October 2024 Newsletter

As the spooky season approaches, the 22nd JDC Bar Association is diligently wrapping up the year with our final CLE events—and we have exciting treats in store, no tricks involved!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our Clerk of Court, Jessica Brewster, and Leanne Eckholdt, Recording and Land Director, for their insightful presentation on the State of the Clerk of Court’s Office during our September CLE. Their transparency and dedication are greatly appreciated.

Looking ahead to October, don’t forget to register for the annual Meet The Judges who will speak to “The State Of The Court”. This gathering will be held at the Justice Center on October 10 , 6:00-8:00 pm. Click here for information and registration- and remember it is a free one hour CLE (but you MUST register in advance).
Meet the Judges of the 22nd JDC 2024 – Oct 10, 2024 – St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce (sttammanychamber.org)

On October 18, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Angela White- Bazile from the Judges & Lawyers Assistance Program. She will present “Functioning in Dysfunction” at Zeas. Lunch begins at noon, with the presentation running from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. This session is approved for one hour of professionalism credit.

Mark your calendars for November 15th, when we will host our All-Day General CLE at the Southern Hotel in Covington. The seminar will open at 8:30 am and we will wrap up at 4:30 pm with lectures, breaks, snacks and lunch in between. This years speakers are:

• Judge Bryan Haggerty- The Importance of City Courts
• Clare Roubion- Hot Topics In Legal Ethics
• Austin Benton-Form, Function and AI: The Future of Legal Document Automation
• Michael DeShazo- Professionalism: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Clients, Courts, and Co-Workers
• Vincent Wynne-How To Defend A DUI
• Kathleen Legendre-Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me: Louisiana Legislature Updates For 2024

We’re finalizing the schedule, but we promise an enriching experience and you can register NOW (early bird pricing in effect until November 8, but you will want to reserve your spot now before it fills)

Additionally, we have a surprise treat: a special two-hour Family Law CLE presented by the Children’s Advocacy Center – Hope House in Covington. “Collaborative Approaches to Protecting Children: Bridging Family Law, Child Advocacy, and Law Enforcement” will be held on November 22nd, also at the Southern Hotel in Covington. Watch for the registration link- it’s coming to you soon!

Lastly, don’t forget to mark your calendars for our annual 22nd JDC Bar Association Christmas Party on December 12th at Meribo.

As the weather cools, make sure to take advantage of this beautiful season. We look forward to seeing you at the Bar!

Kristen Stanley-Wallace
President
22nd JDC Bar Association

Kristen Stanley-Wallace, President kristen@stanley-wallacelaw.com
Michael Nicaud, Vice President michael.nicaud@hornbeckoffshore.com
Amanda Trosclair, Treasurer atrosclair@stpgov.org
Reina Gardner, Executive Director reina@22ndjdcbar.org