Chaffe McCall, LLP

05/26/2026

Summer has officially arrived at the firm, and we are excited to welcome our 2026 Summer Associate Class! Over the next several weeks, we look forward to working alongside this impressive group of future attorneys and introducing each of them to our team.

We’re kicking things off by spotlighting Adele Hoth, who is currently pursuing her J.D. at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. We are thrilled to have Adele with us this summer. Welcome to the team!

05/01/2026

Chaffe McCall is proud to celebrate attorneys recognized in New Orleans Magazine’s 2026 Top Women in Law list. This honor reflects their exceptional work and leadership across Insurance, Tax, and Labor & Employment law
Congratulations: Leah Nunn Engelhardt Mandy Gagliardi Rosalie Haug, Julie Livaudais and Sarah Voorhies Myers To read more about the award visit the link here: https://www.chaffe.com/chaffe-mccall-top-women-in-law-2026/

04/30/2026

Welcome Andre Nembhard, to Chaffe McCall’s Houston office! Andre focuses his practice on litigation with an emphasis on insurance defense and coverage matters, bringing experience on both sides of the courtroom.

04/23/2026

Chaffe McCall is pleased to welcome Robert Keller as Of Counsel in our Insurance Practice and Andy Wilson as a Partner in our Admiralty & Maritime and Litigation practices.

Robert’s addition marks another step in expanding our national insurance capabilities, bringing valuable insight to complex coverage matters and litigation. Andy joins with extensive experience handling sophisticated maritime and commercial disputes, further strengthening a practice that has long been central to our firm.

As we celebrate our 200th year of service in 2026, we are proud to continue growing our team with exceptional talent and deepening the capabilities we offer clients across industries.

Learn more about Robert: https://www.chaffe.com/robert-keller-joins-chaffe-mccall-insurance-practice-new-orleans/

Learn more about Andy: https://www.chaffe.com/andrew-wilson-joins-chaffe-mccall-new-orleans/

04/09/2026

We’re less than a month away! On May 7th, Chaffe McCall Insurance attorneys Leah Nunn Engelhardt and Heather Von Sternberg will be attending the Property Insurance Claims Group (PICG) Conference in London. This year’s theme, “Once Upon a Time in America (and elsewhere in the World) - Lessons learnt from Major Catastrophes,” sets the stage for dynamic conversations around the most significant events shaping the property insurance sector. We’re proud to have Leah and Heather representing the firm as they engage with industry peers, exchange ideas, and help shape the future of property claims globally.

03/31/2026

Chaffe McCall was proud to have maritime attorneys Hal Watson, Kenneth H. Tribuch, and Alexander DeGiulio attend Tulane’s 31st Biennial Admiralty Law Institute last week, where Alex also served as a speaker presenting on “Admiralty Alphabet (Rules A – G).” This premier gathering remains the oldest and largest CLE program dedicated to maritime law, bringing together leading practitioners, scholars, and industry professionals from around the world. As Chaffe celebrates 200 years of service, it’s especially meaningful to engage in institutions like this, where tradition, scholarship, and forward-thinking legal practice intersect. We are proud to be part of the conversation shaping the future of admiralty law.

03/25/2026

We’re excited to share that Partner Amy McIntire will be a featured panelist at Women Attorney Leaders Unfiltered on BD & Marketing on April 16 in New Orleans. Hosted by the Legal Marketing Association and the Association for Women Attorneys,
Join us for an insightful conversation on how women leaders balance business development, marketing, and firm leadership. For more information, visit the link below: https://www.legalmarketing.org/Event-Details/south-louisiana-building-business-leading-teams-women-attorneys-on-marketing-growth-and-leadership

03/19/2026

Mark your calendar for April 17, 2026! The Louisiana State Bar Association's 18th Annual White Collar Crime Symposium will bring together top industry professionals for discussions on the latest trends and enforcement developments. Chaffe McCall Partner Walter Becker will share insights on key issues shaping white-collar enforcement today. Learn more here: https://www.chaffe.com/walter-f-becker-to-speak-at-lsba-white-collar-crime-symposium/

03/03/2026

Big congrats to Alex DeGiulio on being elected to the National Advisory Board of the Tulane Admiralty Law Institute. This prestigious group includes national leaders in maritime law, including past officers of the Maritime Law Association of the U.S. We’re proud to see Alex recognized among the best in the maritime bar. Read more: https://www.chaffe.com/alex-degiulio-elected-tulane-admiralty-law-institute-national-advisory-board/

02/10/2026

A reign to remember! We’re proud to see Howell Crosby featured in “Rex 2025 Howell Crosby Looks Back on His Reign as King of Carnival.” His reflections capture the spirit of tradition and service that resonate deeply as our firm celebrates 200 years of legal service. Read more:

Howell Crosby (BSM '81, MBA/JD '85) thought he'd been summoned to the Rex den to inspect damage from a roof leak. Instead, he was there to be offered one of the most prestigious honors a New Orleanian can receive.