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SUMMARY:October 1\, 2025  A Federal/State CLE Gumbo: Featuring Federal and State-Court Judges On the Northshore
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 1\, 2025\nLocation: Southern Hotel\, 428 East Boston Street\, Covington\, Louisiana\n3 CLE Sessions\, Including 1 Professionalism Credit Hour: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nReception: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n12:30\nCheck in available \nWelcome Remarks by Michael Nicaud\, President\, 22nd JDC Bar Association\nIntroduction by The Honorable Greg Guidry\, Judge\, U.S. District Court\, Eastern District of Louisiana\n \n1:00-2:00\nCompare and Contrast Federal and State Courts\nHonorable Jane Milazzo\, Judge\, Eastern District of Louisiana\nHonorable Alan Zaunbrecher\, Chief Judge\, 22nd Judicial District Court\nModerated by Ross Lagarde\, Esq. \n2:00-3:00\nFederal Practice and Procedures – Similarities and Differences\nHonorable Barry Ashe\, Judge\, Eastern District of Louisiana\nHonorable Darrel Papillion\, Judge\, Eastern District of Louisiana\nHonorable Brandon Long\, Judge\, Eastern District of Louisiana\nModerated by Larry Centola\, Esq. \n3:00-4:00\nBreaking Bad: Professionalism in State and Federal Court\nHonorable Wendy Vitter\, Chief Judge\, Eastern District of Louisiana\nHonorable Scott Gardner\, Judge\, 22nd Judicial District Court\nModerated by John Alford\, Esq. \n4:00-5:00\nCOCKTAIL RECEPTION in the Sun Room\nJoin colleagues and judges for a relaxed networking hour in the Sun Room at the Southern Hotel \nCost:\nMembers of the 22nd JDC Bar Association and Members of the Federal Bar Association\n$225.00 \nNon-Member fee\n$300.00 \n\n Register & Pay Online\n\n\nWe’re Still Looking For Sponsors….\nClick Here For Details & to pay online.\n\nOr you would prefer to mail in your sponsorship\, click the button below.\n Click Here to Download PDF & Pay by Check\n\n\nThanks to our Sponsor!
URL:https://22ndjdcbar.org/event/october-1-2025-a-federal-state-cle-gumbo/
LOCATION:Southern Hotel\, 428 E Boston Street\, Covington\, LA\, 70433\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,2025 Monthly CLEs
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SUMMARY:Friday\, October 17\, 2025 Luncheon and CLE
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 17\, 2025\nSpeakers: Presented by Judge Allison Penzato and the First Circuit Panel\nTopic: Summary Judgment at the 1st Circuit\nHosted by Judge Allison Penzato along with the First Circuit Panel\, Judge Elizabeth Wolfe and Judge Blair Downing Edwards. The presentation will include an overview of C.C.P. article 966 and\, thereafter\, will focus on recent First Circuit decisions relevant to this statute. This CLE has been approved for 1.00 hour of Appellate Practice Law CLE credit. \nLocation: Zea Restaurant\n110 Lake Drive\nCovington\, LA 70433\nMap/Directions \n2025 LUNCHEON & CLE PRICING \n\nLunch for Members & Non-Members: Lunch is at 12 noon and the cost of lunch is $40 for members and non-members. Lunch choices – Rotisserie Beef Sirloin or the vegetarian option Hummus Platter.\nCLE is from 12:30-1:30. Member’s cost is $20\, non-member’s cost is $30\nIF 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.\nCANCELLATION OF A MONTHLY CLE RESERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED 7 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT.
