Our Board
The board of the Louisiana Chapter of AFCC is composed of mental health and legal professionals who work across the state to improve outcomes for families.
Lisa Lebon
President
Lisa LeBon, LCSW-BACS is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice. She currently works with individuals and families who are managing the effects of traumatic events including court related matters. Lisa graduated with degrees in Education and Social Work from Louisiana State University, and has two decades of experience providing compassionate care to individuals facing challenging interpersonal dynamics.
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When asked "why AFCC Louisiana", she says that court-involved families need professionals who can provide sympathetic and informed care. AFCC provides education about current research and best practices which lead to improved outcomes for families.
Deon Sumer
President Elect
Born and raised in Louisiana, Deon exhibited perseverance by working full-time while completing her undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications with a minor in Political Science. During her time at LSU, she also competed for Miss Louisiana.
Following graduation, Deon served as Executive Assistant to Governor Bobby Jindal, where she honed her organizational and leadership skills in a fast-paced political environment. She later held the position of Executive Director of America Next, furthering her experience in public policy and administration.
In 2021, Deon began law school at Southern University Law Center as a single mother, determined to build a career advocating for families in crisis. While in law school, she gained valuable legal experience with the 19th JDC Public Defender’s Office, the Law Office of Elizabeth Goree, and the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence. She also served as a teaching assistant and was an executive board member of the Children and Family Law Society, where she helped promote awareness and reform in the field of family law.
Now a licensed attorney in Louisiana, Deon serves as the Staff Attorney at the Iris Domestic Violence Center. In this role, she provides trauma-informed legal representation and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, with a focus on protection order matters.
Deon also writes for Red Stick Mom as a contributing writer.
Heather Landry
Immediate Past President
Heather T. Landry is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Appraiser in good standing with the state of Louisiana providing mental health services statewide. She also maintains additional licensure in multiple states.
A University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin Cajun and a McNeese State University Alumni, Heather founded PBH Behavioral Consulting and Counseling LLC to provide individuals with secured, HIPAA approved, licensed mental health, Telehealth services in Louisiana, Texas, Nevada, and Washington. She proudly maintains merit as a Qualified Child Custody/Parent Plan Evaluator, Mediator, and Parent Coordinator.
Her personal stories define her priority for ensuring individuals receive qualified licensed mental health professional services relating to Child Custody/Parent Plan Evaluations, Mediation, Parent Coordination, Reunification Therapy, Co-parenting, Parallel Parenting, Parent Alienation/Parent-Child Conflict, Pre-surrendering Counseling for Adoptions, Brief Focused Assessments, Risk Assessments, Independent Behavioral Health Consultations,
Pre-surgical Evaluations including Spinal Cord Stimulator, Bariatric, and Opioid Assessments, Behavioral Health Depositions Expert Witness Testimony for Plaintiffs’ and
Defendants’, Psychological Assessments, Behavioral Health Diagnosing, Individual Psychotherapy for Executive Professionals, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, ADHD,
Educational, and Autism Assessments. She also provides Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor Supervision as well as serves as a Keynote Speaker for Mental Health Seminars and offers Professional Development Presentations.
When Heather is asked “why AFCC Louisiana”, she says, at the end of the day, my children are my greatest accomplishment, and AFCC Louisiana gives me the opportunity as a mother and a LPC Supervisor and Appraiser to employ a variety of networking resources with qualified professionals who effectively collaborate with each other with the common goal to ensure our greatest commodity, the children of our communities who are involved in the family law system, have their individual needs properly addressed by serving as their voice, providing encouragement, using best practice based research methodologies, and conveying our desire for change to achieve the greatest possible psychological outcome for those involved.
Maggie Simar
Treasurer
Since 2003, Maggie has been the Hearing Officer for the 16th Judicial District’s Family Court docket. In that capacity, she hears and pre-tries all family filings, including custody, child support, domestic violence litigation, spousal support, use of property, community property and any other ancillary issue pending from divorce, custody or domestic violence litigation, including criminal non support. Prior to Maggie’s service at the Court, she worked at Acadiana Legal Service for 4 years, practicing exclusively family law. Before private practice, she worked for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in the Criminal Central Staff.
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Maggie is highly engaged in her community; she is steadfastly committed to promoting Access to Justice and currently serves on the Lafayette Bar Foundation board, the Louisiana State Bar Association Editorial Board, the Louisiana State Bar Foundation board, Junior League of Lafayette Management Team and Board of Directors and Maddie’s Footprints boards.
