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Kean Miller welcomes five associates across its regional footprint. Kean Miller is pleased to announce that five new associates have joined its Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Houston offices, enhancing the firm's capabilities in offshore energy and marine litigation, bankruptcy and business reorganization, labor and employment, commercial litigation, casualty and mass tort litigation, and probate, trust, and guardianship matters. "From federal judicial clerkships and courtroom experience to academic honors and law school recognition, this group brings impressive credentials across the board," said Linda Perez Clark, Managing Partner. "Their arrival deepens our bench in key service areas across our regional footprint, helping us to serve clients with the thoughtful, strategic counsel they require." Baton Rouge. Ainsley N. Tompkins is an associate in the Baton Rouge office. She concentrates her practice on labor and employment and commercial litigation. Before joining the firm, Ainsley served as a Legal Extern with the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals, where she developed a disciplined approach to analyzing complex issues and understanding the real-world stakes of each matter. Ainsley earned her J.D./D.C.L., cum laude, from the LSU Law Center in 2026 and her B.S. in Marketing, magna cum laude, from LSU in 2022. John C. Witherington is an associate in the Baton Rouge office. He concentrates his practice on casualty and mass tort litigation. John helps clients navigate high-stakes disputes through thoughtful preparation, clear communication, and steady advocacy. Before joining the firm, he served as a Judicial Extern to the Honorable John W. deGravelles of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana and as an assistant to Judge Guy Holdridge, Director of the Louisiana State Law Institute. John earned his J.D./D.C.L. from the LSU Law Center in 2026 and his B.S. in Psychology from LSU in 2023. During law school, he served as Senior Associate for the Louisiana Law Review and was Captain of the LSU Law Barristers Bowl. New Orleans. Will Wood is an associate in the New Orleans office. He concentrates his practice on offshore energy and marine litigation. Will brings a strong foundation in federal court practice and trial advocacy to complex maritime disputes. Before joining Kean Miller, he served as a Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Susie Morgan of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Will also served as a Special Assistant District Attorney with the East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office through LSU Law Center's Prosecution Clinic, where he sharpened his courtroom skills and developed a broader perspective on litigation. Will earned his J.D./D.C.L., magna cum laude, from the LSU Law Center in 2025 and his B.A. in Political Science, cum laude, from LSU in 2021. During law school, he served as Senior Associate for the Louisiana Law Review, was named Champion of the Louisiana Battle of the Law Schools Mock Trial Competition, and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. Houston. Brenton K. Kim is an associate in the Houston office. He concentrates his practice on bankruptcy and business reorganization matters. Brenton has successfully obtained summary judgment in a wrongful foreclosure matter, resulting in an award of attorneys' fees, and draws on experience supporting clients through the pleadings, reorganization planning, financial analyses, and reporting that move bankruptcy matters toward resolution. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Donna Roth of the 295th Harris County Civil District Court. Before law school, Brenton was a professional bassist, performing country music in Texas, across the United States, and in Europe. Brenton earned his J.D. from the South Texas College of Law Houston in 2026 and his B.S. in Political Science from Texas A&M University in 2014. Madeline Loth is an associate in the Houston office. She concentrates her practice on probate, trust, and guardianship litigation and administration. Maddie helps families, fiduciaries, and other clients navigate disputes involving estates, trusts, and the care of loved ones. With her certification as a Texas Mediator and experience as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Beau A. Miller of the 190th Harris County Civil District Court, she brings a thoughtful, steady approach to matters that are both legally complex and deeply personal. Maddie earned her J.D., summa cum laude, from the South Texas College of Law Houston in 2026 and her B.A. in Political Science, magna cum laude, from University of St. Thomas in 2020. During law school, she served as a Research Assistant to Professor Katerina Lewinbuk and contributed to the forthcoming edition of Connecting Ethics and Practice: A Lawyer's Guide to Professional Responsibility. About Kean Miller. Kean Miller is one of the largest and best recognized law firms in the Gulf South region. Founded in Baton Rouge in 1983, the firm has been innovating and growing, revolutionizing the standards for excellence in client service and earning numerous awards for market-leading practices and thoughtful, creative legal representation. Consistently named to the NLJ 500 and Law360 400 lists, Kean Miller's collaborative culture, people-first approach, and devotion to quality are foundational to the firm's continued success, reflecting its reputation in the market. From eight offices in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Houston, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and The Woodlands, 248 Kean Miller attorneys deliver sophisticated and meaningful counsel to Fortune 500 leaders, national businesses, and local companies.

John madison joins Kean Miller in Baton Rouge, bringing additional construction Law and Dispute Resolution experience. With More Than 25 Years of Experience, John Brings Practical, Business-Focused Counsel to Complex Legal Disputes Kean Miller is pleased to announce that John M. Madison III has joined the firm as special counsel in its Baton Rouge office, enhancing the firm's construction litigation and casualty and mass tort defense practices. "John brings deep construction experience and practical judgment that clients value when the stakes are high. His credentials as a Certified Mediator and AAA Arbitrator, along with his ability to bring clarity to complicated disputes and pursue commercially sensible paths to resolution, make him an exceptional addition to our team. We are pleased to welcome John to Kean Miller as we continue to expand our ability to serve clients facing complex construction and casualty matters," said Kean Miller Managing Partner Linda Perez Clark. John focuses his practice on construction law and dispute resolution, with additional experience in commercial and tort litigation. With over 25 years of experience, he represents general contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers, and design professionals in disputes arising from industrial, commercial, public infrastructure, and other projects. His work includes managing and resolving disputes involving construction defects, design deficiencies, scheduling and delay claims, surety bond claims, and insurance coverage issues, as well as broader contract and project challenges affecting a project's cost, schedule, and successful completion. John is a Certified Mediator on the Louisiana Civil Mediator's Registry and is a member of the American Arbitration Association, National Panel of Arbitrators. He has served as an arbitrator in numerous large, multi-party claims arising from complex industrial construction projects. John earned his J.D. from the Mississippi College School of Law in 1998 and his B.A. in Psychology from LSU in 1994. He also earned his Certificate in Dispute Resolution, including Complex Construction Disputes, from the Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law and Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution in 2015. About Kean Miller. Kean Miller is one of the largest and best recognized law firms in the Gulf South region. For 43 years, the firm has been innovating and growing, revolutionizing the standards for excellence in client service and earning numerous awards for market-leading practices and thoughtful, creative legal representation. Consistently named to the NLJ 500 and Law360 400 lists, Kean Miller's collaborative culture, people-first approach, and devotion to quality are foundational to the firm's continued success, reflecting its reputation in the market. From eight offices in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport, Houston, and The Woodlands, 246 Kean Miller attorneys deliver sophisticated and meaningful counsel to Fortune 500 leaders, national businesses, and local companies.