(New Orleans, LA/July 23, 2012) Nancy Scott Degan of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, has been recognized as one of New Orleans Magazine's "Top Female Achievers," a list recognizing women who are representative of the good work done by females throughout the New Orleans area.
Ms. Degan, who is a shareholder in the New Orleans office of Baker Donelson, serves as Chair of the Firm's 90-lawyer Business Litigation Practice Group and is a member of the Firm's Board of Directors. Ms. Degan has extensive experience representing clients in various business disputes, including those concerning oil and gas interests, shareholder actions and other securities litigation. She will serve as Chair of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Section of Litigation in 2014-2015. Ms. Degan is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® and has been recognized by Louisiana Super Lawyers as one of the top 10 lawyers in Louisiana. She is also listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business.
A special feature on Ms. Degan about this recognition is included in the July issue of New Orleans Magazine and on the publication's website.