Children's Law Committee
The mission of the Children's Law Committee is to provide a forum through which attorneys and judges working with children can promote improvements and changes in the legal system which benefit children, parents, and the professionals who serve these families.
The Committee was established in 2008 in response to a request from members of the Louisiana Legislative Task Force on Representation in Child Protection Cases. The committee is now a "standing committee" of the LSBA, composed of judges, court representatives, legal aid attorneys, private practitioners, Department of Children and Family Services attorneys, and other children's advocates.
This year's Committee Co-Chairs are Hon. Kathleen Richey Ret. from Louisiana CASA and Kellie Johnson from Louisiana's Mental Health Advocacy Service.
For quick access to resources related to the representation of children or child-involved proceedings, click
here.
Past Children's Law Committee Journal Highlights:
- In August/September 2022, the Committee reconvened again to hold another wonderful full edition of the bar journal. You can view the updated Children's Law edition here.
- In the October/November 2020 edition, the LSBA Bar Journal highlighted the work of the Children's Law Committee surrounding trauma-informed care. To view the full edition, click here.
- The LSBA Bar Journal's August 2018 publication focused on the work of the Children's Law Committee. To view the full edition, click here.
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Nominations are Now Open for Pro Bono Publico and Children's Law Awards Take this opportunity to celebrate the attorneys whose dedication and compassion are making a real difference in the lives of Louisiana’s most vulnerable communities. If you know a colleague whose commitment to pro bono service or children’s advocacy inspires you, now is the time to shine a spotlight on their impact. Help us honor exceptional service and leadership by submitting a nomination by
February 20, 2026.
Click here for award criteria, procedures, and nomination forms, or contact ATJ Coordinator Bridget Berins for assistance.