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March 08, 2017
Taylor Porter’s Late Founders Helped Start Baton Rouge YMCA as Organization Celebrates 100th Year
Above, a photo of the leaders of the 1923 YMCA fundraising building campaign that helped raise enough money to construct the first Baton Rouge YMCA on Fourth Street in 1925. Below, Taylor Porter's co-founder B.B. Taylor sent out the... Read More
March 07, 2017
Taylor Porter Partner Eddie Hughes Elected Board Chairman of Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
Taylor Porter Partner Eddie Hughes has been elected Board Chairman of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, which distributes approximately 250,000 pounds of food each week to more than 150 agencies within East Baton Rouge Parish and 11 surrounding parishes. Through these agencies,... Read More
March 06, 2017
Crawford Moderates Bankruptcy Dispute Resolution Panel at 2017 NABT Seminar
Taylor Porter Partner Mike Crawford, Chair of the Firm’s Business Transactions, Bankruptcy and Real Estate practice, served as a moderator on a bankruptcy dispute resolution panel at the 2017 National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees Spring Seminar... Read More
March 02, 2017
Taylor Porter to Sponsor 10th Annual LSBA Diversity Conclave in New Orleans
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Taylor Porter is a proud sponsor of the 2017 Louisiana State Bar Association's 10th Anniversary of the Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession, to be held Friday, March 24, at... Read More
March 02, 2017
Taylor Porter to Sponsor 2017 City Year Baton Rouge School House Rock Gala
Taylor Porter is a proud sponsor of the 2017 City Year Baton Rouge School House Rock Gala, which will take place at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Cocktails start at 6 p.m., and the... Read More
March 01, 2017
Castille Appointed MSI Global Area Representative for North America
Taylor Porter Partner and Executive Committee Member Preston Castille has been appointed among the new MSI Global North America regional representatives; MSI is a top-20 ranked professional service, international networking association of 250 law firms and accounting companies. Taylor Porter... Read More
February 22, 2017
Taylor Porter to Sponsor BRAC’s 2nd Annual Statewide Economic Development Summit
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Taylor Porter is a premier sponsor of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) 2nd Annual Statewide Economic Development Summit, to be held Tuesday, April 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Crowne... Read More
February 22, 2017
Taylor Porter Partner Tom Easterly Elected to Istrouma Boy Scouts Board
Taylor Porter Partner Tom Easterly, second from left, was elected Board Member At-Large for the Istrouma Area Council Boy Scouts of America. Pictured with Easterly are the 2017 newest board members for the local Boy Scouts organization, including (from left): Ray... Read More
February 21, 2017
Taylor Porter Sponsors LSU Law’s Annual Football Game to Raise Cancer Funds
Taylor Porter was a proud sponsor of LSU Law Center’s annual Barristers' Bowl football game to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The game was held Saturday, Feb. 18, at Baton Rouge's Memorial Stadium.
The... Read More
February 20, 2017
Barton Selected to Inaugural Class of Baton Rouge Business Report Leadership Academy
Taylor Porter Partner and Executive Committee Vice-Chairman Bob Barton has been selected to the inaugural class of the Baton Rouge Business Report Leadership Academy, which is bringing together a cross-section of business leaders, company executives and industry professionals in a... Read More
February 15, 2017
Millender Participates in Career Day at Broadmoor High School
Taylor Porter attorney Ne'Shira Millender participated in Career Day on Feb. 15 at Broadmoor High School as she discussed her career as an attorney in front of the school's Civics class.
Millender is an associate with Taylor... Read More
February 14, 2017
Taylor Porter Attorneys Featured in Louisiana State Bar, Baton Rouge Bar Publications
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Taylor Porter had several attorney mentions in this month’s Baton Rouge Bar Association “Around the Bar” publication and also the Louisiana State Bar Association “Louisiana Bar Journal... Read More
February 09, 2017
Taylor Porter Helps LSU Law Environmental Moot Court Team Prepare for National Competition
Taylor Porter hosted the LSU Law National Environmental Moot Court Team for a practice on Feb. 8 to help the team prepare for the Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, to be held Feb. 23-25, at... Read More
February 07, 2017
TP Presents “Workplace Diversity” Seminar to Baton Rouge High School Students
Taylor Porter concluded its five-part professionalism seminar series today with students at downtown Baton Rouge’s Mentorship STEAM Academy as Partners Katia Bowman and Vicki Crochet presented “Workplace Diversity."
