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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
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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\nDoors open at noon\, lunch service begins at 12:15\, CLE from 12:30-1:30. 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
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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\n\nThe 6–10 year old group has hit maximum capacity\, bursting at the seams with energy and enthusiasm. To hop on the wait list train\, please contact Reina\, she’s armed with spreadsheets and optimism!\n\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
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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. \nApproved for 1 hour of Ethics credit. \nLocation: Zea Restaurant\n110 Lake Drive\nCovington\, LA 70433\nMap/Directions \n2026 LUNCHEON & CLE PRICING \n\nDoors open at noon\, lunch service begins at 12:15\, CLE from 12:30-1:30. 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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T133000
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SUMMARY:Friday\, September 18\, 2026 Luncheon and CLE
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 18\, 2026\nSpeakers:\nKathryn Edwards\, Administrative General Counsel\, First Circuit Court of Appeal\nSteven Slayton\, Senior Research Attorney to Chief Judge Page McClendon\nVicki Olson\, Senior Research Attorney to Judge Allison Penzato. \nTopic: A Practical Guide to Filing an Appeal in the First Circuit\nThis presentation will include discussion of the following: appealability of a judgment; abandonment of an appeal; motions filed in the appellate court; contents of the briefs; oral argument; and assignment to three judge panel\, five judge panel or en banc. \nApproved for 1 hour of Appellate Practice Law CLE credit AND 1 hour of Family Law CLE credit. \nLocation: Zea Restaurant\n110 Lake Drive\nCovington\, LA 70433\nMap/Directions \n2026 LUNCHEON & CLE PRICING \n\nDoors open at noon\, lunch service begins at 12:15\, CLE from 12:30-1:30. The cost of lunch is $40 for members and non-members. Lunch choices are Rotisserie Chicken 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-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:20260803T202359Z
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SUMMARY:Friday\, October 16\, 2026 Luncheon and CLE
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 16\, 2026\nSpeaker: Detective Brian Brown\, Covington Police Department 22nd District Attorney’s Office SVU TF\nTopic: Internet Crimes Against Children\nThis presentation examines the growing risks children face in the digital world\, focusing on how unsupervised internet access exposes them to exploitation and harm. Participants will learn how online predators use technology to groom\, manipulate\, and victimize children\, gaining insight into the tactics and platforms commonly used. The course also explores the role of electronic forensic examinations\, demonstrating what information can be recovered from devices and how that evidence supports investigations and protects vulnerable youth. \nLocation: Zea Restaurant\n110 Lake Drive\nCovington\, LA 70433\nMap/Directions \n2026 LUNCHEON & CLE PRICING \n\nDoors open at noon\, lunch service begins at 12:15\, CLE from 12:30-1:30. The cost of lunch is $40 for members and non-members. Lunch choices are Beef Panini and Veggie Panini in October.\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-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T161500
DTSTAMP:20261005T170738Z
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SUMMARY:Friday\, November 13\, 2026 All Day General Topics and Criminal Law CLE
DESCRIPTION:November All Day General Topics and Criminal Law CLE\nFriday\, November 13\, 2026\nThe Greenwood\n75082 LA-25\, Covington\, LA 70435 Covington\, Louisiana 70433\nMap/Directions \nGENERAL CLE TOPICS\n9:00-10:00\nHon. Scott U. Schlegel\, Judge\, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal\nAI And The Justice System: Shaping Tomorrow’s Legal Landscape\nThis presentation will explore how artificial intelligence is changing the courts and the work of judges. We will consider whether and how judges should use generative AI\, where these tools can assist judicial work\, and where important limits should remain. We will also examine how AI is changing the cases coming before the courts\, including its impact on discovery\, the authenticity and reliability of evidence\, courtroom behavior\, and emerging technologies such as AI-enabled wearables. Finally\, we will discuss deepfakes and other synthetic evidence\, the challenges they create for authentication and fact-finding\, and the practical steps courts should consider as it becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish what is real from what is artificially generated. \n10:00-11:00\nJessica Brewster\, Clerk of Court\nSt. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court: Office Updates\, Legal Developments and Court Division Overview\nThis presentation will provide an overview of recent updates within the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court’s Office\, including operational improvements\, technology enhancements\, and procedural changes relevant to practicing attorneys. It will also cover current legal updates that impact filings\, court operations\, and administrative processes. In addition\, attendees will receive a structured review of the 22nd Judicial District Court divisions\, highlighting any changes\, trends\, or points of interest that may assist attorneys in navigating the court system more effectively. \n11:00-11:15 Coffee Break  \n11:15-12:15\nJohn Lindner\, Esq.