LSBA Headlines

• Kutcher, Sonnier, Sternberg, Jones Certified Elected for Leadership Positions

  Robert A. Kutcher of Metairie and Shayna L. Sonnier of Lake Charles have been certified elected for 2018-19 LSBA president-elect and 2018-20 LSBA treasurer, respectively, following the close of election qualifying on Oct. 16. Scott L. Sternberg of New Orleans and Carrie L. Jones of Baton Rouge have been certified elected for 2018-19 Young Lawyers Division chair-elect and secretary, respectively.
  

• $5000 Match Offered for Gift Card Donations to Puerto Rico

  Consider making a donation for the Puerto Rico Bar Association (the Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Puerto Rico), its members, their staff and families to get back on their feet.

• LSBA Announces Plans for 2018 CLE Cruise on the Danube River

  The LSBA’s CLE Cruise on the Danube River will be Saturday, Dec. 8, through Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.

• New Admittees Reception Scheduled for Nov. 9 in New Orleans

  The LSBA is welcoming the newest members to the profession at the annual New Orleans Area New Admittees Reception from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Louisiana Bar Center (601 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans). Click here to RSVP.
  

• House Resolution Deadline is Dec. 13 for 2018 Midyear Meeting

  The LSBA Midyear Meeting is scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 18-20, 2018, at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge.

• CAC and 'WEEN DREAM Partnering for Halloween Costume Donations

  There are several drop-off locations statewide.

• Online Nominations Open for Three Diversity-Related Awards

  Nominations are being accepted for the Guardian of Diversity Award, the Committee on Diversity in the Legal Profession Award and the Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson Trailblazer Award.
• Ongoing News
• • Registration Open for 9th Annual Animal Law CLE
  • More LSBA Attorney Volunteers Sought for Participation in LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org
  • Attorney Arbitrator Volunteers Sought for LSBA Lawyer Fee Dispute Resolution Program