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Ongoing Association News
Space Available for Sonoma CLE: Advance Registration, Hotel Deadline is Feb. 10
Posted: 2/7/2012
Space is available for "The LSBA Uncorked: A CLE Adventure in California's Wine Country," a multi-topic CLE scheduled from March 5-7 at the Sonoma Fairmont Mission Inn and Spa. Advance registration deadline, as well as the hotel reservation deadline, is Friday, Feb. 10. Participants are encouraged to book flights early to obtain the best rates. Airports servicing the Sonoma Valley are in San Francisco and Santa Rosa. A dinner at the Artesa Vineyard & Winery has been added to the event schedule. The CLE has been approved for 13 credit hours, including ethics and professionalism. For more information on the CLE and the dinner or to download a registration form, go to: http://www.lsba.org/2007cle/seminardetail.asp?CLEID=282.
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Great Rate! There's Still Time to Register for Solo and Small Firm Conference
Posted: 2/7/2012
There's still time to take advantage of a great registration rate for the LSBA's fifth annual Solo and Small Firm Conference, scheduled for Feb. 23-24 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St. The registration fee is $300 until Feb. 16 and $350 on-site. Participants can earn up to 14 CLE credits (satisfying the entire CLE annual requirement, with carry-over credits for 2013). The conference features more than 50 speakers on several practical and useful topics, including updates on law impacting small office practitioners. All attendees get free LSBA photo IDs. For more information or to register, go to: http://www.lsba.org/GoTo/2012solo.
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Advance Registration Through Feb. 10 for Conclave on Diversity
Posted: 2/7/2012
Advance registration of $50 will be available through Feb. 10 for the LSBA's fifth annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession. The conclave is scheduled for Friday, March 2, at the New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal St., New Orleans. The theme is "The Professional Workplace: Conquering the Myths and Creating a Competitive Advantage." The conclave has been approved for 7.83 CLE hours, including 1 hour of ethics and 6.83 hours of professionalism. Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne is the networking luncheon keynote speaker. A room block (from March 1-3) has been reserved at the New Orleans Marriott for seminar attendees only. To reserve a room, members must be registered for the seminar. To register, call (888)771-4429 and ask for the Louisiana State Bar Association group block rate. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card by Feb. 17. Any requests received after Feb. 17 will be handled on a space and rate availability basis. For more information, to download a registration form or to register online, go to: http://www.lsba.org/GoTo/conclave.
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Voting Ends in Runoff Elections
Posted: 2/8/2012
Runoff voting ended Feb. 6 for two LSBA leadership positions: one 19th Judicial District House of Delegates seat and a District 1 seat on the Young Lawyers Division Council. Votes are being counted and results will be posted online after certification. For more information on elections, go to: http://www.lsba.org/elections.
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Louisiana Bar Center to Close for Mardi Gras Observance
Posted: 2/8/2012
The Louisiana Bar Center will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 20-21, in observance of Mardi Gras. The office will reopen for business at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22.
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Nomination Deadline is Feb. 15 for 2012 Young Lawyers Division Awards
Posted: 1/25/2012
The nomination deadline is Feb. 15 for five LSBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) awards. All awards will be presented at the LSBA’s Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla., in June. Awards include the Hon. Michaelle Pitard Wynne Professionalism Award, the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, the Service to the Public Award, the Service to the Bar Award and the YLD Pro Bono Award. For more information on each award, as well as submission information, go to: http://www.lsba.org/yld.
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Early-Bird Registration Continues Through Feb. 17 for ABA TECHSHOW®
Posted: 2/8/2012
The LSBA is once again an Event Promoter for the ABA TECHSHOW® 2012 Conference and Expo, set for March 29-31 at the Hilton Chicago. Because of the LSBA's participation as an event promoter, LSBA members receive a registration discount. Additional savings are offered with the early-bird registration promotion, which continues through Friday, Feb. 17. When registering, LSBA members should use the event promoter code EP1202. To register for the conference, presented by the ABA Law Practice Management Section, go to: http://www.techshow.com.
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Nomination Deadline is Feb. 24 for LSBA’s Pro Bono Publico, Children’s Law Awards
Posted: 1/25/2012
The nomination deadline is Feb. 24 for several 2012 Pro Bono Publico Awards and the Children’s Law Award. The Pro Bono Publico Awards recognize pro bono and public interest attorneys dedicated to serving Louisiana’s indigent. The 2012 awards will include the Friend of Pro Bono Award, the Pro Bono Publico Award, the Career Public Interest Award, the David A. Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award and the Law Student Award. Awards will be presented at a pro bono reception in May. To submit nominations online, go to: http://www.lsba.org/goto/nominations.
