Erlingson Banks

Mary Erlingson was honored to attend the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report's 2026 Influential Women in Business luncheon today recognizing this years honorees.

This week several Rotary Club of Baton Rouge members were honored at the Celebrate the Power of Women event hosted by United Way. Lots of Rotarians attended to support their fellow Rotary members. The members honored were; Meg Mahoney Sinella Aghasi and Charlene Guarisco Montelaro. The event took place at the Marriott on May 7, 2026.

Last night, Erlingson Banks Attorney Beverly Perkins Scallan was recognized as a Tastemaker for this year’s Fork Cancer event, raising over $5,000 individually and contributing to the event’s nearly $600,000 total.

Attorney London Smith was also in attendance, showing support for an incredible cause. Fork Cancer is an annual fundraising campaign organized by the American Cancer Society and local leaders to support cancer research and patient services in the Capital Area.

Every year, the Attic Trash & Treasure sale is organized and held with thousands of volunteer hours contributed by both members and our local community. It’s inspiring to see these dedicated volunteers come together, transforming unwanted items into valuable treasures that directly benefit those around us.

This year’s sale, held in March, was a tremendous success. After all the hard work and generous in-kind donations, the proceeds were donated to five outstanding local non-profits, each receiving $53,000.00. The organizations supported include Baton Rouge Children's Advocacy Center, Brave Heart, Capital Area Family Justice Center, Louisiana Parole Project, and Louisiana Mental Health Coalition

For anyone interested in connecting with these impactful organizations or supporting their work further, here are their Facebook and Instagram addresses:

- Baton Rouge Child Advocacy Center:
Facebook: facebook.com/BatonRougeCAC
Instagram: instagram.com/BatonRougeCAC

- Brave Heart:
Facebook: facebook.com/BraveHeartChildren
Instagram: instagram.com/BraveHeartChildren

- Capital Area Family Justice Center:
Facebook: facebook.com/CapitalAreaFJC
Instagram: instagram.com/CapitalAreaFJC

- Louisiana Parole Project:
Facebook: facebook.com/LouisianaParoleProject
Instagram: instagram.com/LouisianaParoleProject

- Louisiana Mental Health Association:
Facebook: facebook.com/LAMentalHealth
Instagram: instagram.com/LAMentalHealth

We encourage you to follow and support these organizations throughout the year. And don’t forget—Trash & Treasures accepts donations of your unwanted items all year long, so keep them in mind when you’re cleaning out your closets! Watch for next year’s sale as well; it’s a wonderful opportunity to give back and see our community come together.

As students head off to college, parents are often prepping dorm rooms, tuition payments, and helping their kids navigate course schedules. But there's one crucial check list item that often gets overlooked: a Power of Attorney.

Once your child turns 18, you are no longer automatically allowed to check their finances, inquire about medical records, or even obtain their class schedule from their college without permission! While your grown-up student may not want you knowing every detail of their lives, a Power of Attorney functions in two important aspects:

✅ Health Care Power of Attorney – For medical decisions in an emergency
✅ Financial or General Power of Attorney – For banking, access to class schedules, and access to housing in an emergency

It’s a simple step that gives peace of mind when they’re away from home!

Erlingson Banks is excited to have had Rileigh McCulloch and Sydney Wright join us as law clerks for the 2025-2026 Academic year. Rileigh, a Ruston, LA native, joined us last August for her 2L fall semester. Sydney, a Gonzales, LA native, joined us in January for her 3L final semester. Both Rileigh and Sydney attend LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center.

It was Mary Erlingson’s distinct honor to introduce Sheriff Sid Gautreaux, EBR Parish at the noon meeting of the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge yesterday. Sheriff Gautreaux delivered an insightful and compelling address, shedding light on the ever-evolving challenges faced by Law Enforcement in today's East Baton Rouge Parish. His talk highlighted how the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is proactively and effectively meeting these challenges, demonstrating their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.

Mary Erlingson has been named Vice Chair of the Civil Rights and Public Entity Liability Section for the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC).

The FDCC is composed of recognized leaders in the legal community who have achieved professional distinction. They are dedicated to promoting knowledge, fellowship, and professionalism of its members as they pursue the course of a balanced justice system, and represent those in need of a defense in civil lawsuits.

Two attorneys from Erlingson Banks were recognized at the Federal Bar Association Baton Rouge Chapter and the Baton Rouge Bar Association Installation Ceremony held yesterday afternoon at the Middle District. Tara Johnston was recognized as Past President of the FBA and Beverly Perkins was installed for her second year as Young Lawyer's Section Council Member for the BRBA.

The most wonderful time of the year- participating in the Baton Rouge Bar Association’s Holiday Star Project⭐️🎄⭐️