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: 4 appointments pending.
• Second Judicial District: 3 appointments pending.
• Third Judicial District: 2 appointments pending.
• Fourth Judicial District: 4 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.
• Fourteenth Judicial District: 1 appointment 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/.
Job Shadowing Opportunities Available for 2024 Suit Up for the Future ProgramThe LSBA, in partnership with the Louisiana Supreme Court, Just the Beginning and Louisiana law schools, will host the Suit Up for the Future High School Legal Institute and Intern Program from June 10-28 for high school students and recent graduates interested in pursuing careers in the legal profession. Job shadowing opportunities are set for June 17-21. Attorneys and firms in the greater New Orleans area interested in providing a job shadowing opportunity for one or more students should email
diversity@lsba.org.
Online Application Portal Open for 2024 Suit Up ProgramDo you know a 2024 high school junior, senior or recent graduate who is interested in the legal profession? Then consider registering them for participation in the 2024 Suit Up for the Future High School Legal Institute and Intern Program, scheduled for June 10-28. The online application portal is open:
https://www.lsba.org/Diversity/SuitUpfortheFutureHome.aspx.
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.