About Us

WE WILL LEAD WHEN WE CHOOSE
ACTION OVER INACTION

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Overview

Vivica Smith Pierre is a general attorney offering a variety of legal services.  She is assisted by case managers, litigation paralegals, secretaries and legal assistants.  It is our belief that you, the client, should have the best legal representation. While Attorney Pierre is compassionate, she helps you to achieve success by taking action.

A Time of Preparation
“My life has been transformed by lessons I learned…to help others.”

EDUCATION

Ph. D., Doctoral student, in Education, Research Methods, and Leadership at LSU (Anticipated degree in spring, 2010), Louisiana State University

M.L.I.S. (Master of Library and Information Science), 2003, Louisiana State University

LL.M. (Master of Laws, Advanced Degree/Research Degree), 1992, University of Arkansas School of Law

J.D. (Juris Doctor), 1991, Southern University Law Center

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) in Economics, 1980, Spelman College

Bar Affiliations: Admitted, Louisiana State Bar Association (since 1993); United States District Court, Admitted 2004, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

Community Building and Professional Activities

Articles and presentations by Attorney Vivica Pierre



A Time of Transition

Career Profile

You probably would find it unique that Vivica was born in Los Angeles, California to military parents (both parents are now retired).  As a result of her parents being in the military she was able to travel to many places in and outside of the United States and has met several people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.  She subsequently began her work career in Corporate America, working - from the ground level up - as a crew member with McDonald’s. 

  • From 1976-1991, Vivica gained strong experience in teamwork and strategic management, sales, and risk management (Eastern Airlines, Inc., Hartford Insurance).
  • From 1981 to 1986, she worked in the insurance industry, where she was a commercial property and real estate underwriter with the Hartford. Later, she expanded her knowledge of risk management and later went on to train sales agents, while working for Metropolitan Life Insurance Companies.
  • In 1986, she became a Certified Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).
  • Admitted, 1993; From1993-2004, she transitioned into teaching before starting her law practice. Teachers are not appreciated or paid the way they should be, based on the product.
  • Since 2004, Vivica has built a small law practice, with a consulting, teaching and training component. Learn to anticipate and plan for legal pitfalls, if possible, before litigation is required, she says.
Time shaped my core perspective on life, leadership, and what is required to lead


  • There are certain actions that we must take to move us into the future.
  • Success or failure is a belief passed from generation to generation.
  • Positive attitude plus action plus opportunity equals success.
  • Cut relationships that are not positive.  Build relationships with positive individuals and businesses.
  • Each generation passes that torch to the next. Focus on the best interest of the children.
  • Within every challenge, within every crisis, lies an opportunity if you take action.
  • Often, we expect change to come from the outside, and so we wait for someone to present us with the solutions or for someone else to do it for us.  That is why leadership is so often unattainable for individuals and organizations. 
  • But real leadership comes from within.  It comes from realizing that the time has come to move beyond complacency ... to action.


 

Staff

Patrick K Saidu - Researcher

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70810.
Email: psaidu1@lsu.edu or psaidu@cox.net

Qualifications
•      2007-2009: Currently working on PhD dissertation (Concentration in Educational Research and Technology), department of Educational Theory, Policy and Practice, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. Hope to graduate in December, 2009.

•      2002: Master of Natural Science (M.N.S.), Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (Major in Physics)

•      1998: Bachelor of Science in Education (B.Sc. Ed). Njala University College (NUC), University of Sierra Leone . (Physics Major & Math Minor)

•      1993: Diploma in Engineering. Fourah Bay College (FBC) University of Sierra Leone.

Expertise & Interests: Educational Research methods and statistical data analysis, general engineering (Mechanical, Electrical and Automotive), Physics, Mathematics, PC hardware and Software Installations.

Work Experience

•      2009 to date: Working on Institutional Research Project “LUMINA” at BRCC in Baton Rouge as a Research Associate. Project is headed by Dr. Shana Covers (Director). The main objectives of this project are to develop an evaluation plan intended to measure students’ success and failures in order to improve policies, programs, and services at BRCC.

•      2008 -2009: Involved as a Research Associate at the International Center for Information Technology and Development (ICITD) at Southern University, Baton Rouge under the leadership of Dr. Victor Mbarika. Responsibilities include the design, data collection and data analysis of various multimedia case study projects.

•      2006-2009: Residence Inn- Baton Rouge: Worked as assistant chief engineer and currently promoted and serving as chief engineer primarily responsible for preventive and general maintenance.

