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"Calling All Law Clerks" ~ Summary Judgment

Friday, October 3, 2025

REGISTRATION FORM COMING SOON ...

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*****************************************************************************************************************************************************    This focused seminar on summary judgment is designed specifically for law clerks seeking a deeper understanding of procedural nuances and strategic considerations across civil and criminal contexts. Sessions will cover critical aspects of criminal procedure and delve into exceptions, motions, defaults, discovery disputes, and ex parte temporary orders. Attendees will explore the mechanics of judgments, post-judgment writs, and appeals, with practical guidance on navigating procedural pitfalls. The program includes a special roundtable discussion with judges from the courts of appeal, offering valuable insight into judicial expectations and decision-making. This seminar provides essential tools for clerks to strengthen their legal analysis and draft more effective recommendations.

Registration Fee, Cancellations and Refunds
• Advance Registration ..... $350
• After Sept. 26 ................. $375
(The fee includes electronic course materials, coffee/refreshments, and seminar attendance.)

Cancellation of registration must be received in writing by the LSBA no later than Sept. 26. Cancellations will receive a full refund, less a $30 administrative charge. Absolutely no refunds will be made after Sept. 26.

CLE Credits: A maximum of 6.75 hours of CLE credits is pending. 
 

QUESTIONS??
For more information, contact: CLE Dept. at (800) 421-5722

Annette Buras               Andrea Amor         
(504) 619-0102             (504) 619-0137
aburas@lsba.org         andrea.amor@lsba.org 


SEMINAR SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS

SEMINAR CHAIR
Hon. Guy P. Holdridge (ret.) • LA State Law Institute • Gonzales

SEMINAR PROGRAM

8:00-8:30 a.m.
Registration

8:30-8:45 a.m. - (.25 credits)
Program Overview
Hon. Guy P. Holdridge (ret.) • LA State Law Institute • Gonzales

8:45-10:00 a.m. - (1.25 credits)
MSJ — What You Need to Know

10:00-10:15 a.m.
Break

10:15-11:30 a.m. - (1.25 credits)
Criminal Procedure — How to Avoid Reversible Error

11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. - (1 credit)
Exceptions and Motions — Don’t’ Be DAAP (dumb as a post)

12:30-1:30 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)

1:30-2:30 p.m. - (1 credit)
Defaults, Discovery and Ex Parte Temporary Orders — Laws You Many Not Know

2:30-3:15 p.m. - (.75 credits)
Judgments, Writs, and Appeals — Avoiding Big Mistakes

3:15-3:30 p.m.
Break

3:30-4:45 pm. - (1.25 credits)
Roundtable with the Courts of Appeal — Your Questions Answered

A WORD OF THANKS ...

Those who plan and teach LSBA seminar are volunteers. Their generous contributions of time, talent and energy make this and every LSBA seminar a success. We deeply appreciate their work.

The LSBA continues to encourage all its members to participate in the preparation and presentation of LSBA CLE programs.

* Please contact the LSBA CLE Dept. if you have a disability which may require special accommodations at this program. The LSBA is committed to enduring full accessibility for all registrants. *

Louisiana State Bar Association
601 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
(800) 421-LSBA(5722) / (504) 566-1600