Bowman and Crochet, respective chair and... Read More
February 06, 2017
Taylor Porter Participates in 30th Annual Karnival Krewe de Louisiane Ball
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Taylor Porter was proud to be a Corporate Ball Associate at the 30th Annual Karnival Krewe de Louisiane Ball, held on Friday, Feb. 3, at the Raising Cane's River Center.... Read More
January 31, 2017
Taylor Porter Partner Jim Ellis Named President of City Club of Baton Rouge
Taylor Porter Partner Jim Ellis has been named the 2017 President of the City Club of Baton Rouge, a downtown professional and social club that has enriched the lives of community leaders, business professionals, and families for nearly 60 years.
Ellis is... Read More
January 31, 2017
Peak “Makes Amazing Gumbo Again” to Raise Money for Homeless Vets
Taylor Porter Partner Tom Peak participated in the 7th Annual Watson's Bird and Sausage Gumbo Cookoff, benefiting the Quad Vets Transitional Housing Program in Hammond and previously benefiting other veteran programs/charities, including Wounded Warriors. The event was held... Read More
January 27, 2017
Barton Serves as Presenter, Panelist at Sports and Gaming Law Symposium
Taylor Porter Partner and sports law attorney Bob Barton served as a presenter and panelist this morning at the Louisiana Law Review and Pugh Institute for Justice symposium, "Blurring Lines - Emerging Trends and Issues in Sports and Gaming... Read More
January 25, 2017
FLOOD RECOVERY NEWS: Title Clearing Help Available Saturday at Southern Law Center
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The Southern University Law Center will host a free title-clearing event and legal aid session for flood survivors regarding title issues affecting flood-damaged property in East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension parishes, at A.... Read More
January 23, 2017
TP Attorneys Discuss Confidentiality Practices at High School Student Seminar
Taylor Porter continued its professionalism seminar series today with students at downtown Baton Rouge’s Mentorship STEAM Academy as attorneys Adam Thames and Juan Miranda presented "Attorney Confidentiality," discussing the do's and don'ts of divulging information presented... Read More
January 18, 2017
Taylor Porter Featured in BR Biz Report as Part of Cristo Rey Work Study Program
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Taylor Porter is a proud corporate partner of the Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan High School work study program, and the law firm was mentioned in a recent Baton Rouge Business... Read More
January 12, 2017
TP Attorneys Present “How to Be Professional in the Workplace” to STEAM High School Seniors
Taylor Porter continued its professionalism seminar series today with students at downtown Baton Rouge’s Mentorship STEAM Academy as attorneys John Parker and Lauren Rivera presented, "How to Be Professional in the Workplace.”
Parker and Rivera addressed some... Read More
January 10, 2017
Erin Sayes Kenny Elected Partner at Taylor Porter
The law firm of Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that attorney Erin Sayes Kenny has been elected Partner. Kenny joined Taylor Porter in 2011, and has maintained a varied state and federal civil litigation and appellate practice, with an emphasis... Read More
January 06, 2017
TP Environmental Law Alert: EPA Releases Final Amendments to Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule
By Juan Miranda
Attorney, Taylor Porter
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On December 21, 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, Gina McCarthy, signed the final Risk Management Program (RMP) rule under the Clean Air Act and has submitted... Read More
January 05, 2017
Barton to Serve as Panelist for LSU Law Center Symposium on Sports and Gaming Law
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Taylor Porter Partner and sports law attorney Bob Barton will serve as a panelist for an upcoming Louisiana Law Review and Pugh Institute for Justice symposium, "Blurring Lines - Emerging Trends and Issues in... Read More
January 04, 2017
McDermott Appointed to Chair IRS Advisory Council Small Business/Self-Employed Subgroup
Taylor Porter Partner and Tax Practice Group Leader John McDermott has been appointed to chair the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council’s Small Business/Self-Employed and Wage & Investment Subgroup, a chapter of the IRSAC, focusing on small business... Read More
January 03, 2017
McKenzie Family Featured in LSU Foundation Magazine
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The McKenzie family, including Taylor Porter Of Counsel Shelby McKenzie and his son, our firm's Director of Administration Charles McKenzie, are featured in this month’s LSU Foundation Cornerstone Magazine.