•      2003-2009: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. Research/ Teaching Assistant involved in teaching graduate level Educational Statistics and data Analysis. Proficient in the installation of PC hardware and software, administration of CMS such as Blackboard, Web design using flash, Dreamweaver, MS Publisher, FrontPage etc.

•      2002-2009: Served as personal tutor in undergraduate and graduate level Physics, Experimental and Educational Statistics.

•      2003-2005: Part time employment (contractor) with Cox communication, Baton Rouge as Installation Technician responsible for cable TV and Internet installations.

•      2000–2003: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge : Graduate Teaching Assistant, department of Physics and Astronomy. Responsibilities included: Teaching freshmen Physics lab Courses (P-2108 and P-2109).

•      1998–2000: Njala University College, University of Sierra Leone- Worked as Teaching Assistant/Instructor responsible and involved in the following:

  • Teaching freshmen and intermediate year college Physics Courses.
  • Production of student learning materials in Physics and Mathematics.

•      1996–1997: Communications Technician at SOLARCOM, Ltd in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

  • Responsible for the installation and distribution of Solar panels.

•      1995–1996: Department of Marine Resources, Freetown, Sierra Leone

  • Served as “Fisheries Inspector” onboard Fishing Vessels with the responsibility of reporting fishing Statistical data to the Department of Marine Resources.

•      1988–1993: Sierra Rutile Mining Company Ltd., Mobimbi, Sierra Leone.

  • Worked as Plant Instrumentation Technician and later Plant Engineer.

 

Tracey Ann Randall - Law Office Administrator

  • Talented administrator with diverse background.
  • Expertise in finance, bookkeeping, and billing.
  • Hard working, detail oriented, able to multi-task.
  • Proven ability to support senior executives.
  • Customer service experience.
  • Excellent presentation and reporting skills.

    • Professional Background

    Administrative Services

    ·          Provided administrative support to deans, lawyers, medical staff, doctors, physical therapists and others. Performed filing, faxing, copying, and word processing. Created and maintained spreadsheets.
    ·          Carried out data entry, bookkeeping, daily billings, invoicing, and inventory control.
    ·          Managed up to 10 phone lines, greeted customers/students/clients, and communicated closely with customers/students/clients and vendors. Responded to, and resolved, customer issues and inquiries.
    ·          Organized travel, flight, lodging, and rental car arrangements for executives and owners.

    Customer Service

    ·          Assisted clients with billing services. Reviewed credit/financial histories, structured and activated accounts, and supported field sales representatives in managing accounts.
    ·         Identified and implemented enhancements to customer service, communications, and mediation processes to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
    ·          Assisted current and incoming students with schedules.
    ·          Disbursed financial aid payments.

    Employment History

    Office Manager, Vivica Smith Pierre, Esq., Lafayette, LA  2009
    Customer Service Representative , AT&T Wireless Call Center, Lafayette, LA 2006-2007
    Assistant to Dean of Students, La Tech College – Evangeline Campus, St. Martinville, LA 2005-2006
    Billing Account Representative, Med Receivables, Inc., Lafayette, LA 2003 - 2005
    Administrative Assistant/Office Manager, Law Office of Benjamin O. Burns, Lafayette, LA 2000 - 2003
    Office Assistant/Billing Account Rep, Rehab Associates, Inc., Lafayette, LA 1996 – 2000      Administrative Assistant, Engineering Dept, John E. Chance, Inc., Lafayette, LA 1996 (Needed to fulfill degree requirements).                                                                        Unit Secretary, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Lafayette, LA 1987 - 1994

    Education And Training
    Lafayette High School, Diploma 1988
    Extensive course work in Office Systems Technology, LA Technical College – Lafayette Campus, Lafayette, LA, Associate of Applied Office Technology 1996
    Training in 10-key and Customer Service

    Computer Skills
    Windows 98-XP, MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Office Accounting 2008.

     

    External Consultants

    We also use external consultants, in particular, in the area of oil and gas audits, fraud, and forensics, and landman and title examiners.

    Our connections have been selected for their extensive experience (30+ years in Oil & Gas) and commitment to providing effective expert witness and major litigation support services.

    Our consultants have signed confidentiality agreements with us.

    Our consultants also provide litigation services to include: developing case strategies, forensic accounting, fraud examination, fact finding and analysis, discovery, trial preparation, assistance in preparation for and examination of witnesses at depositions and in court; expert testimony settlement, expert witness testimony for effective mediation, negotiation, arbitration or conquest in the courtroom.

     

     


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