A native of Prattville, AL, Tanner graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and a minor in International Studies. After completing his undergraduate studies, Tanner worked for the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, assisting attorneys on government construction projects.

Shortly thereafter, he enrolled in LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law School where he founded the Energy Law Society. While in law school, Tanner excelled in Moot Court competitions, finishing as a National Finalist (2024) and National Semi-Finalist (2025) at the National Environmental Moot Court Competition against a vast field of prestigious law schools.

Upon graduating from law school, Tanner joined TWPD’s Baton Rouge office where he practices as a member of the firm’s general liability litigation practice team.

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