LSBA Headlines

• Nominating Committee to Meet Aug. 21 to Nominate President-Elect, Treasurer

  The LSBA's Nominating Committee will meet on Thursday, Aug. 21, in New Orleans to nominate a president-elect for the 2026-27 term and a treasurer for the 2026-28 term. The president-elect will automatically assume the presidency in 2027-28.

• 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.

• New MCLE Rule Applies to Emeritus Status

  Attorneys choosing to utilize emeritus status under Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XVIII, Section 3(B), are exempt from Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) requirements, per Rule XXX, Section 2(9). This clarification comes as part of recent amendments to Rule XXX and will take effect January 1, 2026. Only those who have formally elected emeritus status will be excused from MCLE obligations after that date. Click here to read the order, find out more information or for comment contact details.

• Free Trust Accounting & Billing Software by Smokeball

  The Louisiana State Bar Association Partners with Smokeball to Grant All Members Free Access to Trust and Billing Software

• 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. 
  

• 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.

• 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.
• Ongoing News
• • 2025 Civil Legal Aid Award Nominations, Deadline Aug. 29
  • Attorney Volunteers Needed for 2025 Lawyers in Libraries Events, Deadline Sept. 12
  • Reminder: MCLE Compliance Deadline is Dec. 31, 2025
  • Board Certified Specialists & 2025 Applicants: 4 Hours of “Computer-Based CLE” Credits Allowed for 2025
  • Disability Law Attorneys: Join the LSBA Disabilities Assistance Network (DAN)
  • “Find Legal Help” Portal Expands to Include Disabilities Assistance Network (DAN)
  • Mandatory Bar Challenge