Talya J. Bergeron

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

Area of Practice:

I am the managing attorney of the Family Law Unit at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.

Mentor / hero:

My mother is my hero.

Favorite BRBA event:

Law Day. Working with the middle school students is so exciting.

Most rewarding moment in your practice:

Obtaining a divorce, sole custody and an injunction on behalf of my client, who had endured years of domestic abuse. 

What most people don't know about me:

My dream was to become a fashion designer.

Family:

I am married to Darwin Bergeron Sr., and I have three children:  Darwin Jr., Dylan and Tiana.

Latest pursuit:

Painting.

Pet peeve:

Impolite people.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

To read minds.

Favorite food or restaurant:

Shrimp.

Mountains or Beach?

Beach.

What was the turning point that made you decide to become an attorney?

My Civics teacher inspired me to become an attorney.

If I had more time, I would:

Learn to speak Spanish.

Community involvement

I am the chairperson of the Law Day Committee, a member of the Pro Bono Committee and a member of the Volunteer Committee. I am the second vice-president of the Louis A. Martinet Legal Society, the past president of Southeast Advocates for Empowerment (SAFE Domestic Violence Agency).

Favorite sport:

Football.

What accomplishment are you most proud?

Being a mother.

What makes you excited about going to work?

The fact that I am able to represent persons who could not afford legal representation makes my job meaningful.