Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett is pleased to announce that Grace Babin, Aaron M. Broussard, Anna M. Dedeaux, Sara K. Dramis, Craig W. Gardiner, Dylan M. Madere, Hannah R. Perret, and Stephanie D. Veech have joined the New Orleans office as associates. Zachary J. Ardoin has joined the firm’s Chicago office as an associate, bringing the total number of attorneys to six.

zachary j. ardoin, Associate

Zachary Ardoin’s practice focuses on the defense of claims arising under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and Defense Base Act. Prior to joining MBLB, Zach defended clients in a variety of matters, including litigating maritime liability and Jones Act cases. His extensive experience litigating claims from different perspectives provides him with valuable insight into crafting the best and most cost-effective strategy for every case. More >

grace babin, Associate

Grace Babin’s practice focuses on admiralty, maritime litigation, and general casualty and insurance defense. While attending Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Grace was appointed Chief of Staff of the Loyola Maritime Law Journal and worked as a research assistant to Professor Landyn Rookard, assisting with AI and administrative law publications. 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. More >

aaron M. Broussard, Associate

Aaron Broussard’s practice focuses on the defense of claims arising under the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, and War Hazards Compensation Act. While attending Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Aaron volunteered for Court Watch Nola, where he reported on whether Orleans Parish Criminal Court judges, prosecutors, public defenders were doing their jobs transparently, ethically, and constitutionally. Aaron has experience clerking on the claimant side of DBA and LHWCA claims, providing valuable insight into how these cases are developed, evaluated, and pursued. More >

anna M. dedeaux, Associate

Anna Dedeaux’s practice is focused on transportation litigation, including general automobile and trucking casualty defense, maritime incidents and state and federal workers’ compensation claims. While attending Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Anna served as President of the Maritime Law Society and Vice President of the International Law Society. She competed in the ABA Mediation Competition and assisted in hosting the Alternative Dispute Resolution ABA Mediation Competition. She also interned for the Honorable Judge Robert Myers of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. More >

sara k. dramis, Associate

Sara Dramis’s practice focuses on the defense of claims arising under the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, and War Hazards Compensation Act. While attending Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Sara was the Managing Editor of the Loyola Maritime Law Journal and Treasurer of the Latinx Law Student Association. During her last year, she was a Judicial Extern to the Honorable Bernadette D’Souza, a judge on the Orleans Parish Civil District Court in Louisiana. More >

craig w. gardiner, Associate

Craig Gardiner’s practice focuses on the defense of claims arising under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, and War Hazards Compensation Act. While attending Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Craig competed in the 2024 Trial Advocacy Intramural Competition, where he was awarded Best Cross Examination, and the Trial Advocacy Team, representing Loyola in the 2025 South Texas Mock Trial Challenge. He also served as a research assistant to Professor Alessandra Jerolleman. More >

dylan m. madere, Associate

Dylan Madere’s practice focuses on the defense of claims arising under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, and War Hazards Compensation Act. Through college and while attending Loyola University of New Orleans College of Law, Dylan gained legal experience through his involvement in his family’s companies that provide marine construction, fabrication, and towing services along the Gulf Coast. Working closely on the legal aspects of the business gave him a practical understanding of the challenges employers face and the importance of strategic representation. More >

hannah r. perret, Associate

Hannah Perret’s practice focuses on the defense of claims arising under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, and War Hazards Compensation Act. While attending LSU Paul M. Herbert Law Center, Hannah participated in the LSU Law Trial Advocacy Program, an academic honor awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence in trial advocacy and alternative dispute resolution. Her exemplary performance resulted in her being chosen as one of only 18 students selected for membership in the LSU Law chapter of the Wex Malone Inns of Court. More >

stephanie d. veech, Associate

Stephanie Veech’s practice focuses on the defense of claims arising under the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, and War Hazards Compensation Act. While attending Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Stephanie served on the Editorial Board of the Loyola Maritime Law Journal, was Vice-President of the Maritime Law Society and worked in the Litigation and Technology Clinic within the Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic. While attending law school, Stephanie concurrently received an MBA from Loyola University New Orleans College of Business. More >