Editor-in-Chief: Gordon Rand

Gordon Rand is a 3L at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and serves as the Loyola Maritime Law Journal’s Editor-in-Chief. Gordon is the Vice President of Loyola’s Maritime Law Society, a member of Trial Advocacy, and serves as the Clerk on the Phi Delta Phi executive board. After graduating from Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans, Gordon received a Bachelor’s of Art in Political Science from the University of Mississippi. Upon graduation, Gordon plans to sit for the Louisiana bar exam and practice in his hometown of New Orleans.

Chief of Staff: Elizabeth Gainer

Elizabeth Gainer is a 3L at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and serves as the Loyola Maritime Law Journal’s Chief of Staff. Elizabeth functions as the primary coordinator for the Journal’s events, including the Symposium, Longshoreman’s Conference, and Banquet. Elizabeth is the coach of Loyola’s Moot Court Nationals and competed on the Maritime Moot Court team last semester. Elizabeth is also a member of Phi Delta Phi, the Federalist Society, and the Environmental Law Society. Elizabeth received her Bachelors of Science from the University of Mississippi. Upon graduation, Elizabeth plans to sit for the Tennessee Bar Exam. 

Online Editor: Riley Joyner

Riley Joyner is a 3L at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where she serves as the Online Editor for the Loyola Maritime Law Journal. Riley is also an active member of the Maritime Law Society, Moot Court, and the First Generation Law Student Association. She earned a degree in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University. Originally from Shreveport, Riley plans to sit for the Louisiana bar exam and practice law in New Orleans after graduation.

Managing Editor: Chris Lucore

Chris Lucore is a 3L at Loyola Law and serves as one of the Loyola Maritime Law Journal’s Managing Editors. Chris is also a member of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society and the Loyola Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. After graduation, Chris intends to sit for either the Louisiana or Mississippi bar exam.

Case Note & Comment Editor: Morgan Matte

Morgan Matte is a 3L at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and serves as a Case Note and Comment Editor on the Loyola Maritime Law Journal. She serves as the President of the Maritime Law Society and formerly served as the Social Media Chair of the Loyola First Generation Law Student Association. After graduation, she intends to sit for the Louisiana Bar Exam and practice in Louisiana. 

Case Note & Comment Editor: Noah Thibodeaux

Noah Thibodeaux is a 3L at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and serves as a Comment Editor for the Loyola Maritime Law Journal. In addition to his position on the Journal, Noah is a member of the Student Bar Association and the St. Thomas More Law Society, among others. Noah received a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Upon graduation, Noah will sit for the Louisiana bar exam and looks forward to practicing in his hometown of Lafayette.

General Members: Rilley Arreola, Jonathan Benit, Trey Braud, Thomas Calongne, Cole Carmouche, Hampton Creel, Kelsey Ferguson, Alexandra Gomez-Resendiz, Will Huckabay, Adam Miller, Jacob Storey, Elizabeth Treadway