of Kean Miller and practices in the labor and employment group. She represents and advises employers on a variety of labor and employment issues, including social media issues; employee handbooks and non-competition agreements; discrimination, harassment, and retaliation litigation; and wrongful termination claims. Erin earned her J.D. and B.S. from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2007, where she was a member of the Order of the Coif and the Louisiana Law Review. She earned her B.A., summa cum laude, from Washington and Lee University in 2004 and studied abroad at the University of Lyon III – Jean Moulin in Lyon, France in 2005. Erin is a member of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations. Erin serves the community by serving on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge.

SEAN T. MCLAUGHLINSean T. McLaughlin is a partner in the New Orleans offi ce of Kean Miller and practices in the admiralty and maritime, energy, construction and commercial litigation groups. He earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2008, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif and the Louisiana Law Review. Sean earned his B.A. from Louisiana State University in 2005. Sean is a member of the New Orleans, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations. In addition to practicing law, Sean fi nds time to give back to the community. His past service includes leadership positions in the annual Race Judicata event, mentoring high school students as part of the College Admissions Project of the YLC, and the Coastal Conservation Association.

TOKESHA M. COLLINSTokesha M. Collins is a partner in the Baton Rouge offi ce of Kean Miller and practices in the environmental regulatory group. She assists in the representation of local, regional, and national clients in a variety of environmental matters including regulatory proceedings, Title V and PSD air permitting and enforcement actions, environmental compliance and audits, due diligence and environmental issues in mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations, and rulemaking eff orts at both the state and federal levels. Tokesha earned her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law in 2008, where she was an editor of the Journal of Business and Technology Law. She earned her Masters of Environmental Planning and Management from Louisiana State University in 2005 and her B.S. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Environmental Problems and Planning from Brown University in 2001. She is a member of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations. Tokesha gives back to the Baton Rouge community by serving on the Board of Directors of the Iris Domestic Violence Center.

ANGELA W. ADOLPHAngela W. Adolph is a partner in the Baton Rouge offi ce of Kean Miller and practices in the municipal fi nance and tax groups. She represents Louisiana, national, and international clients in Louisiana taxation matters, including helping clients take advantage of Louisiana’s tax incentive programs and other economic development programs. Angela earned her J.D. from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1994. She earned her B.S. from Louisiana State University in 1991. Angela is listed in the Municipal Marketplace’s “Red Book” of national public fi nance professionals. She is a member of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana State, Texas State and American Bar Associations. Angela serves on the Board of Directors of the McMains Children’s Developmental Center in Baton Rouge.

4 | welcome our NEW ASSOCIATESIn addition, Dylan T. Thriffiley, Joshua J. Coleman, Michelle Purchner Cumberland, F. Gibbons Addison,

Sam O. Lumpkin, Jessica C. Engler, Matthew B. Smith, Chelsea M. Gomez, Daniel B. Stanton, Alexandra E. Rossi, and Tyler A. Kostal became associated with the firm in 2013.

F. GIBBONS ADDISONF. Gibbons Addison joins the firm as an associate in the Baton Rouge office*. He practices in environmental litigation, commercial litigation, and toxic tort defense groups. Gibbons earned his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 2012, where he was an associate editor of the Texas Law Review. He earned his B.A., cum laude, from Louisiana State University in 2009.

JOSHUA J. COLEMANJoshua J. Coleman joins the firm as an associate in the Baton Rouge office*. He practices in the commercial litigation group. Josh earned his J.D. from the Washington & Lee School of Law in 2010. He earned his A.B., magna cum laude, from the University of Georgia in 2006.

MICHELLE PURCHNER CUMBERLANDMichelle Purchner Cumberland joins the firm as an associate in the New Orleans office. She practices in the environmental and commercial litigation groups. Michelle earned her J.D., cum laude, and Environmental Law Certification from Tulane University Law School in 2006. She earned her M.B.A from National University in 2003 and her B.S. from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1999.

*Licensed in Texas, Louisiana licensure pending

*Licensed in Virginia and District of Columbia, Louisiana licensure pending

DYLAN T. THRIFFILEYDylan T. Thriffiley joins the firm as an associate in the New Orleans office. She practices in the admiralty and maritime, energy and environmental litigation groups. Dylan earned her J.D./B.C.L., cum laude, from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2008. She earned her B.S, magna cum laude, from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2005.

SAM O. LUMPKINSam O. Lumpkin joins the firm as an associate in the Baton Rouge office. He practices in the environmental litigation and toxic tort defense groups. Sam earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2013, where he was a member of the Louisiana Law Review. He earned his B.S. from Appalachian State University in 2009.

JESSICA C. ENGLERJessica C. Engler joins the firm as an associate in the Baton Rouge office. She practices in the intellectual property and utilities regulation groups. Jessica earned her J.D. from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2013, where she was Managing Editor and a founding member of the LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources. She earned her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University in 2010.

MATTHEW B. SMITHMatthew B. Smith joins the firm as an associate in the Baton Rouge office. He practices in the commercial litigation group. Matt earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2013, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif. He earned his B.A., summa cum laude, from Louisiana State University in 2009.

CHELSEA M. GOMEZChelsea M. Gomez joins the firm as an associate in the Baton Rouge office. She practices in the labor and employment and litigation groups. Chelsea earned her J.D., cum laude, from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2013. She earned her B.A., summa cum laude, from Louisiana State University in 2009.

