March 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to March!

We had another full house on February 27 as we welcomed Thomas Mitchell from the Children’s Advocacy Center to our monthly CLE. Thanks to Thomas, we all walked away with a deeper understanding of the Neurology of Trauma—knowledge that helps us better support victims of crime and navigate difficult interactions with greater empathy and insight.

Also, a quick reminder that it is still a deal to renew your membership now, and although we have had 2 monthly CLEs, if you buy into the $100 for all the monthly CLE package, you still save a BUNCH OF MONEY!!! And who doesn’t want that?!

We are quickly filling up for the All Day Family Law CLE

March 20, 2026 at The Greenwood
(A Southern Hotel Property located at 75082 LA-25, Covington, LA 70435)

There are 7 speakers who have been approved for
1 Ethics hour,
1 Professionalism hour,
and 7 hours of Family Law Specialty

The last day for Early Bird Pricing is March 6 and it’s an even better deal if you are a member of the 22nd JDC Bar Association!

Thank You to our All Day Family Law CLE Sponsors

Their generosity fuels this event and helps us keep registration costs low for our members.

We’re grateful for partners who invest in our legal community with such heart.

APRIL 17, 2026 — ZEA Lunchtime CLE
Presenter: John Lindner, Former Chief of the Public Defender’s Office
Program Title: Criminal Law Crossovers: What Non Criminal Practitioners Need to Watch For

Attorneys in every practice area encounter moments when criminal law unexpectedly intersects with their work. Join us as Mr. Lindner shares practical insights drawn from decades of frontline experience.
Whether you practice litigation, transactional work, estate planning, or anything in between, this CLE offers takeaways you can immediately apply in your day to day practice.

Doors open at noon, lunch service begins at 12:15, CLE from 12:30-1:30.

OFFICE SPACE & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES!

LAW CLERK/RESEARCH ATTORNEY
The Court of Appeal, First Circuit, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana seeks a Law Clerk/Research Attorney to join the court’s Central Staff Department. Attorneys in the Central Staff Department perform professional legal work to aid the judges in rendering decisions in civil and criminal writs related to ongoing litigation and in the preparation of opinions in criminal appeals. Attorneys in this Department can expect to address a wide array of legal and procedural issues, including challenging and res nova issues, and to participate in in-depth discussions with the judges on issues presented in pending writs. Some examples of work include conducting legal research, reviewing records, and drafting legal memoranda.

Applicants must have strong academic credentials and computer skills, as well as demonstrated research and writing skills. A Juris Doctorate degree and LA Bar passage are required. Court experience is preferred.

The starting salary range is $52,800 – $70,000, or commensurate with experience. The First Circuit offers with this position a full slate of benefits—state holidays, a variety of health insurance options, dental insurance, vision insurance, monthly accrual of annual and sick leave, and retirement contributions into LASERS retirement system.

Please send resume, references, law school transcript, and recent writing sample (10 pages maximum):

• Email to Human Resources at hr@la-fcca.org; or
• US Mail to Human Resources, Court of Appeal, First Circuit, P.O. Box 4408, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4408; or
• Hand deliver to 1600 North Third Street, Baton Rouge.

Applications must be received by Friday, March 13, 2026. Please request accommodations if needed to participate in the process.

Law office space for rent in Arbor Walk Professional Center on Highway 21, just south of I-12 in Madisonville, Louisiana. This established law office location is perfect for a St. Tammany attorney or as a Northshore office for a Metairie/New Orleans attorney or law firm. The office includes a private parking lot. Rent covers one attorney office, a desk, a hutch, matching wooden file cabinets, a good storage area, use of a large conference room, utilities (except telephone), and access to the kitchen. A great location and a beautiful office. Call Kerry at 985-800-0910 to schedule a viewing.

Seale & Ross, PLC seeks litigator in 21st or 22nd JDC for Hammond and Madisonville offices. $100,000 book of business preferred but not required. Ten years civil litigation experience preferred. Contact 985-542-8500, Lesli Bolner at lbolner@sealeross.com or Ken Ross at kenross@sealeross.com. All submissions will be kept confidential.

Amanda Trosclair, President atrosclair@stpgov.org
Luke Lancaster, Vice President lmlancaster@22da.com
Kimberly DeBrock, Treasurer kimberly.debrock.dcfs@la.gov
Reina Gardner, Executive Director reina@22ndjdcbar.org