Schexnayder and Johnson Nominated for LSBA Leadership PositionsValerie T. Schexnayder of Baton Rouge and Adam P. Johnson of Lake Charles have been nominated for 2027-28 LSBA president-elect and 2027-29 LSBA secretary, respectively. Schexnayder iis a mediator with Schexnayder Mediation Services, LLC, in Baton Rouge, after practicing for 35 years. Adam Johnson is a partner in The Johnson Firm in Lake Charles. The president-elect will automatically assume the presidency in 2028-29.
Chazan, Ashworth Nominated for YLD Leadership PositionsTaylor B. Ashworth was nominated for the position of LSBA’s Young Lawyer Division 2027-28 Secretary. Current Secretary Christina K. (Cristy) Chazan will automatically assume the post of 2027-28 YLD chair-elect. Taylor Ashworth is an associate in the Baton Rouge office of Kean Miller, LLP and Cristy Chazan is an associate attorney with Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith in their New Orleans office.
Interested in an Appointed LSBA HOD Leadership Position?Several LSBA House of Delegates seats received no qualifiers by the Oct. 13, 2025, qualifying deadline. These positions will be filled by presidential appointment.
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Louisiana Bar Center to Close for Labor DayThe offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8.
LSBA Members Approve Reduction in Size of House of DelegatesLouisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) members approved an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation reducing the size of the House of Delegates by roughly half following the close of voting on July 27. Implementation of these changes begins with the 2026-2027 election cycle, when the membership will elect delegates from the 20th through 42nd Judicial Districts. Implementation continues with the 2027-2028 election cycle, when the membership will elect delegates from the 1st through 19th Judicial Districts.
EDLA to Host POWER Act CLE on Sept. 24The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana will present its 2026 POWER Act program, “Helping Survivors of Domestic Violence,” from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24. Attorneys may attend in person at 500 Poydras St., Room C-352, New Orleans, or participate via Zoom. Pre-registration is requested.
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Lawyers in Libraries Seeks Volunteers, Sign-up Deadline Sept. 25Volunteers needed for the LSBA’s Lawyers in Libraries 2026 events, which are taking place October 26-31, 2026, in conjunction with National Celebrate Pro Bono Week. During this week, there will be a variety of ways attorneys can get involved to give back to their community.
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House Resolution Deadline is Dec. 29 for 2027 Midyear MeetingThe LSBA’s Midyear Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday through Friday, Jan. 27-29, 2027, at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge. The deadline for submitting resolutions for the House of Delegates meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 29. (The House will meet on Jan. 29, 2027 at 9 a.m.) Resolutions by House members and committee and section chairs should be mailed to LSBA Secretary Bradley J. Tate, c/o Louisiana Bar Center, 601 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130-3404. All resolutions proposed to be considered at the meeting must be received on or before Dec. 29. Resolutions must be signed by the author. Also, copies of all resolutions should be emailed (in MS Word format) to LSBA Governance Coordinator Jen France at jen.france@lsba.org.
Louisiana Supreme Court Amends Code of Judicial ConductThe Louisiana Supreme Court has adopted several amendments to the Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct affecting Canons 2, 3, 4 and 7. The changes, which take effect immediately, address judicial references and recommendations, courtroom recording, judicial discipline, recusation, legislative advocacy and political activity.
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Louisiana Supreme Court Updates Judicial Travel Reimbursement RulesThe Louisiana Supreme Court has amended Part G, Section 1(b) of the General Administrative Rules governing reimbursement of travel expenses for judges attending official meetings. The revisions, which take effect July 1, 2026, update provisions related to transportation, rental vehicles and meal reimbursements.
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Louisiana Supreme Court Amends Rule XIX to Allow Pro Bono, Community Service in Certain Disciplinary MattersThe Louisiana Supreme Court has amended Rule XIX, Section 10, to allow pro bono legal services or similar community service to be included as a condition in certain lawyer disciplinary matters.
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Louisiana Supreme Court Adds Rule Addressing Bail Revocation ProceduresThe Louisiana Supreme Court has adopted a new section of Rule XXVII to clarify procedures for implementing Article 312.1 of the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure, which addresses bail revocation following certain subsequent felony arrests.
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Louisiana Supreme Court Adds Commentary to Judicial Conduct CanonThe Louisiana Supreme Court has added commentary to Canon 3B(1) of the Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, providing examples of administrative conduct that may constitute a violation of the canon.
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Louisiana Supreme Court Amends Rule XXVIIThe Louisiana Supreme Court has amended Rule XXVII to establish procedures for matters in which both a district attorney and the Louisiana attorney general are recused.
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LBLS Accepting Applications for Business Bankruptcy Law and Consumer Bankruptcy Law Certification through Sept. 30The Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization (LBLS) is accepting applications for board certification in business bankruptcy law and consumer bankruptcy law through Sept. 30, 2026.
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