URL:https://22ndjdcbar.org/event/friday-october-17-2025-luncheon-and-cle/
LOCATION:ZEA Rotisserie & Bar\, 110 Lake Drive\, Covington\, 70433\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Monthly CLEs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T163000
DTSTAMP:20260606T014139
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SUMMARY:Friday\, November 21\, 2025 All Day General Topics CLE
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 21\, 2025 General All Day General Topics CLE\nLocation: Southern Hotel Ballroom\nThe 22nd JDC Bar Association will be hosting our All Day Continuing Legal Education Conference on Friday\, November 21\, 2025\, at the Southern Hotel\, 428 E. Boston Street\, Covington\, Louisiana.\nMap/Directions \nThis seminar has been approved for 6 hours of CLE Credit\, including 2 Ethics and 1 Professionalism hour. \n8:30-9:00\nCoffee & Continental Breakfast During Registration\nWelcome Remarks by 22nd JDC Bar Association President Michael Nicaud \n9:00-10:00\nJessica Brewster\, Clerk of Court\nLeanne Kimble Eckholdt\, Director of Recording\nHelp Me\, Help You: What deputy clerks wish attorneys knew. \nThis presentation hopes to foster a more effective collaboration between attorneys and Clerk of Court staff by highlighting key insights from deputy clerks on common challenges\, preferred practices\, and simple actions attorneys can take to streamline their visits\, reduce delays\, and support the efficient processing of legal documents. \n10:00-11:00\nHon. Scott Gardner\, Judge\, 22nd Judicial District Court\nMad Men: Using science and spirituality to navigate difficult personalities\n(Professionalism)\nThis CLE hour explores foundational mental health principles and their application in legal practice\, including strategies for managing difficult interactions and supporting personal well-being. It delves into trauma\, depression\, anxiety\, and developmental science to deepen understanding of client behavior and courtroom dynamics. Practical tools are offered for enhancing communication\, mindfulness\, and empathy with clients\, opposing counsel\, and the judiciary\, while also addressing the court’s role in fostering trauma-informed environments. Finally\, it highlights the impact of nutrition\, sleep\, movement\, and spirituality on motivation\, focus\, and emotional resilience—empowering legal professionals to cultivate sustainable wellness and effectiveness. \n11:00-11:15\nCoffee Break  \n11:15-12:15\nHon. William J. Crain\, Associate Justice\, Louisiana Supreme Court\nRecent Developments at the Louisiana Supreme Court \n12:15-1:15\nLUNCH \n1:15-2:15\nCollin Sims\, District Attorney 22nd Judicial District\nDon’t Let Perjury Be The Runaway Train That Costs You Your License\n(Ethics) \n2:15-3:15\nAlex Reed\, Esq.\nParish Tillman\, Esq.\nIt’s Not My Fault! An Update on Recent Tort Reform and Changes to Insurance Bad Faith Laws \n3:15-3:30\nAfternoon Break  \n3:30-4:30\nGordon Herrin\, Esq.\nWhy AI Is No Longer Optional\n(Ethics)\nThis CLE explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence in today’s legal profession. The discussion will examine the market forces and client expectations driving adoption of AI and why digital competence is now essential for every law practice. We will also consider how AI improves efficiency and profitability\, enabling firms to better serve clients while strengthening their bottom line. We will address the ethical obligations and guardrails lawyers must observe to protect clients and their firms. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of why embracing AI in the legal landscape is no longer optional but unavoidable. \nCost:\nMembers of the 22nd JDC Bar Association\n$225.00 through October 31\n$275.00 beginning November 1 \nNon-Member fee\n$325.00 through October 31\n$400.00 beginning November 1 \n Register & Pay Online\n\n Print PDF/Mail Check
URL:https://22ndjdcbar.org/event/friday-november-21-2025-all-day-general-topics-cle/
LOCATION:Southern Hotel\, 428 E Boston Street\, Covington\, LA\, 70433\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,All Day CLE
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T220000
DTSTAMP:20260606T014139
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SUMMARY:2025 Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:22nd JDC Bar Association Christmas Party\nThursday\, December 11\, 2025 \nMeribo\n\n326 Lee Ln\, Covington\, LA 70433\nMap/Directions \nMore details to come!
URL:https://22ndjdcbar.org/event/2025-christmas-party/
LOCATION:Meribo\, 326 Lee Ln.\, Covington\, LA\, 70433\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Christmas Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T014139
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SUMMARY:Friday\, January 23\, 2026 Luncheon and CLE
DESCRIPTION: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.\nFriday\, January 23\, 2026\nSpeakers: Assessor Louis Fitzmorris\, Chief Deputy Assessor Troy Dugas and Michael McNeil\, Information and Technology Services Director\nTopic: Navigating Technology\, Processes and Data Available Online at St. Tammany Parish Assessors Office\nThe objective of this CLE is to update and explain the technology and tools now available at the Assessor’s office. The goal is to increase awareness and demonstrate the available data\, content and tools and their usefulness to attorneys and their clients. Included is how to navigate the GIS map\, STPAO website\, online electronic\, exemption\, and special assessments forms\, as well as electronic LAT Filing. Remote Zoom filings\, checking assessments online and how to interact with the office to report errors on a map and the data in the search engine will be addressed. Additionally\, we will weave in some of the basic legal requirements with a demonstration using various formats. \nLocation: Zea Restaurant\n110 Lake Drive\nCovington\, LA 70433\nMap/Directions \n2026 LUNCHEON & CLE PRICING \n\nLunch for Members & Non-Members: Lunch is at 12 noon and the cost of lunch is $40 for members and non-members. Lunch choices – Rotisserie Chicken or Vegetarian Alfredo.\nCLE is from 12:30-1:30. Member’s cost is $20\, non-member’s cost is $30\nIF 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.\nCANCELLATION OF A MONTHLY CLE RESERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED 7 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT.
