Tom Cortazzo, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, earned his Bachelor of Public Administration Degree summa cum laude from Loyola University College of Business, where he attended on academic scholarship. He received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Loyola University School of Law in 1987, where he was a member of the Loyola Law Review, Comment/Casenote Editor of the Law Review, and moot court teaching assistant.

Tom has been practicing law for more than 21 years. His practice consists of litigation in courts and administrative tribunals and other forms of dispute resolutions such as arbitration and mediation. His experience ranges from various forms of commercial litigation to insurance matters.

Currently, Tom is a member of the New Orleans, Louisiana State, American, Federal Bar Associations and various professional organizations. He has lectured on legal topics to lawyers, business groups and schools, as well as authored legal publications. He also stays active in the community, currently including service as a member of the Loyola University School of Law Alumni Association Board, Brother Martin High School Parents Club Executive Board, and the Rotary Club of Carrollton (in New Orleans), in which he has held various positions of leadership including President and is currently on the Board of Directors.