Lesli D. Harris

Lesli D. Harris: Intellectual Property and Sports & Entertainment Law Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana

Lesli D. Harris is a seasoned attorney with expertise in intellectual property, sports and entertainment law, and emerging companies. Her diverse legal practice includes handling complex litigation matters such as class action defense and general business disputes.

Practice Areas

• Litigation - Intellectual Property
• Advertising Law
• Sports Law
• Trade Secrets Law
• Trademark Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Communications Law

Awards & Recognitions

• Recognized in Advertising Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets Law, and Trademark Law by Chambers USA, Louisiana, Spotlight, 2021-2024.
• Nominated for Best Attorney USA recognition across multiple practice areas.
• Celebrated as a Top Lawyer in New Orleans Magazine, Top Woman in Louisiana Super Lawyers, and awarded the New Orleans CityBusiness Women of the Year Honoree in 2022.
• Recognized as an Innovative Leader by Leadership in Law magazine in 2013, 2017, and 2021.

Educational Background

• B.A., cum laude, from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA (2005).
• J.D., Tulane University School of Law, New Orleans, LA, USA (2008), Cum Laude.
• LL.M. in Trade Regulation with a concentration in Intellectual Property from New York University School of Law, New York, NY, USA (2015).

Professional Experience and Affiliations

Prior to joining Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP, Ms. Harris served as a partner at Stone Pigman Walther Wittman in New Orleans, Louisiana.

She is also an active member of Loyola University, where she was formerly Chief of Staff and Executive Counsel to the President.

Firms

• Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP - Current Member (New Orleans, LA).

Recognized since 2024 as a Best Attorney USA in multiple practice areas by Chambers USA.

Lesli D. Harris is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and New York.