September 7, 2012
Free Legal Assistance to Survivors of Hurricane Isaac Offered by Louisiana State Bar Association, American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
NEW ORLEANS—Survivors of Hurricane Isaac who need legal advice may take advantage of free legal counseling via a toll-free hotline (1-800-310-7029), part of the overall disaster response and relief plan activated by the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA), in collaboration with the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (ABA/YLD), the Louisiana Civil Justice Center (LCJC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). View Release
June 8, 2012
John H. Musser IV Installed as 72nd President of the Louisiana State Bar Association
NEW ORLEANS—John H. Musser IV, a sole practitioner with offices in New Orleans and Covington, was installed June 8 as the 72nd president of the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA), in conjunction with the LSBA’s Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla. Administering Musser’s oath of office was Hon. Catherine D. Kimball, chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court. View Release Photos: 2012-2013 LSBA Officers and Board of Governors
June 8, 2012
LSBA Installs 2012-13 Officers and Board of Governors at Annual Meeting
NEW ORLEANS—The Louisiana State Bar Association’s (LSBA) 2012-13 officers and members of the Board of Governors were installed June 8, in conjunction with the LSBA’s Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla. View Release Photos: 2012-2013 LSBA Officers and Board of Governors
June 8, 2012
LSBA Young Lawyers Division’s 2012-13 Officers, Council Members Installed
NEW ORLEANS—The Louisiana State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division’s (LSBA YLD) 2012-13 officers and Council members were installed June 7, in conjunction with the LSBA’s Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla. View Release Photos: 2012-2013 Young Lawyers Division Officers and Council
June 8, 2012
Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Receives Inaugural Award
NEW ORLEANS—Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Catherine D. Kimball is the recipient of the inaugural “Catherine D. Kimball Award for Advancement of the Administration of Justice.” The award was presented to Chief Justice Kimball during the Louisiana State Bar Association’s (LSBA) Installation Luncheon June 8, in conjunction with the LSBA’s Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla. The award will be presented annually to an individual who has done exemplary work in advancing the administration of justice in Louisiana. View Release Photos: 2012 LSBA Annual Meeting Awards
June 8, 2012
Louisiana State Bar Association Members, Law Firm Receive Awards at Annual Meeting
NEW ORLEANS—Five Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) members and a Baton Rouge law firm received awards during the Association’s Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla. The awards were presented during ceremonies on June 6 and June 7. View Release Photos: 2012 LSBA Annual Meeting Awards
June 8, 2012
Attorneys, Bar Associations Receive 2012 LSBA Young Lawyers Division Awards
NEW ORLEANS—Four Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) members and two local Bar Associations received 2012 LSBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) awards. The awards were presented by 2011-12 YLD Chair Shayna L. Sonnier of Lake Charles and other YLD Council members during a June 7 ceremony, held in conjunction with the LSBA’s Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla. View Release Photos: 2012 LSBA Annual Meeting Awards
March 8, 2012
Law Firms Take On 100 Cases to Relieve Pressure from Orleans Public Defenders Office Budget Deficit
NEW ORLEANS — Officers of the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) met today with members of the judiciary and public defender system to gain a better understanding of the current financial crisis faced by the Orleans Public Defenders Office (OPD). In recent weeks, budget shortfalls forced OPD management to lay off 27 employees, including 21 attorneys — a third of the public defenders on staff. Also, pay cuts and forced furloughs were ordered for top managers, supervisors and employees. View Release
January 12, 2012
Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education is Recipient of Sandra Day O'Connor Award
NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education (LCLCE) has been named the 2011 recipient of the Sandra Day O’Connor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education by the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). The award honors an organization, court or individual who has promoted, inspired, improved or led an innovation or accomplishment in the field of civics education related to the justice system. View Release
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