This month, New Orleans CREW is delighted to shine the sponsor spotlight on First American Title of Louisiana. First American Title is committed to providing quality service and information. Drawing on more than a century of experience and innovation, the company provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders, developers, title agencies, and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances, or equity loans.

Congratulations go out to former CREW Board member and current member, Susan G. Talley of Stone Pigman, who has been elected as vice chair to the 2010-2011 ABA section on Real Property, Trust & Estate Law.

CREW Network Committed to Strong Chapters, Successful Members

by Denise kahler, CREW Network

As the commercial real estate industry continues to slug its way out of one of the greatest recessions of our time, CREW Network President Kristin Blount reminded delegates during the 2010 Spring Leadership Summit & Council Meeting in Minneapolis that CREW Network is focused on two key areas this year: keeping chapters strong and supporting member success.

Debbie Steinmetz has long been a member of CREW. After opening a satellite office for her interior design firm, Steinmetz & Associates, in Atlanta in the early 90’s, she joined the organization in hopes of gaining access to potential new clients in her new market. She served as a key member in the formation of the New Orleans Chapter in 2000 and has remained active in our chapter ever since.

Leading Local Firm with a National Affiliation

LaPorte Sehrt Romig Hand is one of the largest independent accounting and consulting firms in the State of Louisiana, with offices in Metairie, Covington, and Baton Rouge. The firm originated in 1946 as a two-person office and with vision has grown to approximately 150 hardworking personnel. LaPorte has 123 professional staff including approximately 68 certified public accountants with at least 30 holding masters degrees and/or having other professional certifications within their respective fields of concentration.