The McKenzie family has three... Read More
December 27, 2016
Fourteen Taylor Porter Attorneys Ranked Among 2017 Louisiana Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
Taylor Porter had 14 attorneys named to the 2017 lists of Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, which will be will be printed in the March/April 2017 issue of Louisiana Life and the February 2017 issue of St. Charles Avenue.
The... Read More
December 26, 2016
Baton Rouge Flood Recovery Update on End-of-the-Year Property Taxes
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Below is an end-of-the-year property tax update in Baton Rouge given the aftermath of the 2016 August floods, courtesy of Hannis T. Bourgeois CPAs + Business Advisors:
Tax Update December 2016
Property Taxes
As a result of the August floods, many... Read More
December 22, 2016
Taylor Porter’s 33-Year Christmas Cookbook Tradition Featured in The Advocate
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The Taylor Porter 33-year tradition of the firm's women employees working up a "Christmas Cookbook" was featured in The Advocate, also highlighting a special inclusion this year of a chapter, “Flood Relief Cooking... Read More
December 19, 2016
Kenny Helps Organize 25th Annual Baton Rouge Bar Holiday Gift Drive for 900 Children
Taylor Porter attorney Erin Sayes Kenny served on the 2016 Baton Rouge Bar Foundation Holiday Star Committee, which celebrated 25 years this year, and delivered presents to almost 900 underprivileged children for the holiday season. Taylor Porter attorney John Parker ... Read More
December 15, 2016
Taylor Porter Participates in 25th Annual Baton Rouge Bar Holiday Star Project
Taylor Porter delivered holiday gifts to 70 children and 31 families today to St. Anthony Catholic Church, one of the agencies served through the 25th annual Baton Rouge Bar Foundation’s Young Lawyers Section Holiday Star Project. The annual project... Read More
December 14, 2016
Taylor Porter Proud to Feature Results of 17th Annual Holiday Card Contest for Children
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For the last 17 years, Taylor Porter has offered the families of our firm's attorneys and staff to have their children, nephews, nieces, godchildren and grandchildren, submit their... Read More
December 13, 2016
Bowman Becomes First Haitian Creole Language Court Interpreter for Louisiana Supreme Court
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Taylor Porter Partner and Diversity Committee Chair Katia Bowman has become the first registered Haitian Creole Language court interpreter for the Louisiana Supreme Court. In Louisiana, a court interpreter is listed as “registered” in the language... Read More
December 12, 2016
TAX NEWS - IRS Issues Alert of Nationwide Scams As Tax Season Approaches
As tax season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service, the states and the tax industry remind taxpayers to be on the lookout for an array of evolving tax scams related to identity theft and refund fraud.
Every tax season, there is... Read More
December 12, 2016
Taylor Porter Sponsors LSU Museum of Art’s Daingerfield Exhibit
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Taylor Porter is among the sponsors of LSU Museum of Art's Elliott Daingerfield "Everlasting Calm" exhibit, on display at the Shaw Center through March 19, 2017.
