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Louisiana W. Cutler

Partner

Anchorage

+1.907.777.7630

Fax +1.907.865.2475

Primary Practice

Commercial Disputes

Secondary Practices

Education

J.D., Northeastern University School of Law, 1990
B.A., Yale University, 1978, with distinction

Admissions

Bar of Alaska
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
United States District Court for the District of Alaska

Louisiana (“Louann”) Cutler advises clients in Alaska on a variety of legal matters, including oil and gas issues, taxation; legislation and ordinance drafting; elections; administrative proceedings; constitutional law questions; contracts and other legal document drafting. She has more than 20 years of experience with complex litigation with an emphasis on environmental issues and oil and gas taxation and royalties. She has litigated such matters in Alaska trial and appellate courts, as well as administrative hearings and arbitrations. Louann became a partner in January 1997.

Professional Background

Before joining the firm, Louann worked as special assistant to Sen. Al Adams from 1982 to 1987, who was a representative and chair of the House Finance Committee. As special assistant, Louann conducted policy, fiscal, and political analysis of all legislation in the House Finance Committee and performed various research projects including oil and gas industry tax reform, impact on local communities of proposed oil and gas development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and funding problems of the health care system for Alaska Natives. Louann served as legislative aide to Rep. Thelma Buchholdt from 1980 to 1982, researching and drafting legislation.

Professional/Civic Activities

Louann is a member of various sections of the Alaska Bar Association, the Alaska Municipal League, and the Alaska Municipal Attorneys Association. In the past, she has served on various non-profit boards including the United Way of Anchorage, Alaska.