\nCriminal Law for Civil Attorneys\nSooner or later\, all civil attorneys are consulted concerning a criminal matter. Many times\, it will involve your client\, client’s family member\, or a friend. This presentation provides the civil attorney with a basic outline of criminal procedure. Topics include getting bail set for your client\, initial appearances\, meeting with the District Attorney\, and alternatives for your client that can avoid a criminal conviction. The CLE will also discuss Juvenile Court procedure. \nCRIMINAL LAW CLEs\n9:00-10:00\nCameron Mary\, Esq.\nVoir Dire is fun\, and other lies.\nIt has been said that cases are won and lost in jury selection. It is true. Voir Dire can be intimidating but doesn’t have to be—it can be fun\, if you look at it as the opportunity that it is. This hour will explore the ground rules of jury selection in both civil and criminal cases\, methods\, tips\, tricks and considerations of this most important aspect of jury trials. Hopefully\, this hour can help assuage any lingering fears or doubts you may have about the process. \n10:00-11:00\nJay Carrington\, Chief Public Defender\, 22nd Judicial District\nCross-Examination: Modern Techniques for Trial Lawyers\nCross-examination should advance your narrative\, not just defend against the witness’s direct. Using the chapter method\, this course covers how to break cross-examinations into clear\, goal-driven segments that support your theory of the case. Topics include drafting effective leading questions\, sequencing\, managing difficult or hostile witnesses\, and executing clean impeachments. Attendees will gain a repeatable\, controlled framework for telling a compelling story to the jury. \n11:00-11:15 Coffee Break  \n11:15-12:15\nJudge-Elect Blair Alford\n22nd Judicial District Court\nJohn Alford\nAttorney at Law\nObjection\, Your Honor! Now what? Hearsay and Impeachment\nA practical\, hands-on CLE about keeping it in\, keeping it out\, and catching them in a lie. An active discussion for trial lawyers about the rules of evidence and their application during a hearing or trial. Explore the art of getting evidence admitted\, excluded\, and exposing inconsistencies in testimony. Sharpen your skills and learn when to object\, when to let it go\, and when to strike back. \n12:15-1:00 LUNCH PROVIDED \nAFTERNOON CLEs\n1:00-2:00\nClare Roubion\, Esq.\nLegal Ethics: What Changed\, What Matters\, What’s Next\n(Ethics – Pending Approval)\nA practical look at the developments reshaping legal ethics and professional responsibility. This fast-moving session covers significant disciplinary decisions\, new advisory opinions\, conflicts and malpractice issues\, developments in law-firm practice\, and the growing impact of AI and other technology on lawyers’ professional obligations. More than a recap of new cases and rules\, the program focuses on what these developments mean in practice—and the lessons lawyers can use to spot problems earlier\, manage risk\, and make better decisions in their day-to-day practice. \n2:00-3:00\nElizabeth Sconzert\, Esq. and Tara Smith\, Esq.\nProfessionalism as Leadership: What Women-Led Firms Can Teach the Profession About Building Trust\n(Professionalism – Pending Approval)\nEarly leadership decisions play a defining role in shaping a firm’s professional identity. This hour explores how leaders can build workplaces where lawyers and staff can raise concerns\, ask questions\, and correct mistakes early. We will examine mentorship\, sponsorship\, delegation\, and feedback as essential professionalism infrastructure. The discussion also highlights the relationship among leadership\, supervision\, client service\, and public trust. Finally\, attendees will gain practical lessons from the experience of starting a women led firm in a close knit Louisiana legal community. \n3:00-3:15 Afternoon Break  \n3:15-4:15\nMichael DeShazo\, Esq.\nRecent Legislative Developments in Civil Procedure/Litigation \nThe seminar will cover recent legislative developments in Louisiana. There will be a particular emphasis on civil procedure and litigation-related topics. Specific topics will include major changes to Louisiana’s comparative fault system\, changes in prescriptive periods applicable to torts\, and revisions to the Louisiana Direct Action statute. \nRegistration is essential to prepare for food and CLE materials\, so please submit your application as early as possible. \nCost:\nMembers of the 22nd JDC Bar Association\n$225.00 October 1-October 9\, 2026\n$275.00 beginning October 10\, 2026 \nNon-Member fee\n$325.00 October 1-9\, 2026\n$400.00 beginning October 10\, 2026 \nSorry\, No Refunds after October 30\, 2026\n Register & Pay Online\n\n Print Out PDF and Mail in Form & Check\n\nTo help us keep track of your credit hours earned\, please print out this Attendance Sheet to be turned in at the end of the CLE.\n Print Out Your Attendance Sheet\n\n\nThank You To MAPS Mediation and Arbitration for their generous sponsorship of the 2026 All Day CLE!
URL:https://22ndjdcbar.org/event/friday-november-13-2026-all-day-cle/
LOCATION:The Greenwood
CATEGORIES:2026,All Day CLE
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