Meet Michael
Michael A. Tassin, Jr., a Slidell resident and local attorney, announced today that he is running for the office of Justice of Peace for the 8th Ward of St. Tammany Parish. He made the decision after careful reflection, consideration, and consulting with his family and friends. “I have been overwhelmed with support and excitement from my friends and family,” Tassin said. Mr. Tassin grew up in Slidell living and attending school in the 8th Ward from kindergarten through high school, graduating from Northshore High School in 2005. Tassin lives in the Old River Road area of Slidell.
Tassin graduated from law school in the Spring of 2013, took and passed the Louisiana Bar Exam that summer, and was sworn in as an attorney in October of 2013. Since then, he has been an active member of the Slidell community. Mr. Tassin is a member of the Grassroots Public Policy Committee of the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, an active member of the Greater Slidell Area Bar Association, and the Communications Coordinator for Chamber ONE Group 4 where he gives weekly presentations about business and networking. Mr. Tassin sits on the Board of Directors for the East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity, the Board of Trustees for Leadership Northshore, and is a founding member of Notes for Education Northshore, which will help fund musical education on the Northshore.
Mr. Tassin is a recent graduate of Leadership Northshore, a 10-month program in Slidell where community leaders learn more about themselves, leadership, and different aspects of the community ranging from social services, education, economic development, health care, and the judicial system. Program participants are also responsible for creating and executing a project that benefits the community. Tassin’s group created the Slidell Jazz and Blues Festival. The festival was held on May 23, 2015 in Slidell’s Heritage Park and raised money for Notes for Education Northshore. On Leadership Northshore and the festival, Tassin stated, “I am a proud graduate of Leadership Northshore. It was an amazing experience, and having it culminate with the festival is something I will cherish forever. It was important for me to bring something lasting to Slidell.”
Mr. Tassin attended Louisiana State University for his undergraduate studies. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. He minored in Leadership Development. While at Louisiana State University, Tassin participated in the Disney College Program in the Fall of 2007 where he learned about Disney corporate history, culture, and world class guest service. Tassin was a watercraft pilot at the resort. “Working at and for Disney was an eye-opening experience for me that has shaped the person that I am today. I met many great people from around the country and the world, and I learned so much about myself and others,” Tassin reflected.
Mr. Tassin attended law school at Loyola New Orleans College of Law, commuting daily from Slidell. At Loyola, Mr. Tassin was an active participant in the Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic & Center for Social Justice as a Student Practitioner providing legal representation to indigent clients. Access to justice and fair representation are highly important to him. “I recognize and respect the awesome power of the law and our legal process. Everyone deserves his or her day in court. As Justice of the Peace, I will handle every case and individual fairly and objectively,” said Tassin.
Tassin graduated from law school in the Spring of 2013, took and passed the Louisiana Bar Exam that summer, and was sworn in as an attorney in October of 2013. Since then, he has been an active member of the Slidell community. Mr. Tassin is a member of the Grassroots Public Policy Committee of the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, an active member of the Greater Slidell Area Bar Association, and the Communications Coordinator for Chamber ONE Group 4 where he gives weekly presentations about business and networking. Mr. Tassin sits on the Board of Directors for the East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity, the Board of Trustees for Leadership Northshore, and is a founding member of Notes for Education Northshore, which will help fund musical education on the Northshore.
Mr. Tassin is a recent graduate of Leadership Northshore, a 10-month program in Slidell where community leaders learn more about themselves, leadership, and different aspects of the community ranging from social services, education, economic development, health care, and the judicial system. Program participants are also responsible for creating and executing a project that benefits the community. Tassin’s group created the Slidell Jazz and Blues Festival. The festival was held on May 23, 2015 in Slidell’s Heritage Park and raised money for Notes for Education Northshore. On Leadership Northshore and the festival, Tassin stated, “I am a proud graduate of Leadership Northshore. It was an amazing experience, and having it culminate with the festival is something I will cherish forever. It was important for me to bring something lasting to Slidell.”
Mr. Tassin attended Louisiana State University for his undergraduate studies. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. He minored in Leadership Development. While at Louisiana State University, Tassin participated in the Disney College Program in the Fall of 2007 where he learned about Disney corporate history, culture, and world class guest service. Tassin was a watercraft pilot at the resort. “Working at and for Disney was an eye-opening experience for me that has shaped the person that I am today. I met many great people from around the country and the world, and I learned so much about myself and others,” Tassin reflected.
Mr. Tassin attended law school at Loyola New Orleans College of Law, commuting daily from Slidell. At Loyola, Mr. Tassin was an active participant in the Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic & Center for Social Justice as a Student Practitioner providing legal representation to indigent clients. Access to justice and fair representation are highly important to him. “I recognize and respect the awesome power of the law and our legal process. Everyone deserves his or her day in court. As Justice of the Peace, I will handle every case and individual fairly and objectively,” said Tassin.