Executive Director

Loretta Larsen
Loretta is responsible for the overall administration of the Association's activities. She works closely with the officers, Board of Governors and House of Delegates on the LSBA's programs and operations. Loretta works with the leadership on strategic and financial planning. She manages the and generally oversees the day-to-day operations of the Association. Loretta joined the Bar in 1986 and became executive director in 1991.
Phone: (504) 619-0113
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 113
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Executive Assistant

Jennifer France
Jennifer works closely with the executive director in providing staff support to the Board of Governors and House of Delegates by handling all advance meeting arrangements and on-site coordination. In addition to providing administrative support to the executive director, Jennifer administers the LSBA’s annual elections and handles special projects related to Association governance. She joined the LSBA in 2018.
Phone: (504) 619-0152
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 152
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Operations Coordinator

Mike Montamat
Mike is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of the Louisiana Bar Center. He also oversees the scheduling and set-up of meetings and events in the first floor conference rooms, as well as all major copy projects. Mike joined the staff in 2011.
Phone: (504) 619-0140
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 140
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Receptionist

Kim White-Jackson
Kim is the first person callers and guests encounter when they phone or visit the Louisiana Bar Center. She answers routine questions, and either routes calls to individuals within the Association or refers them to the appropriate outside agency.
Phone: (504) 566-1600
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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General Clerk

Leah Joly
Leah provides support to all LSBA departments by handling large copy projects and setting up conference rooms for meetings and events. She also serves as the relief receptionist and provides general assistance to other staff members on an as-needed basis. She joined the staff in 2011.
Phone: (504) 619-0114
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722 , ext. 114
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Access to Justice Director

Monte T. Mollere
Monte has been with the Access to Justice program since its inception and coordinates the efforts of the LSBA in supporting and strengthening Louisiana’s system of delivery of legal services to the poor. He serves as primary staff liaison to the Louisiana Access to Justice Commission and the Access to Justice Committee. He oversees the work of the six- member department responsible for LSBA committees which address justice issues, including the Criminal Justice Committee, the Legal Services for Persons with Disabilities Committee and the Children’s Law Committee. Monte joined the staff in 1997.
Phone: (504) 619-0146
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 146
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Access to Justice Training and Projects Counsel

Amy Duncan
Amy serves as the statewide coordinator of legal training and education for Louisiana legal services providers. She is responsible for planning continuing legal education seminars on topics of particular interest to public interest attorneys. She works closely with legal services providers, task forces, the Access to Justice Committee, the Criminal Justice Committee, Louisiana’s pro bono organizations and the LSBA’s CLE department. Additionally, she works with the access to justice director on other projects as necessary. Amy joined the staff in June 2015.
Phone: (504) 619-0148
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 148
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Access to Justice Projects Counsel

Rachael Mills
Rachael works with the Access to Justice Department to manage, administer and direct various projects of, or facilitated by, the ATJ Program which strengthens relationships and foster coordination among Louisiana’s civil justice community members and partners. Rachael’s efforts focus on statewide pro bono and fundraising initiatives as well as Louisiana Free Legal Answers and the ATJ Developing Leadership Intern program. Rachael re-joined the Access to Justice department in October 2015 after a three-year hiatus to attend law school.
Phone: (504) 619-0104
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 104
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Access to Justice Projects Counsel

Stephanie Beaugh
As ATJ Projects Counsel, Stephanie is the liaison to the Children’s Law, Legal Services for Persons with Disabilities and ATJ Commission’s Self-Represented Litigation Committees. She works closely with local court officials, bar leadership, legal service providers, pro bono organizations, universities and various other partners to assess needs and to help design services that will improve access to the justice system for financially disadvantaged and other self-represented litigants. Stephanie is responsible for working with these partners to develop and implement Self-Help Resource Centers for litigants without attorneys. Additionally, she works with the access to justice director on other projects as necessary. Stephanie joined the staff in 2020.
Phone: (504) 619-0106
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 106
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Access to Justice Projects Counsel

Evian Mugrabi
Evian’s responsibilities include staffing the LSBA’s Children’s Law Committee and Legal Services for Persons with Disabilities Committee. She facilitates the work of 5 substantive law task forces and coordinates the Children in Need of Care (CINC) sessions that compose the CINC Conference during the annual Louisiana Justice Community Conference. She works in tandem with other ATJ Department staff on various projects including the ATJ Disaster Response Subcommittee, and LaFreeLegalAnswers.org. Evian joined the staff in 2023.
Phone: (504)619-0123
Toll Free: (800)421-5722, ext. 123
Fax: fax (504) 566-0930
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Access to Justice Department Coordinator

