November 2024 Newsletter

From the President…

As we enter the Thanksgiving season, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to serve as your President. This role allows me to connect with such dedicated and talented individuals within our legal community, and for that, I am truly thankful. Your support and engagement are what make our Bar Association thrive, and I look forward to continuing our work together.

**Upcoming Events:**
**Mark Your Calendars!**

Join us on November 15th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for our All-Day General CLE at the Southern Hotel in Covington. This CLE has been approved for 6 hours of CLE credit, including 1 hour of professionalism and 1 hour of ethics. You can find the link to sign up as well as the schedule here:

Register Online

We also have a special treat in store: a two-hour Family Law CLE titled “Collaborative Approaches to Protecting Children: Bridging Family Law, Child Advocacy, and Law Enforcement” on November 22nd, also at the Southern Hotel from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This session, presented by the Children’s Advocacy Center – Hope House, promises to be insightful and impactful. Thank you to Thomas Mitchell, Brian Brown, Judge Patrice Oppenheim, and the sponsor INJ Foundation for bringing this presentation to our membership. The fee associated with this CLE is a mere $25 for two hours, with lunch, and all funds will be donated back to the Children’s Advocacy Center. This CLE has been approved for 2 hours of Family Law CLE Credit, so make sure to attend!

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Lastly, don’t forget to mark your calendars for our annual 22nd JDC Bar Association Christmas Party on December 12th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Meribo! Feel free to bring a guest! Invitation and RSVP will hit your inbox next week, so be sure to let us know that you will be attending. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season and connect with colleagues in a festive atmosphere.

As we reflect on what we’re thankful for this season, I hope to see many of you at these upcoming events. Your participation enriches our community and strengthens our bonds as legal professionals.

Kristen
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