LSBA Headlines

• Self-Qualifying Period Opens Sept. 24, Continues Through Oct. 22

  Several leadership positions are open in the 2018-19 LSBA election cycle.

• Nominations Open for Five Young Lawyers Division Awards

  The nomination period will close on Oct. 18 for the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, the Outstanding Local Affiliate, the Program of the Year, the Hon. Michaelle Pitard Wynne Professionalism Award and the YLD Pro Bono Award.

• Second Hearing in Baton Rouge Scheduled for Comments on LBLS Employment Law Standards, Labor Law Standards

  The Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization (LBLS) will hold a second public hearing beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at the Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, 2nd Floor, Tucker Room, W303, Baton Rouge, to provide a forum for Bar members to comment on the LBLS Employment Law Standards and Labor Law Standards.

• Gov. John Bel Edwards Declares Oct. 22-27 as “Pro Bono Week”

  Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards recently signed a proclamation recognizing the special week.

• Mire, Talley, Jones, Ryan Nominated for LSBA, YLD Leadership Positions

  Alainna R. Mire of Alexandria and Patrick A. Talley, Jr. of New Orleans have been nominated for 2019-20 LSBA president-elect and 2019-21 LSBA secretary, respectively. The LSBA’s Nominating Committee formulated these recommendations on Aug. 24 and presented its report to the Board of Governors on Aug. 25.

• Bankruptcy Law Certification Applications Accepted Through Sept. 30

  The Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization is accepting applications for business bankruptcy law and consumer bankruptcy law certification through Sept. 30, 2018.

• Supreme Court Seeking Executive Director for Committee on Bar Admissions

  The Executive Director will report to the 19-member committee, which is responsible for the examination and review of qualifications of all applicant for admission to the bar in Louisiana.

• House Resolution Deadline is Dec. 14 for 2019 Midyear Meeting

  The LSBA's Midyear Meeting is scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 17-19, 2019, at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge. The deadline for submitting resolutions for the House of Delegates meeting is Friday, Dec. 14. (The House will meet on Jan. 19, 2019.)

• 14 Parishes Still Need Attorney Volunteers for "Lawyers in Libraries" Events

  The LSBA is partnering with Louisiana public libraries for “Lawyers in Libraries” events the week of Oct. 22-27.
• Ongoing News
• • New Admittees Reception is Nov. 8 in New Orleans
  • 35% Discount Available for the 2018 Clio Cloud Conference