LIFT Graduate from Domestic Violence Project Recognized

Ashley Johnson-Alford, a fellow from the the LIFT Domestic Violence Project, was recognized for her work at the 2025 Louisiana Justice Community Conference. The LIFT Domestic Violence Project was in partnership with Southeast Louisiana Legal Services and focused on assisting survivors of domestic violence obtain relief. Ashley worked tirelessly during her time in the program and served clients throughout southeast Louisiana. Ashley was recognized for her tremedous work as a LIFT fellow and for her continued dedication to serving the needs of low- and moderate-income clients. 
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Two Attorneys Join LIFT Legal Incubator Flood Proof Program in Baton Rouge

The LSBA Access to Justice program is excited to welcome two new attorneys to the LIFT Incubator program, the Flood Proof Project, in Baton Rouge. Shawn “Pepper” Roussel and LaKendra Sampson are solo practitioners dedicated to increasing access to legal services for people affected by the 2016 catastrophic flooding in Baton Rouge. Learn more about our new participating attorneys and the program under Association Actions in the April/May Bar Journal.
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Learn How LIFT is Creating A Continuum of Legal Services

Meet LIFT Fellows Nicholas Hite and DeVonn Jarrett. Learn how Nick started his LGBTQ law practice, Hite Law Group, with the LSBA's LIFT Program. Learn how DeVonn Jarrett is developing his Intellectual Property Law practice by providing pro bono representaion to artists and musicians in the Greater New Orleans area. 
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Innovate, Collaborate,& Serve: Louisiana's "LIFT" - A Legal Incubator and Accelerator Program Startup Guide

Read about the development of the LIFT Program in an article published in the Touro Law Center Journal of Experiential Learning (JEL). 

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LSBA Access to Justice Learns from the Best and Brightest at 4th Annual Incubator Conference

The conference was held at Texas A & M University School of Law and brought together incuabtor directors and participants from all across the country. Representing Louisiana from left to right: Amy Duncan, LSBA Access to Justice; Mark Judson, Southwest Louisiana Law Center; Monte Mollere, LSBA Access to Justice; and Davida Finger, Loyola Law School. 

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