Grace Babin, Associate
Grace Babin’s practice focuses on admiralty, maritime litigation, and general casualty and insurance defense.
During law school, Grace gained practical experience in law as a judicial extern to the Honorable Jay C. Zainey at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and while interning at two civil defense litigation firms. She leverages this experience for her clients. “I build strong relationships with my clients to better understand their goals and needs. This approach allows me to provide not only strategic solutions, but personalized ones.”
Grace was highly involved in student activities while attending Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. She was appointed Chief of Staff of the Loyola Maritime Law Journal, and her comment was selected for publication. She worked as a research assistant to Professor Landyn Rookard, assisting with publications on AI and administrative law. She also served as Vice Magister of Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society and was chosen as a student member of the St. Thomas More Inn of Court.
Grace was born and raised in New Orleans, where she graduated from St. Mary’s Dominican High School. She enjoys exploring new restaurants in New Orleans, hosting game nights, and spending time with family and friends.
Professional Activities
- Ladies of Energy & Marine Insurance, Member
- Port of New Orleans Mariners Club, Member
Recognition
- Vice Magister, Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society
- Dean’s Scholarship Recipient, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
- Student Member, St. Thomas More Inn of Court
Panels and Presentations
- Presenter, “Man No Longer Overboard: The Need for Uncrewed Vessels,” Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLAUS) Fall Meeting (October 25, 2024)
Publications
- Author, “Man No Longer Overboard: The Need for Uncrewed Vessels,” Loyola Maritime Law Journal Vol. 24, Issue 1, Winter Edition 2025
- Chief of Staff, Loyola Maritime Law Journal
Civic and Community
- Volunteer, Bridge House/Grace House
Special Experience
- Judicial Extern, Honorable Jay C. Zainey, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
- Research Assistant, Professor Landyn Rookard (AI and administrative law)
- Study Abroad, The University of Vienna’s School of Law
- Staff Member, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Moot Court
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