Olivia R. Manceaux
Olivia Manceaux is an accomplished attorney at Wilson Elser in New Orleans, where she focuses on insurance defense, complex torts, privacy cases, and commercial litigation. She represents a diverse range of clients, managing matters from initial case assessment through trial or alternative dispute resolution. Her practice emphasizes sophisticated pretrial litigation, extensive discovery, and appellate advocacy, including a notable case currently pending before the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Prior to joining Wilson Elser, Olivia gained extensive experience as an associate attorney at several prominent New Orleans law firms, including Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett, Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham PLLC, and Wright Gray Harris Injury Lawyers. She also served as a law clerk at The Dupre Law Firm, where she developed a strong foundation in civil litigation. This breadth of experience has equipped her with the skills to navigate complex legal challenges and provide strategic guidance to her clients.
Olivia earned her Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School, where she was a student attorney in the Domestic Violence Clinic and actively participated in the Tulane Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property, the Latinx Law Student Association, the Entertainment and Art Law Society, and Tulane Women in Law. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Political Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she was recognized as an Outstanding Graduate of Psychology. Olivia’s dedication to the legal profession is further reflected in her recognition with the AWA Student Practitioner Award for most outstanding student attorney at Tulane’s Domestic Violence Clinic.
• Tulane University Law School - J.D.
• AWA Student Practitioner Award for most outstanding student attorney in Tulane University Law School’s Domestic Violence Clinic
• Outstanding Graduate of Psychology
• Tom and Lena Ritchie Pre-Law Scholarship
• Honors Scholarship
• Academic Excellence Scholarship
• Taylor Opportunity Program for Students Opportunity Scholarship
• Taylor Opportunity Program for Students Performance Scholarship
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a strong commitment to learning, perseverance, and a curiosity-driven approach to challenges. My academic journey, culminating in a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where I graduated magna cum laude in 2018, reinforced the value of discipline, critical thinking, and dedication in achieving meaningful goals.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are justice, empathy, and advocacy. During my time at Tulane University Law School, I had the privilege of representing survivors of abuse and collaborating with Tulane's Women Project on post-conviction appeals for women unjustly facing life without parole sentences. These experiences reinforced my commitment to standing up for those who are marginalized and using my skills to make a meaningful impact.