When Maggie is asked: “why AFCC Louisiana”, she says that the multidisciplinary access that the organization provides is unparalleled and unmatched by any other organization. AFCC Louisiana provides a connected and committed organization working towards the same goal of better access to families in the communities in which we serve.
LaKeisha Jefferson
Secretary
LaKeisha N. Jefferson is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and an attorney in the greater New Orleans area with a concentration in family and domestic law. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1999, from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, where she majored in English and Writing. She later earned a Juris Doctorate Degree from Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 2002.
Upon graduation from law school, LaKeisha served as a legislative intern for the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans and then began her professional career as a law clerk. LaKeisha began her own practice in 2005, focusing primarily on domestic and family law and began advocating for the rights and protections of domestic violence victims. LaKeisha also served as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of New Orleans, as a Staff Attorney for Project SAVE, a contract attorney for Southeastern Louisiana Legal Services as well as conflicts counsel for the Orleans Indigent Defender Program. Additionally, LaKeisha is a child custody mediator qualified by the Louisana State Bar Association and has been appointed to mediate contentious child custody cases.
LaKeisha’s affiliations include: the Louisiana State Bar Association, Independent Women’s Organization, Les Femmes PAC, Greater New Orleans Martinet Legal Society, New Orleans Bar Association, Jefferson Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter of the Alumnae Association of Spelman College and the New Orleans Black Chamber of Commerce. Lakeisha was recently elected to the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Division H and will be serving New Orleans’ families as a family court judge in January, 2024.
Angela Landry
Member At Large
Angela Landry, LCSW-BACS is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in St. Francisville, Louisiana. She specializes in addictions, domestic violence, parent coordination, family mediation, co-occurring disorders, court related matters, trauma, grief, couples counseling, and
behavioral difficulties. She is licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi and certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Angela graduated from Louisiana State University with degrees in Family, Child, and Consumer Sciences, Psychology, and a Masters in Social Work.
When asked why AFCC Louisiana, she believes mental health
professionals can play a crucial role by providing valuable insights and support in families in several ways.
Steven Bradley
Member At Large
With an extensive law enforcement career focusing on investigating crimes against persons, specializing in sex crimes, child abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, and crimes against the elderly, Steven Bradley was recruited by the FBI to investigate technology and cyber related crimes. After graduating the FBI Academy with honors, he began combating many types of technology related crimes including cyber-terrorism, network intrusions, cyberstalking, financial exploitation, and apprehending child predators. Later in his career, Steven began working with National and State Coalitions, as well as local domestic violence/sexual assault centers on bridging the gaps between law enforcement and community partners to better support survivors and victims. It was there, that Steven led many group discussions and trainings on proper investigative techniques and working together for offender accountability. Now as part of the OurFamilyWizard professional team, Steven further promotes the empowerment and healthy communication between separated and divorced parents via technology. Steven is internationally recognized as an expert on law enforcement’s response to intimate partner violence, technology forensics, and stalking/cyberstalking. As an International Trainer for over 28 years, Steven is known for his real world practical education and has provided training throughout the globe on many related topics.
Erika Green
Member At Large
The Honorable Judge Erika L. Green was elected to the Family Court for East Baton Rouge Parish, Division B, in November 2021. Prior to being elected, Judge Green was a solo practitioner at her law firm, Law Office of Erika Green, LLC, handling estate, family, and civil matters. She also was employed as a Child in Need of Care Attorney for Southeast Legal Services, a Foster Care Provider for the Department of Children and Family Services, and an Administrative Hearing Officer for the Louisiana Workforce Commission, all while working as an adjunct professor for Southern University Law Center.
Beyond her legal practice, she has an extensive history of community service, including serving six years as the East Baton Rouge Metro Councilwoman for District 5. She is an active member of the Baton Rouge Delta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., NOBLE, Top Ladies of Distinction Nonpareil Chapter, Greater Baton Rouge Chapter of the Louis A. Martinet Society, Louisiana Council of Juvenile & Family Court Judges, Louisiana Judicial Council/National Bar Association, American Judges Association, Louisiana District Judges Association, National Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, and Baton Rouge Bar Association. In 2017, she founded Imagination Leads a nonprofit whose mission is to connect
and promote cultural and literary experiences and leadership development programs in communities of color.
Judge Green has received a number of awards including the PVAMU Humanitarian Award, the Lottie B. Shackleford Award for Community and Political Involvement Award from Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, and the Baton Rouge Business Report’s 40 Under 40.