TYLER A. KOSTALTyler A. Kostal joins the firm as an associate in the New Orleans office. She practices in the oil and gas and environmental litigation groups and has experience in defending Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act claims. Tyler earned her J.D., cum laude, from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2010, where she was a member of the Loyola Law Review and was a William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar. She earned her B.S., cum laude, from the University of Mississippi in 2005.

DANIEL B. STANTONDaniel B. Stanton joins the firm as an associate in the New Orleans office. He practices in the admiralty and maritime group. Daniel earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2013, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Maritime Law Journal and a Williams L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar. He earned his B.B.A. from Mississippi State University in 2007.

ALEXANDRA E. ROSSIAlexandra E. Rossi joins the firm as an associate in the Baton Rouge office. She practices in the toxic tort, occupational exposure, and commercial litigation groups. Alex earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2013, where she was a member of the Loyola Law Review, Order of the Barristers and a William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar. She earned her B.S. from Louisiana State University in 2010.

5 | kean miller IN THE NEWS

KEAN MILLER CONNECTION

The sixth–annual Kean Miller Connection, a law school preparatory program for minority college students, was held in July 2013 at Kean Miller’s Baton Rouge office. Attorneys from Kean Miller, along with other legal professionals, provided an intense overview of the law school experience to more than 25 minority college students. The goal was to “connect” potential law students with information helpful to their decision to attend law school and become a lawyer.

KEAN MILLER RECOGNIZED FOR DIVERSITY EFFORTS

Kean Miller and the Kean Miller Connection were recognized at the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession CLE with the “You Make a Difference” award. The award was presented to the firm in recognition of our efforts to make the legal profession more inclusive, accessible, and professional.

KEAN MILLER RECOGNIZED BY ABA COUNCIL ON LEGAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY

Kean Miller was named as an inaugural honoree of the William A. Blakey Diversity Pipeline Architects group by the American Bar Association’s Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO). This group is comprised of law firms, corporations, associations, law schools, and individuals who have played a critical role in the financial viability of CLEO and its mission to diversify the legal profession.

Diversity & Inclusion

CORPORATE COUNSEL RECOGNIZES KEAN MILLER AS GO-TO LAW FIRM

Kean Miller was recognized as a 2013 “Go – To” Law Firm for litigation by the Top 500 Companies in the United States. Law firms are chosen based on an American Lawyer Media / Corporate Counsel survey of in-house counsel from top companies coupled with in-depth research and analysis of various public filings and resources.

BTI BRAND ELITE RECOGNIZES KEAN MILLER

Kean Miller has been named to the BTI Brand Elite 2013. The firm was recognized by corporate counsel as standing out for premium value, earning Kean Miller a place on BTI’s Premium Value Honor Roll. BTI’s research is based solely on unaided corporate counsel feedback, and BTI does not present any law firm names or suggestions to its research audience. This recognition places the firm among law firms across the United States who clients delineate as best in nine key factors relied upon to differentiate law firms, including innovation, premium value, and client recommendation.

KEAN MILLER REIMAGINES NEW ORLEANS SPACE

Kean Miller expanded its New Orleans office to new space in the First Bank and Trust Tower located at 909 Poydras Street. The new office comprises 31,000 square feet of state-of-the-art space across two floors in one of downtown New Orleans’ premier Class A office towers.

Service & Growth

ANTHONY WILLIAMS NAMED TO LEADERSHIP IN LAW LIST

Anthony Williams was selected by New Orleans CityBusiness magazine as a recipient of its 2013 Leadership in Law award. This award honors the Top 50 lawyers in the Greater New Orleans area based on their legal, professional, and community contributions.

DON CHAMPAGNE JOINS KEAN MILLER AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Don Champagne, CPA, CGMA was named Executive Director of the firm. Don is responsible for all administrative and business functions of the firm including operations, finance, accounting, office services, facilities, real estate, information technology, communications, business development, records, human resources, talent management, and risk management. He will also assist firm management with strategic growth initiatives and long-range business planning.

VICTOR GREGOIRE NAMED TO LEGACY DISPUTES COMMITTEE

Victor Gregoire was appointed as a member of the Louisiana Mineral Law Institute’s new Legacy Disputes Committee. The Louisiana Mineral Law Institute was created in 1953 as an annual continuing legal education program. The goal of the Institute is to promote an understanding of Louisiana mineral law and facilitate its development through educational activities.

JAY JALENAK ELECTED TO THE BOARD OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA LEGAL SERVICES

Jay Jalenak was elected as Secretary to the Board of Directors of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services. SLLS offers civil legal aid to low-income people in a 22-parish area of Southeast Louisiana and works with government and public service agencies to secure justice for persons in need. The organization provides free legal services in connection with domestic violence, family law, predatory lending practices, consumer issues, housing problems, taxpayer problems, job-related problems, homelessness, and elder law.

KEAN MILLER ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED BY PEER-REVIEW PUBLICATIONS

Twenty-four attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers, the oldest and one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. In addition, Carey Messina, Russel Primeaux, and Blane Clark were named Baton Rouge Lawyers of the Year for 2014 by Best Lawyers. Twelve attorneys were listed in the 2013 edition of Chambers USA - America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA is widely regarded as the preeminent European referral guide for the U.S. legal profession.

BRAD MYERS NAMED GENERAL COUNSEL FOR THE LOUISIANA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION

Brad Myers was named General Counsel for the Louisiana Municipal Association.

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225.387.0999

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Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 318.562.2700

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