Michael Laborde, JD/DCL

Director of Research & Data Operations

Before joining the firm, Michael practiced litigation across a range of subject matters, with multiple appearances before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and petitions to the Supreme Court.

Michael joined ELIFIN in 2020. He oversaw the firm’s apprentice and agent training programs, putting 60+ apprentices through training, day-to-day assignments, and large-scale projects. His personal work has spanned legal, operations, company structure, AI, and Salesforce.

Today Michael runs the data infrastructure, automations, and market research at ELIFIN, work that lets the firm lead Louisiana’s commercial real estate industry in data and deliver sharper market intelligence to clients across the state. He powers the proprietary database of 59,000+ commercial properties ELIFIN tracks across South Louisiana, the monthly market reports the firm publishes for its markets, and The Pulse, ELIFIN’s weekly research newsletter that generates 1.4 million opens per year.

Outside the office, Michael watches LSU Baseball, picks wild fruit, and spends time on or near the water.