Perrilloux selected as Southeastern Alumnus of the Year

District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux has been selected as the Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association 2025 Alumnus of the Year. A 1984 graduate of Southeastern, Perrilloux will be honored at the Alumni Association’s annual awards evening Friday, Oct. 17, during Homecoming Week. 

 

“An Alumnus of the Year is someone who not only embodies the core values of Lion pride, excellence, caring, and service, but also goes above and beyond in their commitment to making a difference,” said Vice President of University Advancement Wendy Lauderdale. “This year’s recipient, Scott Perrilloux, exemplifies these qualities in every way. His unwavering dedication to Southeastern is unparalleled.”

 

A native of Hammond, Perrilloux served as City Prosecutor for the City Court of Hammond, Assistant City Attorney for the City of Hammond, Assistant District Attorney of the 21st Judicial District, and Judge Pro Tempore for the City Court of Hammond before being elected District Attorney of the 21st District in 1996. He was re-elected to that position in 2002, again in 2008, and has served without opposition since that time. He is currently serving his fifth term.

 

Perrilloux’s professional memberships and affiliations include the Louisiana State Bar Association, member of the 21st Judicial District Bar Association, former member of the Board of Directors of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, past-president of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, member of the National District Attorneys Association, member of the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement Planning Council, and executive board member of Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council.

 

While attending Southeastern, Perrilloux was a member of the Southeastern Baseball team. He continues to support his alma mater’s athletic programs as an avid season ticket holder and meal sponsor for team members prior to the games. He also financially supports many Southeastern Foundation projects, such as the construction of the new athletic building. As an enthusiastic sports fan, he has also served as a volunteer coach for several youth organizations over the years.