Party Girl

Party Girl 09.07.11

Lafayette's legal community and guests gathered for the Lafayette Young Lawyers Association Installation of Officers and New Attorney Reception at La Fonda. At the always well-attended event, Steven Ramos of the Onebane Law Firm was installed as LYLA president for 2011-12. Attorneys welcomed new colleagues into the legal fold with lots of margaritas, sangria, half-and-halfs and a great spread of Mexican food. Onebane, IberiaBank Private Banking and Jamie A. Roy Certified Stenotype Reporters sponsored the festive event. Spotted in the crowd were Judge Marilyn and Jack Castle, Lafayette Bar President Andre Douget and wife Nora Stelly and LBA past president Miles Matt and wife Glenda.

Greg Moroux

Maisie and Jacob Hargett

Kenny Habetz and Keith Saltzman

Nora Stelly, Maggie Simar, Nicole Reynolds and Andre Douget

Kyle and Amy Bacon

Crawfish Town USA executive chef Colt Patin was one of five chefs statewide chosen this year as a Chef to Watch by Louisiana Cookin' magazine. The five chefs were honored at a dinner Aug. 22 at Harrah's Casino in New Orleans. Crawfish Town USA owners Wendy and Johnny Hebert also attended the even, as did Charlie and Del Goodson. Charlie, owner of Charley G's, was presented with the humanitarian award. The magazine recognizes community leaders from throughout Louisiana for their pilanthropic endeavors and who have "contributed to the betterment of communities where they have a business presence."

Donna Degatur Richard, Johnny Hebert and Paula Finley

Johnny Hebert, Randy Patin, Rachelle Patin and Heidi Patin

Charley and Del Goodson

Chef Colt Patin, center, with Wendy and Johnny Hebert

Angie Hebert, Wendy Hebert, Tina McNeil and Paula Finley