Rebecca S. Luster Radford is a shareholder with Wiener, Weiss & Madison. She joined the firm in 2024 and practices primarily in the areas of taxation, estate planning, successions, and business and corporate transactions. Prior to joining the firm, Rebecca’s practice had a similar focus. She is a frequent speaker on estate planning and taxation topics and is a co-author of Estate Planning in Louisiana, which is part of the Louisiana Practice Series since 2020.
Education
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Levin College of Law, University of Florida - LL.M. in Taxation - 2013
Book Award Recipient for highest grade in Civil Tax Procedure and Estate Planning
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Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University - J.D. and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law - 2012
cum laude
Faculty Merit Scholarship Recipient
Judge Alvin B. Rubin Scholarship Recipient
CALI Award Recipient for highest grade in Trusts and Fiduciary Administration, Tax Policy and Procedure Seminar, Louisiana Civil Procedure II, Successions and Donations, Estate Planning, Matrimonial Regimes, and The Legal Profession - McIntire School of Commerce, The University of Virginia - M.S. in Accounting, Tax Consulting Track - 2009
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Rhodes College - B.A., Economics and Business Administration - 2008
cum laude
The London School of Economics and Political Science, The General Course, 2006-2007 - Phillips Exeter Academy - 2004
Professional Associations, Memberships, and Community Service
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Estate Planning Conference, LSU CLE, Planning Committee Member
Member Since: 2020 - current
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Tax and Estate Planning Council of Shreveport, Member
Board Member, 2020–2021, 2023-2024
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Harry V. Booth and Judge Henry A. Politz American Inn of Court, Member
Member Since: 2014 - current
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Shreveport Bar Association, Member
Member Since: 2013 - current
Secretary-Treasurer, 2019
Secretary-Treasurer Elect, 2018
Secretary of the Shreveport Bar Association Women’s Section, 2017 -
Louisiana State Bar Association, Member
Member Since: 2013 - current
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The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc., Sustainer Member
Member Since: 2024 - current
Active Member, 2015–2024
Member-at-Large on the Board and External Liaison, 2023–2024
Membership Vice President, 2020–2021 -
Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, Board Member
Member Since: 2018 - current
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The Shreveport Club, Board Member
Member Since: 2020 - 2023