Emory A. Belton, Jr. is an attorney, having received his Juris Doctorate Degree in 1989 from LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center. Mr. Belton received a Bachelor of Science Degree in General Business from Nicholls State University in 1986, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Mr. Belton was a member of the Honor Fraternities Phi Kappa Phi, and Beta Gamma Sigma.   

Mr. Belton has over 20 years of experience, working primarily in the energy and governmental sectors. He has extensive experience in all issues concerning the energy industry, particularly regulated electric and gas utilities, oil and gas exploration and production, refining and marketing, natural gas processing, pipelines, oil and gas leasing and development, property and real estate related issues, and royalty payment issues. 

Emory served for over 10 years as Senior Regulatory Legal Counsel and Senior Governmental Affairs Executive with Entergy Corporation. Prior to Entergy, Entergy was an Assistant Attorney General with the Louisiana Department of Justice for 10 years serving as General Counsel for the Louisiana State Mineral Board for 6 years . Early in his career, Emory was a Company Landman with Exxon Company, USA in Houston, TX.

Mr. Belton has a historical network of key contacts and friendships in the energy industry, federal, state, and local government, and using his legal, lobbying, and regulatory experience. He will oversee all legal matters pertaining to the Police Jury Association and its members as well as serve as a lobbyist and liaison to the Parish Attorney's Association.