Law & Policy Program: About Current Legal Interns & Externs

Jackson de Gruy

Jackson de Gruy was raised in Harahan, Louisiana, where he graduated from Jesuit High School New Orleans in 2017. He then attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he acquired a bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in business management. During his undergrad, he focused his studies on Louisiana environmental history and published an undergrad thesis on the effects of freshwater diversions on oysters, including habitat and fisheries impacts. He also worked in the wholesale seafood industry as a salesman and plant worker for the New Orleans Fish House and on a wetland mitigation project for Environmental Restoration, LLC.

Currently, Jackson is a rising 2L at LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, studying to earn his J.D. and D.C.L. Upon graduating, he hopes to remain in Louisiana and work in environmental law. Jackson is a member of the Environmental Law Society at LSU Law. In his free time, he likes to fish and kayak in the many waterways throughout south Louisiana. While working at Louisiana Sea Grant, Jackson hopes to increase his knowledge and understanding of Louisiana environmental law and policy.

Daniel Meyers

Daniel Meyers was raised in Watson, Louisiana, where he graduated from Live Oak High School in 2018. He then attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, acquiring a bachelor’s degree in political science.

Currently, Daniel is a rising 3L at LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, pursuing both a J.D. and D.C.L. Upon graduating, he aims to practice environmental law in Louisiana. He is a hobby aquarist and enjoys hiking in his free time. While working at Louisiana Sea Grant, Daniel aims to better his understanding of coastal law and policy.

Hunter Reinhardt

Hunter Reinhardt was raised in Port Ewen, New York, where he graduated from Kingston High School in 2017. He then attended Union College in Schenectady, New York, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science with a double minor in history and classical studies in 2021. During his tenure at Union College, he spent a semester working on Capital Hill, where he garnered an interest in environmental policy and legislation. He was also inducted into Omicron Delta Kapa, Order of Omega, and Phi Alpha Theta (History) honor societies. Hunter worked as a student researcher studying the semiconductor market and development throughout Southeast Asia.

Currently, Hunter is a 2L at LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, where he is pursuing his J.D., D.C.L, and Graduate Certificate in Energy Law and Policy. At LSU, he is a member of the Veterans Advocacy Club, served as an SBA representative, and participated in a semester abroad in Colchester, England. After graduation, he hopes to pursue a career in governmental advocacy. At the Louisiana Sea Grant, Hunter hopes to learn more about Louisiana environmental policies and improve his research and writing capabilities.

Hannah Withers

Hannah Withers was raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, where she graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in 2017. She attended Louisiana Tech University, where she acquired a bachelor’s degree in political science, with minors in history and English.

Currently, Hannah is a rising 2L at Southern University Law Center, studying to earn her J.D. After graduation, Hannah hopes to work in environmental law. During her free time, Hannah enjoys reading and taking her dog, Finley, for walks.