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Lara White

  • Professor of Practice
Office Address 541
Email lwhite14@tulane.edu
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Biography

Professor White teaches Business Ethics and Business Law in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Her professional experience helps Freeman students apply academics practically to the real business world.

Professor White came to the Freeman School after a successful career in private legal practice in New Orleans. She has over 20 years' experience counseling cross-industry clients on a variety of legal and business challenges, building strategic relationships, managing complex litigation, assembling and leading diverse teams, drafting and negotiating contracts, anticipating and evaluating risk, mediating and settling cases, and handling legal budgeting, forecasting and cost control measures. She has worked with small companies as well as Fortune 100 and 500 corporations.

Courses

ACCN 7100 Ethics in Accounting & Finance
LGST 4100 Business Law
MGMT 3380 Business Ethics
MGMT 6040 Business Ethics & Leadership

Education & Affiliations

B.A., Psychology, Newcomb College, Tulane University
J.D., Tulane Law School, Tulane University