October 2018 Newsletter

DEAR MEMBERS:

Thank you to Michael Swick for his CLE presentation last month. Our next CLE is October 19th 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 District Attorney, Warren Montgomery who will speak on “Domestic Violence in St. Tammany Parish”. Please RSVP to Judy at judy@22ndjdcbar.org if you plan to attend, or click on the link below to register and pay online:

Upcoming CLE Presentations:
November 16th: All Day CLE at the Southern Hotel, 6 hours including Ethics and Professionalism

Tammy Karas-Griggs
President

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The 9th Annual Court Chase is set for next Saturday, October 13th at the Covington Trailhead. The Race/walk which benefits Youth Service Bureau begins at 8 a.m. There is still time to sign up as a sponsor or participant. Click on the links to sign up and pay in advance. Contact Judy at judy@22ndjdcbar.org if you have any questions.

Pre-Race Registration:
PRE-RACE REGISTRATION

Sponsorship Payment Link:
SPONSORSHIP REGISTRATION

Thank you to our current sponsors:

Justice Level:
LAKESHORE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF SLIDELL
BLUE WILLIAMS

Magistrate Level:
JUDGE & MRS WILLIAM H. BURRIS

Barrister Level:
PORTEOUS, HAINKEL & JOHNSON
DAIGLE FISSE & KESSENICH

Clerk Level:
TALLEY, ANTHONY, HUGHES & KNIGHT
TRANCHINA & MANSFIELD
RESOURCE BANK
CLERK OF COURT

In Kind:
ALL AMERICAN HEALTHCARE
MID-GULF INSTRUMENTS

Teams:
G-SPRINGS: Judge Scott Gardner
DA’S OFFICE
CLERK OF COURT: Melissa Henry

Kasi Brannan
Community Outreach Chair

EMPLOYMENT

ATTORNEY – Nationally recognized defense litigation firm with multiple locations seeking 6-9 year lateral attorney to join its Mandeville or New Orleans office. We are seeking an attorney who will work on cases for our existing clients and bring other clients into the firm. Applicants must be self-motivated team players and have a strong work ethic and the ability to handle complex litigation. Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills are mandatory. Firm offers competitive compensation and benefits. Candidates should submit resume and writing sample to kvm@jgmclaw.com.

ATTORNEY – Nationally recognized firm seeking an associate with 2-5 years of experience in defense litigation to join its New Orleans or Mandeville office. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join a first-tier defense firm specializing in environmental, complex tort, and asbestos litigation. Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills are mandatory. Applicants must be self-motivated team players and have a strong work ethic and the ability to handle complex litigation. We offer competitive salary and benefits. Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, CV and writing sample to kvm@jgmclaw.com.

Judy Walz
Executive Director
985-867-4833