Meet the women Partners of Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, L.L.C., a team of distinguished legal professionals shaping the future of the practice of law with their expertise, innovation, and dedication.

Carole Cukell Neff, a Board-Certified Estate Planning & Administration Specialist, is the co-author of the preeminent treatise, Louisiana Estate Planning and Estate Administration, along with her former partner, the late Max Nathan, Jr.  An award-winning advocate, Carole is a trailblazer in estate planning and special needs planning.  She serves as a mentor to her fellow Partners, inspiring and guiding them with her unparalleled knowledge and decades of experience.

Born and raised in New Orleans, Carolyn B. Hennesy brings passionate representation and compassion to family law, navigating complex divorces, custody matters, and community property partitions with grace and determination. She also represents clients in trust & estate litigation and is AV Rated Preeminent through the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™.

Laura Fine, a recognized authority in complex estate & tax planning and charitable giving, crafts innovative strategies that leave lasting legacies.  She is a Board-Certified Estate Planning & Administration Specialist, a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, the President of the New Orleans Planned Giving Council, and the current President of the New Orleans Estate Planning Council.

As a Board-Certified Estate Planning & Administration Specialist, Stephanie Gamble combines empathy and expertise in estate planning.  As a recognized authority in matters involving diminished and diminishing capacity, Stephanie ensures her clients’ wishes are protected during life’s most challenging times.

Jessica Bach excels in estate, special needs, and charitable planning.  She is adept at empowering her clients to make meaningful contributions to their communities while securing their futures. She is also a Board-Certified Estate Planning & Administration Specialist.

Together, these women represent the pinnacle of excellence, delivering unparalleled service and results while comprising the future of a firm that has been a cornerstone of the New Orleans legal community for nearly seventy years.

Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, L.L.C.

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