Advance Registration Open Through May 27 for Annual Meeting & Summer SchoolAdvance registration is open (online and by mail) for the 84th LSBA Annual Meeting and the Louisiana Judicial College/LSBA Joint Summer School. The events are set for Sunday through Friday, June 1–6, at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Fla. For more information about programming and events, go to:
https://www.lsba.org/AnnualMeeting/Default.aspx
Applications Deadline is May 30 for Leadership LSBA 2025-26 ClassLSBA President-Elect Edward J. Walters, Jr. is currently seeking applications from young lawyers for the Leadership LSBA 2025-26 Class. Deadline for return of applications is May 30, 2025. Interested candidates should apply online and learn more about the program at:
www.lsba.org/goto/leadershiplsba.
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Free Trust Accounting & Billing Software by SmokeballThe Louisiana State Bar Association Partners with Smokeball to Grant All Members Free Access to Trust and Billing Software
Supreme Court Adopts Spring 2025 Amendments to Louisiana District Court RulesFollowing a 30-day public comment period, the Louisiana Supreme Court adopted the Court Rules Committee’s Spring 2025 amendments to Appendix 28.1B of the District Court Rules on April 23, 2025.
Click here to review the order or review the amendments online in the “Court News” section on the
home page of the Supreme Court’s website, http://www.lasc.org.
Mediators/Arbitrators: Book a Listing in “Who’s Who in ADR 2025” DirectoryText listings and photos from arbitrators and mediators are being accepted for the “Who’s Who in ADR 2025” Directory, printed and mailed with the October/November 2025 Louisiana Bar Journal, then uploaded to the LSBA website for a year of access. Cost is $125 per listing (by the May 22 deadline) and $150 per listing through the final deadline of July 22. Learn more:
http://www.lsba.org/newsandpublications/directoryarbitratorsmediators.aspx.
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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Registration is open for “Level Up Learning: Voir Dire,” a free hybrid CLE seminar, on May 21 from Noon–1 p.m. Open to Young Lawyers only.The LSBA’s Young Lawyers Division will host “Level Up Learning: Voir Dire” on May 21 from Noon–1 p.m.
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Interested in Creating a New Legal Specialty Area?The Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization (LBLS) has adopted a written policy concerning how submissions must be made for LBLS to consider a new legal specialty area.
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Board of Governors Preliminarily Approves FY 2025-2026 BudgetThe FY 2025-2026 budget was approved by the Budget Committee and preliminarily approved by the 2024-2025 Board of Governors. The 2025-2026 Board of Governors will consider the final budget approval at its meeting in early June.
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2024-25 LSBA Dues and LADB Assessment Payment Cycle to Begin in MayLSBA members have the option to pay their 2025-26 LSBA dues and Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) assessment by ACH electronic check, credit card, or download and mail their Attorney Registration Statement and checks for the payment of fees.
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Registration Open for 2025 Conclave on Diversity; Sponsors and Exhibitors SoughtThe 17th annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession, with the theme “Empowering Voices, Driving Impact: Leading in a New Era,” is set for Aug. 8 at the Four Seasons New Orleans Hotel, 2 Canal St. The sponsorship deadline has been extended through July 7. Learn more about the event or register at:
https://www.lsba.org/Diversity/ConclaveLegalProfessionEvent.aspx.
LBLS Accepting Applications for Business Bankruptcy Law and Consumer Bankruptcy Law Certification through September 30, 2025The 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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