LSBA Headlines

• Red Mass Scheduled for Oct. 3 in New Orleans; LSBA’s Memorial Exercises to Follow
  The St. Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association is coordinating the annual Red Mass, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. A reception will follow at the Louisiana Supreme Court.
• Member Benefit Vendors Offering Services to Lawyers in Flood-Affected Parishes
  These offers are being extended to all lawyers in flood affected parishes only, whether or not they attended the Disaster Recovery Seminar.
• Nomination Period for Diversity/Inclusion Awards Opens in October
  The nomination period for the LSBA’s Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson Trailblazer Award and the LSBA’s Guardian of Diversity Award will open on Oct. 1.
• Attorney Volunteers: Offer Your Time with LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org!
  The new website connects low-income individuals with attorneys who provide answers to their questions, online and anonymously.
• La. Board of Legal Specialization Sets Dates for Certification Applications
  The Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization will soon be accepting requests for applications for certification in six areas.
  
• Save the Date: New Orleans New Admittees’ Reception
  The reception will be held on Nov. 10 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Louisiana Bar Center (601 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans).
• 4 Members Nominated for LSBA, YLD Leadership Positions; Other Positions Open
  Barry H. Grodsky of New Orleans and John E. (Eddie) McAuliffe, Jr. of Metairie have been nominated for the positions of 2017-18 LSBA president-elect and 2017-19 LSBA secretary, respectively.
• House Resolution Deadline is Dec. 15 for 2017 Midyear Meeting
  The LSBA's Midyear Meeting is scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 19-21, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge.
• Ongoing News
• • Volunteers Needed for Lawyers in Libraries Day of Service on Oct. 27