Sessions, Israel & Shartle, LLC

09/01/2026

We’re excited to announce that Katherine McElhinney will be joining Sessions, Israel & Shartle, LLC following her graduation from Tulane Law School in May 2027.

Katherine is currently a J.D. candidate at Tulane University Law School and is clerking with the Firm during law school. We’ve enjoyed having her as part of our team and look forward to welcoming her as she begins her legal career.
We’re excited to have Katherine as part of The Sessions Firm and look forward to all that she will bring.

Congratulations, Kat! We can’t wait to officially welcome you as an attorney.

08/28/2026

The 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America recognizes David R. Clouston for his work in:
•Commercial Litigation
•Litigation - Securities

We are pleased to celebrate David and this recognition of his dedication, experience, and commitment to his clients.

08/26/2026

The 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes Bryan C. Shartle for his work in:
• Commercial Litigation
• Corporate Compliance Law
• Employment Law – Management

We are pleased to celebrate Bryan and this recognition of his dedication, experience, and commitment to his clients.

08/24/2026

The 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes David Israel for his work in:
• Commercial Litigation
• Corporate Compliance Law
• Employment Law – Management

We are pleased to celebrate David and this recognition of his dedication, experience, and commitment to his clients.

08/20/2026

Congratulations to David Israel, Bryan C. Shartle, and David R. Clouston on their recognition in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

We are proud to celebrate their continued dedication to their clients and the legal profession.

David Israel — Commercial Litigation; Corporate Compliance Law; Employment Law - Management
Bryan C. Shartle — Commercial Litigation; Corporate Compliance Law; Employment Law - Management
David R. Clouston — Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Securities

Please join us in congratulating David, Bryan, and David on this well-deserved recognition.

08/07/2026

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of hosting the March for Juvenile Justice, benefiting the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for a great time in support of an even greater cause!

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

⚖️ As one of the two managing partners of his firm, Bryan C. Shartle helps lead a 10-office practice while representing clients across consumer defense, class actions, compliance, bankruptcy, regulatory matters, and appellate law.

His work focuses on representing collection agencies, debt buyers, student loan servicers, banks, credit issuers, financial institutions, and telemarketers in matters involving the FDCPA, TCPA, FCRA, and state consumer laws.

After clerking for Justice Jeannette Theriot Knoll of the Louisiana Supreme Court, Bryan helped grow the firm’s consumer defense practice into one of the largest dedicated practices of its kind in the country.

With experience defending hundreds of class actions, handling multidistrict litigation, and representing clients before eight federal circuit courts and the United States Supreme Court, Bryan’s career reflects leadership, precision, and national litigation strength.

We’re proud to welcome Bryan to Lawyers of Distinction - an exclusive network for attorneys whose careers stand apart.

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07/15/2026

NYC Delays Its SHIELD Rule 4 Months 07/15/2026

NYC’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) announced that the SHIELD Rule will be held from September 1 to January 1, 2027.

Click the following link to read the entire article: https://conta.cc/4fD7NRj

07/09/2026

Step out for a 3 stop, 3 block bar crawl for juvenile justice.
July 31, starting 5:30 P.M. and all benefiting the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights.

Have a great time supporting the team dedicated to defending the rights and improving the futures of Orleans and E. Baton Rouge children.

📅 July 31, 2026
📍 Rendezvous Tavern (Uptown, New Orleans)
🕠 Starts at 5:30 PM
👕$25 registration includes an official event t-shirt.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/gBXNmV-i
Registration closes July 24 at 3:00 PM CT.