College athletics lawsuit sheds light on Louisiana DAs with private law practices

Thirty of Louisiana’s 42 district attorneys who maintain a private practice on top of their government job,

By: Julie O'Donoghue, Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: September 8, 2026

Words: 997

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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A high-profile lawsuit over who can participate in college athletics led to an unusual showdown Thursday between two of Louisiana’s best-known prosecutors: Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams and Tony Clayton, who leads criminal cases in Iberville, Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge parishes.

It also shed light on a fact not often talked about outside of legal circles. Most Louisiana district attorneys practice law on …

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