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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District Hotel
859 Convention Center Blvd. • New Orleans

Registration: 8-8:30 a.m.
Seminar: 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Fees: $ 350/ $375 after Dec. 9

Disclaimer: The LSBA’s inclusion of a program in its CLE programming is not to be deemed a statement or an endorsement of the views expressed therein by the LSBA or any member of the LSBA. Speakers on LSBA programs were carefully selected for their knowledge, but neither the LSBA nor the speaker warrant that the presentations or materials were free of errors, or will continue to be accurate. Statements in the presentations and their materials should be verified before relying on them. Opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect opinions of the LSBA, its sections, or committees. Views expressed are those of the authors and contributors only.
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"got CLE??" We do!! 6 hours of multi-topic presentations by seasoned professionals! Receive the latest information on general challenges in AI, voir dire, closing arguments, protecting clients and building cases in civil sexual abuse litigation, ethics and professionalism!! Don't miss this opportunity!!

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Registration Fee, Cancellations and Refunds
• Advanced Registration ..... $350
• After Dec. 6 ................ $375
(The fee includes electronic course materials, coffee/refreshments, and seminar attendance.)

Cancellation of registration must be received in writing by the LSBA no later than Dec. 6. Cancellations will receive a full refund, less a $30 administrative charge. Absolutely no refunds will be made after Dec. 6.

CLE CREDITS: A maximum of 6 hours of CLE credit, including ethics and professionalism, are approved.

QUESTIONS??
For more information, contact: CLE Dept. at (800) 421-5722

Annette Buras                 Andrea Amor
(504) 619-0102               (504) 619-0137
aburas@lsba.org             andrea.amor@lsba.org


PROGRAM SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS

8:00-8:30 a.m.
Registration

8:30-9:00 a.m. - (1 credit; Ethics)
Ethics
Richard P. Lemmler, Jr. • Louisiana State Bar Association • New Orleans

9:30-10:30 a.m. - (1 credit)
Voir Dire: The Art and Strategy of Jury Selection
Kayla A. Cutno • Attorney at Law • New Orleans|
Thomas J. Madigan • Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert • New Orleans

10:30-10:45 a.m.
Break

10:45-11:45 a.m. - (1 credit; Prof.)
Professionalism is Easy
Christy M. Howley Connois • Bowman & Howley • Gretna

11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)

1:00-2:00 p.m. - (1 credit)
Artificial Intelligence – Challenges – Liability – Regulation
Professor Mateusz Grochowski • Tulane University Law School • New Orleans

2:00-3:00 p.m. - (1 credit)
Closing Argument: Delivering the Final Word with Power and Precision
John W. Sinquefield • LA Dept. of Justice • Baton Rouge

3:00-3:15 p.m.
Break

3:15-4:15 pm. - (1 credit)
Protecting Clients and Building Cases in Civil Sexual Abuse Litigation
Collin R. Melancon • Mansfield Melancon • Baton Rouge


A WORD OF THANKS ...

Those who plan and teach LSBA seminar are volunteers. Their generous contributions of time, talent and energy make this and every LSBA seminar a success. We deeply appreciate their work.

The LSBA continues to encourage all its members to participate in the preparation and presentation of LSBA CLE programs.

* Please contact the LSBA CLE Dept. if you have a disability which may require special accommodations at this program. The LSBA is committed to enduring full accessibility for all registrants. *

Louisiana State Bar Association
601 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
(800) 421-LSBA(5722) / (504) 566-1600