The Center for American and International Law (CAIL) recognized Louis Phillips as a recipient of the 2026 Michelle Mendez Serviam Award during CAIL’s Fifth Circuit Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference in New Orleans. Created in 2015, the Michelle Mendez Serviam Award honors bankruptcy professionals who have persistently demonstrated exceptional contributions to others in the profession and community. The award is presented annually to one recipient from each of the three Fifth Circuit states in recognition of professional leadership, pro bono service, bar involvement, and community engagement. “Serviam,” meaning “I will serve,” reflects the spirit of the award and its namesake.