Ernest Svenson

Current

Attorney at Svenson Law Firm

Past

Practical Lawyering at Loyola Law School
Attorney at Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan
Adjunct Professor of Law at Loyola New Orleans, School of Law

Visiting Assistant Professor at Loyola New Orleans, School of Law
Law Clerk at United States Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (Hon. Adrian G. Duplantier)
Radio DJ at WTUL

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Education

Loyola University New Orleans School of Law
Tulane University
Colegio Episcopal de Panama, Republic of Panama

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Ernest Svenson’s Summary

Darwin observed that "it is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change." The legal system, long bound by tradition, now struggles to adapt to increasing societal change. Today, lawyers can use technology in novel ways to improve communication and increase efficiency in gathering information. We need to be more adept at handling digital information to fully represent our clients.

Clients increasingly need lawyers who look at things in fresh ways, who seek hidden advantages, and who properly assess risk instead of reflexively avoiding it. "Zealous representation," to me, is less about swash-buckling and more about thoughtfulness and strategic planning.

Ernest Svenson’s Specialties:

Business disputes, Franchise litigation. Speaking on E-Discovery, and legal technology issues.

Ernest Svenson’s Experience

Attorney

Svenson Law Firm

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Law Practice industry)

April 2006 — Present (3 years 8 months)

Representative clients: Ruth's Chris Steak House, Popeyes, Italian Pie Franchise, Hummingbird Wireless of Louisiana, Bluebird Wireless, Lifecharts of GA.
Practical Lawyering

Loyola Law School

(Educational Institution; Law Practice industry)

June 2008 — July 2008 (2 months)

Co-taught (along with Dane Ciolino) third year law school course in how to use technology in the practice of law, with emphasis on practical aspects of technology use. The class was taught virtually, using posted videos and lectures delivered via the Internet.
Attorney

Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan

(Partnership; 51-200 employees; Law Practice industry)

September 1987 — March 2006 (18 years 7 months)

Handled business disputes that included antitrust, banking, copyright, franchise, internet, manufacturer, products liability, trademark, and securities law matters.
Adjunct Professor of Law

Loyola New Orleans, School of Law

(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Law Practice industry)

September 1991 — June 1999 (7 years 10 months)

Co-taught First Year Moot Court class.
Visiting Assistant Professor

Loyola New Orleans, School of Law

(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Law Practice industry)

September 1990 — June 1991 (10 months)

Taught First Year Legal Research & Writing and Moot Court classes; was faculty advisor to the National Moot Court team.
Law Clerk

United States Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (Hon. Adrian G. Duplantier)

(Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Judiciary industry)

August 1985 — August 1987 (2 years 1 month)

Observed approximately 40 trials both criminal and civil, and participated in various pretrial hearings and conferences. Acquired deep understanding of inner workings of New Orleans federal trial court.
Radio DJ

WTUL

(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

1979 — 1980 (1 year )

Worked the Classical and Jazz shows; part-time unpaid position while in College.

Ernest Svenson’s Education

Loyola University New Orleans School of Law

J.D. , Common Law , 1982 — 1985

Cum Laude; 10th in Class

Activities and Societies:

Law Review, Moot Court Honors, National Moot Court Team, VITA
Tulane University

B.A. , Philosophy , 1977 — 1980

Activities and Societies:

WTUL, Waiter at Commander's Palace
Colegio Episcopal de Panama, Republic of Panama

High School , 1972 — 1976

Attended bi-lingual education school and became completely fluent in Spanish, and fairly proficient in French. My mother's family is from Panama, and my great-grandfather was the President of Panama in the 1920's.

Additional Information

Ernest Svenson’s Websites:

Ernest Svenson’s Interests:

Photography, Music (guitar & piano), Golf, Scuba Diving, Technology, Yoga, Poetry, Web Innovations, Apple Computers.

Ernest Svenson’s Groups:

Electronic Frontier Foundation, Thomas More Inn of Court, Loyola Law School Visiting Committee, Louisiana State Bar Association Technology Committee, Law Technology News (Publication)