Professional Development Playbook
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Professionalism Development Playbook
Feburary 24, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 P.M.
Smoothie King Center - Pelicans Bar (Entrance North 100 Doors)
New Orleans, LA
The LSBA Inclusvie Practice Section will be hosting a 1 Hour CLE on February 24, 2026 at the Smoothie King Center. The cost of the CLE is free to registrants with the purchase of a ticket to the Pelicans vs Warriors game. Tickets can be purchased here: https://pels.group/LunarNewYear
For non-members of the Bar, you can register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PelicansCLESeminar
Approved for 1 Hour of CLE Credit
View Event DetailsSEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - BOSSIER CITY
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - BOSSIER CITY: Tuesday, March 3, 2026; Hilton Garden Inn. Six hours of CLE - FREE and lunch is on us. Faculty and schedule are posted.
Registration OPEN until capacity reached. FULL DAY ATTENDANCE IS EXPECTED. View Event Details Level Up Learning: Opening Statements and Closing Arguments
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Save the Date! Registration Opening Soon!
Level Up Learning: Opening Statements and Closing Arguments
Wednesday, March 4 | Noon – 1 PM | Hybrid Format
Join the LSBA Young Lawyers Division for the first Level Up Learning program of 2026—a free CLE focused on crafting persuasive opening statements and delivering effective closing arguments. The session will feature Attorneys Jatavian L. Williams of Glago Williams and Gregory Carter of The G. Carter Law Firm, who will share practical insights and courtroom strategies. This CLE will take place Wednesday, March 4 from 12–1 p.m. Open to young lawyers only. One hour of CLE credit has been applied for. Limited In-Person space. Register Today!
View Event Details SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - WEST MONROE
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - WEST MONROE: Wednesday, March 4, 2026; West Monroe Convention Center. Six hours of CLE - FREE and lunch is on us. Faculty and schedule are posted.
Registration OPEN until capacity is reached. Full day of attendance is expected. View Event Details SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - HOUMA
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - HOUMA: Tuesday, March 10, 2026; Marriott Courtyard Houma. Six hours of CLE - FREE and lunch is on us. Faculty and schedule are posted.
Registration OPEN until capacity reached. Full day of attendance is expected. View Event Details SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - LAFAYETTE
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
SEVEN POINTS SEMINAR - LAFAYETTE: Wednesday, March 11, 2026; River Oaks Catering and Event Center. Six hours of CLE - FREE and lunch is on us. Faculty and schedule are posted.
Registration opens Feb 11, 2026, until capacity reached. Full day of attendance is expected. View Event Details Helpful Thoughts About the Criminal Court Practice of Law
Friday, March 13, 2026
March 13, 2026
Hyatt Centric French Quarter Hotel
800 Iberville St. • New Orleans
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Seminar: 8:30 a.m/ - 4:30 p.m.
Seminar details coming soon!
View Event Details"Experience Charleston" - A Multi-Topic CLE"
Monday, March 16, 2026 - Wednesday, March 18, 2026
March 16-18, 2026
The Charleston Place Hotel
130 Market St. • Charleston, SC
Through sumptuous accommodations, delicious food and drink, shopping, restorative wellness services, and warm, generous hospitality, The Charleston Place stirs the senses and lives forever in the minds and souls of all who gather.
View Event DetailsAI & The Law (1/2 Day Seminar/Webinar)
Friday, March 20, 2026
Seminar / Webinar
Jones Walker LLP
201 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans • LA
Space is limited for in-person, but we also have the WEBINAR option! Please make your IN-PERSON or WEBINAR selection when registering.
View Event DetailsEvidence CLE
Friday, March 27, 2026
New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District Hotel
859 Convention Center Blvd. • New Orleans
Registration: 8-8:30 a.m.
Seminar: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Seminar details coming soon!
View Event DetailsLSBA'S 19TH SOLO, SMALL FIRM & TECH CONFERENCE
Friday, April 10, 2026
LSBA'S 19TH SOLO, SMALL FIRM & TECH CONFERENCE, returning to the Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel in Kenner, La.:
MASTER THE LAW! COMMAND THE TECHNOLOGY!
EARLY BIRD REG NOW OPEN!!
Exhibitor Inquiry? Please email TECHCENTER@lsba.org. View Event Details Medicare/Medicaid/Elder Care (1/2 day Seminar / Webinar)
Friday, April 10, 2026
Seminar / Webinar
Louisiana State Bar Association
601 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans • LA
Space is limited for in-person, but our webinar option will be available.
