Darleene Peters is a proud native of New Orleans! Darleene recently celebrated her 25th Anniversary as a practicing Louisiana Lawyer!

She is a Partner at Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, and serves as Chairperson of the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.  When she began working at the firm, she was its first ever African American Attorney.  In 2022, she became its first African American female Partner. 

Throughout her tenure, she has primarily worked in the civil defense arena.  She is also the Chairperson of the firm's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.   

Darleene is also double certified in Health and Wellness Coaching and Nutrition Coaching.  She is the Founder and CEO of Deep Wellness NOLA, her own holistic health and wellness coaching company, where she focuses on serving as a resource for addressing quality of life issues using a holistic approach.  She serves a Wellness Contributor, Speaker, and Writer for a number of associations and organizations and is committed to improving her own health and well-being, as well as others.  She has a special passion for empowering women to empower them to take charge of their health, wellness, and well-being, so they can achieve all they desire in personal and professional lives.

Last, but certainly not least, Darleene is a Wife and Mom to three young adult “children” and considers her Family to be her greatest accomplishment and blessing.