Judge Green is a 2010 graduate of Southern University Law Center, and a 2007 graduate of Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a specialization in Juvenile Justice. She is also the proud mom of an energetic puppy, Thurgood.
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Kevin Dorsey
Member At Large
Kevin’s role includes educating judges, attorneys, mediators,
GAL’s, and other family law professionals on the online tools that can be utilized to benefit and monitor parental communication in high conflict cases. Kevin travels the country speaking and exhibiting at dozens of continuing legal education conferences and seminars each year. Kevin graduated from the University of Denver receiving a BA in Music and Political Science.
Taylor Vautrot
Mental Health - Student Board Member
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Taylor Vautrot is a Counseling graduate student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Louisiana State University in May 2025 and is working towards becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Taylor is dedicated to supporting families within her community and has a strong interest in how mental health intersects with the legal field
Lindsay Meador Young
Member At Large
Lindsay Meador Young is a Director in the Lafayette office of Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith.
She skillfully balances a large family law caseload while also partnering with clients in the corporate sector.
Defending families and business interests as a steadfast champion for the greater good, she goes way above
and way beyond for her clients with tenacious advocacy and timely service. Lindsay has expertise in
representing clients with adoptions, child custody, child support, community property partitions, divorce,
prenuptial agreements, and spousal support matters. For her corporate clients, she is an accomplished defense
litigator and focuses her business practice on premises liability, professional liability, insurance defense and
coverage. Lindsay is a native of the Acadiana area and served as President for the Lafayette Bar Association
from 2023 to 2024 and has been recognized for her extensive pro bono efforts. She received both her J.D.
and B.A. from Loyola University New Orleans.
Michael Dubose
Member At Large
Michael DuBose is an attorney at Hoffman, Nguyen & Kuehl in New Orleans, whose career has been devoted exclusively to domestic and family law. From representing
children in custody matters as a law student and advocating for clients in private practice, to serving as a judicial law clerk in a domestic relations court, Michael has gained invaluable experience from both sides of the courtroom. This unique perspective has given him a comprehensive understanding of family law litigation, judicial decision-making, and the challenges facing families involved in the court system. As a member of the LGBTQ community, Michael is dedicated to advancing a family justice system that recognizes, respects, and serves all families, regardless of what they look like.
Originally from Southwest Louisiana, Michael earned his B.A. in Political Science from Louisiana State University and his J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans College of
Law. He lives in New Orleans with his partner, Luis, their dogs, Randazzo and Gambino, and cat, Lola.
When asked, "Why AFCC Louisiana?", Michael says that family law cases often involve challenges that extend beyond the courtroom, and he values the interdisciplinary
collaboration, education, and professional relationships that help practitioners improve outcomes for children and families.
Danielle Crockett
Member At Large
Danielle Crockett, Ed.S., LPC-S, NCC, Registered Play Therapist™ is a private practice owner,
where she provides therapy, court-involved family services, and professional consultation. With
nearly 20 years of experience in the mental health field, Danielle specializes in helping adults,
families, and professionals navigate complex family transitions with compassion, objectivity,
and evidence-based practices. She is a proud graduate of Southern University and A & M
College where she earned degrees of Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in
Counselor Education. She later earned an Educational Specialist degree with the emphasis of
Counselor Education: Play Therapy from the University of Mississippi. She proudly serves her
community through her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® and the National
Pan-Hellenic Council of Greater Baton Rouge.
Danielle is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in Louisiana and Texas. She also holds
professional counseling licenses in Georgia, Alabama, and Illinois. She is a National Certified
Counselor, Registered Play Therapist™, Parent Coordinator, and provides services including
reunification therapy, parent coaching, co-parent coaching, parenting plan and custody
evaluations, and consultation for attorneys, courts, schools, and organizations. Her work
emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and child-centered approaches that promote
healthier family relationships while supporting the best interests of children involved in the
family court system.
In addition to her clinical and forensic work, Danielle is passionate about educating mental
health professionals, legal professionals, and communities through continuing education,
consultation, and public speaking. She is committed to strengthening collaboration between the
legal and mental health professions to improve outcomes for court-involved families.
When asked why she serves with AFCC-Louisiana, Danielle believes that meaningful
collaboration among judges, attorneys, mental health professionals, and other family court
practitioners creates stronger, more informed solutions for children and families. She values
AFCC's commitment to interdisciplinary education, best practices, and advancing the quality of
services provided to court-involved families throughout Louisiana.