URL:https://22ndjdcbar.org/event/friday-january-23-2026-luncheon-and-cle/
LOCATION:ZEA Rotisserie & Bar\, 110 Lake Drive\, Covington\, 70433\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Monthly CLEs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T133000
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SUMMARY:Friday\, February 27\, 2026 Luncheon and CLE
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 27\, 2026\nSpeaker: Thomas Mitchell\, executive Director\, Children’s Advocacy Center/Hope House\nTopic: The Neurochemistry of Trauma (Crime Victimization)\nAttorneys\, 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 an attorney’s ability to communicate effectively with clients\, interpret behaviors accurately\, and navigate cases with greater sensitivity and insight. \nThis workshop equips attorneys with a foundational grasp of how trauma affects memory\, emotional regulation\, and decision-making\, factors that frequently influence disclosures\, testimony\, courtroom behavior\, and client engagement. For family law attorneys\, this knowledge strengthens their ability to advocate for children and parents impacted by abuse or chronic stress. For criminal and crime victim attorneys\, it provides essential context for working with victims\, witnesses\, and even defendants whose traumatic experiences shape their responses.\nBy integrating trauma-informed understanding into legal practice\, attorneys can improve client rapport\, reduce re-traumatization during legal proceedings\, and enhance the quality and integrity of their advocacy. This workshop ultimately supports more ethical\, compassionate\, and effective legal representation for individuals affected by trauma and PTSD. \nLocation: Zea Restaurant\n110 Lake Drive\nCovington\, LA 70433\nMap/Directions \n2026 LUNCHEON & CLE PRICING \n\nLunch for Members & Non-Members: Lunch is at 12 noon and the cost of lunch is $40 for members and non-members. Lunch choices – Beef Panini or vegetarian panini.\nCLE is from 12:30-1:30. Member’s cost is $20\, non-member’s cost is $30\nIF 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.\nCANCELLATION OF A MONTHLY CLE RESERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED 7 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT.\n\n\n Register & Pay Online
URL:https://22ndjdcbar.org/event/friday-february-27-2026-luncheon-and-cle/
LOCATION:ZEA Rotisserie & Bar\, 110 Lake Drive\, Covington\, 70433\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Monthly CLEs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T163000
DTSTAMP:20260606T014139
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SUMMARY:Friday\, March 20\, 2026 All Day Family Law CLE
DESCRIPTION:All Day Family Law CLE\nMarch 20\, 2026 at The Greenwood – A Southern Hotel Property\n(located at 75082 LA-25\, Covington\, LA 70435)\nMAP/DIRECTIONS \n7 speakers\, 1 Ethics hour\, 1 Professionalism hour\, 7 Family Law Specialty hours applied for\, delicious food and plenty of parking!\nAGENDA\n08:30 – 09:00\nEnjoy Coffee & Pastries during registration\nWelcome Remarks by 22nd JDC Bar Association President Amanda Trosclair \n09:00 – 10:00\nStaying Off The ODC’s Radar (ETHICS)\nEric Barefield\, Esq.\,\nEthics Counsel\, Louisiana State Bar Association \n10:00-11:00\nChild Marriage: The Eras Tour\nProfessor Sandi Varnado\, Esq.\, Loyola University New Orleans\, College of Law \nExplore the evolving landscape of child marriage law in the United States in this timely and eye opening CLE. This program traces the dramatic shift from early common law acceptance to today’s patchwork of state restrictions—where only sixteen states have fully banned the practice and many others still permit it with varying forms of adult authorization. Attendees will also examine the sweeping federal proposal introduced in 2024\, the Child Marriage Prevention Act\, a landmark effort that\, had it passed\, could have reshaped national policy through data collection\, state incentives\, federal property restrictions\, and immigration law reforms. With the future of child marriage legislation still uncertain\, this session offers essential insight for practitioners seeking to understand where the law has been\, where it stands\, and where it may be headed next. \n11:00-11:15 Break \n11:15-12:15\nUpdates and Trends from the 22nd JDC Family Law Bench \nHon. Dawn Amacker\, 22nd Judicial District Court\nHon. Patrice Oppenheim\, 22nd Judicial District Court \nThis session will explore recent updates and changes in the 22nd JDC Family Law divisions and discuss recent trends and best practices\, including discussion of: \n\nRecusal practice;\nSanctions;\nPermanent Injunctions;\nLa. C.C.P. Art. 1313 service;\nLa. C.C. Art. 103(5) divorces and the use of civil injunctions\, bond conditions\, etc.;\nAdoptions;\nJoint Detailed Descriptive Lists for a Community Property Partition Trial;\nLaw Institute bills; and\nRecent legislative filing changes (La. C.C.P. Art. 253).