LSBA Headlines

• LSBA Rules of Professional Conduct Committee Seeking Written Comments on ABA Model Rule 8.4(g)
  Written comments from the public and LSBA membership at-large will be accepted for a period of 60 days. The comment period runs from July 19 through Sept. 16.
• Free LSBA Stress Management Workshop Scheduled for August 18
  This CLE, approved for 3.0 hours of professionalism credit, is designed to give attorneys the tools they need to cope with the incredible stresses that come with the modern practice of law.
• Nominating Committee to Meet Aug. 25 to Nominate President-Elect, Treasurer
  The LSBA's Nominating Committee will nominate a president-elect for the 2018-19 term and a treasurer for the 2018-20 term. The president-elect will automatically assume the presidency in 2019-20.
• Avoid Penalties and Ineligibility: Pay Dues, Assessment; File Statement, Trust Account Form
  Delinquency notices will be mailed the first week of August to members who have not paid the 2017-18 LSBA membership dues and the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board assessment and who have not filed the Attorney Registration Statement and the Louisiana Supreme Court Trust Account Disclosure and Overdraft Notification Authorization.
• Attorney Arbitrator Volunteers Sought for LSBA Lawyer Fee Dispute Resolution Program
  More attorney arbitrator volunteers are needed to handle cases.
• Updated Louisiana District Court Rules Now Online
  The Louisiana Supreme Court approved the latest District Court Rule amendments on May 16. The amendments became effective on July 1.
• LSBA Pilot Mentoring Program Expanded: More Mentors Needed!
  The LSBA Committee on the Profession’s "Transition into Practice" (TIP) mentor program for new admittees has been expanded statewide.
• Join Us on Instagram!
  Follow the LSBA’s new Instagram account: @thelouisianabar.
  
• Save the Date! 11th Annual Solo, Small Firm and Tech Conference
  The conference will take place on Feb. 15-16, 2018 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel (500 Canal St, New Orleans).
• Mediators/Arbitrators: Book a Listing in “Who’s Who in ADR 2017” Directory
  The response deadline is July 28.
• Ongoing News
• • LSBA Offering Online CLE Bundles for the Summer
  • Deadline Aug. 4: Sponsors Sought for 2017 Law School Professionalism Orientations
  • Louisiana Civil Justice Center Launches Second “Justice Tour,” Seeks Attorney Involvement
  • LBLS Sets Submission Date for Bankruptcy Law Certification Applications
  • Attorney Volunteers: Offer Your Time with LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org!