Stephanie D. Veech, Associate
Stephanie Veech’s practice focuses on the defense of employers and insurance carriers for claims arising under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, and War Hazards Compensation Act.
In addition to receiving her law degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Stephanie concurrently received a Master of Business Administration from Loyola University New Orleans College of Business. “My background in business allows me to take an analytical approach to determining the most cost-effective and efficient means of obtaining favorable resolutions for my clients.”
Stephanie was highly involved in student activities while attending law school. She served on the Editorial Board of the Loyola Maritime Law Journal and was published in the Winter Edition 2018, and was Vice-President of the Maritime Law Society. Stephanie also worked in the Litigation and Technology Clinic within the Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic and Center for Social Justice, exploring the use of technology in the practice of law.
Born and raised in New Orleans, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching F1 races, and cheering on the New Orleans Saints.
Professional Activities
- Louisiana State Bar Association, Member
- DOL Joint Bar Association, Member
Recognition
- Louisiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2023-2025)
Panels and Presentations
- Case Law Update, 2023 West Coast Symposium Sponsored by Loyola University College of Law in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor, San Francisco, CA (Sept. 2023)
Publications
- “To Infinity and Beyond?: The History of Space Travel and the Legal Implications of Privatized Space Flight Through the Lens of SpaceX,” Loyola Maritime Law Journal, Winter 2018
- “Court holds operator of tug is ‘operator’ of barge under tow pursuant to OPA 90,” The Loyola Current, Feb. 2018
Civic and Community
- Junior League of New Orleans, Member
- Chi Omega New Orleans Alumni Association, Member
Special Experience
- Alumni Advisory Board, Loyola Maritime Law Journal
- Member, Editorial Board, Loyola Maritime Law Journal (2018-2019)
- Vice-President, Loyola Maritime Law Society (2018-2019)
Articles by Stephanie D. Veech
- DBA Claims and the Challenge of Sworn Testimony from Abroad -
- DOL Keeps Longshore Penalties Unchanged for 2026 -
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