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attorney spotlight BY PAMELA LABBE Interview with Amy Groves Lowe, Luncheon & Symposium Committee chair ATB: When and how did you first become involved with the BRBA? AGL: During my first year as an attorney, I joined the Holiday Star Committee, which was a new BRBA committee. It was so much fun and so rewarding to volunteer and have such tangible results. ATB: What are you, as Luncheon Committee chair, and the committee doing differently in 2011 from what the BRBA has done in the past? 3, and Charlotte, who is 20 months. I live one block from my parents and see them almost every day. You don’t get any luckier than I am. ATB: What was your first paying job? AGL: My first paying job was teaching neighborhood children how to read over the summer. ATB: Who or what inspired you to become a lawyer? AGL: The Luncheon Committee, which was renamed the Luncheon & Symposium Committee, adopted the theme of “community justice” and will attempt to have each luncheon focus on a specific issue of how we, as attorneys, serve our larger community in obtaining justice in all areas of life. As in years past, we will still have guest speakers to lead discussion, but this year we plan to have a panel of experts on a given topic at each luncheon who can provide more than one opinion and encourage dialogue. ATB: Where are you from and where did you grow up? Tell us about your family. AGL: I was born and raised in Baton Rouge and have never left. I love Baton Rouge! My mother Jan Groves was also raised in Baton Rouge. She has a great love for this city and not only sees its great potential, but works avidly for change as a volunteer to numerous non-profit groups. My father Eugene Groves is a partner at Taylor, Porter and is the best litigator I have ever seen – and I have seen a lot. My parents have been married for more than 40 years and are devoted to each other and to our family. My sister and brother both live in Dallas – Susannah is a corporate trainer for Fannie Mae and William is a portfolio manager at U.S. Trust. My husband David Lowe is a partner with Keegan, DeNicola, Kiesel, Bagwell, Juban and Lowe, and we have two precious children – Rebecca, who is almost Amy Groves Lowe Sexton ~ Hebert, Attorneys at Law Four decades of experience in the resolution of State Ethics, Campaign Finance and Lobbyist Registration issues and general Construction Law R. GRAY SEXTON AGL: My dad was, and continues to be, my inspiration professionally. He is not only a great writer and litigator, but he absolutely loves being a lawyer. He gives 100 percent to every case and continues to find the process of working on a case intriguing. He brings such passion to his work and really enjoys his job. He is also extremely professional and, therefore, has the respect of his colleagues. It is a joy to watch him work and a privilege to get to work with him. ATB: Tell us about your education. AGL: I received my B.S. and M.A. in psychology from LSU. I graduated from the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1997. ATB: Describe your legal career up until now. AGL: My focus throughout my legal career has always been civil litigation. My favorite cases are those that I am 10715 N. Oak Hills Parkway Baton Rouge, LA 70810 225-767-2020 www.sextonhebert.com TODD HEBERT 10 Around the Bar February 2011
involved in at the very early stages, try before a judge or jury and then argue on appeal. Recently, I have combined my background in psychology with my experience as a litigator to assist other attorneys in jury selection. I have been hired to meet with attorneys to assist in developing strategies for jury selection and in presenting a case to a jury, and have been hired to actually handle the voir dire for specific trials. I also assist attorneys in creating jury questionnaires and participating in mock trials in larger cases, such as class actions and mass tort cases. ATB: How long have you been practicing with Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips, LLP? AGL: I have been practicing with Taylor, Porter since I graduated from law school. ATB: When did you become a partner? AGL: I became a partner in 2002. ATB: What do you consider the most challenging part of your job? AGL: Because so many cases settle, the most challenging part of my job is that most of my cases do not get to trial. I love trying cases, but it is often in my client’s best interest to settle prior to trial. ATB: Are you on any boards, committees or a member of any other organization? AGL: I currently serve as the sustaining advisor to the Marketing Council of the Junior League of Baton Rouge, where I was also a past president. I also teach first grade through third grade Sunday School at St. James Episcopal Church and am a member of their Youth Education Committee. ATB: What book have you read lately for pleasure? AGL: The Fall of the House of Zeus: The Rise and Ruin of America’s Most Powerful Trial Lawyer by Curtis Wilkie. ATB: What is your favorite vacation destination? AGL: Rosemary Beach, Florida. OFFICE FURNITURE WORLD Affordable Quality New & Used Office Furniture Louisiana State University Paralegal Studies Program Paralegal Program Approved by the American Bar Association Your office can look like a million dollars with premium quality furniture at savings of 45% to 65% less than the standard retail cost. Serving Baton Rouge Since 1990 Locally Owned 225-751-4024 12944 Coursey Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA Helping lawyers find paralegals for full-time, part-time, permanent, and short-term employment. For more information about our placement services, call LSU Legal Studies at 225/578-6760. www.outreach.lsu.edu COURSEY BLVD. AT STUMBERG LN. February 2011 Around the Bar 11
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