LSBA Specialty Bars CLE Seminar
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Hosted by: Louisiana State Bar Association Diversity Committee’s Specialty Bars Subcommittee and Louis A. Martinet Legal Society, Inc., Greater Lafayette Chapter
Location: Downtown Convention Center, 124 S Buchanan St., Lafayette, LA 70501
Check In: 2:30 p.m.
Schedule(s): 3:00 p.m. – 5:10 p.m.
Registration Fee: $75
CLE Credit hour(s): 2.00 CLE Credit Hour(s)
Room Capacity: Limited capacity, Maximum of
40 registrants.
Membership drive and reception to immediately follow.
If you are a member of the Lafayette Chapter of the Louis A. Martinet Legal Society, registering for this seminar will cover your membership dues for 2026. Please email martinetlafayette@gmail.com.
On the day prior to the date of the conference, a logistics email will be sent to your email account registered with the LSBA. If not an LSBA member, the logistics email will be sent to the email address used for the registration process.
To view your LSBA continuing legal education registration history, visit your LSBA membership account. You can manage your LSBA membership account by clicking here.
Schedule
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Session One, Well-being in the Legal Profession 1.00 Professionalism Credit Hour(s)
The legal field is known for its high stress and demanding workloads, which can significantly impact mental, emotional, and physical health. This seminar will provide essential tools and strategies to help attorneys manage stress, improve well-being, prioritize self-care, and create a culture of care within law departments.
Participants will gain valuable insight into recognizing and addressing stressors unique to the legal profession and how to create a healthy, sustainable work-life balance. Topics will include techniques for managing workplace stress, mindfulness practices, mental health awareness, and ways to foster resilience and emotional intelligence in the face of challenging legal cases.
Through discussions, practical advice, and actionable strategies, participants will leave with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive both personally and professionally.
Whether you're a seasoned attorney or just starting out, this seminar will equip you with the resources necessary to safeguard your mental health while continuing to excel in your legal practice. Join us to learn how to stay at your best while navigating the practice of law.
- Hon. Valerie G. Garrett, 15th Judicial District Court, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, LA
4:10 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. – Session Two 1.00 Credit Hour(s) TBD
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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 December 12, 2025, will be fully refunded minus an administrative fee in the amount of $15.00. If written confirmation of cancellation is not received by December 12, 2025, no refunds or credits will be issued of any kind. Credits will be processed within thirty days of the cancellation request.
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 not an attorney, please click here for the Non-Attorney Registration Form.
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 seminar for any reason.
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 registration.
Audio/Video Recording:
Audio or video recording or transcription of any portion of the seminar is prohibited unless express consent is granted by the LSBA.
Parking: The venue offers free parking that is available for attendees.
Special Requirements/Dietary Restrictions:
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.
OnDemand Viewing:
Sessions will not be recorded for OnDemand viewing.
MCLE Attendance Reporting:
The LSBA Member Outreach and Diversity team will provide attendance records for participating Louisiana attorneys to the MCLE Department within 30 days of the seminar.
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.
Questions?
Contact the Member Outreach and Diversity team members by email at diversity@lsba.org.