Lolis Elie
American lawyer (1930–2017)
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Lolis Edward Elie (January 9, 1930 – April 4, 2017)[1] was an American lawyer from New Orleans who was very active in the Civil Rights Movement.[2][3][4][5]
Legacy
Elie is credited as a major force in the fight to desegregate New Orleans, handling many significant cases in the local process.
Personal life
Elie was Catholic, and buried in a Catholic funeral at St Augustine Catholic Church.
His son is writer, documentary filmmaker, and food historian Lolis Eric Elie.
