April 2022 Newsletter

Dear Members

“April is a promise of what’s to come.”

~ Gladys Taber

After two years, we are beyond happy to welcome you back to in-person luncheons and live CLEs! Please join us on Friday, April 22nd (one week later due to Good Friday) at Beau Chene Country Club, 602 N. Beau Chene Dr in Mandeville, LA for our April meeting and CLE.

It’s our privilege to welcome the Honorable William J. Crain, Louisiana Supreme Court Associate Justice and Northshore native, as our guest presenter who will speak on “Ethics In Attorney Advertising Rules.”

Lunch service featuring a Chef’s Choice* selection will begin at Noon and the cost is $28. The cost of the CLE is $15 for members, $25 for non-members. Please click on the link below to register and pay for lunch and the CLE. If you paid for the annual CLEs, please click on the link below and pay for lunch only.

*Chef’s choice includes soup or salad, entrée with two sides, dessert, coffee/tea/water.

April lunch and CLE registration:
REGISTER & PAY ONLINE

For directions to the Country Club : CLICK HERE

Save the Date for our upcoming 2022 CLE’s:

May 20th
June 3rd (All Day Family Law CLE ~ Details Forthcoming)
June 17th
July 15th
August 19th
September 16th
October 21st
November 18th (All Day CLE)

Finally, many thanks to District Attorney Warren Montgomery for his presentation during our March CLE. We appreciate his continued support of our Association.

With a basket full of excitement, I wish you all a Happy Spring and look forward to reconnecting with each of you on the 22nd!

Sincerely,
Bailey Morse
President

BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

If you have not paid your 2022 membership dues, please do so today in order to stay current and remain on our email list.

Please click on the link below to pay on-line or print out the form and mail it in with payment. You will be mailed a purple membership card once payment is received.

WEBSITE LISTING

The Bar Association has a really great website attorney directory: https://22ndjdcbar.org/directory/.
If you have not had a chance to look at this, please check it out and let us know your views. This is not only the place to quickly look up everything going on in our Association, but is also our attorney referral source. The Bar Association receives many calls from the public and this is where we send them to find an attorney; as well as other attorneys who may be looking for you. So, please fill out the on-line form to be included; this must be done every year to keep it current.

Basic Listing: Lists your name, phone number and address and is free with your current membership dues. This information must be filled out by you.

Premium Listing: Lists your name, phone, address, link to website and area of practice, and is only $50 per year. (look for ways for a discount price on your membership form).

https://22ndjdcbar.org/2022-membership/

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• The 22nd Judicial District Public Defender office has openings for three felony attorneys with 3 or more years experience in criminal defense. Starting salary is commensurate with experience. These are full time positions. Please send resume to jlindner@northshoredefenders.org
• Established Madisonville firm with a team atmosphere is searching for an Associate Attorney to join our team! Areas of law are maritime, insurance coverage, and insurance defense. 3 – 5 years of experience is preferred but not required. Top 33% is preferred but not required. Salary is commensurate with experience. Relaxed work environment. Please send resume and cover letter to Linda Coker at lcoker@trahantwynne.com

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