Etheldreda Culpepper Smith
About Etheldreda Culpepper Smith
Etheldreda Culpepper Smith serves as Senior Counsel at American Electric Power in Shreveport, Louisiana, a position she has held since 2021. She has a diverse legal background, having worked at several law firms and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law.
Work at American Electric Power
Etheldreda Culpepper Smith has served as Senior Counsel at American Electric Power since 2021. In this role, she is based in Shreveport, Louisiana, and has accumulated three years of experience within the company. Her responsibilities include providing legal guidance and support on various matters related to the utility industry.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to her current position, Etheldreda Culpepper Smith worked at Kuchler Polk Weiner, where she held the role of Associate from 2014 to 2018 and later served as Senior Counsel from 2018 to 2021. During her time at Kuchler Polk Weiner, she gained significant experience in legal practices relevant to the Greater New Orleans Area. Additionally, she worked as Of Counsel at PIPES MILES BECKMAN LLC for eight months in 2021.
Education and Expertise
Etheldreda Culpepper Smith earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Economics at Loyola University New Orleans from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both legal and economic principles.
Early Career
Etheldreda Culpepper Smith began her legal career as an Associate at Milling Benson Woodward, LLP, where she worked from 2012 to 2014. This role allowed her to develop her legal skills and gain experience in the New Orleans legal market before advancing to positions with greater responsibility.