Chad M. Luke

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Advice concerning various business issues including Environmental, Human Resources (EEOC), Regulatory Compliance (Coast Guard and OHSA), Real Estate, Project Management Legal Support, Claim and Litigation Management, Finance, Insurance, and General Business Issues Collaborate with executives on multibillion-dollar megaprojects, joint ventures, and subsidiaries to improve, systematize, and streamline applicable policies, procedures, and practices Review, Negotiate, Draft, and Analyze Commercial Contracts, Master Service Agreements, Subcontracts, Public Works Contracts, Marine Construction Contracts, Towing Agreements, Crew Boat and Dive Boat Agreements, Trucking and Equipment Rental Agreements, and Employment and Consulting Agreements

Assistant General Counsel - Kiewit Corporation

(2020-07)

• Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Advice concerning various business issues including Environmental, Human Resources (EEOC), Regulatory Compliance (Coast Guard and OHSA), Real Estate, Project Management Legal Support, Claim and Litigation Management, Finance, Insurance, and General Business Issues
• Collaborate with executives on multibillion-dollar megaprojects, joint ventures, and subsidiaries to improve, systematize, and streamline applicable policies, procedures, and practices
• Review, Negotiate, Draft, and Analyze Commercial Contracts, Master Service Agreements, Subcontracts, Public Works Contracts, Marine Construction Contracts, Towing Agreements, Crew Boat and Dive Boat Agreements, Trucking and Equipment Rental Agreements, and Employment and Consulting Agreements
• Provide Legal Guidance, Advice, and Training in Employment Law, Contract Administration & analysis, Proprietary Rights including Patent
• Oversight of litigation, arbitration, and mediation to resolve legal matters efficiently
• Patent Litigation and training and drafting and negotiating Joint Defense Agreements as necessary, Licensing Agreements
• Bidding and FOIA Protests and Objections, Procurement and FAR/ DFAR analysis
• Organize Shared File System to access agreements and insurances in simple accessible and efficient manner, Training in Code of Conduct, Negotiation, Claims, and Attorney Client Privilege

Assistant Parish Attorney

(2016-04 - 2020-07)

• Provide Counsel and Advice on Civil Legal & Construction Matters including negotiating, structuring, and drafting Terms and Conditions of public and private sector contracts: Construction Contracts, Dredging Contracts, Towing Agreements, Bare Boat Charter Agreements, Service Contracts to repair floating barges, Engineering and Architect Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Subcontractor Agreements, Demolition Strategy and Contracting
• Civil Litigation Defense: collaboration, strategy, draft litigation documents, and court presentation concerning bid documents & awards, procurement code, Professional Service Agreements, Construction Contracts & Construction Defense Litigation (contract, bid, & expropriation), and premise liability claims
• Providing legal advice and counsel: assessment of risk, engineering, architecture, & construction management & operation of ongoing construction projects
• Provide input on operational needs and formulate Best Practices for political subdivisions, negotiate contracts, Leases & Vendor Agreements, resolution and negotiation of disputes, labor related issues; provide general counsel on open meeting laws and ordinances for political subdivision Council & executives
• Legacy lawsuit defense and analysis Erosion & Coastal Use Permit alleged violations
• Defense of multiple political subdivisions in mass toxic tort claim
• Consultant counsel on environmental liability concerns in land acquisition
• Advisory counsel for testimony before Louisiana House Judiciary Committee regarding pending legislation
• Collaborate to create a cohesive team to strategize on complex construction litigation
• Evaluation of federal funding and impact on multiple litigation claims
• Draft ordinances & collaborate with state legislators regarding discretionary funding

Assistant Attorney General/pvt practice - Louisiana Department of Justice

(2010-02 - 2016-04)

• Defense & Civil Prosecution of Commercial Claims including: Structuring, negotiating and closing business transactions; general commercial liability defense & general business defense
• Mercedes Benz Superdome Defense (ADA Standards)
• State university/ hospital litigation defense
• Prosecuting claim against several multinational Fortune 500 brine producers regarding property acquisition, conflicting chain of title, contamination and permit violations
• Successful defense in Class Action Toxic Tort Suit
• Shareholder derivative suit - corporate fraudulent transactions

Waitz & Downer

(2008-11 - 2010-02)

• Practice included drafting professional consulting agreements, structuring, negotiating and closing client transactions, corporate contracts
• General civil defense including medical malpractice & Jones Act
• Contract litigation and merger and acquisition of home health care business – Medicare reimbursement
• Succession litigation of corporate interest in 57 entities across Gulf South

32nd Judicial District Attorney's Office

(2001-03 - 2002-09)

• Probation/ pretrial intervention

19th Judicial District Attorney's Office

(2003-08 - 2003-12)

• Narcotics - Duration of Externship won (only 6 awarded)

Louisiana State Department of Revenue

(2004-06 - 2004-12)

• Tax Internship won (only 3 Awarded)

Juris Doctor - Louisiana State University (2005)

Bachelor of Civil Law - Louisiana State University (2005)

Public Leadership Credential - MC/MPA Credit - Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government (2022)