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Meah Johnson

Baton Rouge,Louisiana

Summary

Staff Attorney/Director with extensive experience drafting and researching policy issues who has expansive experience acting as a liaison between bi-partisan groups and governmental departments with a focus in problem solving.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Managing Attorney / Attorney III

Law Offices of LeBlanc & Woods
Addis, LA
05.2026 - Current

Supported efficient office operations and case management to enhance client relations and ensure effective caseload coordination for in-house associates and partners involved in various legal matters.

Director of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs

Louisiana Department of Health (Office of Public Health)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
11.2024 - 03.2026
  • Oversaw legislative activity, reporting, rulemaking, and compliance of policy provisions for the Office of Public Health.
  • Delivered timely, accurate and actionable legal advice to elected officials and state agency staff regarding policy ramifications from bill and amendment proposals.
  • Acted as a legislative liaison for the Office of Public Health.

Staff Attorney II

Louisiana House of Representatives
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
04.2021 - 11.2024
  • Formulated content for proposed bills in the respective legislative session relative to constituent health and welfare.
  • Delivered timely, accurate and actionable legal advice to state representatives and senators regarding bill drafts and amendments.
  • Acted as legislative liaison for community concerns statewide.
  • Facilitated Health & Welfare committee meetings and subcommittee meetings during the legislative session.

Law Clerk II

Woods Law Office
Addis, Louisiana
02.2021 - 04.2021
  • Conducted legal research and gathered pertinent legal information.
  • Managed large volumes of hard and soft copy documents and files.
  • Arranged client appointments, information gathering and notice issuing.
  • Acted as administrative assistant by completing clerical and administrative activities.

Teaching Assistant

Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
05.2018 - 03.2020
  • Conducted one-on-one and group tutoring to assist students with difficult lessons.
  • Liaised with teacher to prepare daily and weekly lesson materials.
  • Adapted multimedia activities to augment textbook study.
  • Assessed students struggling with subjects and recommended solutions to lead teachers.

Law Clerk I

Louisiana Common Defense Project
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Analyzed statutory and case law to prepare detailed reports for senior legal staff.
  • Delivered wide range of legal and administrative support to senior legal staff members within the law office.
  • Conducted legal research to obtain necessary case information to aid decision-making.
  • Developed legal documents, including memoranda and appropriate recommendations.

BEAUTY CARNIVAL TEAM MEMBER

Essence Festival - Talent Activated
New Orleans, LA
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Served as an Event Staff Team Member for beauty-focused activations at the Essence Festival of Culture, delivering exceptional guest experiences through attendee engagement, product education, and brand promotion.
  • Supported activation operations by managing attendee flow, distributing promotional materials, assisting with product launches, and coordinating activities involving influencers, beauty professionals, celebrities, and VIP guests.

Education

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) -

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
05.2023

Juris Doctor (J.D.) -

Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
05.2020

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, Louisiana
05.2017

High School Diploma -

Terrebonne High School
Houma, Louisiana
05.2012

Skills

  • Policy Drafting Expertise (Regulatory and Legislative)
  • Government Relations Expertise
  • Effective Public Speaking
  • Legal Analysis
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing

Affiliations

  • Club Blue Baton Rouge, Member (2025 Great Futures Gala Honoree)
  • Fashion Law Society at Southern University Law Center, Founder
  • Louisiana Girls State, 2012 | Tensas Parish - Superintendent

Certification

  • Fashion Law Fundamentals Certification, The Fashion Law - March 2026
  • Institute of Politics Certification, Loyola University New Orleans - March 2024

Timeline

Managing Attorney / Attorney III

Law Offices of LeBlanc & Woods
05.2026 - Current

Director of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs

Louisiana Department of Health (Office of Public Health)
11.2024 - 03.2026

Staff Attorney II

Louisiana House of Representatives
04.2021 - 11.2024

Law Clerk II

Woods Law Office
02.2021 - 04.2021

BEAUTY CARNIVAL TEAM MEMBER

Essence Festival - Talent Activated
06.2019 - 07.2019

Law Clerk I

Louisiana Common Defense Project
05.2019 - 08.2019

Teaching Assistant

Southern University Law Center
05.2018 - 03.2020

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) -

Louisiana State University

Juris Doctor (J.D.) -

Southern University Law Center

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration

Nicholls State University

High School Diploma -

Terrebonne High School

PUBLICATIONS

Johnson, Esq., Meah, I Am Not My Hair: Natural Hair Discrimination in Corporate America (December 10, 2019). Southern University Law Center's Journal of Race, Gender & Poverty, Available at SSRN: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3710959

ADMISSIONS

  • Louisiana State Bar
  • Notary Public