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2010 Annual Meeting, Summer School Information Now Online Posted: 3/10/2010 ; Revised: 3/10/2010 The LSBA has chosen “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: We’re Yours” as the theme for the 2010 Annual Meeting, set for June 9-11 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Fla. “Higher Ground” is the focus of the joint LSBA Summer School and Louisiana Judicial College, set for June 6-9, also at Sandestin. Information on both events and downloadable registration and housing request forms are now accessible online. Go to: http://www.lsba.org/annualmeeting2010.

LSBA Committee Preferences: Response Deadline is April 16 Posted: 3/16/2010 ; Revised: 3/16/2010 LSBA committee assignment requests are now being accepted for the 2010-11 Bar year. The deadline to make requests is April 16. LSBA President-Elect Michael A. Patterson will make all committee appointments. Appointments to committees are not guaranteed, but every effort will be made to accommodate members’ interests. When making selections, members should consider the time commitment associated with committee assignments and their availability to participate. Also, members are asked to list experience relevant to service on the chosen committees. To review the committees and their missions and to download a response form, go to: http://www.lsba.org/2007InsideLSBA/committees.asp.

Court Rules Committee Seeks Comments on Proposed District Court Rule Changes Posted: 3/16/2010 The Louisiana Supreme Court’s Court Rules Committee has posted its latest proposed changes to the Louisiana District Court Rules on the court’s Web site. Go to: http://www.lasc.org/rules/DistrictCourt.asp. These proposed changes will be accessible on the court’s Web site for a 30-day period, which began March 15. Interested parties wanting to comment on the proposed changes during this time period may do so via e-mail or regular mail, using the addresses on the Web page. Once the comment period has expired, the Court Rules Committee will review any comments, make any changes it deems appropriate, and then submit a final draft to the Louisiana Supreme Court for review and approval.

Louisiana Civil Justice Center Seeking Executive Director Posted: 3/10/2010 The Louisiana Civil Justice Center seeks a lawyer with a minimum of five years’ experience in the private, nonprofit and/or public sector to serve as its full-time executive director in New Orleans. Experience with/knowledge of civil legal aid programs a plus. Salary and benefits commensurate with similarly situated nonprofits. Interested persons should send a résumé to Patricia Garcia at pgarcia@laciviljustice.org. Response deadline is March 23.

Registration Underway for the Solo and Small Firm Conference Posted: 3/10/2010 The regular registration period continues through April 9 for the third annual Solo and Small Firm Conference set for April 15-16 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St. Members can still take advantage of great rates for the multiple-option program, earning up to a year’s worth of CLE credits (up to 13.5 hours, including ethics, professionalism and law office management). For information on registration fees, the program schedule and speakers, or to register online, go to: http://www.lsba.org/2007cle/seminardetail.asp?CLEID=156.

Lawyer Specialization Available in Five Areas Posted: 3/10/2010 ; Revised: 3/10/2010 The Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization is accepting applications for 2011 certification in business bankruptcy law, consumer bankruptcy law, estate planning and administration, family law and tax law. Deadline for accepting applications for estate planning and administration, family law and tax law certification is April 15, 2010. Applications for the two areas of bankruptcy law will be accepted through September 2010. For more information, go to: http://www.lascmcle.org/specialization.

LSBA Offering More “Lunch & Learn” CLEs on Lawyer Advertising Posted: 3/10/2010 ; Revised: 3/10/2010 Have questions about the new lawyer advertising Rules? Unsure of what needs to be included in a lawyer advertisement or what is prohibited under the new Rules? The LSBA is offering members the opportunity to obtain one hour of CLE credit (ethics) while learning about the new lawyer advertising Rules. The CLEs will be held at the Louisiana Bar Center, 601 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, on Tuesday, March 30; and Tuesday, April 27. Each one-hour program will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will be followed by a question-and-answer period. Complimentary boxed lunches, sodas and coffee will be provided. Registration for each date is limited to 30 people. Cost is $25 per person, payable in advance by check (payable to “Louisiana State Bar Association”) or credit card (Visa or Mastercard). A registration form is available online at www.lsba.org/2007Documents/NewsDocuments/NewsDocument-442.pdf . For more information, contact Ethics Administrative Assistant Dale LeBlanc at (504)619-0143 or e-mail dleblanc@lsba.org.

