Louisiana Bar Center to Close for Labor DayThe offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Centola, Jones Nominated for LSBA Leadership PositionsLawrence J. "Larry" Centola of New Orleans and Carrie LeBlanc Jones of Baton Rouge have been nominated for 2026-27 LSBA president-elect and 2026-28 LSBA treasurer, respectively. Centola is a Principal of Martell, Bickford & Centola in New Orleans. Jones is of counsel at Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP. The president-elect will automatically assume the presidency in 2027-28.
Cassagne, Guzman Nominated for YLD Leadership PositionsChristina “Cristy” Guzman was nominated for the position of LSBA’s Young Lawyer Division 2026-27 Secretary. Current Secretary Rachal Cox Cassagne of New Orleans will automatically assume the post of 2025-26 YLD chair-elect. Cassagne is with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Orleans and Guzman is with Jeffrey Hufft Law Firm of Metairie.
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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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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Self-Qualifying Period Opens Sept. 15 and Ends Oct. 13For the 2025-26 election cycle, balloting will be conducted electronically only, as approved by the LSBA Board of Governors and provided for in the Association’s Articles of Incorporation. No paper ballots will be provided.
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Professionalism Speakers' Workshop Set for Oct. 16, 2025The LSBA Committee on the Profession’s Professionalism Speakers’ Workshop is set for 10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M., Thursday, October 16th, 2025, at the LSBA Bar Center, 601 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA. The Professionalism Speakers’ Workshop is a free, in-person, 2.5 hour, Professionalism CLE designed to assist lawyers in becoming more prepared to speak on topics involving professionalism in the practice of law. Anyone interested in becoming a better speaker on professionalism topics should register for this free highly interactive workshop. The CLE is free, but space is extremely limited. For more information or to register, contact
Connie Sabio.
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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Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Emails Targeting LSBA MembersWe 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.