Caroline K. Darwin
Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips, L.L.P.
BRBA: Tell us about your education.
CKD: Louisiana State University for undergraduate and law school.
BRBA: Where are you from?
CKD: Bossier City aka God’s Country
BRBA: When were you admitted to practice and where do you work?
CKD: I was admitted to the Bar in October 2017 and I work at Taylor Porter.
BRBA: What advice do you have for new lawyers?
CKD: Seek out and try different opportunities. I’m fortunate to work at a firm that is well-versed in over 25 practice areas, which has given me the unique opportunity to work across a broad spectrum of legal issues and for a wide range of attorneys and clients. So far, I’ve assisted on cases ranging from criminal matters to successions to commercial litigation, and I’ve learned so much from each experience.
BRBA: What do you consider to be the biggest highlight of your career so far?
CKD: Participating in oral argument at the Louisiana First Circuit alongside Skip Philips last spring.
BRBA: What was the turning point that made you decide to become an attorney?
CKD: I decided I wanted to become an attorney my sophomore year of high school. I joined my school’s policy debate team that year, which gave me a glimpse into the art of advocacy. After winning the novice state championship my first year on the team, the seed was planted.
BRBA: If you were not practicing law, what would be your alternate profession?
CKD: I would start a business to help people organize their offices and homes.
BRBA: Are you involved with the BRBA? If so, how?
CKD: Yes, I am on the Holiday Star committee and a member of the Young Lawyers Section.
BRBA: What is your favorite BRBA activity or event?
CKD: Belly Up with the Bar (hit me up if you want the recipe for the Best Elixir 2017).
BRBA: What is your favorite quote?
CKD: “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.” – John Wooden
BRBA: How do you begin your day?
CKD: A cup of coffee and a walk around the block with my dog, Toby.
BRBA: What was your first job?
CKD: One of my first jobs was working at King Hardware on Line Avenue in Shreveport, which was a hardware store that doubled as a gift shop. I learned a little bit about hardware but also discovered that I’m a terrible gift wrapper. I still don’t know why the owners let me come back every year during my Christmas breaks in college to help wrap gifts.
BRBA: Favorite Baton Rouge location?
CKD: A float on St. Patrick’s Day.
BRBA: What is your favorite thing about being an attorney?
CKD: The people I work with at Taylor Porter. I thank my lucky stars that I get to work with such talented and decent people every day.
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