Gordon McKernan
Gordon McKernan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gordon J. McKernan |
| Education | Juris Doctor |
| Alma mater | Loyola University New Orleans College of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Years active | 1992 |
| Known for | Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys (founder) |
| Spouse | Shannon McKernan |
| Children | 4 |
Gordon McKernan is an American attorney known as the founder of a Louisiana-based injury law firm, Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
McKernan received his bachelor's from Louisiana State University in 1989. Later, he received his Juris Doctor from Loyola University in 1992.[5]
Career
McKernan started his career at McKernan Law Firm which was founded by his father in the late 1980s. Its name was later changed to Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys.[5] He is the owner and CEO of the firm.[6][7][8] His major areas of practise include personal injury claims including drunk driving accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, vehicle rollovers, and personal injury cases.[9][10]
McKernan collaborated with LSU Tigers women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey and players Alexis Morris and Angel Reese in the "Playing for a Purpose" campaign, aimed to raise funds for Turner Syndrome awareness and research.[11] He also collaborated with Martha Gottwald and Kim Mulkey on a shopping spree campaign to raise funds for the same cause.[12]
He became notable in the LSU football program's Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) domain when he signed agreements with 15 players and allocating funds for marketing initiatives throughout 2022 season.[13][14][15][16] Gordon McKernan influenced NIL by finalizing agreements with sports figures such as Mikaylah Williams, Kayshon Boutte, and Harold Perkins. He supported cancer organizations in Louisiana through the "Playing for Pink" campaign, in which student-athletes from LSU, Louisiana Ragin Cajuns, and Louisiana Tech earned funds for local cancer groups based on their in-game performances.[17]
In 2017, his firm Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys launched a fundraiser campaign to raise $75,000 for veterans and commemorated Veterans Day with a flag-raising ceremony, honoring veterans and presenting donations to the Fisher House Foundation from Louisiana residents and the law firm.[18] The firm also donates hundreds of bicycles each year on Christmas.[19]
Selected publications
Some of his selected publications include:
- Special Tools for Selecting the Right Jury, National Business Institute, Winning Strategies for Jury Selection in Louisiana, June, 1998
- Planning Voir Dire, National Business Institute, Winning Strategies for Jury Selection in Louisiana, June, 1998
- Update of the Wrongful Death Law, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Updates and Winning with the Masters, December, 1996
- Overview of the Wrongful Death Law, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Post-legislative Retreat, July, 1996
- Overview and Update of Wrongful Death Law, National Business Institute, June, 1996
- Trial of the Wrongful Death Case, National Business Institute, June, 1996
Personal life
Gordon has been married to Shannon McKernan and the couple has four children.[20][21]
References
- ^ Spears, Kelvin (2023-10-16). "Gordon McKernan honors Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie with billboards". cenlanow.com. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ Brooks, Jesse (2023-06-26). "Lawyer Gordon McKernan buys 'rally' Jell-O shots as LSU record surpasses 50k". fox8live.com. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ Boudreaux, Dan (2020-02-04). "Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys to build new 9,000-square-foot office; see location details". The Advocate. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ Davis, Tayler (2022-05-19). "What do these eye-catching billboards mean?". KSLA News. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ^ a b "Gordon McKernan celebrates 30 years of practice with a special giveaway". WNTZ - cenlanow.com. 2022-10-05. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ Riley, Koki. "LSU athletes are benefitting more from NIL now than ever before: Here's why". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ "Get to know Gordon McKernan beyond the face on the billboard". Baton Rouge Business Report. 2020-07-10. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ^ Briggs, Akemi (2021-09-07). "Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys Teams Up With Food Banks Across the State". KADN News 15. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ^ "Gordon J. McKernan". Super Lawyers. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ "Gordon McKernan". lawyers.justia.com. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ "McKernan to use NIL, Mulkey partnerships to raise money for Turner Syndrome research". wafb.com. 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ Risher, Jan (2023-05-03). "Kim Mulkey, Gordon McKernan, Neubyrne team up to offer a shopping spree to benefit charity". The Advocate. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ Alexander, Wilson (2023-02-16). "The approach that made Gordon McKernan the public face for paying LSU athletes". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ Doucet, Jacques (2022-12-28). "McKernan says law firm spent $750,000 to $1M on LSU football NIL this season". wafb.com. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ Riley, Koki (2023-10-12). "Meet Brad Duncan: The man behind Brian Kelly's stylish shoes". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ Nagy, Zack (2022-01-14). "Local Businesses Starting to Take Initiative With NIL Deals For LSU Athletes". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ Crabtree, Jeremy (2022-10-17). "Gordon McKernan uses NIL deals with Louisiana stars to support cancer organizations". On3. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ^ Vaughn, Paige (2017-11-08). "Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys introduces fundraiser highlighting veterans". BRProud.com. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ Cook, Gina (2022-11-21). "Gordon Gives Christmas Bike Giveaway Returns To Lake Charles". 107 JAMZ. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ Drez, Emily (2021-12-30). "Shannon McKernan". Baton Rouge Parents. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ Risher, Jan (2022-11-17). "Baton Rouge Classic lunch with Gordon McKernan: 'I don't just jump in. I do a cannonball into the deep end'". The Advocate. Retrieved 2023-11-25.