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Tax Law 2025: Going Beyond the Numbers
Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel
7000 Bluebonnet Blvd. •  Baton Rouge

Registration: 8-8:15 a.m.
Seminar: 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m
Fee: $350 / $375 after August 27

This comprehensive Tax Law Seminar explores the evolving landscape of IRS and state tax enforcement, with a focus on both civil and criminal proceedings.


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32nd Annual Admiralty Symposium
Friday, September 12, 2025

Co-sponsored by the Insurance, Tort, Workers Compensation and Admiralty Law Section -
Section Members Receive $25 DISCOUNT!

Hyatt Centric French Quarter Hotel
800 Iberville St. • New Orleans, LA

Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Seminar: 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

FEES:

Section Member …..  $325/$350 after Sept. 5
Non-Section Member…  $350/$375 after Sept. 5

REGISTER NOW for this popular annual program! Presentation topics include maritime law updates, seaman status after Sanchez, maritime investigations including strategies and legal theory, offshore aviation crash discussion, prosecuting claims involving limitation of liability, and ethics in maritime law. Leave prepared with a solid understanding of the latest issues on the high seas!


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ETHICS FRIDAY 2024 CLE SERIES:"ATTORNEY EXPOSURE: MORE THAN THE RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT"-OPEN!!!
Friday, September 12, 2025
LA Bar Center
601 St. Charles Avenue. • New Orleans

Registration:
8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Breakfast will be provided

Seminar: 9-10:00 a.m.

Registration...$10.00

In-Person....$10(Limited to 30 Registrants)
Webcast.... $10 (Limited to 300 Registrants)


Please join us for hour of discusssion with a distinguished member of the Ethics Advisory Service Committee Adrejia L. A. Boutte, in a discussion about Attorney Exposure: More than the Rules of Professional Conduct. Often attorneys believe that their only exposure for conduct is tied to violating the Rules of Professional Conduct, if someone files a complaint with the Louisiana Disciplinary Board. This CLE will explore how the Code of Civil Procedure also creates attorney exposure for our conduct.

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Ethics & Professionalism
Friday, September 19, 2025

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

Registration: 8:00-8:30 p.m.
Seminar: 8:30-12:45 p.m.
Fee: $275 / $300 after Sept. 12

Get your ethics & professionalism credits early!! *Attendance may qualify your firm for a Loss Control credit on your next professional liability policy written through CNA and administered by Gilsbar. (Subject to company underwriting guidelines: Call 1-800-GILSBAR for details.)

Click GILSBAR to download seminar flyer!


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ETHICS FRIDAY 2025 CLE SERIES: SAVE THE DATE!!!
Friday, September 26, 2025
The Louisiana State Bar Association presents the Ethics Friday 2025 CLE Series:

Noon-1:00 p.m.
In person Registration: 11:30a.m.-Noon

Lunch will be provided

LA Bar Center
601 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130

In-Person: $10.00 (30 Registrants only) 
Webcast: $10.00 

Join us on Friday September 26th for a discussion with Jeremy Epstein a member of the Louisiana state Bar, Ethics Advisory Service Committee on the on the topic, The Buck Stops With You: Ethics and Support Staff. Attorney's have ethical obligations. Those obligations 
extend to support staff. This CLE will look at how ethical considerations should be applied to the work being done by Attorney support staff. 

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From Contracts to Closings: Mastering the Real Estate Game
Friday, September 26, 2025
New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District Hotel
859 Convention Center Blvd. •  New Orleans

Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Seminar: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fee: $350 / $375 after September 19

Attendees will gain insights to strengthen their real estate practice and avoid common pitfalls in both transactional and litigation settings.


