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2023 USDC-EDLA Women’s History Month Celebration

Release Date: 
Monday, April 10, 2023

On March 30, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana celebrated Women’s History Month by hosting a panel discussion focused on women in law enforcement.  Welcome remarks were provided by Clerk of Court, Carol Michel, and Clerk’s Office D,E,&I Committee Chair, Dena White.  A panel discussion followed between the following female law enforcement leaders: Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson, Special Agent in Charge Leslie Pichon (New Orleans Field Office), and NOPD Superintendent Michelle Woodfork.  Tracey Knight, Chief of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office (EDLA), moderated the discussion.  Topics covered included the panelists’ career paths, how their offices are working to remove obstacles to female entry and promotion, the importance of female leadership, and advice to women wanting to enter leadership roles.  The discussion concluded with a Q&A session.