August 2021 Newsletter

Dear Members:

Thank you to Ernest Anderson who spoke at our July CLE.

Our next CLE will be at 1 p.m. on August 20th via Zoom and our speaker will be the Judge Patti Oppenheim who will speak on “Procedure and Evidence: Tips and Reminders for Practicing Family Law in the 22nd JDC”. We are applying for Family Law Specialization for this CLE, but will be relevant to everyone.

The cost for members is $15 and $25 for non-members. Please click on the link below to register and pay for the CLE. You will receive the Zoom log-in link with your paid receipt. The deadline to register for this CLE is 11:00 a.m. on July 16th.

• If you paid for the annual CLEs, please let Judy know you would like to view this CLE and the link will be emailed to you the day before the CLE.

Link for the August 20th CLE:
REGISTER & PAY ONLINE

Mark your calendar for the remaining CLE’s for the year:
September 17th – Judge Dawn Amacker
October 15th – Clerk of Court Melissa Henry
November 19th

Roy Burns, III
President

NEW CREDIT CARD PROCESSING
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CLE: “Navigating the Rising Tide of VA Law

Learn how to expand your practice and assist those who fought for our country. One area of the law that needs more attorney participation is veterans law. Many veterans who suffer from toxic exposure or mental illness as well as physical injuries are forced to navigate the VA system without representation. There is a dearth of attorneys who practice veterans’ law. Veterans law is certainly different, but it is not difficult to master and often the advantage lies with the veteran – if he or she is represented. MVA (Military-Veterans Advocacy) won a court suit that has provided millions of dollars in benefits to veterans previously shunned by the VA. By attending this CLE you will not only learn the theory of veterans law but its practical application as well. Approved for 5.5 hourse of CLE by the State of Louisiana (including 1 hour of ethics), this course is an opportunity to expand into a new and evolving area of the law and help those who defended our nation. Join us on Saturday August 21 at 8:45 am Central time for “Navigating the Rising Tide of VA Law.” To register go to: https://www.militaryveteransadvocacy.org/seminarcle.html

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

*Milling Benson Woodward is seeking to add an Associate Attorney to its Mandeville office. The ideal candidate should have 0-3 years’ experience, strong research and writing skills and good time management skills. This candidate will practice in a civil litigation practice in the areas of insurance coverage and defense; admiralty/maritime; healthcare and governmental entities. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Please send a resume and cover letter to Vicky Cochran at cochran@millinglaw.com.

*For: 22nd JDC Public Defender’s Office
Position: Child Support Attorney (Full-Time)
Location: St. Tammany Parish and Washington Parish
Duties: Full time attorney needed to represent non-custodial parents in child support proceedings in front of a Hearing Officer in St. Tammany and Washington Parish District Court. Attorney will need to be in court Monday through Thursday and some Fridays. Data entry of case information is required.
If interested or would like more information, please contact Shannon Christian (Mese) via email at schristian@northshoredefenders.org.

*For: 22nd JDC Public Defender’s Office
Position: Child In Need of Care Contract Attorney (Part-Time)
Location: City Court of East St. Tammany (formerly known as Slidell City Court)
Duties: Part time attorney needed to represent mothers in Child In Need of Care proceedings in the City Court of East St. Tammany. Full court days are held the first and second Tuesday of each month. Attorney will need to be available for any continued custody hearings that may be scheduled; usually held on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Data entry of case information is required.
If interested or would like more information, please contact Shannon Christian (Mese) via email at schristian@northshoredefenders.org.

CASA TRAINING

Youth Service Bureau (YSB) Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are trained citizens who are assigned by our judges to represent the best interest of an abused and neglected child in court. July-August will be our first daytime training! Please go to our website YSBworks.com and look for the CASA program for more information and our application, or call CASA Recruiter/Trainer Dana Wolcott at (985)-649-7708.

Judy Walz – Executive Director
judy@22ndjdcbar.org
(985) 867-4833