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Louisiana Bar Center to Close for Labor Day
The offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2.


Centola, Jones Nominated for LSBA Leadership Positions
Lawrence 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. The president-elect will automatically assume the presidency in 2027-28. 


Cassagne, Guzman Nominated for YLD Leadership Positions
Christina “Cristy” Guzman was nominated for the position of LSBA’s Young Lawyer Division 2026-27 Secretary. Current Secretary Rachal Cox Cassagne of New Orleans will automatically assume the post of 2025-26 YLD chair-elect. Cassagne is with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Orleans and Guzman is with Jeffrey Hufft Law Firm of Metairie.  

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. The annual filing requirement deadline is July 1 annually. To learn more about dues, emeritus status and more visit Annual Dues.



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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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Self-Qualifying Period Opens Sept. 15 and Ends Oct. 13
For 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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Professionalism Speakers' Workshop Set for Oct. 16, 2025
The 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, 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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Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Emails Targeting LSBA Members
We have received reports that fraudulent phishing emails are being sent to LSBA members. These emails appear to come from LSBA Officers and may request sensitive information or payment. Do not respond, click any links, or provide any information. If you receive one of these emails, delete it immediately and block the sender. These messages are not legitimate and are being sent from unauthorized, deceptive email addresses.


Attorney Volunteers Needed for 2025 Lawyers in Libraries Events, Deadline Sept. 12
Lawyers in Libraries events are set for the week of Oct. 20-25 in conjunction with National Celebrate Pro Bono Week. Attorney volunteers are still needed for programs in several parishes, including: Ascension, Assumption, Bossier, Caddo, Calcasieu, Cameron, Concordia, Franklin, Iberville, Lafayette, Lafourche, Lincoln, Morehouse, Natchitoches, Orleans, Ouachita, Plaquemines, Point Coupee, Rapides, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Terrebonne, Vernon, Washington, & West Baton Rouge. The deadline to sign up is Sept. 12. Click here to volunteer.

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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“Find Legal Help” Portal Expands to Include Disabilities Assistance Network (DAN)
The Louisiana State Bar Association has expanded its Find Legal Help portal to include the Disabilities Assistance Network (DAN) — a directory of attorneys who assist with disability-related legal issues. This free, public resource connects individuals with licensed Louisiana lawyers by parish and area of practice. The update reflects LSBA’s continued commitment to improving access to justice for all individuals, including persons with disabilities. Click here to visit.


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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