Monthly Newsletters

May 2018 Newsletter

DEAR MEMBERS:
Thank you to Jesse Wimberly for his CLE presentation last month. Our next CLE is May 18th at Dakota Restaurant. Lunch is at 12 and the cost is $28. The CLE begins at 12:30; the cost is $15 for members and $30 for non-members. Our guest speaker is Judge Scott Gardner who will speak on “Professionalism”. This CLE has been approved for one hour of Professionalism credit. Please RSVP to Judy at judy@22ndjdcbar.org if you plan to attend, or click on the link below to register and pay online:

Eventbrite link:
REGISTER & PAY ONLINE

Please view the calendar to see all of our upcoming events and ways to participate. If you have not signed up for the on-line directory, please take a minute to fill out the form. You are not included unless you fill out the form below. Contact Judy if you have any questions.

Tammy Karas-Griggs
President

FAMILY LAW
***NEWSFLASH***

The CHEERS! social at Southern Hotel on Wednesday, May 2nd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. is fast approaching. You DON’T want to miss this exciting opportunity to walk the red carpet with your favorite FCTV cast and crew! There will be food and door prizes you won’t want to miss! So change your channels (or mark your calendars) to FCTV Wednesday for a fun filled night! Don’t forget to RSVP to Judy Walz so we have an accurate count for light snacks!

And this, just in, FCTV reminds you that the ALL DAY FAMILY LAW CLE is scheduled for Friday, May 25th. Talented actors from all over the State of Louisiana will converge on the Southern Hotel for their debut performances throughout the day! Vendors from across the country will dazzle you with law related computer programs, information, and promotional giveaways that are sure to put a smile on your face! So come one, come all, for the greatest show this side of the Mississippi! Prepare to be amazed while earning CLE credits (this program has been approved for family law specialty credits and contains 1 hour of ethics and 1 hour of professionalism. Certain conditions may apply. Offer good for those with approved credit. Offer valid while supplies last)!

This has been Deanna Hamilton-Lamz of Family Court TV with your newsflash of the day!
WE NOW RETURN YOU TO YOUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING!

Print and mail in form or register and pay online before May 18th.
PRINT OUT PDF REGISTRATION FORM

Eventbrite link:
REGISTER & PAY ONLINE

Deanna J. Hamilton-Lamz
Family Law Chair

WOMEN IN LAW
The Women in Law Section will meet for breakfast on Fridays at Abita Roasting in Covington on June 28th, August 10th and September 28th starting at 8:00 a.m. Come network, collaborate and meet fellow women colleagues in your bar association.

Kelly Rabalais
Women In Law Chair

YOUNG LAWYERS
Our next Quarterly CLE will be on Friday June 22, 2018 at Abita Roasting with Judge Gardner. The topic will be Trial Advocacy Tips for Young Lawyers. We look forward to hosting Judge Gardner for this event and encourage all young lawyers to attend.

Eventbrite Link:
REGISTER & PAY ONLINE

Also, we will be working with the Community Outreach Section of our local bar to support the National Suit Drive. The National Suit Drive assists at-risk men and women who want to join the workforce. We can donate our gently used professional attire, which goes to these men and women to help them get a second chance in a professional work environment. We will start collecting the attire now to make the donation in late Summer of this year. Feel free to call my office at 985-302-5630 or Kasi Brannan at 985-892-8700 and arrangements will be made to collect the attire.

Joshua Allison
Young Lawyer Chair

ONLINE DIRECTORY
The Bar Association receives many calls asking for an Attorney referral. We direct them to our website and let them choose one based on our on-line directory. If you have not submitted your information to our Attorney Directory, you are missing out on potential new clients. But you must fill out the online form. If you have any questions contact Judy at judy@22ndjdcbar.org“>judy@22ndjdcbar.org.

  • The directory can be searched by name or practice area.
  • The directory not only allows members to find members, but also allows attorneys outside of our area to find your contact information, and allows the general public looking for an attorney based upon practice area.
  • The bar association receives many calls looking for an attorney, if you are not on the list you will lose out on this opportunity for new clients.

*The Basic Listing is included in your annual membership dues, but you must be a member in good standing and fill out the online form.

*In addition to the Basic Listing, we are pleased to offer a Premium Listing at the low cost of $50 per year. The Premium Listing includes the same information as the Basic Listing, plus a link to your website, map to your office, and a photo.

Please visit our online attorney directory to see the various possibilities.

Website Premium Directory Listing Link

Judy Walz
Executive Director
985-867-4833