\n\n12:15-1:30 LUNCH PROVIDED \n12:30- 1:30\nNoon Roundtable if you choose!\nHon. Mary Devereux (retired) \nYou are invited to an informal “Noon Roundtable” with Retired Judge Mary Devereux. Kindly pick up your lunch from the dining area (included with your registration fee) and join us back in the seminar room. Over lunch\, Judge Devereux will share key takeaways from her judicial career\, offering insights from both the bench and beyond that shaped her approach to justice. She will also discuss her transition into mediation and explore how mediation can serve as an effective\, efficient alternative to traditional litigation. This session is designed to be interactive with attendees participating and asking questions throughout the conversation. \n1:30-2:30\nPartition to Transition\nAndrew K. Hoffman\, CFP\, CDFA\, CQS\nHeather Gardner\, CFP \n“Partition to Transition” breaks down how increasingly complex family finances demand strategic\, informed asset division. This session highlights how financial experts support counsel in allocating assets and debts\, drafting enforceable partition agreements\, and guiding clients through both the financial questions that arise during divorce and the practical implementation that follows. Topics include dividing investment and retirement accounts\, navigating pension and QDRO pitfalls\, using insurance and annuities to secure settlements\, protecting clients when allocating debt\, avoiding Social Security missteps\, and helping clients take control of their post divorce financial lives without added burden on counsel. \n2:30-3:30\nOrgan and Tissue Donation Considerations for Families and Estate Planning Practitioners (PROFESSIONALISM)\nBailey Dirmann Morse\, Esq.\, Chief Legal Officer\,\nLouisiana Organ Procurement Agency \nThis session will equip attorneys with the practical knowledge needed to navigate one of the most sensitive and often misunderstood areas of client planning. Led by Bailey Dirmann Morse\, Chief Legal Officer of the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency\, this session demystifies the legal framework governing anatomical gifts\, clarifies the distinction between donor preference and binding directives\, and explains the real legal impact of First Person Authorization. Participants will learn how to spot common estate planning pitfalls that create conflict or undermine donor intent\, and how to ensure a client’s donation decisions are accurately and consistently reflected across their planning documents. \n3:30-3:45 Break \n3:45-4:45\nSuccession For Family Law Attorneys: What you need to know (and what you can’t ignore)\nChristina Falco Baldwin\, Esq. \nChristina Falco Baldwin will offer a clear\, practical look at the high stakes intersection of divorce\, death\, and community property. Family lawyers are often the first to spot succession issues—sometimes in the chaotic hours after a client’s spouse passes—and missing those red flags can create costly malpractice exposure. This program unpacks the real world problems that arise when a divorce is pending at death\, how community property claims shift after remarriage\, the complications of children from prior relationships\, and the nuances of spousal usufruct. Attorneys from every discipline will walk away with a sharper understanding of how succession law quietly shapes the cases they handle every day. \nRegistration is essential to prepare for food and CLE materials\, so please submit your application as early as possible. \n\n2026 Members of the 22nd JDC Bar Association: $275\nNon-Members: $400\n\nCANCELLATION POLICY: ALL CANCELLATION NOTICES MUST BE RECEIVED AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT TO GET A FULL REFUND.\nREGISTER & PAY ONLINE NOW:\n Register & Pay Online\nor\nIf paying by check:\nCLICK HERE TO PRINT AND FILL OUT PDF\nPlease remit payment to:\n22nd JDC Bar Association\nP.O. Box 2074\nCovington\, LA 70434
URL:https://22ndjdcbar.org/event/friday-march-20-2026-all-day-family-law-cle/
LOCATION:The Greenwood
CATEGORIES:2025,All Day CLE
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T133000
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SUMMARY:Friday\, April 17\, 2026 Luncheon and CLE
