Thomas C. Fitzhugh III

President

The Longshore Institute continues the work of Robert T. Brahm (1934-1995) in meeting the educational and publication needs of those working with The Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and its extensions.  Thomas C. Fitzhugh III, recieved his J.D. (with honors) from the University of Texas.  A Houston based maritime attorney with 27 years of experience handling longshore claims, Mr. Fitzhugh, President of The Longshore Institute and the principal seminar presenter, became editor of The Longshore Newsletter in 1996 and supervises the updates of the Longshore Procedure Manual and the The Longshore Court Index. 

A Proctor Member of the Maritime Law Association, Mr. Fitzhugh has written and spoken nationally on maritime topics throughout his legal career, and edited International Perspectives in Maritime Security.  Mr. Fitzhugh serves as General Counsel to the Maritime Security Council, advising shipping companies on maritime security matters, and is an adjunct professor, teaching maritime law, at Texas A&M University.

Julie R. Conlon

Manager

Julie began her career in the legal field in 1989 as a secretary in immigration law.  Soon after, she enrolled in a paralegal program through Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin.  After completion of her paralegal training, she moved to Houston and was employed by a small insurance defense law firm dealing with car accidents and property damage claims.  When the firm dissolved, she left with an attorney who opened his own practice that focused on Guardian Ad Litem appointments from various family courts.  She currently is employed by Fitzhugh & Elliott and manages all the scheduling and office tasks for The Longshore Institute.