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Application Deadline is April 13 for Suit Up for the Future
Posted: 2/8/2012 ; Revised: 2/8/2012
The LSBA and the Just the Beginning Foundation will present its second "Suit Up for the Future" High School Summer Legal Institute and Internship Program. This program is open to incoming high school juniors and seniors interested in the legal profession. Students will participate in the three-week program (June 11-29) at the Louisiana Bar Center and at participating New Orleans area law firms and courts. The application and all supporting documents must be postmarked by April 13 and mailed to: Louisiana State Bar Association, Attn: Diversity Committee, 601 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130. The application is available online at: http://www.lsba.org/lsbadocuments/538.pdf. For more information, contact LSBA Member Outreach and Diversity Director Kelly McNeil Legier at (504)619-0129 or email kelly.legier@lsba.org.
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LBF Seeking Nominations for 2012 Boisfontaine Award
Posted: 1/25/2012
The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) is seeking nominations for the 2012 Curtis R. Boisfontaine Trial Advocacy Award. Nominations must be received in the LBF office by Friday, Feb. 10. The award will be presented at the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla., in June. Nominations should include the nominee’s name, contact information, a brief written statement on the background of the nominee, as well as reasons why the nominee is proposed as the award recipient. Nominations should be submitted to Dennette Young, Communications Director, Louisiana Bar Foundation, Ste. 1550, 909 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70112, or emailed to dennette@raisingthebar.org. For more information, go to: http://raisingthebar.org/AboutTheFoundation/TrialAdvocacyAward.asp.
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Start on 2012 CLE Hours Early with LSBA Programs!
Posted: 2/8/2012
The LSBA is offering several CLE programs through 2012. Check the LSBA CLE web page often to review the latest information on all offerings. Go to: http://www.lsba.org/cle. For online seminars, go to: http://www.legalspan.com/lsba/catalog.asp. Remember, members may earn up to 4 hours of electronically assisted CLE.
- March 30, Family Law. "Family Law Practice Making You Dizzy? Navigating the Process in St. Tammany, Jefferson and Orleans Parishes" is Friday, March 30, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal St., New Orleans (up to 6 credit hours, including ethics).
- April 13, French Quarter Fest/White Collar Crime. The French Quarter Fest CLE: 4th Annual White Collar Crime Symposium is Friday, April 13, at the New Orleans Marriott Hotel, 555 Canal St. (up to 7 credit hours, including ethics). Participants at the CLE are encouraged to attend the 29th French Quarter Festival from April 12-15.
- April 13, Bankruptcy. "So This is What Bankruptcy is About" is Friday, April 13, at the New Orleans Marriott Hotel, 555 Canal St. (up to 6.75 credit hours, including ethics). This CLE is offered as an online seminar.
- April 27, Jazz Fest/Trial Masters. The "2012 Jazz Fest CLE: Trial Masters" is Friday, April 27, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal St., New Orleans (up to 6 credit hours, including professionalism). Registration (with payment) received on or before April 20 includes two tickets to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Jazz Fest tickets will not be available for on-site registrants.
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Minority Legal Internship Fair Set for March 31
Posted: 2/8/2012
The LSBA Minority Involvement Section's fourth annual Minority Legal Internship Fair is Saturday, March 31, at Loyola University College of Law, 540 Broadway Building, 540 Broadway St., New Orleans. To register, call(504)619-0115 or go online at https://law-lsba-csm.symplicity.com/employers. For more information, contact LSBA Member Outreach and Diversity Director Kelly McNeil Legier, (504)619-0129, email kelly.legier@lsba.org; or LSBA Program Coordinator/Marketing and Sections Christine A. Richard, (504)619-0105, email crichard@lsba.org.
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Free Fastcase CLE Webinars Are Back for 2012!
Posted: 2/8/2012
The LSBA is again offering free Fastcase CLE webinars throughout 2012. Earn up to three free CLE credits with Fastcase's three-session live webinar Internet courses, "Introduction to Fastcase," "Boolean (Keyword) Search for Lawyers" and "Advanced Tips for Enhanced Legal Research on Fastcase." To take advantage of this offer, you must register through the LSBA website by using your LSBA log-in information; finding the link for the date and session that suits you; and following the instructions. CLE credit will be issued when your attendance is confirmed after the webinar. For more information, go to http://www.lsba.org and click on "Fastcase" under "Member Services" on the left of the home page.
