Daphne  obtained her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University and graduated with honors. She obtained her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University Law School in 1990. During law school, she served as a member of the Law Review.

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Her varied practice includes representation of domestic and foreign clients in commercial litigation, casualty litigation and arbitration proceedings. She has experience in handling maritime and international contractual disputes, cases involving enforcement and defense of maritime lien claims, arrests and attachment of vessels and other maritime property, defense of maritime personal injury and cargo claims, and administrative proceedings before United States government agencies.  She also has experience litigating insurance coverage disputes.  Her appellate practice includes successful appeals at all levels of state court and in the federal courts of appeals.

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Daphne has a dedicated passion for animals and performs pro bono legal services for the League in Support of Animals. She also frequently supports the local SPCA chapter.