Nomination Deadline Extended to March 31 for Young Lawyers Section Awards Posted: 3/10/2010 ; Revised: 3/10/2010 The nomination deadline for the LSBA Young Lawyers Section’s 2010 awards has been extended through March 31. The awards include the Michaelle Pitard Wynne Professionalism Award, the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, the Service to the Public Award, the Service to the Bar Award and the YLS Pro Bono Award. For more information or to download a nomination form, go to: http://www.lsba.org/2007yls/index.asp. Or contact Awards Committee Chair Jefferson B. Joyce at (318)325-3200 or e-mail jeff@crawjoy.com.

Sponsors, Program Advertisers Sought for 2010 Annual Meeting, Summer School Posted: 3/2/2010 The LSBA’s 2010 Annual Meeting and the joint LSBA Summer School and Louisiana Judicial College are planned for June 6-11 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Fla., with the themes “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: We’re Yours” and “Higher Ground,” respectively. Event sponsors and program advertisers are now being sought. This is your chance to market your product or service to more than 400 legal professionals. For sponsorship information, contact LSBA Program Coordinator/Marketing and Sections Christine A. Richard, e-mail crichard@lsba.org or call (504)619-0105. For advertising information, contact LSBA Communications Assistant Krystal L. Bellanger, e-mail kbellanger@lsba.org or call (504)619-0131.

Nomination Deadline is March 31 for Leah Hipple McKay Memorial Award Posted: 2/23/2010 The LSBA is seeking nominations for its 2010 Leah Hipple McKay Memorial Award for Outstanding Volunteerism, the premier award of the LSBA’s Crystal Gavel Awards program. The nomination deadline is Wednesday, March 31. The award is named in honor of the late Leah Hipple McKay, a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and a deeply committed volunteer. The award will be presented during the 2010 LSBA Annual Meeting to a Louisiana lawyer or judge who has made significant long-term volunteer contributions. The Board of Governors created this award in honor of Leah’s considerable civic involvement and invaluable service provided to the LSBA during her husband Michael W. McKay’s 2004-05 presidency. A graduate of Louisiana State University and the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Leah practiced law for 12 years before retiring to raise her sons, James Watson McKay and Harris Anthony McKay. A deeply committed volunteer, Leah touched the hearts and lives of many. She regularly volunteered at Trinity Episcopal Day School, Brighton Academy and the Baton Rouge Speech and Hearing Foundation, an organization for which she had served as president. As an active member of the Junior League of Baton Rouge, Leah worked with community projects, League fundraisers and membership, as well as serving on the board of directors as membership vice president, by-law/parliamentarian, legal adviser and board secretary. She also generously gave of her time and talents to the Baton Rouge Area Foundation where she worked with the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts and served on the membership committee. Download the Leah Hipple McKay Memorial Award Nomination Form

Sponsors Sought for Solo and Small Firm Conference Posted: 3/2/2010 Sponsors are being sought for the April 15-16 Solo and Small Firm Conference. For more information, contact LSBA Program Coordinator/Marketing and Sections Christine A. Richard, e-mail crichard@lsba.org or call (504)619-0105.

SOLACE Support of Lawyers/Legal Personnel - All Concern Encouraged Posted: 8/25/2007 ; Revised: 9/15/2007 The Louisiana State Bar Association/Louisiana Bar Foundation's Community Action Committee supports the SOLACE program (Support of Lawyers/Legal Personnel - All Concern Encouraged). Through the program, the state's legal community is able to reach out in small, but meaningful and compassionate ways to judges, lawyers, court personnel, paralegals, legal secretaries and their families who experience a death or catastrophic illness, sickness or injury. Click here for more information

Local/Specialty Bars: Contact Information Updates Needed Posted: 2/26/2008 To keep the online database current, the LSBA is requesting that all local and specialty bar associations update their officers/contact information. It’s easy. Go to: http://www.lsba.org/2007Programs/Programs.asp. From there, click “Local Bar Associations” or “Specialty Bar Associations.” Review the current listing, then use the update form to make any changes, http://www.lsba.org/2007InsideLSBA/Local-SpecialtyBarUpdate.pdf.