LSBA Headlines

• 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.
  
  

• Due by July 1: 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. Learn more about dues, emeritus status and other membership information here.
  

• 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

• House of Delegates Meeting Recap: Resolutions Approved

  At its June 5 meeting, the House of Delegates approved three resolutions and elected a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association House of Delegates to serve ex-officio as a member of the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Bar Foundation for a three-year term beginning 2025 and ending 2028. The resolutions came from the Board of Governors, the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization and the Minority Involvement Section. To review the full resolutions, click here.
  

• Board of Governors Approves FY 2025-2026 Budget

  The FY 2025-2026 budget was approved by the 2025-2026 Board of Governors at its meeting on June 6. Review the Budget Expenditure Update online here.
  

• Edward J. Walters, Jr. Installed as 85th LSBA President

  Edward J. Walters, Jr. is a partner in the Baton Rouge firm of Walters, Thomas, Cullens, LLC, was installed June 5 as the 85th president of the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) during a ceremony at the LSBA’s Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla. Administering his oath of office was Hon. Darrel J. Papillion of the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana.

• LSBA Installs 2025-26 Officers and Board of Governors

   The Louisiana State Bar Association’s (LSBA) 2025-26 officers and members of the Board of Governors were installed June 5 at a ceremony at the LSBA’s Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla. Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer and Hon. Darrel J. Papillion of the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana administered the oaths of office. 

• LSBA Issues Notice on 2025-2026 Dues Cycle; Dues Cycle Underway

  A member may object to the use of any portion of the member’s bar dues for activities he or she considers inconsistent with constitutional standards.
  

• LSBA Young Lawyers Division’s 2025-26 Officers, Council Installed

  The LSBA Young Lawyers Division’s 2025-26 officers and Council were installed June 5 at the LSBA Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla. Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer administered the oath of office.

• Congratulations to All Annual Meeting Award Recipients!

  Several LSBA members received awards June 5 during the association’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla.
  

• Supreme Court Adopts Spring 2025 Amendments to Louisiana District Court Rules

  Following a 30-day public comment period, the Louisiana Supreme Court adopted the Court Rules Committee’s Spring 2025 amendments to Appendix 28.1B of the District Court Rules on April 23, 2025. Click here to review the order or review the amendments online in the “Court News” section on the home page of the Supreme Court’s website, http://www.lasc.org. 

• 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. 
  

• Registration Open for 2025 Conclave on Diversity; Sponsors and Exhibitors Sought

  The 17th annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession, with the theme “Empowering Voices, Driving Impact: Leading in a New Era,” is set for Aug. 8 at the Four Seasons New Orleans Hotel, 2 Canal St. The sponsorship deadline has been extended through July 7. Learn more about the event or register at: https://www.lsba.org/Diversity/ConclaveLegalProfessionEvent.aspx. 

• 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.
• Ongoing News
• • Louisiana Bar Center to Close on July 4
  • Reminder: MCLE Compliance Deadline is Dec. 31, 2025
  • Board Certified Specialists & 2025 Applicants: 4 Hours of “Computer-Based CLE” Credits Allowed for 2025
  • Disability Law Attorneys: Join the LSBA Disabilities Assistance Network (DAN)
  • Attorney Volunteers Needed for 2025 Lawyers in Libraries Events
  • Mediators/Arbitrators: Book a Listing in “Who’s Who in ADR 2025” Directory
  • Mandatory Bar Challenge