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From Law Clerks to Attorneys!
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Roedel Parsons’ is proud to announce that KayLyn M. Treadway, J. Benton Alford, Jr., and Raphael (“Ray”) B. Eaglin II, formerly law clerks with the firm, have successfully passed the bar examination in July 2025 and were subsequently admitted to practice. KayLyn, Benton and Ray have officially joined Roedel Parsons as Associate Attorneys.
Their admission to the Bar marks a significant milestone in their legal careers and reflects their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to the practice of law. As Associates, they bring strong academic foundations, professionalism, and a shared commitment to providing excellent legal service to our clients.
KayLyn is a part of our General Litigation and Public and Regulated Utilities divisions. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Southeastern Louisiana University and attended law school at the Paul M. Hebert LSU Law Center. During law school, she participated in two internal competitions and spoke at LSU Law Career Services’ Professionalism in Your Summer-Summer Practice Ready panel. KayLyn graduated from the Paul M. Hebert LSU Law Center in 2025 as a member of the Order of the Coif (top 10%) and was ranked in the top 6% of her class. In her free time, KayLyn enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as baking, particularly gentilly cakes.
Benton is a part of the Firm’s General Civil Litigation division. He was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as the son of local business owners. He graduated from Tulane University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and philosophy. Benton attended law school at the Paul M. Hebert LSU Law Center, where he served as the Executive President of the LSU Law Student Bar Association in his third year and the 2L Class President in his second year. While in law school, he was a summer law clerk for the Honorable Judge Darrel James Papillion in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Benton has lived in Madrid, Spain, where he gained fluency in Spanish. In his free time, Benton enjoys playing golf, traveling the world, and watching college football.
Ray is a part of the Firm’s General Civil Litigation division. Ray attended Louisiana State University, where he was an active member of the Golden Band from Tigerland and the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Ray earned both a Bachelor of Science in General Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, with a concentration in Law, Ethics, and Social Justice. Ray continued his education at LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center. During law school, he served on the Board of Advocates and participated in the Academic Tutoring Program, tutoring Professor Levasseur’s first-year Obligations course for two years. After his first year of law school, he studied abroad through LSU Law’s Summer in Lyon program at the Universit? Jean Moulin Lyon 3 in Lyon, France. During his second year, Ray earned his Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law, along with a Graduate Certificate in Estate Planning and Taxation, in 2025. Ray enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping, hiking, playing music, and fishing. He also volunteers with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries’ Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Program, working to conserve Louisiana’s aquatic and fisheries resources
We are proud to welcome these outstanding young attorneys into their new roles and look forward to their continued contributions to the firm and our clients!
Their admission to the Bar marks a significant milestone in their legal careers and reflects their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to the practice of law. As Associates, they bring strong academic foundations, professionalism, and a shared commitment to providing excellent legal service to our clients.
KayLyn is a part of our General Litigation and Public and Regulated Utilities divisions. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Southeastern Louisiana University and attended law school at the Paul M. Hebert LSU Law Center. During law school, she participated in two internal competitions and spoke at LSU Law Career Services’ Professionalism in Your Summer-Summer Practice Ready panel. KayLyn graduated from the Paul M. Hebert LSU Law Center in 2025 as a member of the Order of the Coif (top 10%) and was ranked in the top 6% of her class. In her free time, KayLyn enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as baking, particularly gentilly cakes.
Benton is a part of the Firm’s General Civil Litigation division. He was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as the son of local business owners. He graduated from Tulane University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and philosophy. Benton attended law school at the Paul M. Hebert LSU Law Center, where he served as the Executive President of the LSU Law Student Bar Association in his third year and the 2L Class President in his second year. While in law school, he was a summer law clerk for the Honorable Judge Darrel James Papillion in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Benton has lived in Madrid, Spain, where he gained fluency in Spanish. In his free time, Benton enjoys playing golf, traveling the world, and watching college football.
Ray is a part of the Firm’s General Civil Litigation division. Ray attended Louisiana State University, where he was an active member of the Golden Band from Tigerland and the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Ray earned both a Bachelor of Science in General Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, with a concentration in Law, Ethics, and Social Justice. Ray continued his education at LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center. During law school, he served on the Board of Advocates and participated in the Academic Tutoring Program, tutoring Professor Levasseur’s first-year Obligations course for two years. After his first year of law school, he studied abroad through LSU Law’s Summer in Lyon program at the Universit? Jean Moulin Lyon 3 in Lyon, France. During his second year, Ray earned his Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law, along with a Graduate Certificate in Estate Planning and Taxation, in 2025. Ray enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping, hiking, playing music, and fishing. He also volunteers with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries’ Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Program, working to conserve Louisiana’s aquatic and fisheries resources
We are proud to welcome these outstanding young attorneys into their new roles and look forward to their continued contributions to the firm and our clients!