Staff

Dane S. Ciolino serves as A. R. Christovich Distinguished Professor of Law at the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where his teaching interests include Professional Responsibility, Evidence, Advocacy, and Criminal Law. He is the editor of the weblog Louisiana Legal Ethics, and the book Louisiana Legal Ethics: Standards and Commentary.

Professor Ciolino graduated cum laude from Rhodes College in 1985, and magna cum laude from Tulane Law School in 1988, where he was inducted into Order of the Coif and selected as Editor in Chief of the Tulane Law Review.

After graduation, he clerked for the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, and practiced law at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York City, and Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC, in New Orleans. His professional website is at daneciolino.com.

*Louisiana State Ethics Certified Trainer

Jordy C. Stiggs has served in Senior Training and Development roles for more than a decade, with large and mid-size organizations across the Greater New Orleans area and in his hometown of Houston, Texas. Mr. Stiggs graduated cum laude from Texas Southern University in 2012, and magna cum laude with a Master of Science degree in Organizational Learning and Technology from Texas A&M University in 2016.

Along with maintaining an active membership role within the Association for Talent Development, Jordy is a dedicated community mental health advocate and provides peer support within several mental health support groups. For City of New Orleans Ethics Review Board information and inquiries, Jordy may be reached at Jordy.Stiggs@nola.gov.

Dr. Dawn Broussard serves as Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Student Affairs Officer for the Loyola University New Orleans community. In this role, Dr. Broussard is responsible for coordinating the University’s compliance obligations under Title IX, including coordination of investigations of complaints pursuant to Title IX and implementing Title IX regulations. She is also responsible for reviewing and revising University policies to ensure alignment with current Title IX regulations. Additionally, Dr. Broussard co-chairs the Loyola University’s Student Success Task Force.

Prior to this role, Dr. Broussard served as an Investigator in the Office of Institutional Equity and as the Assistant Director for the Office of Student Conduct at Tulane University. In these roles she investigated and adjudicated allegations of Title IX Sexual Misconduct, violations of the University’s Code of Student Conduct, and violations of the University’s Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Policy. These responsibilities included interpreting, applying, and ensuring compliance with University policies as well federal, state and local laws regarding discrimination and harassment.

Dr. Broussard worked in Louisiana K-12 public education for seven years and in Louisiana public and private higher education since 2007. A native of Louisiana, and a resident of New Orleans for the past seven years, Dr. Broussard earned her bachelor’s degree in Education from Louisiana State University, her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Nicholls State University, and her doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. In addition to her educational credentials, Dr. Broussard has extensive experience in policy interpretation, review, and development, as well strategic planning and assessment.

Dr. Broussard is the appointee of Loyola University. Her term will expire on June 30, 2029. See Broussard Appointment Motion (Mar. 23, 2023).

Mrs. Callia serves as Senior Vice President and Louisiana Regional Mortgage Market Manager for BankPlus.

Prior to joining BankPlus, Mrs. Callia served as Louisiana Mortgage Market President at First Horizon Bank (formerly IberiaBank) from 2016. During her 35+ years in banking, she has served in key executive roles within banks across Louisiana and the nation including Bank of New Orleans, National City Bank, and Regions Bank. She has been nationally ranked as a top producing loan officer and has a proven track record of building successful production and operations teams by providing excellence in quality, product and customer experience.

Mrs. Callia currently serves on the Leadership Committee for the Mortgage Lender’s Association of Greater New Orleans. She is active in many business and civic associations and has held leadership roles in multiple organizations and boards including the Jefferson Parish Chamber of Commerce and Executive Board, New Orleans Chamber, Lake Vista Property Owner’s Association President, LV Patrol District Board member, District 5 Katrina Recovery Committee, Leadership Jefferson, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, NOMAR, Women’s Council of Realtors and Association for Professional Mortgage Woman, Junior Achievement and Girl Scouts of America. She is an active fundraiser for multiple charities and nonprofits across the region.

Mrs Callia is a New Orleans Native. She attended Mount Carmel Academy and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance from the University of New Orleans.

Ms. Callia is the appointee of the University of New Orleans. Her term will expire on June 30, 2026. See Callia Appointment Motion (Sep. 17, 2020).

