July 2024 Newsletter

From the President…

As the heat of the summer and, hopefully some respite through family vacations, find us in July, your 22nd JDC Bar Association is in full swing with CLEs, programs and events tailored to its members, just like you.

First, a big THANK YOU to Rachael Catalanotto and Broussard, David, and Moroux for sponsoring our Judge and Attorney Social held on Thursday, June 13th at Tchefuncte’s Restaurant. It was a HUGE success. We want to thank the following elected officials who were in attendance:

First Circuit Court of Appeal Judges Allison Penzato and Page McClendon.
22nd JDC Judges Dawn Amacker, William Burris, Richard Swartz, Vincent Lobello, John Keller and Alan Black.
22nd JDC District Attorney Collin Sims.

Because this event was such a success, we would like to hold another social in the fall. In order to do so, we need a sponsor. If your firm is interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Kristen or Reina for details.

We also were full for our June CLE where First Circuit Court Judges Penzato, McClendon and Wolfe kept everyone enthralled speaking about professionalism and the Circuit Court. Thank you to those dynamic ladies and our attendees.

We have a lot coming up!! First will be our July CLE with Aldrick “Ric” Poirier from LADB presenting an ethics credit on How to Defend a Disciplinary Complaint. While everyone hopes to never have to use this information, everyone NEEDS this information. This CLE will take place on July 19th at Zea’s from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Register early with this link because it is almost full!

Next is a NEW program I am so excited about! Bring Your Kids to Court Day on Friday, July 26, 2024. For kids between 11 – 18, arrival begins at 8. For kids 6 – 10, arrival begins at 8:45. This is open to 22nd JDC Bar Members ONLY and you must accompany your kid (or family member). We have a half day of fun events, tailored to each age group, ending in a boxed lunch sponsored by Arena Collective and Stanley-Wallace Law. You have already received a previous email with more information, but the link below provides the details and registration form again. This event is limited to 15 kids in each age group and registration has already started, so use this link to register-

On August 9th we will have a Half Day CLE dedicated to our Criminal Law practitioners. Public Defender John Lindner, District Attorney Collin Sims, and Judge Scott Gardner with Caroline Gabriel will all be presenting in the 22nd JDC Justice Center Jury Room. Thank you to our Criminal Law Section Chair, Whitney Germany, for putting this event together. Early bird pricing available until August 2, so catch that worm and use that link down below!

We do have the rest of your monthly CLEs planned for the year. You can look forward to: August 16th: Judge Alan Zaunbrecher; September 20th: Newly elected Clerk of Court, Jessica Brewster; October 18th: Dr. Angela White-Bazile as well as our All Day CLE on November 15th. And then, what better way to round out the year than with the annual World Famous 22nd JDC Bar Association Christmas Party?! We will celebrate on Thursday, December 12 at Meribo (and it’s never too early to shop for that party outfit…) so mark your calendar!

Rest assured your 22nd JDC Bar Association is working hard for you this summer so you can sit back, go on your vacation and know that you will have plenty of CLE opportunities as well as some fun in your future. Don’t forget that sunscreen.

Kristen Stanley-Wallace
President
22nd JDC Bar Association

HALF DAY CRIMINAL LAW CLE

Friday, August 9, 2024
St Tammany Parish Justice Center-Jury Room

8:30 Check in, Continental Breakfast available
9:00-10:00 John Lindner, Director of 22nd JDC Public Defender’s Office- “Legislative Updates”
10:00-11:00 District Attorney Collin Sims- “DA’s Office Updates”
11:00-12:00 Judge Scott Gardner & Caroline Gabriel, Esq – “Sentencing, Good Time Calculations & Alternatives to Incarceration”

REGISTER NOW!

Members $100, non members $150
Friday August 2 prices increase-
$125 for members, $200 for non members.

Don’t delay, reserve your spot today!

Kristen Stanley-Wallace, President kristen@stanley-wallacelaw.com
Michael Nicaud, Vice President michael.nicaud@hornbeckoffshore.com
Amanda Trosclair, Treasurer atrosclair@stpgov.org
Reina Gardner, Executive Director reina@22ndjdcbar.org