General Information
August 8, 2025
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans, 2 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA
The LSBA’s inclusion of a program in its CLE programming is not to be deemed a statement or an endorsement of the views expressed therein by the LSBA or any member of the LSBA. Speakers on LSBA programs were carefully selected for their knowledge, but neither the LSBA nor the speaker warrant that the presentations or materials were free of errors, or will continue to be accurate. Statements in the presentations and their materials should be verified before relying on them. Opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect opinions of the LSBA, its sections, or committees. Views expressed are those of the authors and contributors only.
Registration:
Registration (BEFORE July 12, 2025) $110
Registration (AFTER July 12, 2025) $135
The LSBA is not responsible for any expenses associated with travel, lodging, or other costs incurred by the registrant. This also applies in the event that the LSBA must cancel the conference for any reason.
Audio or video recording or transcription of any portion of the conference is prohibited unless express consent is granted by the LSBA.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE
The LSBA must adhere to facility capacity constraints, so please indicate during the registration process if you will attend the Excellence in Diversity reception.
Registration Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be received in writing and sent to diversity@lsba.org.
Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. Cancellations received in writing by July 25, 2025, will be fully refunded minus a $30.00 administrative fee. If written confirmation of cancellation is not received by July 25, 2025, no refunds or credits will be issued of any kind. Credits will be processed within two weeks of the cancellation request.
On-site Registration Policy:
It is the policy of the LSBA that NO CASH shall be accepted for any transaction. Payment may be made by personal check or via the LSBA registration portal if open on the day of registration.
Luncheon
SOUP STARTER
Vegetarian
ENTRÉE
Vegetarian
DESSERT
Vegetarian
Special Requirements / Questions
Please contact the LSBA if you have a disability, dietary restrictions or a food allergy which may require special accommodations at this conference. The LSBA is committed to ensuring full accessibility for all registrants.
Lactation Room
A lactation room for breastfeeding individuals to express milk while attending conclave is available. You are responsible for requesting access to the space and following the guidelines for use.
Lactation Room Guidelines:
Attendee must request use of the room via email at diversity@lsba.org.
Please provide name, LSBRN, phone number, time room is needed and length of time that lactation room is needed.
Pumping equipment: Should you choose to leave any items in the room, know that these are not the responsibility of LSBA or host hotel.
Please keep the space neat and orderly. If there is a cleaning issue, please report the issue to LSBA staff at the check-in desk.
If you have any additional comments or questions regarding lactation space or access, please email the Member Outreach and Diversity team at diversity@lsba.org.
Questions?
Contact the Member Outreach and Diversity team members by email at diversity@lsba.org.
Hotel Information
The LSBA has reserved a block of rooms at the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans at a discounted rate of $250 per night (excluding taxes and fees). You are urged to make reservations early, as there are only a limited number of rooms available at the discounted rate listed above. The LSBA room block is reserved for conference attendees only.
Hotel cancellation policy:
All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card by July 8, 2025 and the credit card will be charged a deposit of night's room and tax when the reservations are made. Any request received after July 8, 2025 will be handled on a space and rate availability basis only. Please note that if your plans changed and you do not timely cancel your room reservation by 3:00 p.m.on August 4, 2025 you are responsible for the room charge.
Wi-Fi Access
Wireless access will be available in the conference area and main lobby. Please note, electrical outlets will be limited.
Excellence in Diversity Reception
The Excellence in Diversity Reception honoring Sponsors will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans at 8:00 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. Speakers, sponsors, and registrants are invited to attend.
We hope you can join us and look forward to your continued support of the LSBA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.
Agenda
5.00 CLE Credit Hour(s) (including Professionalism)
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| 8:00 a.m. |
Registrant Check-in
Plimsoll Ballroom Foyer, 3rd Floor |
8:00 a.m. – 8:40 a.m.
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Excellence in Diversity Reception honoring Sponsors and Co-hosts
Plimsoll Ballroom Foyer, 3rd Floor
Open to speakers, sponsors, co-hosts, and registrants |
8:40 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
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Acknowledgments
Sponsor and Co-host Recognition/Sponsor and Co-host Representative Photos
Plimsoll Ballroom, 3rd Floor
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| 9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. |
Welcoming Remarks
Plimsoll Ballroom, 3rd Floor
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| 9:05 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. |
Welcoming Remarks
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9:10 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.
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Welcoming Remarks
Introduction of Plenary Session One Speaker
Plimsoll Ballroom, 3rd Floor
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9:20 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
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Plenary Session One - 1.00 Credit Hour
- Kira H. Banks, Professor, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO
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10:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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Networking Break
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10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Plenary Session Two - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 1.00 Credit Hour
Plimsoll Ballroom, 3rd Floor
- Danielle V. Hernadez, DVH Law Group, Tampa, Fl
- Erin C. Herbert, Ware | Immigration, Metairie, LA
- Mich P. Gonzalez, Sanctuary of the South,
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11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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Transition Break |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. |
Luncheon, Presentations, Committee on Diversity in the Legal Profession Award
River Ballroom, 3rd Floor
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Introduction of Recipient of Committee on Diversity in the Legal Profession Award
12:00 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.
Introduction of Keynote Speaker |
12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
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Keynote Session- 1.00 Credit Hour
River Ballroom, 3rd Floor
- Angela Allen-Bell, B. K. Agnihotri Endowed Professor, Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, LA
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| 1:10 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. |
Transition Break |
1:20 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
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Plenary Session Three - AI and Access 1.00 Credit Hour
Plimsoll Ballroom, 3rd Floor
- Greg Siskind, Siskind Susser, PC, Memphis, TN
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| 2:20 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Networking Break
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| 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Plenary Session Four - DEIA: Increasing Access with Technology 1.00 Credit Hour
Plimsoll Ballroom, 3rd Floor
- Kirra Jarratt, DC Bar Foundation, Washington, DC
- Scheree Gilchrist, Legal Aid of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC
- Susan Vincent, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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Materials
The LSBA is working on ways to reduce the amount of paper we use at conferences and symposia. This is an effort both to be responsible toward our environment and to increase the quality and timeliness of the resources provided through this learning experience.
To view the course materials for this year's Conclave, please click the download link beside a session title below to obtain the materials available for that session. We recommend that you do so PRIOR to the conference.
If you choose to review the materials from an electronic device, we strongly suggest that you charge the device's battery, as electrical outlets are limited.
9:20 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. – Plenary Session One
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Plenary Session Two
12:10 p.m.- 1:10 p.m. – Keynote Speaker
1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. – Plenary Session Three
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Plenary Session Four