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• 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. The annual filing requirement deadline is July 1 annually. To learn more about dues, emeritus status and more visit Annual Dues.

• National Mental Health Survey for Lawyers - Learn More

  The LSBA is participating in a new national research study on lawyer mental health and well-being. If selected, you’ll receive an invitation to complete a short, anonymous survey aimed at updating and expanding the groundbreaking 2016 ABA study.

• Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Emails Targeting LSBA Members

  We have received reports that fraudulent phishing emails are being sent to LSBA members. These emails appear to come from LSBA Officers and may request sensitive information or payment. Do not respond, click any links, or provide any information. If you receive one of these emails, delete it immediately and block the sender. These messages are not legitimate and are being sent from unauthorized, deceptive email addresses.

• 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.
  
  

• 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

• Nominating Committee to Meet Aug. 21 to Nominate President-Elect, Treasurer

  The LSBA's Nominating Committee will meet on Thursday, Aug. 21, in New Orleans to nominate a president-elect for the 2026-27 term and a treasurer for the 2026-28 term. The president-elect will automatically assume the presidency in 2027-28.

• 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. 
  

• 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
• • 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