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"Calling All Law Clerks" ~ Summary Judgment
Friday, October 3, 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.-4:45 p.m.
Fees: $350 / $375 after Sept. 26

This focused seminar on summary judgment is designed specifically for law clerks seeking a deeper understanding of procedural nuances and strategic considerations across civil and criminal contexts.
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ETHICS FRIDAY 2025 CLE SERIES: "Discovering and Admitting Social Media Evidence with your Ethics Intact"
Friday, October 10, 2025
LA Bar Center
601 St. Charles Avenue. • New Orleans

Webcast: Noon-1:00 p.m.
Registration $10 

Lunch will be provided

Join us for an hour of discussion with a member of the Ethics Advisory Service Committee,
Amber Garcia on the topic Discovering and Admitting Social Media Evidence with your Ethics Intact.
This session will also address overall ethical considerations during jury selection and voir dire and touch on AI. 

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The Changing Landscape: Immigration Law in a Shifting World
Friday, October 10, 2025

Hyatt Centric French Quarter Hotel
800 Iberville St., New Orleans

Registration: 8-8:30 a.m.
Seminar: 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m
Fee: $350 / $375 after October 3

Immigration law is shifting fast in the new Trump era—are you ready to fight removal efforts and challenge defective NTAs?
Learn how to manage ICE raids and audits, while keeping up with evolving USCIS policies that directly impact benefits adjudications.
Get practical strategies for federal court litigation, asylum and parole programs, U Visas, and humanitarian relief.
Discover how H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B programs intersect with employer obligations, and explore innovative visa options for start-ups, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
This seminar arms lawyers  with the skills and insights to protect clients, challenge agencies, and navigate the changing landscape in immigration law.


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17th Annual Alternative Dispute Resolution CLE: Mediation Masterclass - Mediating through Different Lenses
Friday, October 17, 2025

Co-Sponsored by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section! Section Members Receive $50 Discount

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center Hotel
201 Lafayette St. • Baton Rouge

Registration: 8-8:30 a.m.
Seminar: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Fees:
Section Member ..... $300 / $325 after October 10
Non-Section Member ............. $350 / $375 after October 10

In this unique workshop, Lee Jay Berman takes the group through a single fact pattern of a business/commercial partnership dispute and walks them through the “how to” of mediating that dispute through the four distinct lenses.

BONUS!! Attendees will receive access to a 1 hour “summary” of the course and a 25% discount on all products from the American Institute of Mediation.


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SAVE-THE-DATE!! 65th Bi-Annual Bridging the Gap
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
500 Canal St., New Orleans

Registration: 7:30-8:00 a.m.
Seminar: 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m
Fees: TIP - $50 / 2025 New Admittees & YL - $195 / All Other Lawyers - $420
 

Join us for this two-day seminar presented by skilled, highly respected practitioners and jurists to learn practical information that hopefully will serve you well throughout your legal career!

PLEASE NOTE: CLE credit will only be provided for the FIRST time you attend the "Bridging the Gap" seminar. 

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Hanging Out Your Own Shingle WEBINAR
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Webinar: 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Fee: $25

This add-on option to the Bridging the Gap program provides practical “need to know” information about starting a solo practice.
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Jury Trials Revisited
Friday, October 31, 2025
New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District Hotel
859 Convention Center Blvd. • New Orleans

Registration: 8:00-8:30 a.m.
Seminar: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fees: $350 / $375 after Oct. 25

This seminar is designed to provide legal professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies involved in jury trials. Participants will gain insights into effective jury selection, persuasive communication strategies through opening & closing statements, direct and cross examinations, and ethical considerations in a jury trial, equipping them to navigate the complex landscape of trial advocacy with confidence.
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2025 Louisiana Justice Community Conference (By Invitation Only)
Thursday, November 20, 2025 - Friday, November 21, 2025
2025 Louisiana Justice Community Conference
November 20-21, 2025
Embassy Suites
4914 Constitution Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

For two days, public interest advocates will come together to learn, network, and collaborate with justice community members from around the state. In addition to regular conference programming, the event offers a Preconference with specialized training for qualified CINC attorneys. This year we will also recognize colleagues who have developed innovative ways of delivering legal services and provided exemplary service to those most in need with the Civil Legal Aid Awards. Please take a few moments to submit your nominations at www.lsba.org/ATJ/.

