Paul J. Masinter
Paul J. Masinter of New Orleans, La., is an alumnus of LSU, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1984 and a juris doctor in 1987. He practices in the litigation section of Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC, which he joined in 1990. Masinter focuses his practice on complex business and corporate litigation, concentrating on corporate disputes, breach of contract claims, securities litigation and arbitration, and unfair trade practices. He also advises businesses and individuals on crisis management, including government investigations, and serves as chair of the firm's Litigation Section and co-chair of the Securities Practice Group.
Masinter is a member of the College of Humanities & Social Sciences Dean’s Advisory Council. Other service appointments include president of the Board of Directors of the St. Charles Avenue Association, member of the Board of Commissioners of the New Orleans City Park Improvement Association (where he served as president from 2007 until 2009), member of the Board of Directors of the New Orleans Botanical Garden Foundation, and member of the Board of Commissioners of the Hurstville Security and Neighborhood Improvement District. He previously served on the boards of Lighthouse Louisiana, Trinity Episcopal School, New Orleans Museum of Art, and Save Our Cemeteries, Inc. Masinter has received several awards and honors for his professional activities, including being named one of the 2019 Louisiana Super Lawyers.
My LSU Giving Story
What is your favorite memory involving LSU?
I have many good memories, but my favorite is the lifelong friendships I made through
my fraternity (DKE) and the classes I took, particularly the upper level history and
political science seminar classes.
What makes LSU unique?
LSU allows students the opportunity to grow personally and intellectually in a challenging
but welcoming environment.
Why did you choose to attend LSU?
It was affordable for my family and me.
Why do you support LSU?
I believe that a public university that provides a high-quality education that is
affordable to all citizens is critical for our state.
If someone asked you why he/she should make a gift to LSU, what would you say?
If you are interested at all in the success of Louisiana, an investment in LSU is
the best way to make a difference. Throughout our state's history, the lack of sufficient
numbers of well-educated citizens has kept Louisiana from being as successful as other
states. Whether you are interested in advancement of the state economically, socially,
or politically, an investment in LSU is the best way to make a difference.
What is your vision for LSU, and how do you think philanthropy can drive that vision?
LSU should be a top 100 university and top 25 public university in academics. LSU
needs the financial resources it takes to reach that level of recognition. We have
gotten there in sports through financial support. Now, we need to do the same with
academics.
What motivated you to accept our invitation to be an inaugural member of the LSU Foundation
National Board?
I want to give back to LSU. The education I received at LSU (undergraduate and in
law school) has provided my family and me a wonderful life. I want LSU to be able
to do the same for others.
What most excited you about being part of the National Board?
I’m most excited about helping LSU to become the best LSU it can be. By doing that,
I am sure LSU will be able to grow in its ability to change the lives of its students,
and thus the state, for the better.