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Louisiana State Bar Association’s
Communications Department
 

 Communications Director

Kelly Ponder
Kelly directs the Association's communications efforts, including the Louisiana Bar Journal, "Bar Briefs," the Annual Report and the Web site. She also serves as the primary staff liaison to the state's local and specialty bar associations, organizes media coverage for the LSBA's activities and serves as staff liaison to the Public Information Committee and Young Lawyers Section. She joined the staff in 2007. 

Phone:

(504) 619-0118 

Toll Free:

(800)421-5722, ext. 118 

Fax:

(504) 566-0930 



 Publications Coordinator

Darlene M. LaBranche
Darlene has primary responsibility for writing, editing and design of the Louisiana Bar Journal, "Bar Briefs" and the e-newsletter “Louisiana Bar Today.” After working on LSBA publications on a contract basis since 1993, she joined the full-time staff in 2004. 

Phone:

(504) 619-0112 

Toll Free:

(800)421-5722, ext. 136 

Fax:

(504) 566-0930 



 Program Coordinator

Kayuyum Koban
Kaya is responsible for planning, organizing managing and facilitating all aspects of the Association’s annual meeting, midyear meeting and other special events. 

Phone:

(504) 619-0116 

Toll Free:

(800)421-5722, ext. 116 

Fax:

(504) 566-0930 



 Program Coordinator - Marketing and Sections

Christine A. Richard
Christine has primary responsibility for providing staff support to the Association's voluntary sections, serves as liaison to the Section Council and works closely with the communications director on committee administration. She also has the responsibility to enhance and cultivate new relationships between the LSBA and it endorsed sponsors. She joined the staff in 1995 and was promoted in 2000. 

Phone:

(504) 619-0105 

Toll Free:

(800)421-5722, ext. 105 

Fax:

(504) 528-9154 



 Communications Coordinator – Online Media

Danielle E. Boveland
Danielle is responsible for coordinating online member communications. She oversees the Bar’s online presence through Facebook and Twitter. Danielle joined the staff in 2008. 

Phone:

(504) 619-0147 

Toll Free:

(800)421-5722, ext. 147 

Fax:

(504) 566-0930 



 Communications Coordinator

Barbara D. Baldwin
Barbara is responsible for the design of the Louisiana Bar Journal, the "Bar Briefs" and for all printed media associated with LSBA programs and events. She joined the staff in 2008. 

Phone:

(504)619-0142 

Toll Free:

(800)421-5722, ext. 142 

Fax:

(504) 566-0930 



 Communications Assistant

Krystal Bellanger
Krystal is responsible for assisting the Communications Director with the execution of communications strategy for the association while providing ongoing public relations support. She also implements the association’s advertising strategy, including advertising sales for all communications vehicles including the Louisiana Bar Journal, “Bar Briefs” and LSBA.org. She joined the staff in 2006.  

Phone:

(504) 619-0131 

Toll Free:

(800)421-5722, ext. 131 

Fax:

(504) 566-0930 



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