Additional seminar information coming soon!
View Event DetailsRegister Now! 2026 Louisiana Young Lawyers Conference: "The Reel Future of Law"
Friday, April 10, 2026
New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District
859 Convention Center Blvd. • New Orleans
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Conference: 8:45 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Fees: $100
The LSBA Young Lawyers Division will host its 2026 Louisiana Young Lawyers Conference: The Reel Future of Law on Friday, April 10th. This engaging seminar will be held at the New Orleans Marriott - Warehouse Arts District, 859 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans. Attendees can earn up to 4.5 hours of CLE credit while connecting with other young lawyers from around the state. The event will also include lunch and the YLD Awards Ceremony. The conference is open to Young Lawyers ONLY.
View Event DetailsLSBA Lunch and Learn CLE Seminar: Generational Differences
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
LSBA Lunch and Learn CLE Seminar: Generational Differences This CLE Seminar has reached maximum capacity.
April 15, 2026
Hosted by: Louisiana State Bar Association Diversity Committee’s Pipeline to Diversity and Outreach Subcommittee
Location: Louisiana State Bar Association, 601 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
Check In: 11:30 a.m.
Schedule(s): 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Registration Fee: Free
CLE Credit hour(s): 1.25 CLE Credit Hour(s)View Event Details LSBA Entertainment Law CLE Seminar: Safeguarding the Spotlight
Thursday, April 16, 2026 - Friday, April 17, 2026
LSBA Entertainment Law CLE Seminar: Safeguarding the Spotlight
April 16-17, 2026
Behind every successful public figure—whether on stage, on screen, or on the field—stands a skilled legal team.
This continuing legal education seminar explores the critical role lawyers play in protecting the careers, rights, and reputations of creatives and athletes alike. Featuring highly credentialed speakers, the program will address timely legal issues across the entertainment and sports industries.
Hosted by: Louisiana State Bar Association’s Diversity Committee’s Pipeline to Diversity and Outreach Subcommittee and Art, Entertainment and Sport Law Section
Location: Louisiana State Bar Association, 601 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
Check In: 8:00 a.m.
Schedule(s): 8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. each day
Registration Fee: $175
CLE Credit hour(s): 4.00 CLE Credit Hour(s) each day - Total of 8.00 CLE Credit Hour(s)View Event Details 18th Annual White Collar Crime Symposium
Friday, April 17, 2026
Hyatt Centric French Quarter Hotel
800 Iberville St. • New Orleans
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Seminar: 8:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Additional seminar information coming soon!
The White Collar Crime Symposium, held annually, serves as a pivotal platform for judges and lawyers to discuss recent developments in the field.
The popular CLE seminar will feature lawyers at the top of the white collar crime arena! Get your required credits & celebrate 4 days of French Quarter Fest with music, food, special events and fun!
View Event DetailsCLE during Jazz Fest
Friday, April 24, 2026
Hyatt Centric French Quarter Hotel
800 Iberville St. • New Orleans
Registration: 8-8:30 a.m.
Seminar: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m
Additional seminar information coming soon!
View Event Details66th Bi-Annual Bridging the Gap
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - Wednesday, April 29, 2026
New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District Hotel
859 Convention Center Blvd. • New Orleans
Registration: 7:30-8:00 a.m.
Seminar: 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m
Fees: TIP - $50 / 2025 New Admittees & YL - $195 / All Other Lawyers - $420
Join us for this two-day seminar presented by skilled, highly respected practitioners and jurists to learn practical information that hopefully will serve you well throughout your legal career!
PLEASE NOTE: CLE credit will only be provided for the
FIRST time you attend the "Bridging the Gap" seminar.
View Event DetailsSEVEN 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 opens April 15, 2026. Full day of attendance is expected.
View Event DetailsSEVEN 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 to open April 17, 2026. Full day of attendance is expected.
View Event DetailsSEVEN 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 to open April 20, 2026. Full day of attendance is expected.
View Event DetailsSAVE 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.
View Event DetailsLGBT Legal Issues CLE Seminar
Saturday, June 13, 2026
LGBT Legal Issues CLE Seminar This CLE Seminar has reached maximum capacity.
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)View Event Details 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.
View Event DetailsSpecialty 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 Fee: Free
CLE Credit hour(s): 2.50 CLE Credit Hour(s)View Event Details 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)View Event Details