LSBA Headlines

• LSBA Member Judy Perry Martinez Sworn In as ABA President-Elect

  Judy Perry Martinez, of counsel in the New Orleans law firm of Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, L.L.P., was sworn in as president-elect of the American Bar Association (ABA) at the close of the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago on Aug. 7.

• 2018 Civil Legal Aid Award Nominations Open Until Aug. 24

  The LSBA is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Civil Legal Aid Awards, recognizing the outstanding work of lawyers serving in the public interest community.

• Nominating Committee to Meet Aug. 24 to Nominate President-Elect, Secretary

  The president-elect will serve for the 2019-20 term and the secretary will serve for the 2019-21 term. The president-elect will automatically assume the presidency in 2020-21.

• Attorney Volunteers Sought for Lawyers in Libraries Events

  The LSBA is partnering with Louisiana public libraries for “Lawyers in Libraries” events the week of Oct. 22-27.
• Ongoing News
• • 35% Discount Available for the 2018 Clio Cloud Conference
  • Avoid Penalties, Ineligibility: Pay Dues & Assessment, File Statement & Trust Account Form
  • Space Still Available for LSBA’s 2018 CLE Cruise on the Danube River