Electronic Payment of 2025-2026 LSBA Dues, LADB Assessment
LSBA members have the option to pay their 2025-26 Louisiana State Bar Association dues and Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board assessment by ACH electronic check, credit card, or download and mail their Attorney Registration Statement and checks for the payment of fees. The annual filing requirement deadline is July 1 annually. Learn more about dues, emeritus status and other membership information here.

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Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Emails Targeting LSBA Members
We have received reports that fraudulent phishing emails are being sent to LSBA members. These emails appear to come from LSBA Officers and may request sensitive information or payment. Do not respond, click any links, or provide any information. If you receive one of these emails, delete it immediately and block the sender. These messages are not legitimate and are being sent from unauthorized, deceptive email addresses.

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Comments Sought on Proposed Amendment to Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XXX
The Louisiana Supreme Court is seeking comments for a proposed amendment to Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XXX, regarding the possible elimination of the 65 and over age exemption currently contained in Rule XXX, Rule 2(6). Click here to review the proposed changes and comment procedures.

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Free Trust Accounting & Billing Software by Smokeball

The Louisiana State Bar Association Partners with Smokeball to Grant All Members Free Access to Trust and Billing Software

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Nominating Committee to Meet Aug. 21 to Nominate President-Elect, Treasurer
The LSBA's Nominating Committee will meet on Thursday, Aug. 21, in New Orleans to nominate a president-elect for the 2026-27 term and a treasurer for the 2026-28 term. The president-elect will automatically assume the presidency in 2027-28.
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Interested in an Appointed LSBA HOD Leadership Position?
Several LSBA House of Delegates seats received no qualifiers by the Oct. 14, 2024, qualifying deadline. These positions will be filled by presidential appointment. 

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LBLS Accepting Applications for Business Bankruptcy Law and Consumer Bankruptcy Law Certification through September 30, 2025
The Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization (LBLS) is accepting applications for board certification in business bankruptcy law and consumer bankruptcy law through Sept. 30, 2025.
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Reminder: MCLE Compliance Deadline is Dec. 31, 2025
The deadline for earning mandatory continuing legal education credits is Dec. 31, 2025.

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Board Certified Specialists & 2025 Applicants: 4 Hours of “Computer-Based CLE” Credits Allowed for 2025
For the 2025 compliance period ending Dec. 31, 2025, the Louisiana Supreme Court has set the limitation for “computer-based CLE” at 4.0 hours annually (as defined in Rule 3(d) of Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XXX.)

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Disability Law Attorneys: Join the LSBA Disabilities Assistance Network (DAN)
The LSBA Disabilities Assistance Network (DAN) is a free public directory for Louisiana attorneys who focus on disability-related legal matters.

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Attorney Volunteers Needed for 2025 Lawyers in Libraries Events
Attorney volunteers are needed for the LSBA’s 2025 Lawyers in Libraries events, set for the week of Oct. 19-25 in conjunction with National Celebrate Pro Bono Week.

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Mediators/Arbitrators: Book a Listing in “Who’s Who in ADR 2025” Directory
Listings and photos from arbitrators and mediators are now being accepted for the “Who’s Who in ADR 2025” Directory. The directory will be printed and mailed with the October/November 2025 issue of the Louisiana Bar Journal and also posted online for one year of access. The cost is $125 per listing through the July 11 deadline, and $150 per listing through the final deadline of Aug. 1. Learn more by clicking here.

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Mandatory Bar Challenge
A member of the Louisiana State Bar Association filed suit against the LSBA, the Louisiana Supreme Court and the Justices of the Court on August 1, 2019, challenging mandatory bar membership on First and Fourteenth amendment grounds.

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