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 of Baton Rouge. 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 Gretna will automatically assume the post of 2025-26 YLD chair-elect. Cassagne is with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Gretna and Guzman is with Jeffrey Hufft Law Firm of Metairie.
LSBA Stress Management and the Practice of Law Workshop scheduled for Sept. 23, 2025Is the Practice of Law too Stressful? Join the LSBA Stress Management and the Practice of Law Workshop on Sept. 23, 2025, from 10:00 to Noon at the LSBA Bar Center in New Orleans, 601 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans LA 70130. This in-person 2.0 Hour Professionalism CLE is designed to give attorneys the tools they need to cope with the incredible stresses that come with the modern practice of law. Dr. Angela White-Bazile, Esq., Executive Director of the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program, presents solutions and imparts skills to best handle the issues of attorney stress, depression, and burnout. If you or someone you know is interested in improving their quality of life as a lawyer, please register with
Wendy Roberts or call 504-619-0135. This CLE is free, but space is extremely limited and will fill up fast.
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
Young Lawyers Division: Committee Service OpportunitiesThe LSBA YLD invites young lawyers to apply for committee service in the coming year. There are a limited number of positions available on each committee, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply.
Click here to apply today. Learn more at
www.lsba.org/YLD.
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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Attorney Volunteers Needed for Wills for Heroes EventsThe Wills for Heroes program focuses on providing wills, powers of attorney and living wills to first responders (police officers, firefighters and EMS) at no cost. Learn more and sign up at:
http://www.lsba.org/yld.
The LSBA Young Lawyers Division is seeking attorney volunteers to participate in Wills for Heroes events:
September 30 • 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office in Plaquemine, Louisiana
October 1st • 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office in Plaquemine, Louisiana
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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LSBA Young Lawyer Division Awards Coming SoonSpotlight a standout Young Lawyer! Nominations for the 2025 YLD awards will open in early October. Start gathering names and accomplishments now, and visit the YLD website (
www.lsba.org/yld) in early October for criteria and how to submit.