LSBA Headlines

• Louisiana Re-Entry Court Collaborative Lawyering Project: Free CLE for Volunteers on June 29
  Handle a legal matter for a person in Re-Entry Court and get 3.0 hours of free CLE.
• Dona Kay Renegar Installed as 77th President of the Louisiana State Bar Association
  Dona Kay Renegar, a member in the Lafayette law firm of Veazey, Felder & Renegar, L.L.C., was installed June 8 as the 77th president of the Louisiana State Bar Association during the Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla. Administering her oath of office was Louisiana Supreme Court Justice John L. Weimer.
• House of Delegates Considers Resolutions, Elects Committee Members
  The LSBA's House of Delegates discussed resolutions and elected members to the Legislation Committee at its June 8 meeting.
• LSBA 2017-18 Officers and Board of Governors Members Installed
  The installation ceremony was June 8 during the Annual Meeting. 
• LSBA Young Lawyers Division’s 2017-18 Officers and Council Installed
  The installation ceremony was June 7 during the LSBA’s Annual Meeting.
  
• Awards Presented at LSBA Annual Meeting to Members, Professor, Students
  Ten awards were presented during the Annual Meeting to LSBA members, a law school professor and students for services to the Association and the legal profession.
• LSBA Members, Bar Association Honored with 2017 Young Lawyers Division Awards
  Five LSBA members and the Baton Rouge Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section received 2017 YLD awards, presented by 2016-17 YLD Chair Scotty E. Chabert, Jr. and other YLD Council members during a June 7 ceremony during the LSBA’s Annual Meeting.
• LSBA Dues, LADB Assessment Cycle Continues Through July 1
  Via the online payment/filing procedure or the downloadable form, LSBA members also may make voluntary, tax-deductible contributions to the Access to Justice Fund, the Louisiana Bar Foundation, the Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education and the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program, Inc.
  
• 2017 High School Mock Trial Winners Announced
  Congratulations to Caddo Parish Magnet High School of Shreveport, winners of the 2017 Richard N. Ware IV State High School Mock Trial Competition.
• Southern University Law Center Wins 2017 LSBA Law School Mock Trial Competition
  Congratulations to Southern University Law Center, winner of the LSBA YLD's 2017 Law School Mock Trial Competition.
• Application Deadline is July 7 for Leadership LSBA 2017-18 Class
  LSBA President-Elect Dona Kay Renegar is seeking applications from young lawyers for the Leadership LSBA 2017-18 Class.
• Mediators/Arbitrators: Book a Listing in “Who’s Who in ADR 2017” Directory
  The response deadline is July 28.
• Ongoing News
• • Louisiana Bar Center to Close for July 4
  • ATJ Developing Leadership Internship Program to Begin Second Year
  • Louisiana Civil Justice Center Launches Second “Justice Tour,” Seeks Attorney Involvement
  • LBLS Sets Submission Date for Bankruptcy Law Certification Applications
  • Supreme Court Approves Amended LSBA Plan of Legal Specialization
  • Attorney Volunteers: Offer Your Time with LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org!
  • Yes, It Is Important to Report Your Pro Bono Hours!