Founding member Susan Dinneen was recently featured in New Orleans Magazine’s 2025 Women in Law publication. Women featured in this section have made a strong impact in the Greater New Orleans community and legal field.

Read Susan’s feature below:

The motto, ‘Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it,’ has defined Susan Dinneen’s professional journey. After serving as a partner at a prominent downtown defense firm, she co-founded Strauss Massey Dinneen LLC alongside two partners. Through her leadership, the firm has quickly risen to prominence as one of the city’s leading boutique defense firms. While managing her vibrant practice and representing national clients in complex cases, Susan also dedicates her time to community service. She currently serves on the Board of Commissioners for the Lakeview Crime Prevention District and has previously held board positions with several nonprofit organizations, including the Junior League of New Orleans and Girls on the Run New Orleans.