Bridget Berins
Bridget works closely with the Access to Justice Director in coordinating and facilitating the work of the LSBA’s Access to Justice Commission and Committees. She supports the work of all staff attorneys on projects developed to foster a strong comprehensive statewide system for the delivery of legal services. Bridget administers the LSBA’s Pro Bono Awards Program and Lawyers in Libraries Program. Bridget joined the LSBA staff in 2009 and was promoted to her current position in 2023.
Phone: (504) 619-0145
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 145
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Director of Finance and Membership

Michelle LaRose
Michelle serves as the LSBA’s chief financial officer and oversees maintenance of the roll of attorneys, as well as collection of the LSBA dues and LADB assessment. She works closely with the treasurer, executive director and the external auditors. She directs all accounting and financial related activities for the LSBA in accordance with association policy and generally accepted accounting principles, while maintaining internal accounting controls and establishing financial processes and procedures. Michelle joined the staff in September 2016.
Phone: (504) 619-0121
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 121
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Finance Associate

Barbara Fitzsimmons
Working closely with the director of finance and membership, Barbara provides support in all financial operations. Barbara joined the staff in February 2022.
Phone: (504) 619-0101
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 101
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Member Records Coordinator

Kim Lane Vitale
Kim maintains member data in the Association management database, including adding new members, facilitating status changes and posting annual dues. She handles requests for rental of membership lists. Kim supervises membership as the team facilitates members’ requests. Kim joined the staff in 2000.
Phone: (504) 619-0125
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 125
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Member Records Associate

Maryja Serigny
Maryja devotes most of her time to processing Attorney Registration Statements, Section Membership Applications and updating member data in the association management database. She also handles requests for certificates of good standing, replacement membership cards and provides departmental clerical support. She joined the staff in 2005.
Phone: (504) 619-0120
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 120
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Member Records Associate

Stephen Hansel
Working closely with the Member Records Coordinator, Stephen assists in updating and maintaining member data in the Association management database. He handles requests for certificates of good standing and replacement membership cards. Stephen provides administrative and clerical support including correspondence with members as well as for the Director of Finance and Membership. Stephen joined the staff in 2019.
Phone: (504) 619-0103
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 103
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Communications Director

Kelly Ponder
Kelly directs the Association's communications efforts, including the Louisiana Bar Journal, "Bar Briefs," the Annual Report, social media and the website. She also organizes media coverage for the LSBA's activities and serves as staff liaison to the Young Lawyers Division. She joined the staff in 2007.
Phone: (504) 619-0118
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 118
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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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. 112
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Program Coordinator - Meetings and Events

Kristin Durand
Kristin is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and facilitating all aspects of the Association’s annual meeting, midyear meeting and other special events. She joined the staff in 2015.
Phone: (504) 619-0116
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 116
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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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
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Communications Coordinator / Digital Content

Stacie Pomes
Stacie LeJune Pomes is responsible for coordinating the LSBA’s online member communications. Stacie oversees the Bar’s online presence through Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. Stacie joined the staff in 2022.
Phone: (504) 619-0147
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 147
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Communications Coordinator - Graphic Design

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
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Advertising & Communications Coordinator

Krystal Bellanger Rodriguez
Krystal is responsible for assisting the Communications Director with the execution of the 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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Director of Information Technology

Ashley J. Cambre
Ashley is responsible for technological planning and implementation. He oversees day-to-day operations of all information technology, including business application/web development, voice/data services, information systems security, document management, staff/member communication systems, and network/workstation operations. He is responsible for investigating all aspects of technology and technology development to support the LSBA’s current and long-range business goals. Ashley joined the staff in 2007.
Phone: (504) 619-0139
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 139
Fax: (504) 528-9154
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Systems Administrator

Timothy Bourgeois
Tim is responsible for administering and maintaining the servers, as well as workstation hardware and software. In addition, Tim monitors the systems’ health and performance, recommend and install system upgrades, and serves as the internal email administrator. Timothy joined the LSBA in 2019.
Phone: (504) 619-0124
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 124
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Web Administrator

