Charlie Weems (2017)
Louisiana Legends
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2017-02-19
Duration: 00:26:10
Subjects: Weems, Charles S., III | LAWYERS | Louisiana State University at Alexandria | Louisiana State University System
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Yancey, Allegra Nevils Producer
- Pettit, Conway Interviewee
- Bruser, Hank Interviewee
- Anderson, Ronnie Interviewee
- Weems, Charlie Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Legends” from February 19, 2017, features an interview with Charlie Weems conducted by Beth Courtney at Weems’ office in Alexandria. Weems is an attorney in Alexandria and a past chairman of the LSU Board of Supervisors. He discusses: living in Alexandria; the future of the legal profession; his mentors; his memorable cases; his involvement with the LSU football program; his role in expanding LSU-Alexandria into a four-year university; his father; what he likes about Louisiana; and his family.