How Can I Help You Move Forward?

I bring a practical and thorough approach to a variety of commercial and bankruptcy matters, working diligently to understand a client’s objective and develop strategies designed to achieve the best possible outcome.

Overview

Marie is an Associate in the New Orleans office working with the Commercial and Restructuring groups.

Originally from Alabama, Marie graduated cum laude from the University of Alabama School of Law. While at Alabama, Marie served as Student Note Editor for the Law & Psychology Review and was involved in Alabama’s legal writing, moot court, and pro bono programs. A highlight of her law school career was arguing a case before the Eleventh Circuit as a student attorney in Alabama’s Appellate Advocacy Clinic. Prior to joining Lugenbuhl, she gained valuable experience working as a judicial extern for the Hon. Meredith S. Grabill at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New Orleans and the Hon. L. Scott Coogler at the U.S. District Court in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Outside the Office

When not working, Marie enjoys spending time in her garden, crafting, and vintage shopping. She also likes to stay active by biking and running around Uptown and playing soccer.

Education

  • University of Alabama, J.D., cum laude, 2026
    • Student Attorney, Appellate Advocacy Clinic
    • CALI awards: Appellate Advocacy, Education Law
    • Law & Psychology Review, Student Note Editor
    • Legal Writing Fellow
    • Academic Success Fellow
    • Moot Court, Brief Grader
    • Bench & Bar Legal Honor Society
    • Excellence in Service Award
    • Order of the Samaritan
  • University of Notre Dame, M.Ed., 2023
  • University of Notre Dame, B.A., 2021

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana, 2026