We are pleased to congratulate Senior Counsel Dreda Smith, who was recognized as a finalist for The Frank L. Maraist Award by the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel at the organization’s annual Young Lawyers Awards and Board Dinner. The Frank L. Maraist Award, named after former Louisiana State University Law Center Professor Frank L. Maraist, recognizes a young lawyer who demonstrates professional excellence, service, and commitment to pro bono work and community service, and who contributes to furthering the ideals of the legal profession.