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Great Rate! There’s Still Time to Register for Solo and Small Firm Conference
Posted: 1/25/2012
There’s still time to take advantage of a great registration rate for the LSBA’s fifth annual Solo and Small Firm Conference, scheduled for Feb. 23-24 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St. The registration fee is $300 until Feb. 16 and $350 on-site. Participants can earn up to 14 CLE credits (satisfying the entire CLE annual requirement, with carry-over credits for 2013). The conference features more than 50 speakers on several practical and useful topics, including updates on law impacting small office practitioners. All attendees get free LSBA photo IDs. For more information or to register, go to: http://www.lsba.org/GoTo/2012solo.
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Advance Registration Through Feb. 10 for Conclave on Diversity
Posted: 1/25/2012
Advance registration of $50 will continue through Feb. 10 for the Louisiana State Bar Association’s (LSBA) fifth annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession. The conclave is scheduled for Friday, March 2, at the New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal St., New Orleans. The theme is “The Professional Workplace: Conquering the Myths and Creating a Competitive Advantage.” The conclave has been approved for 7.83 CLE hours, including 1 hour of ethics and 6.83 hours of professionalism. Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne is the networking luncheon keynote speaker. A room block (from March 1-3) has been reserved at the New Orleans Marriott for seminar attendees only. To reserve a room, members must be registered for the seminar. To register, call (888)771-4429 and ask for the Louisiana State Bar Association group block rate. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card by Feb. 17. Any requests received after Feb. 17 will be handled on a space and rate availability basis. For more information, for a list of sponsors, to download a registration form or to register online, go to: http://www.lsba.org/GoTo/conclave.
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New Date and Venue Set for LSBA Legislation Committee Meeting
Posted: 1/25/2012
The LSBA’s Legislation Committee has changed the date and venue of its planned second meeting during the course of the 2012 Louisiana legislative session. The second Legislation Committee meeting will be Saturday, April 14, at the Hilton Capitol, 201 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge. This meeting is open to the public. The LSBA is reminding members that timely input will be accepted on proposed legislation which falls within the LSBA’s purview. For more information, including contacts and dates, click on the “Legislative Advocacy” link online under “Member Services” on the LSBA’s home page, http://www.lsba.org.
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Sponsors Sought for LSBA Events
Posted: 1/25/2012
The LSBA is seeking sponsors for two 2012 events: Solo and Small Firm Conference, Feb. 23-24; and Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession, March 2. For more information on sponsorship levels, contact LSBA Program Coordinator/Marketing and Sections Christine A. Richard, (504)619-0105, e-mail crichard@lsba.org.
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Advance Registration Through Feb. 10 for LSBA Sonoma CLE
Posted: 1/12/2012
"The LSBA Uncorked: A CLE Adventure in California's Wine Country" is a multi-topic CLE scheduled from March 5-7 at the Sonoma Fairmont Mission Inn and Spa. Advance registration deadline, as well as the hotel reservation deadline, is Feb. 10. Participants are encouraged to book flights early to obtain the best rates. Airports servicing the Sonoma Valley are in San Francisco and Santa Rosa. A dinner at the Artesa Vineyard & Winery has been added to the event schedule. For more information on the CLE and the dinner or to register, go to: http://www.lsba.org/2007cle/seminardetail.asp?CLEID=282.
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Lawyer Specialization Available in Five Areas
Posted: 1/12/2012
The Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization (LBLS) is accepting applications for 2013 certification in business bankruptcy law, consumer bankruptcy law, estate planning and administration law, family law and tax law. Deadline for accepting applications for estate planning and administration, family law and tax law certification is April 16. Applications for the two areas of bankruptcy law will be accepted through September 2012. For more information, contact LBLS Executive Director Megan Landry, (504)619-0128 or (800)421-5722, ext. 128, or email megan.landry@lsba.org.
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Lawyers’ Assistance Program Offers Services to LSBA Members and Their Families
Posted: 8/2/2011 ; Revised: 1/6/2012
The Lawyers’ Assistance Program, Inc. provides confidential assistance to LSBA members and their families with problems such as alcoholism, substance abuse, mental health issues, gambling and all other addictions. To review all services and to read the latest LAP newsletter, go to: http://www.lsba.org/lap.
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