Nominating Committee to Meet Aug. 21 to Nominate President-Elect, Treasurer
The LSBA's Nominating Committee will meet on Thursday, Aug. 21, in New Orleans to nominate a president-elect for the 2026-27 term and a treasurer for the 2026-28 term. The president-elect will automatically assume the presidency in 2027-28.
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Electronic Payment of 2025-2026 LSBA Dues, LADB Assessment

LSBA members have the option to pay their 2025-26 Louisiana State Bar Association dues and Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board assessment by ACH electronic check, credit card or download and mail their Attorney Registration Statement and checks for the payment of fees. The annual filing requirement deadline is July 1 annually. To learn more about dues, emeritus status and more visit Annual Dues.

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Upcoming Lecture Explores LSBA Legal History Through "A Bayou Bar" Book Discussion

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New MCLE Rule Applies to Emeritus Status
Attorneys choosing to utilize emeritus status under Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XVIII, Section 3(B), are exempt from Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) requirements, per Rule XXX, Section 2(9). This clarification comes as part of recent amendments to Rule XXX and will take effect January 1, 2026. Only those who have formally elected emeritus status will be excused from MCLE obligations after that date. Click here to read the order, find out more information or for comment contact details.

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Free Trust Accounting & Billing Software by Smokeball

The Louisiana State Bar Association Partners with Smokeball to Grant All Members Free Access to Trust and Billing Software

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Interested in an Appointed LSBA HOD Leadership Position?
Several LSBA House of Delegates seats received no qualifiers by the Oct. 14, 2024, qualifying deadline. These positions will be filled by presidential appointment. 

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LBLS Accepting Applications for Business Bankruptcy Law and Consumer Bankruptcy Law Certification through September 30, 2025
The Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization (LBLS) is accepting applications for board certification in business bankruptcy law and consumer bankruptcy law through Sept. 30, 2025.
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Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Emails Targeting LSBA Members
We have received reports that fraudulent phishing emails are being sent to LSBA members. These emails appear to come from LSBA Officers and may request sensitive information or payment. Do not respond, click any links, or provide any information. If you receive one of these emails, delete it immediately and block the sender. These messages are not legitimate and are being sent from unauthorized, deceptive email addresses.

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2025 Civil Legal Aid Award Nominations, Deadline Aug. 29
The Louisiana State Bar Association is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Civil Legal Aid Awards to recognize the outstanding work of lawyers serving in the public interest community. There will be two awards presented at the Louisiana Justice Community Conference on November 21, 2025. Learn more about the awards and submit your nomination here.

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Attorney Volunteers Needed for 2025 Lawyers in Libraries Events, Deadline Sept. 12
Lawyers in Libraries events are set for the week of Oct. 20-25 in conjunction with National Celebrate Pro Bono Week. Attorney volunteers are still needed for programs in several parishes, including: Ascension, Assumption, Bossier, Caddo, Calcasieu, Cameron, Concordia, Franklin, Iberville, Lafayette, Lafourche, Lincoln, Morehouse, Natchitoches, Orleans, Ouachita, Plaquemines, Point Coupee, Rapides, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Terrebonne, Vernon, Washington, & West Baton Rouge. The deadline to sign up is Sept. 12. Click here to volunteer.

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Reminder: MCLE Compliance Deadline is Dec. 31, 2025
The deadline for earning mandatory continuing legal education credits is Dec. 31, 2025.

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Board Certified Specialists & 2025 Applicants: 4 Hours of “Computer-Based CLE” Credits Allowed for 2025
For the 2025 compliance period ending Dec. 31, 2025, the Louisiana Supreme Court has set the limitation for “computer-based CLE” at 4.0 hours annually (as defined in Rule 3(d) of Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XXX.)

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Disability Law Attorneys: Join the LSBA Disabilities Assistance Network (DAN)
The LSBA Disabilities Assistance Network (DAN) is a free public directory for Louisiana attorneys who focus on disability-related legal matters.

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“Find Legal Help” Portal Expands to Include Disabilities Assistance Network (DAN)
The Louisiana State Bar Association has expanded its Find Legal Help portal to include the Disabilities Assistance Network (DAN) — a directory of attorneys who assist with disability-related legal issues. This free, public resource connects individuals with licensed Louisiana lawyers by parish and area of practice. The update reflects LSBA’s continued commitment to improving access to justice for all individuals, including persons with disabilities. Click here to visit.

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Mandatory Bar Challenge
A member of the Louisiana State Bar Association filed suit against the LSBA, the Louisiana Supreme Court and the Justices of the Court on August 1, 2019, challenging mandatory bar membership on First and Fourteenth amendment grounds.

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