LSBA Specialty Bars CLE Conference
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Louisiana State Bar Association, 601 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA
Registration Fee: $65 Registration is Closed
Check in: 8:30 a.m.
Schedule: 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CLE Credit Hour(s): 7.00 CLE Credit Hour(s)
Conference sessions are subject to limited attendance due to the facility capacity constraints.
48 Registrants (Maximum Capacity)
The LSBA is not responsible for any expenses associated with travel, lodging, or other costs incurred by the registrant. This also applies if the LSBA must cancel the conference for any reason.
Audio or video recording or transcription of any portion of the conference is prohibited unless express consent is granted by the LSBA.
Registration Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be received in writing and sent to diversity@lsba.org.
Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. Cancellations received in writing before May 16, 2024, will be fully refunded minus a $15.00 administrative fee. If written confirmation of cancellation is not received by May 16, 2024, no refunds or credits will be issued of any kind. Credits will be processed within three weeks of the cancellation request.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE
On-site Registration Policy:
It is the policy of the LSBA that NO CASH shall be accepted for any transaction. Payment may be made by personal check or via the LSBA registration portal if open on the day of the conference. Due to limited capacity, on-site registration is not expected to be available.
If you prefer not to register online, please click here for the Attorney Registration Form. Submission instructions are on the form.
If you are an Out of State Attorney, please click here for the Out of State Attorney Registration Form.
If you are a Non-Attorney, please click here for the Non-Attorney Registration Form.
Registrants: On the day prior to the conference, a logistics email will be sent to your email account registered with the LSBA. If not a LSBA member, the logistics email will be sent to the email address used for the registration process.
You can manage your LSBA membership account by clicking here.
AGENDA
Date of Conference - May 23, 2024
Conference Schedule - 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. -
Session One 1.00 Professionalism Credit Hour When Competency Isn't Enough: Embracing Cultural Differences to Become a Truly Competent Lawyer
The session will examine how increased cultural competence can make us better practitioners and improve our client relationships. We will explore strategies to recognize and address implicit bias, define cultural humility, and learn how cultural competency tools can benefit our legal practice and the legal profession.
9:50 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. - Session Two 1.50 Law Practice Management Credit Hour(s) Microsoft Productivity Tips for Attorneys: Windows, PowerPoint, and Outlook
In this highly rated, engaging session, learn the digital productivity secrets of high performers like yourself and discover quick and easy productivity trick in Windows, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Not only will you have greater confidence and skills, you'll save hours in your day, eliminate unessential work, and deliver better results, in less time.
11:25 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. -
Session Three 1.50 Professionalism Credit Hour(s) Advocacy for Transgender Clients
In this highly interactive conversational session, attendees will explore the legal foundations and modern complexities of allyship and advocacy for transgender and gender nonconforming people. Vocabulary, interpersonal skills, litigation techniques, and recent legislative developments will all be discussed.
12:50 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. -
Lunch
1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. -
Session Four 1.00 CLE Credit Hour Immigration Basics for Criminal Lawyers
This session will analyze the key players inimmigration and the intersection with criminal law and what a lawyer practicing criminal law needs to know in the representation of foreign born clients.
- Leah Spivey, Gasparian Spivey Immigration, New Orleans, LA
2:25 p.m. - 3:25 p.m. -
Session Five 1.00 Professionalism Credit Hour Navigating Disability in Legal Practice: Breaking Stereotypes and Building Respect
This session will unravel common misconceptions surrounding disability and highlight the ethical and responsibilities that lawyers bear towards clients with disabilities, both in terms of the law and ethical/ professional standards. From effective communication strategies to accessible service provision, attendees will also glean valuable insights on building trust and rapport with clients with disabilities.
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. -
Session Six 1.00 Ethics Credit Hour Ethics Hodge Podge
Every day, lawyers from around the state call, write, or email questions to the LSBA's Ethics Advisory Service looking for answers to a variety of questions. The Ethics Advisory Service is designed to provide non-binding advice regarding prospective ethical behavior of the lawyer requesting the free, confidential service. Depending on the issue, and how many of the LSBA's members are currently using the service the response time may be affected. In many instances, advice can be provided with a phone call and discussion. Other times, a written response is requested or needed. LSBA Ethics Counsel stand ready to provide members with non-binding conservative advice about the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct and the lawyer's prospective conduct to lessen the chance of a disciplinary complaint.
- Eric K. Barefield, Professional Programs Ethics Counsel, Louisiana State Bar Association, New Orleans, LA
Wi-Fi Access
Wireless access will be available. Please note, electrical outlets will be limited.
Special Requirements / Questions
Please contact the LSBA if you have a disability, dietary restrictions or a food allergy which may require special accommodations at this conference. The LSBA is committed to ensuring full accessibility for all registrants.
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Questions?
Contact the Member Outreach and Diversity team members by email at diversity@lsba.org.