Gail S. Stephenson

Gail S. Stephenson is a Professor of Law and Director of Legal Analysis & Writing at Southern University Law Center (SULC) since March 2004. She previously served as an adjunct faculty member at SULC (1997-2004) and Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center (1997-2002). She advises the Southern University Law Review and teaches courses including Advanced Legal Analysis & Writing, Law Review Workshop, and Legal Analysis and Writing I/II.

Research Interests: Her work spans

• Desegregation of Higher Education
• Louisiana Civil Procedure
• Culturally Relevant Teaching
• Notarial Law
• Legal Writing Pedagogy

Awards & Honors:

• 2014 Distinguished Law Professor (Louisiana Bar Foundation)
• President’s Award for Publications and Holiday Star Committees (2002)
• Inducted into Paul M. Hebert Hall of Fame (1987)

Professional Engagement: She serves on the editorial board of the Louisiana Bar Journal (since 1999), contributes to The Baton Rouge Lawyer as a columnist, and participates in Louisiana legislative and notarial initiatives. Her career includes roles as Administrative General Counsel at Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal and director of litigation in corporate practice.