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Kathryn E.
Schimmel

Position
Associate
Office
New Orleans

Kathryn Schimmel is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources Industry Team.


While earning her law degree, Kathryn served as Senior Associate Editor of the Tulane Law Review, where she was also published, and as a Student Attorney at the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic. Kathryn earned a certificate in environmental law.

Publications

  • "Massachusetts Court Declares President Trump’s Wind Moratorium Unlawful," Jones Walker LLP Offshore Wind Client Alert, December 15, 2025
  • "EPA Environmental Appeals Board Halts Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project," Jones Walker LLP Offshore Wind Client Alert, April 7, 2025
  • Comment, "Booze, Brunch, and Barbecue: The Ineffectiveness of Louisiana Nuisance Law at Regulating Bars and Restaurants," Tulane Law Review, Vol. 98, Issue 2, 2023
New Orleans
Suite 5100
201 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70170-5100
D: 504.582.8750
F: 504.589.8750
Emailkschimmel@joneswalker.com

Education

  • Tulane University Law School 
    JD, magna cum laude, 2024
    Senior Associate Editor, Tulane Law Review; Tulane Environmental Law Clinic; Tulane Environmental Law Society; Tulane Women in Law Society; Tulane Law Honor Scholarship recipient; Order of the Coif; Legal Research and Writing Senior Fellow
  • Tulane University
    BS, Environmental Earth Science, cum laude, 2021
    National Merit Finalist, National Board National Senior Honor Society; Academic Excellence Chair and Assistant Ritual Chair, Phi Mu Fraternity; Tulane Campus Services Advisory Board; Vice President of Administration, Tulane University Residence Hall Association; Tulane Legislative Scholarship recipient; Dean’s List 

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana

Court Admissions

  • US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
  • US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  • US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

Related Practices

  • Environmental Enforcement & Litigation
  • Litigation

Related Industries

  • Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources
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