Foster Willie
Attorney
Foster Willie is a dedicated trial lawyer with a passion for legal advocacy. He focuses on protecting clients' rights in cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, plant and refinery accidents, offshore injuries, industrial accidents, and trucking accidents, fighting for them to get the justice they deserve.
“People come to us when they’ve been forced into the toughest situations. I’m proud to fight on their behalf, outworking the opposition to help them get the justice they deserve.”
Biography
Growing up in Louisiana, Foster Willie knew from a young age he wanted to support and defend his community. With this in mind, he studied Political Science at Louisiana State University. After graduating in just three years, Foster decided to continue his education at LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center where he received the Dean’s Scholarship.
As a student, Foster received several awards, including the CALI award for securing the highest grade in Constitutional Law. He also spent time in Lyon, France, studying comparative law. Upon returning, Foster spent two semesters externing for Chief Judge Shelly Dick for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana and working as an academic tutor for Constitutional Law and Torts. He graduated Cum Laude with both a Juris Doctorate and a Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law.
During law school, Foster found a passion for legal advocacy. He competed in four intramural competitions and advanced to the finals three times. He also competed in the National Moot Court competition, where his team won the regional Best Brief Award. Foster also volunteered as a coach and judge for younger advocacy students. These accomplishments, plus his role on the Board of Advocates, led to Foster being inducted into the Order of Barristers—a national honor organization.
Foster has always been an active member of his community. Throughout his time as a student, he volunteered with the Public Interest Law Society. He also served as a senior editor for the LSU Law Journal for Social Justice and Policy, where he published an article focused on combatting human trafficking. Foster is most proud of his role in organizing and coordinating an annual charity football game that raised over $50,000 for local charities.
When not working, Foster enjoys cooking and following sports. He is a diehard LSU fan.