Ms. Doucette is a shareholder of the law firm of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in New Orleans. She pactices primarily in the area of employment litigation and represents management in claims arising under various federal and state employment laws. Ms. Doucette has significant experience litigating employment matters in a variety of business sectors such as construction, energy, banking and hospitality. She also has expertise in workplace misconduct and sexual harassment issues. Ms. Doucette regularly conducts customized workplace respect and anti-harassment training for employers.

Ms. Doucette is a frequent speaker on various employment law topics and contributing author to publications such as the Louisiana Bar Journal, New Orleans CityBusiness and HR Magazine. She is also an avid supporter of the local arts and education in New Orleans by serving on the executive board of directors for the New Orleans Ballet Association and the Arts Council of New Orleans, as well as the board of directors for Urban League of Louisiana and the advisory board for the New Orleans Opera Association. She is a member of the A.P. Tureaud Chapter of the American Inns of Court and serves as a co-chair on the ABA Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee’s Diversity Initiative Task Force. In 2018, Ms. Doucette was appointed to the board of directors of the New Orleans chapter of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) as the board attorney.

Ms. Doucette is the appointee of Xavier University. Her term will expire on June 30, 3025. See Doucette Appointment Motion (Aug. 8, 2019).

Pastor Tyrone G. Jefferson, Jr. is a native New Orleanian and is the Founding Senior Pastor of the Abundant Life Tabernacle Church in New Orleans, Louisiana. Pastor Jefferson graduated from St. Thomas Christian University in Jacksonville, Florida earning a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies, a master’s degree in Christian Counseling, and a doctorate degree in Divinity.

Pastor Tyrone Jefferson is deeply involved in the community where he serves as a meticulous leader. He has served as a member of several boards of directors, of advisors, of managers, and of trustees. Pastor Jefferson is also Chairman of the Board of Directors for Versatile Entertainment, Inc.

Pastor Jefferson serves as a spiritual advisor to many local, state, and national officials, including, but not limited to, Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Pastor Jefferson is also an appointed Chaplain for the New Orleans Sherriff’s Department, Louisiana State Police Department, and New Orleans Police Department.

Pastor Jefferson is the Founder and CEO of The Tabernacle Development Corporation, and Safe Haven of Louisiana, LLC. Pastor Jefferson is the Co~Host of the National “Wake up And Praise Morning Show”, which airs weekdays from 6am – 9am on WLNO 1060am.

Dr. Jefferson is the appointee of Mayor Latoya Cantrell. His term will expire on June 30, 2027. See Jefferson Appointment Motion (Sep. 17, 2020).

Patrice Sentino, EdD, DSW, LCSW-BACS, serves as Assistant Professor of Social Work and Title IX Coordinator at Southern University at New Orleans School of Social Work. Dr. Sentino attended Edward Livingston Middle School, Marion Abramson High School, and is a graduate of Sarah Towles Reed High School (class of 1989). She holds a Doctorate of Social Work from the University of Tennessee and Master of Social Work from Southern University at New Orleans. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Psychology and Technology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Dr. Sentino is the appointee of SUNO. Her term will expire on June 30, 2024. See Sentino Appointment Motion (Oct. 5, 2023).

Sally Brown Richardson is the A.D. Freeman Professor of Civil Law at Tulane University Law School.  She has served on the Tulane Law faculty since 2012, teaching courses on property law, community property law, and comparative law.  She served as the Interim Dean of Tulane Law School from 2023-2024 and the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs from 2020-2023.  She is the author of the book Community Property in the United States and has received a number of awards for her scholarship and teaching, including the Tulane University Presidential Award for Excellence in Graduate and Professional Teaching, the Tulane Law School Felix Frankfurter Distinguished Teaching Award, and was selected for the Yale/Harvard/Stanford Junior Faculty Forum.  She is an active member of the Louisiana State Law Institute, serving as the Reporter for the Property Committee, and is an elected fellow of the American Law Institute and the American College of Real Estate Lawyers.   

Professor Richardson received her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and graduated summa cum laude from the LSU Law Center.  Prior to joining the Tulane Law faculty, she practiced law at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, clerked for the Honorable W. Eugene Davis on the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and worked on the legislative and communications staff of U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu. 

Professor Richardson is the appointee of Tulane University.  Her term will expire on June 30, 2030. See Richardson Appointment Motion (Jun. 18, 2024).