Darin P. Trittel
Darin coordinates and manages the technical aspects of the Louisiana State Bar Association Web site, LSBA.org, and recommends and implements existing and emerging technologies to accomplish the association's goals utilizing the Web site. Darin joined the LSBA staff in October 2000.
Phone: (504) 619-0136
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 136
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Associate Executive Director / Loss Prevention Counsel

Cheri Cotogno Grodsky
As Associate Executive Director, Cheri assists with the overall management of the LSBA and oversees the Association’s professional programs, including Practice Assistance and Continuing Legal Education. She also works with the Client Assistance Foundation and the Committee on the Profession. She is responsible for the development, implementation and operation of the Practice Assistance and Improvement Program, whereby complaints of minor attorney misconduct or mismanagement are diverted from the disciplinary process in order to educate the lawyer, prevent future misconduct and obtain prompt resolution of client complaints. Cheri works with the CLE Program Committee and has financial oversight for the Association’s CLE seminars. Cheri joined the staff in 1998 after working for 15 years with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.
Phone: (504) 619-0107
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 107
Fax: (504) 598-6753
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Professional Programs Practice Assistance / Loss Prevention Counsel

William N. King
Bill works closely with the associate executive director for professional programs in the administration of the Practice Assistance and Improvement Program and other professional programs of the Association. He is responsible for the administration of the LSBA Opinion Service. Bill joined the staff in 2000 after working for seven years as deputy disciplinary counsel with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.
Phone: (504) 619-0109
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 109
Fax: (504) 598-6753
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Professional Programs Ethics Counsel

Richard P. Lemmler, Jr.
Richard works closely with the Rules of Professional Conduct Committee regarding lawyer advertising and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of lawyer advertising filed with the LSBA. Richard also assists with the Ethics Advisory Service. Richard joined the staff in 2002, after practicing law in New Orleans for 14 years as a solo general practitioner. Before joining the staff, he also served as an appointed, volunteer lawyer-member (then chair) of a hearing committee for the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board.
Phone: (504) 619-0144
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 144
Fax: (504) 598-6753
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Professional Programs Ethics Counsel

Eric Barefield
Eric works with the Ethics Advisory Service to provide confidential, informal, non-binding advice and advisory opinions to eligible members of the Bar to assist them in resolving ethical dilemmas that arise in their practices and is responsible for the administration of the Ethics Advisory Service. Eric also assists with lawyer advertising filed with the LSBA. He joined the staff as practice assistance counsel in 2005, after working with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel for seven years. He was initially responsible for the implementation of the LSBA Law Office Management Assistance Program. He also worked as an assistant district attorney for three years with the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office.
Phone: (504) 619-0122
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 122
Fax: (504) 598-6753
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Practice Management / Loss Prevention Counsel

Shawn L. Holahan
Shawn is a member of the Professional Programs Department as Practice Management Counsel. She is responsible for the administration of the Law Office Management Assistance Program, which supplies LSBA members with information and resources in the core areas of marketing, management, technology and finance so that its members can manage their practices more effectively. In addition to administrating the LSBA’s Solo and Small Firm Conference, she is responsible for the administration of the LSBA Fee Dispute Resolution Program. Shawn joined the staff in March 2010, after having been a litigator in New Orleans for more than 20 years.
Phone: (504) 619-0153
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 153
Fax: (504) 598-6753
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CLE Coordinator

Annette C. Buras
Annette works with the associate executive director for professional programs and CLE Program Committee to plan and implement approximately 45-50 seminars each year. She handles site selection, coordination of promotional materials and communications with committee members and speakers. She oversees the processing of registrations for Bar-sponsored CLE seminars and works on site at Bar-sponsored seminars. Annette joined the staff as receptionist in 1992 and was promoted to her current position in 2006.
Phone: (504) 619-0102
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 102
Fax: (504) 598-6753
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Professional Programs Administrative Assistant

Connie P. Sabio
Connie provides clerical support and works closely with the associate executive director for professional programs in the administration of the diversionary programs, the lawyer/client assistance program and other professional programs. Connie joined the staff in 1998 after working for the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board for five years.
Phone: (504) 619-0108
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 108
Fax: (504) 598-6753
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Senior Practice Assistance Secretary

Wendy S. Roberts
Wendy provides clerical support and works closely with practice assistance counsel in the operation of the Practice Assistance and Improvement Program. Wendy joined the staff in 2000 as an MCLE secretary.
Phone: (504) 619-0135
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 135
Fax: (504) 598-6753
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Professional Programs Paralegal

