LSBA Headlines

• House of Delegates Discusses Resolutions, Elects Committee Members at Jan. 18 Meeting

  The LSBA’s House of Delegates considered nine resolutions and elected a new chair and member to the House Liaison Committee.

• Online Voting Continues Through Feb. 19

  Online voting is underway for runoffs in five LSBA leadership races. Positions are open on the Board of Governors and the Nominating Committee. Runoff balloting (online only) will continue through Feb. 19.

• LSBA Section Membership: Renew or Join by April 30

  The 2020-21 membership application for the LSBA’s 30 sections was mailed on Feb. 14.

• Committee Preferences: Get Involved in Your Bar!

  Committee assignment requests are now being accepted for the 2020-21 Bar year.

• Save the Dates for 2020 LSBA Annual Meeting & LSBA/LJC Summer School

  The 79th LSBA Annual Meeting and the LSBA/Louisiana Judicial College Joint Summer School are scheduled for Sunday through Friday, June 7-12, at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Fla.

• Deadlines Set for Annual Meeting/Summer School Advertisers, Sponsors, Exhibitors

  The LSBA is seeking program advertisers, sponsors, exhibitors and vendors for the 79th LSBA Annual Meeting and the LSBA/Louisiana Judicial College Joint Summer School from June 7-12 in Destin, Fla.

• Early-Bird Rate Extended to Feb. 25 for 13th Annual Solo, Small Firm and Tech Conference

  Too much Mardi Gras? No worries. The early-bird registration price of $300 has been extended to Feb. 25 for the March 3-4 conference at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal St.

• 2020 Conclave on Diversity: Early-Bird Registration Open; Exhibitor, Sponsor Opportunities

  The 13th annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession, “Celebrating 55 Years of Civil Rights: Moving from Why to How,” will be held Friday, March 27, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.

• Nomination Deadline is Feb. 28 for Trailblazer Award, Guardian of Diversity Award

  The LSBA’s Member Outreach and Diversity Department has listed information and nomination forms for the awards online.
• Ongoing News
• • Louisiana Bar Center to Close for Mardi Gras Observance
  • Interested in an Appointed LSBA House of Delegates Position? Respond ASAP
  • LBLS Mails 2020 Annual Dues Notices to Specialists
  • LBLS Accepting Requests for Certification Applications
  • Scam Alert: LSBA Warns Members a Recent Scam Attempt
  • Member of the Louisiana State Bar Association Files Suit Against the LSBA
  • Registration Open for ABA TECHSHOW 2020