Deutsch Kerrigan LLP

05/27/2026

As we continue to celebrate 100 years, our video series turns to the culture that has defined Deutsch Kerrigan for a century. Hear from Managing Partner Kelly Theard as she shares how a strong culture continues to shape the firm, its people and the way it serves clients across the Gulf South. It's this commitment to culture that keeps DK moving forward, 100 years in and beyond.

05/19/2026

For a century, the strength of Deutsch Kerrigan has always come from its people and the many paths that brought them here. Attorneys at the firm have graduated from 109 different undergraduate universities and 47 law schools across the country. Each background brings unique perspectives, experiences and ideas that continue to shape the firm's culture and the way we serve our clients. Different schools. Different journeys. One shared commitment to excellence in the practice of law. As we celebrate our centennial year, we're proud of the diverse educational paths that have helped build us into the firm we are today.

05/12/2026

Did you know: before Deutsch Kerrigan moved into the building in 1983, it used to be a cigar factory well into the 1920s, and most of the employees were women due to their smaller hands and dexterity when rolling ci**rs. They became affectionately known as the “Hernsheim Girls”.

05/06/2026

As we celebrate 100 years, we're proud to launch a new video series highlighting the people who make Deutsch Kerrigan what it is. First up, hear from Melissa Lessell as she shares what makes DK such a special place to build a career, and why she cannot imagine working anywhere else. It's voices like these that define our past and continue to shape our future.

04/27/2026

Did you know that Colonel Eberhard Paul Deutsch (one of our founders) was actually given Austrian honors for his work following World War II? Col. Deutsch was named Honorary consul for the Republic of Austria in Louisiana and Mississippi in a document signed by President Eisenhower and the Austrian President in 1960.

04/20/2026

For 100 years, Deutsch Kerrigan has been proud to call Louisiana home. But the story of our firm has always been shaped by perspectives from far beyond our state's borders. Over our history our attorneys come from 16 different birth states across the United States, bringing with them diverse experiences, viewpoints and paths to the practice of law. That blend of backgrounds strengthens our work, deepens our understanding of clients' needs and reflects the collaborative spirit that has defined Deutsch Kerrigan for a century. From many places with one shared purpose, serving our clients and our communities with excellence. Here's to 100 years of building something meaningful together.

04/16/2026

A century of Deutsch Kerrigan, and a night to remember.

On April 9, we were proud to celebrate 100 years alongside the people who have shaped our firm—our alumni, attorneys and staff, past and present. It was an evening filled with connection, reflection and gratitude for the relationships that have defined our first century.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to honor where we’ve been and to toast to what’s ahead. Here’s to the next 100.

04/14/2026

We had so much fun at this weekend’s New Orleans Bar Association's Bar & Grille competition! Our Centennial Sizzle team brought the flavor and the energy, earning First Place in the Dessert Category for their Bananas Foster and Second Place for Crowd Favorite Main Dish with their Roast Beef Po-Boys.

Great food, great company, and a great time all around. Already looking forward to next year!

Thank you to all of our team members: Chance Carter, Charles Cathey, Peter-Raymond Graffeo, Karina Shareen, Ryan Kelley, Andrew Kuebel, Justine Ware, Briana (Bri) Whetstone, Greg Angelico, Thomas Natal, Anne Eichstaedt, Darby Lansdowne, Catherine Filippi, Ethan King, Casey Bordelon Wendling, and Kenneth Verlander

04/06/2026

For 100 years, Deutsch Kerrigan has grown alongside the business and legal communities of Louisiana. As part of our centennial year, we are honored to share a Guest Perspective by Managing Partner Kelly Theard in Biz New Orleans. In the piece, we look back on the values that have carried the firm through a century of change and forward to the opportunities that lie ahead for the next generation of attorneys and clients we serve. We invite you to read the full perspective here. - https://bit.ly/4c0QNkY

Discover valuable lessons from Deutsch Kerrigan's century-long journey in New Orleans business.

04/02/2026