Past Speakers + Topics

Politics as a Profession

• Kathleen Blanco – Governor
• Ray Nagin – Mayor of New Orleans
• Marc Morial – Mayor of New Orleans
• Moon Landrieu – Mayor of New Orleans
• Mitch Landrieu – Mayor of New Orleans
• William Jefferson – US Congressman
• Harry Lee – Jefferson Parish Sheriff
• Tim Coulon – Jefferson Parish President
• John Hainkel – Speaker of State House of Rep. & President of State Senate
• Ed Murray – State Senator
• John Young - Jefferson Parish President

Jefferson Parish Political Scene

• Aaron Broussard – Former Jefferson Parish President
• Tim Coulon – Former Jefferson Parish President
• John Hainkel – Speaker of State House of Rep. & President of State Senate
• Harry Lee – Jefferson Parish Sheriff
• Jennifer Snead – Jefferson Parish Councilwomen
• John Young – Jefferson Parish President

Politics and the Law

• Jim Bernazanni – Special Agent in Charge – FBI
• Bob Cerasoli – Inspector General of New Orleans
• Jim Letten – US Attorney – Eastern District of Louisiana
• David Welker - Special Agent in Charge - FBI

Real Political Experiences & Role of Professional Staff

• Bill Broadhurst – Political Consultant
• Garret Graves – Dir. Of Coastal Affairs, Gov. Bobby Jindal
• Gary Hymel – Chief of Staff for Tip O’Neill/Lobbyist
• Stephen Waguespack – Policy Director, Gov. Bobby Jindal

Campaign Management/Consulting

• Raymond Blanco – Husband, Consultant for Governor Kathleen Blanco
• James Carville – CNN Contributor & Campaign Mgr for 1992 Pres. Election Bill Clinton
• Bill Schultz – Long-Time Political Consultant

Campaign Media

• Greg Buisson – Media Consultant and Owner, Buisson Creative
• James Farwell – Media Consultant
• Roy Fletcher – Media & Political Consultant
• Ray Teddlie – Media Consultant

Polling & Political Ecology

• Dr. Ed Renwick – Pollster & Past Director of IOP
• Mr. Bernie Pinsonat
• Dr. Silas Lee
• John Diez

Louisiana’s Unique Political Culture

• Jerry Doty – Racontouer
• Dr. Wayne Parent – Chair, Political Science Department at LSU

Grassroots Campaigning

• Quentin Dastugue – Former State Rep
• Walt Leger III – State Representative
• JP Morrell – State Senator
• Sandy Rosenthal - Levees.org

Covering Louisiana Politics

• Frank Donze – Times Picayune Political Reporter
• Clancy Dubos – Owner, Gambit Weekly & WWL Commentator
• John Maginnis – Author & Columnist, La. Political Fax Weekly

State and Local Economy & Its Impact on Politics

• Dr. Tim Ryan – Chancellor, University of New Oreans

Lobbying

• C.B. Forgotston
• Kel Villarrubia
• Jim Nickel

Election Results & Demography

• Greg Rigamer - CEO, GCR & Associates

Impact of Talk Radio/Internet on Politics

• Jeff Crouere – WGNO Commentator & Host of Ringside Politics
• Garland Robinette – Host of the “Think Tank” – WWL Radio

New Orleans Politics & the Changing Electorate

• Ron Nabonne – Political Consultant & Attorney

Environmental Politics

• Dr. Bob Thomas - Loyola Chair in Environmental Communications

Press Conference Prep

• Stephanie Grace – Columnist, Times Picayune
• Allan Katz – Host, Louisiana Newsmaker

Campaign Finance

• Dale Atkins – Orleans Parish, Clerk of Court
• Fred Hermanm - Attorney
• Stephen Gele
• Brian Jeansonne
• Jason Dore

Campaign Fundraising

• Ginger Sawyer – Vice President, Political Action - LABI

Citizen Movements Post Katrina

• Ruthie Frierson – Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans
• Anne Milling – Women of the Storm
• Sandy Rosenthal - Levees.org