Influenced by the French Barbizon School, Tonalists,... Read More
December 07, 2016
Lambert Elected 2017 Baton Rouge Bar Treasurer; Kenny Elected Young Lawyers Council Member
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Taylor Porter attorneys Amy Lambert and Erin Sayes Kenny will be installed as 2017 Baton Rouge Bar Association officers in a ceremony and reception, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, beginning at 3 p.m. at... Read More
December 05, 2016
Taylor Porter Attorneys Receive Several Mentions in BRBA December 2016 Magazine
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Taylor Porter had several attorneys mentioned in the December 2016 issue of “Around The Bar” – the Baton Rouge Bar Association monthly magazine. Taylor Porter's mentions included:
Page 7 –... Read More
December 02, 2016
Partner, Diversity Committee Chair Katia Bowman Named Among “Top Forty Under 40”
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Taylor Porter Partner and Diversity Committee Chair Katia Bowman was named among Baton Rouge Business Report’s “Top Forty Under 40.” The list was published on the BR Biz Report web site, and... Read More
November 30, 2016
Taylor Porter Continues Mentorship STEAM Academy Seminar Series with “How to Become an Attorney”
Taylor Porter continued its professionalism seminar series today with students at downtown Baton Rouge’s Mentorship STEAM Academy as attorney Ryan French presented, "How to Become an Attorney.”
French discussed the road to becoming a lawyer, including earning... Read More
November 23, 2016
LABI Issues Statement of Support for Tuesday’s Federal Overtime Rule Injunction
Today, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) issued the following statement in support of the recently issued injunction by U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant III, ruling that the Obama administration has exceeded its authority by attempting to... Read More
November 21, 2016
Lowe Featured in Our Lady of the Lake’s “Let’s Build Amazing” Ad Campaign
Taylor Porter Partner Amy Groves Lowe is featured in Our Lady of the Lake's “Let’s Build Amazing” advertising campaign that has run in The Advocate, Baton Rouge Business Report, Country Roads and 225 Magazine over... Read More
November 21, 2016
Taylor Porter Holds Welcome Reception for Southern, LSU Law Center Leaders
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Taylor Porter was proud to host a welcome reception for both Southern Law Center Chancellor John Pierre and LSU Law Center Dean Tom Galligan, held Nov. 17 on the law firm'... Read More
November 18, 2016
Taylor Porter Sponsors Successful 2nd Annual South Louisiana Construction Economic Forum
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Taylor Porter was a proud sponsor for the 2nd Annual South Louisiana Construction Economic Forum on Thursday,... Read More
November 16, 2016
Lowe to Present Jury Selection Seminars for National Business Institute
Taylor Porter Partner Amy Lowe will lead two jury selection sessions at a National Business Institute Seminar on "Voir Dire and Jury Selection," to be held at Hyatt Place on Friday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lowe... Read More
November 15, 2016
Kenny Chairs Successful Boys & Girls Club of Baton Rouge Steak & Stake Fundraiser
Taylor Porter attorney Erin Sayes Kenny served as the committee chair of the annual Boys & Girls Club of Greater Baton Rouge Steak & Stake fundraiser, held Nov. 3 at the Baton Rouge River Center. Taylor Porter also sponsored the... Read More
November 14, 2016
McKenzie Featured in Louisiana Bar Foundation’s “Oral History” Profiles
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Former Taylor Porter Co-Managing Partner and Of Counsel Shelby McKenzie is one of the newly-featured attorneys in the Louisiana Bar Foundation's "Oral History" profile series, produced by the LBF'... Read More
November 11, 2016
TP Managing Partner Skip Philips Discusses History of Veterans Day in Talk 107.3 FM Interview
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Taylor Porter Managing Partner Skip Philips was a special guest this morning on the A.M. Baton Rouge radio show on Talk 107.3FM as he discussed the history of Veterans Day - Originally Armistice... Read More
November 10, 2016
Taylor Porter Begins Professionalism Seminar Series with Students from Mentorship STEAM Academy
Taylor Porter began a professionalism seminar series today with senior students at downtown Baton Rouge's Mentorship STEAM Academy as attorneys Leslie Daniel and Scott Mansfield presented, "Professional Attire: Dress for Success,” discussing various do's and don'... Read More
November 09, 2016
LSU Law Class of 2016 Graduates Sanchez, Anzelmo Join Taylor Porter
Taylor Porter is proud to announce the hiring of LSU Law Class of 2016 graduates Clare E. Sanchez and Charles A. Anzelmo as new Associates to the firm. Sanchez practices in various areas of litigation, including commercial, general, investigations and... Read More
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