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 17\, 2026\nSpeaker: Alison Bondurant\nTopic: Operating Agreements\, Owner Clashes\, and Exit Strategies: The Attorney’s Guide to Smarter Small Business Planning\nAlison 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 experience to unpack the real-world challenges that arise when owners clash\, when operating agreements fall short\, and when exit strategies are unclear or poorly drafted.  Attendees will gain practical insight into how thoughtful planning\, clear documentation\, and proactive counsel can prevent conflict\, preserve value\, and position small businesses for long-term stability and success. \nLocation: Zea Restaurant\n110 Lake Drive\nCovington\, LA 70433\nMap/Directions \n2026 LUNCHEON & CLE PRICING \n\nLunch for Members & Non-Members: Lunch is at 12 noon and the cost of lunch is $40 for members and non-members. Lunch choices are Grilled chicken or Zeasar Salad\nCLE is from 12:30-1:30. Member’s cost is $20\, non-member’s cost is $30\nIF 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.\nCANCELLATION OF A MONTHLY CLE RESERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED 7 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT.\n\n\n Register & Pay Online
URL:https://22ndjdcbar.org/event/friday-april-17-2026-luncheon-and-cle/
LOCATION:ZEA Rotisserie & Bar\, 110 Lake Drive\, Covington\, 70433\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Monthly CLEs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T152317Z
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SUMMARY:Friday\, May 15\, 2026 Luncheon and CLE
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 15\, 2026\nSpeaker: Candy Bellau\, CFE\, PI\nTopic: When the Numbers Don’t Add Up: What Every Legal Professional Needs to Know About Fraud\nApproved for 1 hour of Ethics \nPractical tools every legal professional needs to spot it\, stop it\, and protect themselves. \nCandy Bellau is a Certified Fraud Examiner and licensed Private Investigator who has spent more than 25 years in the trenches of accounting\, consulting\, and fraud investigation\, as well as writing\, speaking\, and developing educational content designed to change how accounting professionals think about risk. And she’ll be the first to tell you that fraud has a knack for finding her! \nIn this session\, she will talk about what fraud actually looks like inside a law firm. Not the headline-grabbing\, Hollywood version — the quiet\, everyday version that hides in your trust accounts\, your billing processes\, and your financial reports. You’ll look at three real stories from legal practice that illustrate just how easily things can go sideways\, how long they can go undetected\, and what could have stopped them. \nAlong the way\, you’ll be introduced to two frameworks that will change how you look at your firm’s finances: the Fraud Triangle — the three conditions that have to exist for fraud to occur — and the Three C’s: Controls\, Culture\, and Compensation.  \nYou’ll also spend time on something most fraud presentations skip entirely: the human element. Understanding why good people make bad choices is often the key to making sure it doesn’t happen in your firm. \nYou’ll leave with practical tools you can actually use\, low-cost habits that make a real difference. Think of it as protecting what you’ve built\, without turning your firm into a surveillance state. \nLocation: Zea Restaurant\n110 Lake Drive\nCovington\, LA 70433\nMap/Directions \n2026 LUNCHEON & CLE PRICING \n\nLunch for Members & Non-Members: Lunch is at 12 noon and the cost of lunch is $40 for members and non-members. Lunch choices are Rotisserie Beef or Kung Pao Cauliflower.\nCLE is from 12:30-1:30. Member’s cost is $20\, non-member’s cost is $30\nIF 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.\nCANCELLATION OF A MONTHLY CLE RESERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED 7 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT.\n\n\n Register & Pay Online
URL:https://22ndjdcbar.org/event/friday-may-15-2026-luncheon-and-cle/
LOCATION:ZEA Rotisserie & Bar\, 110 Lake Drive\, Covington\, 70433\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Monthly CLEs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T133000
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SUMMARY:Friday\, June 19\, 2026 Luncheon and CLE
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 19\, 2026\nSpeakers: Honorable Scott Gardner\, 22nd Judicial District Court\nand Julie Melancon\,Training & Development Director\, St.Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide \nTopic: : “First Aid For Lawyers: Professionalism\, Mental Health\, and Tough Moments In Practice”\nAddressing the challenges lawyers face both personally and professionally\, participants will learn: \n\nWhat truly matters in this profession: relationships and reputation\nHow intentional\, thoughtful communication practices lead to better outcomes\nThe emotional and ethical challenges lawyers face — and how to navigate them with integrity\nHow to maintain connections\, reduce isolation\, and support colleagues\nPractical strategies for stress management and self care\nHow to recognize when someone needs help — and how to respond with confidence and compassion\nKey risk factors and warning signs of suicide\n\nThis session is designed to help attorneys reconnect with their purpose\, rediscover pride in their calling\, and strengthen the professional community we share. \nLet’s restore your faith in law and our calling. \nApproved for 1 hour of Professionalism \nLocation: Zea Restaurant\n110 Lake Drive\nCovington\, LA 70433\nMap/Directions \n2026 LUNCHEON & CLE PRICING \n\nLunch for Members & Non-Members: Lunch service is at 12:15 and the cost of lunch is $40 for members and non-members. Lunch choices are Red Beans and Rice with Grilled Chicken or Vegetarian Hummus Platter.