Michael O'Keefe (American politician)
Michael O'Keefe | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana State Senate for Orleans Parish | |
| In office 1960–1983 | |
| Succeeded by | Ben Bagert |
| President of the Louisiana State Senate | |
| In office 1976–1983 | |
| Preceded by | James E. Fitzmorris (ex officio as Lieutenant Governor) |
| Succeeded by | Samuel B. Nunez Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Hanley O'Keefe December 1, 1931 New Orleans |
| Died | January 31, 2021 (aged 89) New Orleans |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jean V. O'Keefe |
| Relations | Arthur J. O'Keefe (grandfather) Sean O'Keefe (nephew) |
| Alma mater | Loyola University New Orleans College of Law |
| Occupation | lawyer |
Michael Hanley O'Keefe Sr. (December 1, 1931 – January 31, 2021) was an American lawyer who served in the Louisiana State Senate for Orleans Parish from 1960 to 1983. He was later convicted of various crimes, and spent several years in prison.