Sorry, This event has been sold out. Please email Reina at reina@22ndjdcbar.org if you would like to be placed on the waiting list. Friday, January 23, 2026 Speakers: Assessor Louis Fitzmorris, Chief Deputy Assessor Troy Dugas and Michael McNeil, Information and Technology Services Director Topic: Navigating Technology, Processes and Data Available Online at St. Tammany... Read More
Friday, February 27, 2026 Speaker: Thomas Mitchell, executive Director, Children’s Advocacy Center/Hope House Topic: The Neurochemistry of Trauma (Crime Victimization) Attorneys, particularly those practicing in family law and criminal law, regularly work with clients who have experienced significant trauma, including child abuse, domestic violence, and other forms of victimization. Understanding the neurochemistry of trauma enhances... Read More
Friday, April 17, 2026 Speaker: Alison Bondurant Topic: Operating Agreements, Owner Clashes, and Exit Strategies: The Attorney’s Guide to Smarter Small Business Planning Alison Bondurant, attorney and founder of Bondurant Law, brings extensive experience in Estate Planning, Successions, Business Advice, Related Litigation, and Commercial Real Estate. In this session, she'll draw from her broad, hands-on... Read More
Friday, May 15, 2026 Speaker: Candy Bellau, CFE, PI Topic: When the Numbers Don't Add Up: What Every Legal Professional Needs to Know About Fraud Approved for 1 hour of Ethics Practical tools every legal professional needs to spot it, stop it, and protect themselves. Candy Bellau is a Certified Fraud Examiner and licensed Private... Read More
Friday, June 19, 2026 Speakers: Honorable Scott Gardner, 22nd Judicial District Court and Julie Melancon,Training & Development Director, St.Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide Topic: : “First Aid For Lawyers: Professionalism, Mental Health, and Tough Moments In Practice" Addressing the challenges lawyers face both personally and professionally, participants will learn: What truly matters in... Read More
Friday, July 17, 2026 Speaker: Kathleen Legendre, Esq. Topic: "The Thin Line- How Courts Determine When a Parent has Forfeited Their Rights to Their Children" Supervised visitation is an albatross for any family. Practitioners need a clear game plan when arguing for unsupervised physical custody. But what is the legal standard for supervised physical custody?... Read More
Friday, August 21, 2026 Speaker: Mercedes Townsend, Esq. Topic: The Ethical Algorithm: Legal Ethics in Advanced Technology The digital era has fundamentally reshaped the practice of law and, with it, the ethical obligations attorneys must meet every day. This CLE highlights the intersection of professional responsibility and rapidly evolving technology, focusing on practical guidance attorneys... Read More
