Megan Haynes is a Partner at Leake Andersson whose practice focuses primarily on casualty and insurance defense, premise liability, and construction litigation. Megan currently serves as a member of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and Pro Bono Committee at Leake Andersson. During her tenure on the Diversity and Pro Bono Committees, she has assisted in developing programs at the firm to offer legal services to non-profit organizations that span across diverse areas whose missions are to achieve diversity and inclusion within the community. She is passionate about utilizing her legal knowledge and skills to serve the community.
Megan was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, and received her bachelors’ degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and law degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. During her time at Loyola, Megan participated in the Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic for Family Law and served as a staff member for Moot Court, as well as a member of the Black Law Student Association – A.P. Tureaud Chapter.
Megan began her career as a law clerk for Honorable E. Adrian Adams of the 24th Judicial District Court handling civil, criminal, and domestic disputes. She then became an Assistant City Attorney with the City Attorney’s Office in New Orleans, Louisiana where she practiced general litigation in state court, federal court, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Louisiana Supreme Court in addition to handling administrative appeals.
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Megan is a proud New Orleanian! She enjoys preparing a home cooked meal, including her specialties – Louisiana Seafood Gumbo and Crawfish Pies. She also enjoys attending local festivals, music festivals, Mardi Gras, and trying the many local restaurants New Orleans is known for. When Megan is not enjoying everything New Orleans has to offer, she loves to travel and immerse herself in various cultures around the world. Megan loves spending time with her family, friends, and her dog, Charlie.
Community Involvement
- H.E.L.P. Program, Volunteer Attorney, 2023 – Present
- Justice & Accountability Center of Louisiana – Expungement Clinic, Volunteer Attorney, 2023 – present
- Greater New Orleans Louis A Martinet Legal Society, Treasurer, 2022-2023
- Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Legal Society, VP of Internal Communications, 2020 – 2022
- Dillard University, L.E.A.D. Mentor, January 2019-2020
- Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Legal Society, Co-Chair of Community Service Committee, 2018 – 2020
- Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars”
- 2024 | Civil Litigation: Defense
- Louisiana State Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Conference
- 2020 | Outstanding Program of the Year – Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Society Pre-Law Mock Trial Camp
- City of New Orleans, from New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell
- 2019 | Certificate of Recognition
- Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Legal Society
- 2019 | President’s Award