\nCLE is from 12:30-1:30. Member’s cost is $20\, non-member’s cost is $30\nIF 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.\nCANCELLATION OF A MONTHLY CLE RESERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED 7 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT.\n\n\n Register & Pay Online
URL:https://22ndjdcbar.org/event/friday-june-19-2026-luncheon-and-cle/
LOCATION:ZEA Rotisserie & Bar\, 110 Lake Drive\, Covington\, 70433\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Monthly CLEs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T014139
CREATED:20251210T183746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T152620Z
UID:13346-1784289600-1784295000@22ndjdcbar.org
SUMMARY:Friday\, July 17\, 2026 Luncheon and CLE
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 17\, 2026\nSpeaker: Kathleen Legendre\, Esq.\nTopic: “The Thin Line- How Courts Determine When a Parent has Forfeited Their Rights to Their Children”\nSupervised 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?  Is it a “best interest of the child” or is it “fitness of the parent”\, i.e. substantial harm caused? If a client is careening towards a considered decree and an intervention on the parent/child relationship by the Court is feasible\, why is this not a constitutional violation?  \nThis CLE program delves deeper into this legal quagmire on a local and national level. Topics shall include:  \n\nUnited States and Louisiana Custody Review\nSystems Review (Juvenile Trial Court v. District Court)\nWhich is it? Fitness or BIOC?\n\nApproved for 1 hour of Family Law Credit \nLocation: Zea Restaurant\n110 Lake Drive\nCovington\, LA 70433\nMap/Directions \n2026 LUNCHEON & CLE PRICING \n\nLunch for Members & Non-Members: Lunch is at 12 noon and the cost of lunch is $40 for members and non-members. Lunch choices are Chicken Panini or House Salad\nCLE is from 12:30-1:30. Member’s cost is $20\, non-member’s cost is $30\nIF 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.\nCANCELLATION OF A MONTHLY CLE RESERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED 7 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT.\n\n\n Register & Pay Online
URL:https://22ndjdcbar.org/event/friday-july-17-2026-luncheon-and-cle/
LOCATION:ZEA Rotisserie & Bar\, 110 Lake Drive\, Covington\, 70433\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Monthly CLEs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T014139
CREATED:20260527T185644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T200251Z
UID:14061-1784880000-1784898000@22ndjdcbar.org
SUMMARY:07-24-2026 Bring Your Kid To Court Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Third Annual Bring Your Kid To Court Day\nFriday\, July 24\, 2026\nRegistration Is Open!\nIt’s back\, and if you missed it last year\, you won’t want to miss it again! \nAttorneys 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. \n\nChildren in the 6-10 year old group and their chaperone need to arrive at 8:45am. The 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.\n11-18 year olds and those accompanying them 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 as well as the elections area.\n\n…And we have a few other surprises too!\nWe will wrap up with lunch and the day will be completed at noon. \nThe cost is $15 per person (per child and per adult)\nAll children must be accompanied by you or an adult family member/other responsible adult throughout the entire morning. \nLimited reservations- we can only accept 15 youth in each age group\nIf you don’t have a child to bring but want in on the fun\, we can use your help! \nReady to register?\nHere is your quick link!\n\n Register & Pay Online\n\nWe also need:\n\nSponsorships of $100 or more that will help keep costs low for participants (giving you recognition on our website\, and our undying gratitude)\nDonations of small toys\, “fidgets”\, your promotional items\, etc. for SWAG bags\nVolunteers to be group leaders\nMore volunteers to participate in the mock trial\n\nPlease contact Kristen at Kristen@SealeRoss.com if you would like to become a sponsor\, donate or volunteer. \nNOTES OF IMPORTANCE\n(AKA “THE FINE PRINT”)\n· Limited reservations- we can only accept 15 kids in each age group.\n· ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY YOU THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE MORNING \nTo receive a refund\, cancellations must be received 7 days before the event.