Brooke Theobold
Brooke is responsible for the administration of the Transition Into Practice (TIP) mentoring program. Brooke also provides support for the LSBA Fee Arbitration Program. Brooke joined the staff in August 2017. She graduated from Louisiana State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and from Loyola Law School in 2011.
Phone: (504) 619-0138
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 138
Fax: (504) 598-6753
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Professional Programs Secretary

Lucia C. Anderson
Lucia provides clerical support and works closely with ethics counsel in the administration of the Ethics Advisory Service and assists with other professional programs. Lucia joined the staff in 2009.
Phone: (504) 619-0110
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 110
Fax: (504) 598-6753
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Ethics Assistant

Colette Butler
Colette provides clerical support and works closely with ethics counsel in the administration of lawyer advertising duties Colette joined the staff in 2022.
Phone: (504) 619-0155
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 155
Fax: (504) 598-6753
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CLE Assistant

Andrea Amor
Andrea provides support to the CLE Department. She assists with the CLE registration process for LSBA-sponsored CLE seminars and works on-site at LSBA seminars. Andrea joined the staff in 2024.
Phone: (504) 619-0137
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 137
Fax: (504) 617-7050
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Specialization Board Director

Mary Ann Wegmann
Working closely with the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization (“LBLS”), that is appointed by the LSBA Board of Governors, Mary Ann is responsible for the overall administration of the legal specialization program and executing LBLS administrative policies and directives. LBLS, a voluntary organization, promotes the availability, accessibility and quality of the services of lawyers in particular fields of the law in order to better serve the public interest and improve public access to appropriate legal services and to advance the standards of the legal profession by encouraging specialized education in various fields of practice. The purpose of LBLS is to regulate and administer all matters pertaining to specialization in the practice of law and to regulate the certification of lawyers as specialists in accordance with LBLS rules and regulations and to regulate the certification of lawyers as specialists by certifying agencies. Mary Ann joined the staff in 2017.
Phone: (504) 619-0128
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 128
Fax: (504) 598-6753
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Director of Member Outreach and Diversity

Tricia R. Pierre
Tricia is responsible for outreach efforts, with specific emphasis on the following: furthering organizational diversity goals, objectives and strategies that produce best practices and help to promote inclusiveness; strengthening local and specialty bar relationships through supporting bar programming, membership and networking efforts; and coordinating the assessment of present and proposed member benefits to ensure that members have access to benefits that will enhance their practices. She also serves as the staff liaison to the Committee on Diversity in the Legal Profession, the Outreach Committee and the LSBA Leadership Class. Tricia joined the staff in March 2014, after practicing law in Lafayette.
Phone: (504) 619-0129
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 129
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Executive Administrative Assistant

George Kouniaris
George assists the Director of Member Outreach and Diversity through administrative duties, with various aspects of the operation of the LSBA in furtherance of organizational diversity goals, objectives, and strategies that produce best practices and help to promote inclusiveness. George also provides staff support for outreach programs and initiatives. George joined the staff in October 2022.
Phone: (504) 619-0115
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 115
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Outreach Coordinator

Mary M. Langley
Mary is primarily responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with Louisiana's local and specialty associations to enhance or expand programs and activities that benefit Louisiana lawyers. She also researches proposed member benefits and makes recommendations on their potential value to LSBA members. Additionally, Mary assists with the implementation of diversity initiatives. She joined the LSBA staff in July 2023.
Phone: (504) 619-0151
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 151
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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Director of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education

Mindi Hunter
Mindi is responsible for the overall operation of the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Department. Working with the Supreme Court-appointed MCLE Committee, she oversees the implementation of Rule XXX, including tracking members’ CLE credits, certification of program providers and courses, and the calendar of accredited courses. She supervises a staff of 3. Mindi joined the LSBA in 2012.
Phone: (504) 619-0154
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 154
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MCLE Secretary

Sue Eiserloh
Sue reviews most of the applications and attendance- related records that MCLE receives and posts them to the record. She also maintains the MCLE Attendance portal. Sue joined the MCLE department in 2005.
Phone: (504) 619-0156
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 156
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MCLE Secretary

Robin Louque
Robin reviews both sponsor and individual applications for MCLE credit. She also posts attendance to members’ records and assists with maintaining the MCLE attendance email portal. Robin joined the LSBA staff in 2014 and joined the MCLE department in 2019.
Phone: (504) 619-0158
Toll Free: (800) 421-5722, ext. 158
Fax: (504) 566-0930
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