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Comments Sought on Proposed Amendment to Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XXX
The Louisiana Supreme Court is seeking comments for a proposed amendment to Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XXX, regarding the possible elimination of the 65 and over age exemption currently contained in Rule XXX, Rule 2(6). Click here to review the proposed changes and comment procedures.



Due by July 1: 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. Learn more about dues, emeritus status and other membership information here.


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House of Delegates Meeting Recap: Resolutions Approved
At its June 5 meeting, the House of Delegates approved three resolutions and elected a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association House of Delegates to serve ex-officio as a member of the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Bar Foundation for a three-year term beginning 2025 and ending 2028. The resolutions came from the Board of Governors, the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization and the Minority Involvement Section. To review the full resolutions, click here.


Board of Governors Approves FY 2025-2026 Budget
The FY 2025-2026 budget was approved by the 2025-2026 Board of Governors at its meeting on June 6. Review the Budget Expenditure Update online here.


Edward J. Walters, Jr. Installed as 85th LSBA President
Edward J. Walters, Jr. is a partner in the Baton Rouge firm of Walters, Thomas, Cullens, LLC, was installed June 5 as the 85th president of the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) during a ceremony at the LSBA’s Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla. Administering his oath of office was Hon. Darrel J. Papillion of the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana.
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LSBA Issues Notice on 2025-2026 Dues Cycle; Dues Cycle Underway
A member may object to the use of any portion of the member’s bar dues for activities he or she considers inconsistent with constitutional standards.

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LSBA Installs 2025-26 Officers and Board of Governors
 The Louisiana State Bar Association’s (LSBA) 2025-26 officers and members of the Board of Governors were installed June 5 at a ceremony at the LSBA’s Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla. Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer and Hon. Darrel J. Papillion of the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana administered the oaths of office. 
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LSBA Young Lawyers Division’s 2025-26 Officers, Council Installed
The LSBA Young Lawyers Division’s 2025-26 officers and Council were installed June 5 at the LSBA Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla. Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer administered the oath of office.
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Congratulations to All Annual Meeting Award Recipients!
Several LSBA members received awards June 5 during the association’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla.

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Supreme Court Adopts Spring 2025 Amendments to Louisiana District Court Rules
Following 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

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 Open for 2025 Conclave on Diversity; Sponsors and Exhibitors Sought
The 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, 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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Louisiana Bar Center to Close on July 4
The Louisiana Bar Center will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day. The office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. July 7, 2025.


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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Attorney Volunteers Needed for 2025 Lawyers in Libraries Events
Attorney volunteers are needed for the LSBA’s 2025 Lawyers in Libraries events, set for the week of Oct. 19-25 in conjunction with National Celebrate Pro Bono Week.

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Mediators/Arbitrators: Book a Listing in “Who’s Who in ADR 2025” Directory
Listings and photos from arbitrators and mediators are now being accepted for the “Who’s Who in ADR 2025” Directory. The directory will be printed and mailed with the October/November 2025 issue of the Louisiana Bar Journal and also posted online for one year of access. The cost is $125 per listing through the July 11 deadline, and $150 per listing through the final deadline of Aug. 1. Learn more by clicking here.

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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