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Scott Sternberg serves as Managing Partner at Sternberg, Naccari & White, where he orchestrates the firm's operations and excels as a trusted advisor to numerous individuals, media outlets, and businesses.. With a diverse litigation background, Scott's legal journey has led him from courtrooms to conference rooms across the nation. His clientele spans from large corporations to small enterprises, and he possesses a keen interest in real estate-related disputes. Additionally, Scott boasts extensive experience in both prosecuting and defending a wide array of personal and contract cases. Well-known for his involvement in media, ethics, and open government matters, Scott serves as legal representative of several newspapers, television stations, and media entities in issues concerning public records, open meetings, libel, privacy, and other First Amendment-related concerns. Scott serves as the General Counsel for the Louisiana Press Association and holds a pivotal role as principal newsroom counsel for the state's prominent news organizations, including The Advocate and The Times-Picayune, Gray Media, USA Today, NBC Universal, and other media platforms.. He has been recognized as a "Leader in Law" by CityBusiness and is rated AV Preeminent for Litigation and Constitutional Law. In 2024 he was named the "Lawyer of the Year" for First Amendment matters and has been a "SuperLawyer," and "Rising Star" since 2013. Scott has been recognized as an "Ally of the Year" and honroed by the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault, he has twice won the Louisiana State Bar Association's distinguished Stephen T. Victory Award. In 2015 he was named one of Gambit's "40 under 40." In 2018 the state bar association gave him the "Citizen Lawyer" award and in 2021 he received the President's Award from the Federal Bar Association of New Orleans.. Scott is involved in numerous causes and serves on the boards of the Public Affairs Reserach Council, the LSU Law Board of Trustees, and is Chair of the Pro Bono Project of Greater New Orleans. He regualrly teaches at local universities, and he is President of the Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Engagement. He spent four years on the Louisiana State Bar Association Board of Governors, and in 2019-2020 was Chair of both the LSBA's Young Lawyers Division and the Federal Bar Association - New Orleans' Young Lawyers Division.. Scott spent the years 2012 to 2018 and the 2023 academy year as a faculty member at Loyola University's School of Communication, teaching Media Law and ethics. He has also served as an adjunct professor at LSU. Balancing his professional accomplishments with family life, Scott and his wife, Breland, are proud parents of four children, ensuring that their lives are always vibrant and full of activity.. Recognitions and Awards: • 2022 Federal Bar Association - New Orleans President's Award • CityBusiness "Leaders in Law" (2020 and 2022) • 2018 LSBA "Citizen Lawyer" • Gambit "40 Under 40" (2015) • LSBA Stephen T. Victory Award (2015 & 2019) • Thomson Reuters SuperLawyer (2020-present) • Selected Rising Star (2014-2019) • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Rated in Litigation and Constitutional Law • New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyers (2014-2020). Engagement in Community and Professional Activities: • Pro Bono Project Board of Directors (2019-present) • American Red Cross of Southeast Louisiana Board of Directors (2020-present) • Louisiana State Bar Association: Board of Governors (2019-2020) Young Lawyers Division, Chair (2019-2020) • Federal Bar Association - New Orleans: Board Member (2019-present) Chair, Young Lawyers Division (2017-2018) Young Lawyers Division Board of Directors (2010-2017) • Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education, Board of Directors (2016-present) • Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (2017-2020) • Young Leadership Council Board of Directors (2014-2016) • Adjunct Professor and Professional-in-Residence, Loyola University New Orleans School of Mass Communication (2012-2018) • Association for Corporate Growth, Young ACG Steering Committee (2014-2016) • Fellow, Loyola University Institute of Politics (2011)

Renee has over 17 years of extensive litigation experience representing clients in various areas of the law.    She is an aggressive litigator who has been highly successful in defending local government agencies and national insurance companies in all aspects of litigation including class actions.    Renee  has significant experience in the areas of mass media and telecommunications law, and holds Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Communications.    Her litigation experience is broad based including trials, appeals and writs before state and federal courts.    Renee has been recognized as a top local lawyer by New Orleans Magazine.     She is the recipient of the New Orleans City Business Newspaper's 2008 Leadership in Law Award, and enjoys an "AV" Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating.     Renee is admitted to legal practice in Louisiana and Texas.. Admissions to Practce:. Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1995. U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana, 1996. Supreme Court of Texas, 2001. U.S. Court Appeal, Fifth Circuit, 2008. U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2008. Areas of Practice:. Insurance Defense. Complex Commercial Litigation. Education Law. Mass Media Law. Telecommunications Law. Labor and Employment. Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations. Libel, Slander and Defamation. Class Action Defense. Entertainment Law. Toxic Torts. Municipal Law. Professional Memberships/Activities:. Louisiana State Bar Association. Texas Bar Association. Defense Research Institute. Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel. Assistant Bar Examiner, Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions. Judge, Loyola School of Law’s 59th Annual National Moot Court Competition, 2008. Civic, Community and Business Activities (Current Only):. Board Member, Board of City Trusts, City of New Orleans. Board of Directors, Loyola University Alumni Board, At Large Representative. Board Member, Algiers Economic Development Foundation. First Vice President, League of Women Voters of New Orleans. Member, World Affairs Council of New Orleans. Member, French-American Chamber of Commerce. Member, Crescent City Cyclists

Experienced Communications & Media attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Experienced Communications & Media attorney serving clients in New Orleans and surrounding areas.