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SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - BATON ROUGE
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - BATON ROUGE: Wednesday, May 6, 2026; LSU Lod Cook's Alumni Center. Six hours of CLE - FREE and lunch is on us. Faculty and schedule are posted. Registration and wait list closed. To CANCEL, follow instructions on seminar webpage. Your registration is non-transferable. 

**FULL DAY ATTENDANCE IS EXPECTED.**  

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Legislative Testimony 101: A Practical Guide for Attorneys
Thursday, May 7, 2026

A LUNCH & LEARN 1 Hour Special! 

In-Person or via Webinar! 

Space is limited for in-person, so register now!

Registration: $40.00 

Location: LA Bar 

               601 St. Charles Ave

               New Orleans, LA 70130

Lunch will be provided! 


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Mastering the Art of Arbitration and All That Jazz!
Friday, May 8, 2026

Seminar is being rescheduled for the Spring of 2027

 

This seminar offers a comprehensive overview of modern arbitration practice, blending foundational knowledge with insights into emerging trends. Topics include the growing role of AI in case analysis, document review, and decision-making; effective discovery strategies with a focus on third-party discovery; arbitrator selection and the qualifications, biases, and strategic factors that shape case outcomes; ten common mistakes to avoid in arbitration; ethical responsibilities and professional transparency; and the latest developments in rules, case law, and best practices keeping practitioners at the forefront of the field.

May 8, 2026

Hyatt Centric French Quarter Hotel
800 Iberville St. • New Orleans

Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Seminar: 8:30 a.m - 4:15 p.m.

Registration: $350

Registration after May 1: $375

 
Currently approved for a maximum 6.25 credit hours. Pending 1 hour Ethics.


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SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - COVINGTON
Friday, May 8, 2026
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - COVINGTON: Friday, May 8, 2026; The Greenwood. Six hours of CLE - FREE and lunch is on us. Faculty and schedule are posted. Registration and WAIT LIST CLOSED. Follow instructions on seminar webpage to CANCEL.

**FULL DAY ATTENDANCE IS EXPECTED.** 

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SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR- NEW ORLEANS
Monday, May 11, 2026
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - NEW ORLEANS: Monday, May 11, 2026; Loyola University, Monroe Hall. Six hours of CLE - FREE and lunch is on us. Faculty and schedule to be posted soon. Registration and Wait List are CLOSED. To CANCEL, follow instructions on seminar webpage. *FULL DAY ATTENDANCE IS EXPECTED. 

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Well-Being in the Legal Profession CLE Seminar
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Well-Being in the Legal Profession CLE Seminar
May 16, 2026


Hosted by: Louisiana State Bar Association Department of Member Outreach and Diversity

Location: Bocage Racquet Club, 7600 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA

Check In: 3:30 p.m.
Schedule(s): 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: Free
CLE Credit hour(s): 1.00 Professionalism Credit Hour

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Identifying Victims of Sexual Trafficking in the Criminal Defendant and Victim Population: A Guide for Criminal Justice Practitioners
Friday, May 22, 2026

Co-Sponsored by the LSBA. This CLE explores how to identify survivors of sex trafficking, the laws that affect survivors and the resources available to survivors.  Survivors of sex trafficking often appear in criminal court as criminal defendants and are often hard to identify. Participation is needed between government agencies, prosecution offices, law enforcement, public defenders, and not-for profit organizations to ensure survivors are identified and traffickers are apprehended. 

1 HOUR FREE CLE CREDIT!

May 22, 2026 

12:30 p.m.

2700 Tulane Ave

Section A of Orleans Parish Criminal District

Register by RSVP to lthompson@criminalcourt.org

 


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SAVE THE DATE! 2026 LSBA Annual Meeting & Joint LJC/LSBA Summer School
Sunday, May 31, 2026 - Friday, June 5, 2026

Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort 

May 31, 2026 - June 5, 2026

 

CLE That Moves Your Practice Beyond the Horizon

 

Earn valuable CLE credits at the 85th Annual Meeting & Joint LJC/LSBA Summer School in Sandestin. Take advantage of a diverse lineup of timely, practice-focused CLE programs designed to sharpen skills, explore emerging issues, and support professional growth, all in a setting that encourages connection, reflection, and fresh perspectives.


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LGBT Legal Issues CLE Seminar
Saturday, June 13, 2026
LGBT Legal Issues CLE Seminar
June 13, 2026


Hosted by: Louisiana State Bar Association Diversity Committee’s LGBT Subcommittee

Location: Louisiana State Bar Association, 601 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
Check In: 8:15 a.m.
Schedule: 8:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Registration Fee: Free
CLE Credit hour(s): 4.00 CLE Credit Hour(s)

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Ethics & Professionalism: Summer Rerun
Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Hyatt Centric French Quarter Hotel

800 Iberville 

New Orleans, LA

Registration: 8-8:30 a.m.
Seminar: 8:30 a.m.-10:40 p.m
Fee: Only $55 per hour!!

Don't Wait Until the End of the Year! Get Your Ethics & Professionalism This Summer ~


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18th Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession
Friday, August 7, 2026
The theme for the 2026 Conclave is Our Diversity, Our Strength.

Location: Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans, 2 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 

Please join the LSBA, the Louisiana Supreme Court, and a host of statewide, local, and specialty bar associations for the 18th Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession. The Conclave is scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans.

Questions? Contact the Member Outreach and Diversity team members by email at diversity@lsba.org.
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Specialty Bars CLE Seminar
Friday, August 21, 2026
Specialty Bars CLE Seminar
August 21, 2026


Hosted by: Louisiana State Bar Association Diversity Committee’s Specialty Bars Subcommittee

Location: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 921 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Check In: 11:30 a.m.
Schedule: 12:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.
Registration FeeFree
CLE Credit hour(s): 2.50 CLE Credit Hour(s)

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Specialty Bars CLE Conference
Friday, October 23, 2026
LSBA Specialty Bars CLE Conference
October 23, 2026

Hosted by: Louisiana State Bar Association
Diversity Committee’s Specialty Bars Subcommittee

Location: Louisiana State Bar Association 601 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA
Check In: 8:30 a.m.
Schedule: 8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $65
CLE Credit hour(s): 7.00 CLE Credit Hour(s)

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Louisiana State Bar Association
601 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
(800) 421-LSBA(5722) / (504) 566-1600