July 2025 Newsletter

With much appreciation…

Thank you to KRISTI LOUQUE for her presentation last month on “It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It!” Truly a wealth of knowledge, and so much fun!

Check yourself out!
When you have a minute, go to our website, 22ndjdcbar.org, and look yourself up in the attorney directory. Make sure everything is up to date and let Reina know if any changes need to be made- we want to be sure clients can find you! If you would like to upgrade your ad to the premium package, ($45 if you are already a member and includes your bio, logo, contact info and a direct link with your e-business card prominently visible under the attorney directory tab) contact Reina. (Contact info and link at the bottom of this page)

In case you missed it…
Spaces are filling fast for Bring Your Kid To Court Day- more info below!

More CLEs for your 2025 calendar!

July 18, 2025 at ZEA, lunch service starts at 12:15 with the CLE beginning by 12:30 – Mark Mansfield joins us for “Contempt and Sanctions”. Mr. Mansfield will present a CLE on the ins and outs of professionalism in litigation, including the appropriate use of motions for sanctions and contempt. He will discuss statutory penalties that the Judges may impose punishing litigants and attorneys if they run afoul of the Rules of Professional Conduct or other rules and statutes. He will also present various scenarios where professional courtesies and duties to clients may conflict and how to navigate those situations. This CLE has been approved for one professionalism credit hour as well as one hour of Family Law credit. Register here and place your meal order- red beans served with chicken or the “Zeasar Salad” as the vegetarian option.

August 15, 2025 at ZEA, lunch service starts at 12:15 with the CLE beginning by 12:30 – “What I Would Know If I Were You- Behind the Scenes Tips from the Staff Attorney’s Perspective”. Staff Attorneys Becky Mighton and George Amann will give insights from their point of view- a “nuts and bolts” discussion about communication with the Court (whether by phone/email/fax), presentation in court (written and/or oral), and enhancing your case for appeal. Valuable information to have! This link gets you to registration and meal order- Philly Beef Panini or the Pepper Jelly Spinach Salad.

IF YOU PURCHASED ALL OF THE CLEs FOR $100, YOU MUST STILL REGISTER FOR EACH LUNCHEON.
YOUR SEAT IS NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL YOU REGISTER ON THE WEBSITE.

CANCELLATION OF A MONTHLY CLE RESERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED 7 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT

Save The Date!

A Federal/State CLE Gumbo: Featuring Federal and State-Court Judges On the Northshore

Representing the Eastern District of Louisiana
Master of Ceremonies
Hon. Greg Guidry

Hon. Wendy Vitter, Chief Judge
Hon. Brandon Long
Hon. Jane Milazzo
Hon. Darrel Papillion

Representing the 22nd Judicial District Court
Hon. Alan Zaunbrecher, Chief Judge
Hon. Scott Gardner

Reception to follow Hosted by the 22nd JDC Bar Association & Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter

Date: October 1, 2025
Location: Southern Hotel, 428 East Boston Street, Covington, Louisiana
3 CLE Sessions, including 1 Professionalism Hour: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Reception: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Registration will be available soon

Click below for sponsorship information!
https://22ndjdcbar.org/product/october-1-2025-federal-state-cle-gumbo-sponsorship/

Upcoming Dates to Pen Into Your Calendar!

(specifics, registration links and additional events to be updated)

• July 18 Monthly CLE, noon @ ZEA: “Contempt and Sanctions” presented by Mark Mansfield
• July 25 Bring Your Kid To Court Day- see below for more info, to register and/or sponsor/volunteer to help!
• August 15 Monthly CLE, noon @ ZEA: “What I Would Know If I Were You- Behind the Scenes Tips from the Staff Attorney’s Perspective” presented by Staff Attorneys George Amann and Becky Mighton
• September 19 Monthly CLE, noon @ ZEA: TBA
• September 26 Half Day Criminal Law CLE @ The Justice Center, 8:30-noon
• October 1 Federal Judges CLE and Reception @ Southern Hotel, 1:00-5:00
• October 17 Monthly CLE, noon @ ZEA: First Circuit Judges from the 3rd District with Judges Edwards, McClendon, Penzato and Wolfe
• November 21 All Day General CLE @ Southern Hotel, 8:30-4:30
• December 11 Member Christmas Party @ Meribo

Join us for the Second Annual Bring Your Kid To Court Day

Friday, July 25, 2025
Members of the 22nd JDC Bar Association are invited to bring and accompany their child(ren) or family member between the ages of 6-18, to spend the morning at the Justice Center in Covington!

Bar members with 6-10 year olds should arrive at 8:45am.
Your day will include, among other activities, a courtroom visit, Q&A with Judge(s), a tour of the KidSense Room and a Kid-Friendly Mock Trial.

Bar members with 11-18 year olds need to arrive at 8:00 am to observe traffic court, visit one of the courtrooms and the Judge(s), and tour secured behind – the – scenes areas.
…And we have a few other surprises too!

We will wrap up with lunch and the day will be completed at noon.

The cost is $15/per person (per child and per adult)

If you don’t have a child to bring
but want in on the fun, we can use your help!

Interested in sponsoring or donating some promotional items for our “swag bags”?

Click here to let Kristen know you want a piece of the action!

Kristen@Stanley-WallaceLaw.com

NOTES OF IMPORTANCE
(AKA “THE FINE PRINT”)

• Limited reservations- we can only accept 15 kids in each age group
• ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY YOU THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE MORNING

Ready to register?
Here is your quick link!

https://22ndjdcbar.org/product/bring-your-kid-to-court-day/

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Fifty-year Hammond law firm seeks a St. Tammany resident and community member for our Madisonville office. $100,000 book of business preferred but not required. Seven to ten years’ experience civil litigation preferred. Various areas of practice considered. Contact 985-542-8500 Lesli Bolner at lbolner@sealeross.com or Ken Ross.

Michael Nicaud, President michael.nicaud@hornbeckoffshore.com
Amanda Trosclair, Vice President atrosclair@stpgov.org
Luke Lancaster, Treasurer lmlancaster@22da.com
Reina Gardner, Executive Director reina@22ndjdcbar.org