Avery B.

Pardee

Having worked on these and other issues from a variety of perspectives, Avery draws on lessons learned and best practices to effectively represent her clients in virtually every forum.

Avery conducts internal investigations, assists clients with responses to government investigations and subpoenas, and works with clients to develop, implement, and update compliance programs including developing compliance policies, conducting internal investigations, recommending remedial measures, and, where appropriate, formulating defense strategies.

Avery has a robust commercial litigation practice that includes False Claims Act qui tam litigation, shareholder derivative and corporate governance litigation, civil RICO litigation, fraud litigation, arbitration, and other complex commercial disputes. She is an aggressive litigator who works with clients to understand the various outcomes and risks, formulate effective litigation strategies, and efficiently protect their interests and achieve their litigation goals.

Avery was the 2022 president of the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She is the current Louisiana Chapter leader of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association, and chair of the board of the Innocence Project New Orleans (IPNO).