About

Sadie Becnel, the Government Affairs Director and General Counsel of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, has a rich background in public service.

Prior to joining the Policy Institute, Sadie served as the legislative liaison for the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. In this role, she built and maintained close connections with state legislators and their staff, providing timely updates on departmental news and facilitating communication between the department and other state agencies, as well as budgetary agencies. Additionally, Sadie actively led and coordinated the department’s planning and policy section, along with agency staff, on all legislative matters.

Sadie’s expertise extended beyond the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. She also worked as a staff attorney for the Louisiana House of Representatives, where she played a pivotal role in translating policy into law. Sadie drafted several pieces of legislation and provided legal advice to lawmakers, helping formulate sound policies. Furthermore, she actively assisted the House in developing ideas and plans for professional development and training, ensuring the legislative body's continuous growth and improvement.

Sadie’s academic achievements are equally impressive. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Louisiana State University and a Juris Doctor degree from Southern University Law Center. Her dedication to her legal profession has led to her licensure as a lawyer and her registration as a lobbyist in Louisiana.