Early-Bird Deadline is Sept. 3, 2024, for 2025 Expert Witness, Consultant & Legal Services DirectoryThe directory will be mailed with the December 2024/January 2025 Louisiana Bar Journal and also will be accessible online for a year. Learn more:
https://www.lsba.org/NewsAndPublications/ExpertWitness.aspx.
Attorney Volunteers Needed for 2024 Lawyers in Libraries EventsAttorney volunteers are needed for the LSBA’s 2024 Lawyers in Libraries events, set for the week of Oct. 21-26 in conjunction with National Celebrate Pro Bono Week. During this week, two-hour “Ask-a-Lawyer” sessions will be offered in-person at libraries across the state and or by phone. To volunteer for the program, go to:
https://lil.ivolunteer.com/2024. For more information, review the updated guide online at:
https://www.lsba.org/documents/ATJ/LilGuideforAttorneys.pdf.
Interested in an Appointed LSBA HOD Leadership Position?Several LSBA House of Delegates seats received no qualifiers by the Oct. 16, 2023, qualifying deadline. These positions will be filled by presidential appointment. Members interested in being considered for appointment to these positions should email LSBA Executive Assistant Jen France at
jen.france@lsba.org. Available positions are listed below.
LSBA House of Delegates (June 2024-June 2026 term)
• First Judicial District: 1 appointment pending.
• Second Judicial District: 3 appointments pending.
• Third Judicial District: 1 appointment pending.
• Fourth Judicial District: 3 appointments pending.
• Fifth Judicial District: 2 appointments pending.
• Sixth Judicial District: 2 appointments pending.
• Eighth Judicial District: 1 appointment pending.
• Twelfth Judicial District: 2 appointments pending.
• Thirteenth Judicial District: 2 appointments pending.
• Seventeenth Judicial District: 2 appointments pending.
The following vacancies in the LSBA House of Delegates are also open for appointments.
LSBA House of Delegates (June 2023-June 2025 term)
• Twenty-Fifth Judicial District: 1 appointment pending.
• Twenty-Sixth Judicial District: 1 appointment pending.
• Twenty-Eighth Judicial District: 1 appointment pending.
• Thirtieth Judicial District: 3 appointments pending.
• Thirty-Second Judicial District: 3 appointments pending.
• Thirty-Seventh Judicial District: 1 appointment pending.
• Thirty-Ninth Judicial District: 1 appointment pending.
LBLS Accepting Applications for Bankruptcy Law CertificationThe Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization is accepting applications for board certification in business bankruptcy law and consumer bankruptcy law certification through Sept. 30, 2024. To receive an application, contact Specialization Director Mary Ann Wegmann at (504)619-0128, (800)421-5722 or email
maryann.wegmann@lsba.org. For more information about specialization, go to:
https://www.lsba.org/Specialization/.
Interested in Creating a New Legal Specialty Area in Louisiana?The Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization (LBLS) has adopted a written policy detailing how submissions must be made for the LBLS to consider a new legal specialty area. While new legal specialties must be approved by the Louisiana State Bar Association’s (LSBA) House of Delegates, the LBLS is charged with recommending new specialties to the House of Delegates. For more information about creating a new legal specialty area, contact Specialization Director Mary Ann Wegmann at (504)619-0128 or email
maryann.wegmann@lsba.org. Learn more about board certified legal specialization online at:
http://www.lsba.org/specialization.
LSBA Modest Means Directory and Resources for Attorneys The directory presents an opportunity for attorneys to grow their client base by increasing access to cost-effective services for the many people and families in Louisiana in need of affordable legal options. To join or learn more about the directory, go to:
http://www.lsba.org/ATJCommission/ModestMeans.aspx. Or email LSBA ATJ Training & Projects Counsel Amy Duncan at amy.duncan@lsba.org.
Report Your Pro Bono Hours with the Voluntary Pro Bono Reporting FormWhen seeking funding, pro bono and civil legal aid organizations are frequently asked, “What are attorneys doing to help?” Report your hours and double your impact by giving them information to answer the question. Complete the online “Voluntary Pro Bono Reporting Form” at:
http://www.lsba.org/ATJ/ProBonoVoluntaryReporting.aspx. Or contact Bridget Berins at (800)421-5722, ext. 145.
LSBA Encourages Notification about Deceased MembersAs a means to keep the membership database accurate and up-to-date, the LSBA is encouraging members to notify staff about deceased members (either from colleagues or the families of the deceased members). Members who become aware of a deceased colleague who may still be listed in the membership rolls as eligible are encouraged to email the LSBA Membership Department at processing@lsba.org.
Mandatory Bar ChallengeA 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.