Atty. Lesli D. Harris

Atty. Lesli D. Harris

Lesli D. Harris focuses her practice primarily on intellectual property, sports and entertainment law, and emerging companies.

New Orleans New Orleans 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Lesli D. Harris at a glance

Lesli D. Harris is a trademark, ip, trade secrets, and entertainment attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association (2002) and New York, New York State Bar Association (2009). Educated at New York University (LLM, 2008) and Tulane University (J.D., 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Lesli D. Harris focuses her practice primarily on intellectual property, sports and entertainment law, and emerging companies
  • She has also successfully handled class action defense and general business litigation
  • Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Harris was a partner at Stone Pigman Walther Wittman in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was formerly Chief of Staff and Executive Counsel to the President at Loyola University
  • Ms. Harris received her LL.M in Trade Regulation, with a concentration in Intellectual Property, from New York University School of Law
  • She earned her J.D., cum laude, from Tulane University School of Law, and her B.A. from the University of Virginia
  • She is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and New York

Practice Areas Explained

Lesli D. Harris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lesli D. Harris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

Lesli D. Harris is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Louisiana →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Lesli D. Harris is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Louisiana →

Trade Secrets

Lesli D. Harris is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Louisiana →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Lesli D. Harris is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lesli D. Harris

Where is Lesli D. Harris's law office located?
Lesli D. Harris's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lesli D. Harris handle?
Lesli D. Harris focuses on trademark, ip, trade secrets, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Lesli D. Harris practiced law?
Lesli D. Harris has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Lesli D. Harris go to law school?
Lesli D. Harris earned their education at (LLM, 2008); (J.D., 2002).
How can I contact Lesli D. Harris for a consultation?
You can contact Lesli D. Harris directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Lesli D. Harris received?
Lesli D. Harris's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

LLM
New York University
- 2008
J.D.
Tulane University
- 2002

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Sports Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Louisiana, Spotlight, 2021-2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — U.S. News & World Report
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2024-2026
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation – Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Louisiana Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2018-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 25 Women Louisiana Super Lawyers,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Louisiana Life Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2022,2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — New Orleans CityBusiness
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Women of the Year Honoree, 2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Lawyer,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — New Orleans Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2018, 2020-2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Communications Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leadership in Law,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2013, 2017, 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Louisiana Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2014, 2015
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — 40 Under 40,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Gambit’s
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2014
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubble AV Preeminent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Forum for Equality Acclaim Award
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
Admitted: 2002
New York, New York State Bar Association
Admitted: 2009

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