URL:https://22ndjdcbar.org/event/07-24-2026-bring-your-kid-to-court-day/
LOCATION:Justice Center\, 701 N Columbia Street\, Covington\, LA\, 70433\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T014139
CREATED:20251210T183547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T181331Z
UID:13343-1787313600-1787319000@22ndjdcbar.org
SUMMARY:Friday\, August 21\, 2026 Luncheon and CLE
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 21\, 2026\nSpeaker: Mercedes Townsend\, Esq.\nTopic: The Ethical Algorithm: Legal Ethics in Advanced Technology\nThe 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 can immediately apply. \nTopics include the duty of technological competence under the Rules of Professional Conduct\, ethical risks to consider when using generative AI\, proper safeguarding of client data in cloud-based and remote work environments\, cybersecurity obligations and breach response\, and the responsible use of AI tools in drafting\, research\, and client communication. \nPending approval for 1 hour of Ethics credit. \nLocation: Zea Restaurant\n110 Lake Drive\nCovington\, LA 70433\nMap/Directions \n2026 LUNCHEON & CLE PRICING \n\nLunch for Members & Non-Members: Lunch is at 12 noon and the cost of lunch is $40 for members and non-members. Lunch choices are Rotisserie Beef or Vegetarian Alfredo.\nCLE is from 12:30-1:30. Member’s cost is $20\, non-member’s cost is $30\nIF 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.\nCANCELLATION OF A MONTHLY CLE RESERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED 7 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT.\n\n\n Register & Pay Online
URL:https://22ndjdcbar.org/event/friday-august-21-2026-luncheon-and-cle/
LOCATION:ZEA Rotisserie & Bar\, 110 Lake Drive\, Covington\, 70433\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Monthly CLEs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T014139
CREATED:20251210T184451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T184451Z
UID:13354-1789732800-1789738200@22ndjdcbar.org
SUMMARY:Friday\, September 18\, 2026 Luncheon and CLE
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 18\, 2026\nSpeaker: TBA\nTopic: TBA \nMore Details coming soon!\n  \nLocation: Zea Restaurant\n110 Lake Drive\nCovington\, LA 70433\nMap/Directions \n2026 LUNCHEON & CLE PRICING \n\nLunch for Members & Non-Members: Lunch is at 12 noon and the cost of lunch is $40 for members and non-members.\nCLE is from 12:30-1:30. Member’s cost is $20\, non-member’s cost is $30\nIF 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.\nCANCELLATION OF A MONTHLY CLE RESERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED 7 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT.\n\n 
URL:https://22ndjdcbar.org/event/friday-september-18-2026-luncheon-and-cle/
LOCATION:ZEA Rotisserie & Bar\, 110 Lake Drive\, Covington\, 70433\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Monthly CLEs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T014139
CREATED:20251210T183128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T183413Z
UID:13338-1792152000-1792157400@22ndjdcbar.org
SUMMARY:Friday\, October 16\, 2026 Luncheon and CLE
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 16\, 2026\nSpeaker: TBA\nTopic: TBA \nMore Details coming soon!\n  \nLocation: Zea Restaurant\n110 Lake Drive\nCovington\, LA 70433\nMap/Directions \n2026 LUNCHEON & CLE PRICING \n\nLunch for Members & Non-Members: Lunch is at 12 noon and the cost of lunch is $40 for members and non-members.\nCLE is from 12:30-1:30. Member’s cost is $20\, non-member’s cost is $30\nIF 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.\nCANCELLATION OF A MONTHLY CLE RESERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED 7 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT.\n\n 
URL:https://22ndjdcbar.org/event/friday-october-16-2026-luncheon-and-cle/
LOCATION:ZEA Rotisserie & Bar\, 110 Lake Drive\, Covington\, 70433\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Monthly CLEs
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