Joan M. Malbrough

Native of Houma, Louisiana, born September 17, 1961
Graduated from Vandebilt Catholic High School, Houma, Louisiana, 1979 (National Honor Society)
Earned degree of Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, Louisiana, 1986
Earned degree of Juris Doctor from Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi, 1992
Visiting Student, Loyola University Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana, (1991-92)
Admitted to the State Bar of Louisiana, 1992
Admitted to the State Bar of North Carolina, 1993
Licensed Notary Public

Private Practice since 1993
St. Martin & Mahoney, A.P.L.C., 1992-1993
Contracted to the Public Defender’s Office, 1994-1998
Twenty-five years of litigation experience
Licensed to practice before U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana

West Publishing Company Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement (Law School)
Delta Sigma Pi President’s Award
Delta Sigma Pi National District Director of the Year (2000-2001)
The National Dean’s List
Nicholls State University President’s List
Outstanding Young Women of America (1986)
Kiwanian of the year (1999-2000) and (2016-2017)
National Honor Society
Who’s Who Among American High School Students
Moot Court Board, 1991-92
Governor’s Award for Service and Dedication to the State of Louisiana (1996)
Terrebonne Bar Association Community Service Award (2006)
Nicholls State University College of Business Administration Alumni of the year (2009)
Kiwanis Club of Houma Most Valuable Woman (2017)

Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
Member, North Carolina Bar Association
Member, Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club of Houma (Treasurer 1999-2000; Secretary 2000-2001, President-Elect 2001-2002, President 2002-2003, Lt. Governor LA, Miss W Tennessee District 2005-2006, Board of Directors 2016 – present
Leadership Terrebonne Class of 1999 (Board of Director 1999-2002, Secretary 2000-2001)
Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity (District Director, 2000-2001)
Delta Theta Phi Professional Legal Fraternity
Member, Terrebonne Bar Association (President 2001-2002)