Baton Rouge, LA —The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) is honored to announce Southern University Chancellor John Pierre as this year's lunch keynote speaker for the 2024 State Housing Conference.
Chancellor Pierre is indeed a prominent figure in the legal community, recognized for his transformative leadership and contributions in the field. His accolades, such as Educator of the Year from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and being named one of the Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders, highlight his impact on legal education and advocacy for underrepresented communities. His involvement with various organizations, including his recognition as a Distinguished Alumni by Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, further emphasizes his commitment to legal excellence and support for future legal professionals. Additionally, his participation in national discussions shows his influence as a thought leader and educational reform pioneer.
A member of numerous state and national organizations including the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Texas Bar Association, Chancellor Pierre holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Southern University, a master's degree in tax accounting from Texas Tech University, and a juris doctorate degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law. After graduating law school, he served his country as a Judge Advocates General Corps Officer (JAG) for the United States Army. He later served as a faculty member at the Southern University Law Center where he taught courses such as tax law, security devices, and local government law. In addition, he previously served at California State University, Southern Methodist University School of Law, Loyola University Law School, Southern University’s College of Business, Saint Leo’s College, Webster University, Louisiana State University, and Baton Rouge Community College. Chancellor Pierre has published numerous articles on tax law, sales and contracts, real estate, and commercial law ranging from magazine features to legal journal and law review articles.
“Chancellor Pierre has a wealth of knowledge, and it is an honor to have a transformational leader to take part of this housing conference. As the former Chancellor of Southern University Law Center and now the Southern University Chancellor, Chancellor Pierre has a unique perspective on developing leaders that will be insightful,” says Marjorianna Willman, LHC Executive Director. "We truly look forward to his inspirational words at the housing conference and appreciate his ongoing efforts towards developing community and housing leaders ."
The Louisiana Housing Corporation is pleased that Chancellor Pierre will join this year's conference and speak at the lunch plenary session on Monday, October 28, 2024. The 2024 State Housing Conference will be held at The Baton Rouge Capitol Hilton, and it promises to be an exciting gathering of housing professionals, policymakers, and community leaders.