As always, the Louisiana State Bar Association is proud to provide the conference for civil legal aid attorneys working with a qualified program. To view the list of qualifying programs click: Legal Aid Agencies


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SAVE THE DATE!! New York, New York Multi-Topic CLE
Saturday, November 22, 2025 - Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Nov. 22-25, 2025
InterContinental New York Times Square Hotel
300 West 44th St. ⋅ New York, NY

The LSBA is heading back to New York Nov. 22-25, 2025. Enjoy the quintessential New York City experience at the InterContinental New York Times Square. Attendees will be within walking distance to the Broadway Theatre District, extraordinary shopping and fabulous restaurants! Earn all of your CLE credits  including ethics and professionalism!


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2025 LSBA YLD Professional Development Seminar
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Save the Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
LSBA Young Lawyers Division Professional Development Seminar

Join us virtually on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 8 a.m. to Noon for the LSBA Young Lawyers Division’s annual Professional Development Seminar — a must-attend event designed specifically for young lawyers looking to strengthen their practice and sharpen their skills.

Registration Fee: $50
CLE Credit: 4 hours (pending approval)
Includes: Virtual webinar access + electronic course materials
Eligibility: Open to young lawyers only

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your career and gain valuable insights.
Stay tuned for more information on programming and registration. Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend this valuable CLE opportunity.
 
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!! We're Having "A Grand CLE" at The Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama!
Friday, December 5, 2025 - Sunday, December 7, 2025
Dec. 5-7, 2025
The Grand Hotel
Point Clear, Alabama

On the Gulf Coast of Alabama, surrounded by beautiful Mobile Bay, the Grand Hotel Resort & Spa is a hidden jewel, rich with stunning natural beauty, alive with activity, and overflowing with generous hospitality – an enchanted destination filled with gracious charm AND CLEs.
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Natchitoches Lights CLE Seminar
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Natchitoches Lights CLE Seminar
December 11, 2025


Hosted by: Louisiana State Bar Association’s Specialty Bars Subcommittee

Location: Mariner’s Restaurant. 948 Highway 1 Bypass, Natchitoches, LA

Check In: 8:00 am
Schedule(s): 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $175
CLE Credit hour(s): 6.00 CLE Credit Hour(s)

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SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - BOSSIER CITY
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - BOSSIER CITY:  SAVE THE DATE!! FREE six hours of CLE, including lunch.
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - WEST MONROE
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - WEST MONROE:  SAVE THE DATE!! FREE six hours of CLE, including lunch.
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - HOUMA
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - HOUMA:  SAVE THE DATE!!! FREE six hours of CLE, including lunch.
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - LAFAYETTE
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - LAFAYETTE:  SAVE THE DATE!!! FREE six hours of CLE, including lunch.
SAVE THE DATE!! ~ "Experience Charleston" - A Multi-Topic CLE"
Monday, March 16, 2026 - Wednesday, March 18, 2026

March 16-18, 2026
The Charleston Place Hotel
205 Meeting St. • Charleston, SC

Through sumptuous accommodations, delicious food and drink, shopping, restorative wellness services, and warm, generous hospitality, The Charleston Place stirs the senses and lives forever in the minds and souls of all who gather.

LSBA'S 19TH SOLO, SMALL FIRM & TECH CONFERENCE
Friday, April 10, 2026
LSBA'S 19TH SOLO, SMALL FIRM & TECH CONFERENCE, returning to the Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel in Kenner, La.:  SAVE THE DATE!!!

Exhibitor Inquiry? Please email TECHCENTER@lsba.org.  
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - BATON ROUGE
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - BATON ROUGE:  SAVE THE DATE!!! FREE six hours of CLE, including lunch.
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - COVINGTON
Friday, May 8, 2026
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - COVINGTON:  SAVE THE DATE!!! FREE six hours of CLE, including lunch.
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR- NEW ORLEANS
Monday, May 11, 2026
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - NEW ORLEANS:  SAVE THE DATE!!! FREE six hours of CLE, including lunch.
Louisiana State Bar Association
601 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
(800) 421-LSBA(5722) / (504) 566-1600