LSBA Headlines

• Nominating Committee to Meet Aug. 23 to Nominate President-Elect, Treasurer

  The LSBA's Nominating Committee will meet on Friday, Aug. 23, to nominate a president-elect for the 2020-21 term and a treasurer for the 2020-22 term. The president-elect will automatically assume the presidency in 2021-22.

• Nominations Open for YLD Awards; Response Deadline is Sept. 15

  Review the five award categories and nomination procedures online.

• Attorney Volunteers Sought for Lawyers in Libraries Events

  The LSBA is partnering with Louisiana libraries for “Lawyers in Libraries” events the week of Oct. 21-26.

• LBLS Accepting Certification Applications in Bankruptcy Law

  The Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization is accepting applications for certification in business bankruptcy law and consumer bankruptcy law through Sept. 30.
  

• It’s Important to Report Your Pro Bono Hours!

  Local pro bono and civil legal aid organizations benefit from LSBA members’ reporting of their annual pro bono hours.

• Nominations Open for 2019 Civil Legal Aid Awards

  The Civil Legal Aid Awards recognize the outstanding work of lawyers serving in the public interest community.

• Volunteers Sought for 2019 Law School Professionalism Orientations

  The LSBA’s Committee on the Profession is seeking lawyers and judges to lead discussion groups in the next round of law school professionalism orientations.

• Respond by Aug. 2: Sponsors Sought for 2019 Law School Professionalism Orientations

  Sponsors are needed for the August orientations at Loyola University College of Law, Southern University Law Center and Tulane University Law School.

• Registration Open for Francophone Section’s August CLE Program in Canada

  The LSBA's Francophone Section is presenting a CLE program, “Acadian Diaspora: From Louisiana to Acadia,” on Aug. 20 on the campus of the University of Moncton School of Law in New Brunswick, Canada.
• Ongoing News
• • Avoid Penalties, Ineligibility: Pay Dues & Assessment, File Statement & Trust Account Form
  • Specialty Bars Conference Set for Saturday, Aug. 24
  • Comments Sought on Proposed Changes to Louisiana District Court Rules
  • Early-Bird Ad Deadline is Sept. 6 for 2020 Expert Witness, Consultant & Legal Services Directory
  • LSBA Implements new "Spot Mentoring Program" for Young Lawyers
  • Mediators/Arbitrators: Book a Listing in “Who’s Who in ADR 2019” Directory