April 2023 Newsletter
DEAR MEMBERS
Thank you to Chief Disciplinary Counsel Charles Plattsmier for speaking at our March CLE. If you missed it, he presented a very informative Ethics CLE on “Recent Developments in the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct”.
Our next monthly CLE is on April 21st at Zea Restaurant on Hwy 190 in Covington. Our guest speakers will be Staff Attorneys Becky Mighton and George Amann who will speak on “What I Would Know If I Were You”.
Lunch service will begin at Noon and the cost is $35. The cost for the CLE is $15 for members, $25 for non-members. Click on the link below to register and pre-pay. If you paid for the annual CLEs please click on the link and pay for lunch only to reserve your spot. Space at Zea is limited to 50, the last two CLE’s were sold out, so register soon.
CLE link: https://22ndjdcbar.org/product/april-21-2023-luncheon-and-cle/
Save the Date for our 2023 CLE’s:
May 19th– Supreme Court Justice William Crain
Topic: Recent Louisiana Supreme Court Cases and Developments
June 16th– US Attorney Duane Evans
Topic: Getting to know the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District: An Update on Federal Prosecutions and Ongoing Strategies to Combat Crime
July 21st– Judge Scott Gardner
Topic:
August 18th– Judges William “Billy” Burris, Alan Zaunbrecher, Raymond Childress and Shannon Hattier LPC.
Topic: Specialty Court Judges Panel and Jail Diversion
September 15th– Louisiana Solicitor General Liz Baker Murrill
Topic: Consent Decrees
October 20th– First Circuit Judges McClendon, Penzato and Wolfe
Topic:
November 17th– All Day CLE at The Southern Hotel
Speakers and Topics TBA
Sincerely,
Collin Sims
President
SAVE THE DATE!
“MEET THE JUDGES” of the 22nd Judicial District Court
Honoring the late Judge Peter Garcia, founder of the specialty court program.
Hosted by St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, the 22nd Judicial District Court Bar Association and the Northshore Court Foundation, the event will highlight the various specialty courts and the exceptional work our judges do in the community.
Thursday, May 18
6:00-8:00 pm
St. Tammany Justice Center
701 N Columbia St., 3rd Floor
Covington
No fee to attend but registration will be required
Invitation and Online registration link to follow
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
I. The Aubert Law Firm is seeking an assertive and professional legal secretary with extensive computer skills and the ability to perform in a paperless office environment for immediate opening. Must have a minimum of 2 years legal secretary experience, preferably experience with Family law and/or Insurance Defense. Must have excellent organizational skills, accurate typing, calendaring and strong case management skills along with ability to assume caseload immediately. Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality is essential. Competitive salary and benefits. Please fax your resume to (985) 809-2001, attention Gwen E. Schick, or via e-mail to gschick@aubertlaw.com
II. Looking for a change from Solo/Small Firm practice? Consider Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS)!
Passionate Attorneys Like You Earn:
- Competitive Salary
- 100% Employer Paid Health Insurance
- Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Family & Medical Leave
- Qualify for Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Loan Forgiveness
- Retirement Contribution
- 16 Paid Holidays & Earned Personal Leave Time-Off
- Professional Development & Training Opportunities and more.
- Additional compensation for Bilingualism
No Worries About:
- Account Receivable Stress
- Paying for Overhead
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Positions Available in Baton Rouge, Gretna, Hammond, Houma, and New Orleans
For more information contact:
Human Resource Manager, Shannan Latino
slatino@slls.org
(985) 345-2130 ext. 712
SOLACE
Our profession is very stressful. SOLACE and JLAP have teamed up to offer any assistance that we can to you, members of your family, and to all members of the legal community and their families.
Please read the following link: https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/stressed-lonely-overworked-what-new-study-tells-us-about-lawyer-suicide-risk-2023-02-15/
If you or a member of your family are struggling with any mental health or substance use disorders, you do not have to struggle alone. JLAP is here for you. JLAP is a confidential, safe haven of healing for judges, lawyers, law students, legal staff, and your families.
Please contact JLAP at 985-778-0571 or email us at jlap@louisianajlap.com Also, please reach out to SOLACE on these issues, as well as on any issues in which members of the community can help you and your family in your time of need.
WEBSITE LISTING
Visit he Bar Association directory at: 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).
2023 Membership: https://22ndjdcbar.org/2023-membership/
Judy Walz – Executive Director
judy@22ndjdcbar.org
(985) 867-4833