December 2024 Newsletter

From the President…
As we close out 2024, I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for making this year a truly memorable one. It has been an incredible honor to serve as your president, and I am deeply thankful for the trust you placed in me to lead this remarkable association.

This year has been filled with growth, collaboration, and countless opportunities to strengthen our community and our profession. From insightful continuing legal education programs to the support we’ve shown one another in both our professional and personal endeavors, the 22nd Judicial District Bar Association has once again proven the power of unity within our legal community.

Thank you again for allowing me the privilege of serving as your president this year. It has been a true honor, and I look forward to the continued success of our Bar Association in the years to come.

Kristen Stanley-Wallace
President
22nd JDC Bar Association

Looking ahead…

As we finish 2024, know that our 2025 agenda is filling up, and we have plenty of opportunities for CLEs, networking, and community outreach. More info will come in January, but if you are ready to start filling out your calendar and registering for events, here’s your head start!

The one-hour CLEs will be held at ZEA in Covington on January 17, February 21, April 4, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, and October 17. Doors open at 12:00, lunch service starts at 12:15 and the CLE begins at 12:30. The All Day Family Law CLE will be held on March 14.

Before reading further, remember that you get great discounts and networking opportunities if you are a member of the 22nd JDC Bar Association and membership is valid from January-December. Haven’t renewed your membership or enrolled as a new member yet? Here’s a quick link to take you straight to registration!

2025 Membership

On Friday, January 17, 2025, Senator Patrick McMath will join us at ZEA to give “Legislative Updates”. Use this link to register, and don’t forget to choose your lunch option- Grilled Chicken or the Mediterranean Hummus Platter is the vegetarian option.

Register Online

Judge Alan Zaunbrecher is our speaker on Friday, February 21, 2025, when he will present “The State Of Our Court”. Use this link to register, and choose your lunch option- Philly Beef Panini or “Zeasar” Salad.

Register Online

IF YOU PURCHASED ALL OF THE CLEs FOR $100, YOU MUST STILL REGISTER – YOUR SEAT IS NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL YOU REGISTER

As we continue planning for 2025, we want your ideas- tell us what you need!

Ready to get REALLY involved? We’d love your help in planning events for our Criminal Law and Family Law Sections, Young Lawyers, Women In Law and Community Outreach groups.

Other Questions or suggestions?
Please,
Contact Reina!

It’s not too early to purchase your 2025 22nd JDC Bar Association Membership

Here’s your quick link… https://22ndjdcbar.org/2025-membership/

Here’s what you get for $85 (price increases March 1)

• Monthly newsletter, updates from the courts, important and timely notices affecting your law practice, employment opportunities and CLE seminar invitations
• Monthly luncheons and CLE opportunities at a discount
• Specialization CLEs
• Invitation to enroll in specialty sections: criminal law, family law, young lawyers
• Free basic listing in the website directory of attorneys
• Membership card that allows ease of admittance to the Justice Center (without removing your belt or turning on your laptop)
• Participation in community outreach opportunities
• An invitation to our “world famous” annual Christmas party
• Membership is valid from January 1 through December 31, 2025

Monthly Luncheon CLEs

• Monthly meeting, lunch and CLE at noon at Zea Rotisserie and Bar in Covington (January 17, February 21, April 4, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17)
• Lunch is $40, CLE is $20 for members, $30 for non-members
• Doors open at noon with the CLE from 12:30-1:30
• HOWEVER, when you enroll as a member, you can attend all our monthly CLEs for a reduced rate, one-time payment of $100 (this does not cover the All Day CLEs or the cost of lunch). That’s just $10 per CLE hour!

All Day CLEs…Seize The Day!

• Provide 6 hours of CLE credit at a reduced rate for members
• The March 14 seminar is dedicated to family law and qualifies for specialization credit
• In the fall we offer a variety of subjects, and always provide one hour of Ethics and one hour of Professionalism
• Notifications and registration for these seminars will be announced on our website and newsletter

Section Membership

Membership in these sections is included in your annual membership registration
• CRIMINAL LAW- Offers CLE for Criminal Law and updates on new laws impacting criminal law as well as networking opportunities
• FAMILY LAW- Offers CLE for Family Law Specialization and updates on new laws impacting family law as well as networking opportunities
• YOUNG LAWYERS- For lawyers 40 years of age and under, or who have been admitted to the bar for 6 years or less, offers a chance to meet with other newly admitted lawyers and judges for CLEs and networking

22ndJDCBar.org is the place clients go to find their lawyer

• Basic listing is free with your paid membership, simply go to the link to complete the information you want clients to see
• Premium website listing is only $45 when purchased with your membership and displays your bio, logo, contact info and a direct link with your e-business card prominently visible under the attorney directory tab

Here’s that link again!
https://22ndjdcbar.org/2025-membership/

From our friends at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corp.

SLLS is excited to announce several positions currently available in the New Orleans area. We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, an agency dedicated to justice for vulnerable people, a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a supportive work environment for our team. Links to the open positions are below.

Tenant Rights Staff Attorney – https://slls.org/en/staff-attorney-tenants-rights/

Assistant Director of Litigation and Advocacy – https://slls.org/en/assistant-director-of-litigation-and-advocacy/

Benefits at SLLS:
Your Health and Wellness
Employer Paid Health Plan
Employer Paid Short Term Disability (STD)
Employer Paid Long Term Disability (LTD)
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Family and Medical Leave
United Healthcare Health, Vision, and Dental Plans
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
FSA (Flexible Spending Account)- Health, Dependent Care & Transportation

Your Money
403(b) Employer Paid 3% Retirement after 1 year
Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Employer Paid Monthly Parking or Transit Contribution for New Orleans Staff

Your Career
Employer Paid Professional Society Membership
Employer Paid Professional Licensure Registration Fees
Employer Paid Legal Help Resource

Your Time
20 – 30 days per year PTO (Paid Time Off)
16 Paid Holidays
37.5 Hourly Work Week
4 days a year of paid Wellness Leave annually

At SLLS, we know our differences make us better and stronger in achieving equal access to justice and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion to make a positive contribution to our clients, communities, and each other. SLLS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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