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September 2020 Newsletter

DEAR MEMBERS:

Thank you to the James Carrington for presenting the Criminal Law CLE on “Closing Arguments.”

Our next Zoom CLE will be presented by the Family Law Section on Thursday, September 3rd beginning at 1:00 p.m. These CLEs have been approved for two hours of Family Law Specialization Credit.

Our first speaker is Judge Dawn Amacker who will speak on “22nd JDC Family Court Zoom Procedures and Protocols.” Our second speaker is Ernie Anderson who will speak at 2:00 p.m. on “Family Law in the Time of COVID.”

The cost for the two hour CLE is $20. Click on the link below to register and prepay. You will immediately be sent the link with instructions. You must preregister and prepay to receive CLE credit. The deadline to register and pay is two hours prior to the CLE.

Register & Pay

If you have any questions regarding the CLEs please contact Judy at judy@22ndjdcbar.org.

Rachael Catalanotto
President

By Order of the Supreme Court of Louisiana, the limitation on “self-study” credits (as defined in Rule 3(d) of Supreme Court Rule XXX) shall be increased to twelve and one half (12.5) hours annually. Carryover hours for 2021; however, are still limited to in person CLE attendance.

A notice from the Northshore Food Bank

CLICK HERE for important information from the CEO of the Northshore Food Bank.

POSITION AVAILABLE
Pugh, Accardo seeks an attorney licensed in Louisiana with a minimum of three years of insurance and workers’ compensation defense and litigation experience. The candidate must have excellent academic credentials (top 30% class rank) and be skilled in the following areas: researching various legal issues; drafting pleadings and memoranda in support of motions; conducting depositions and inspections; appearing in court and arguing motions; and assisting in mediation and trial. First chair and appellate experience a plus. Some travel, almost exclusively within the State of Louisiana, is required. The position offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package with a wide range of standard and optional benefits. Qualified candidates should e-mail Tracie at tmoreau@pugh-law.com with a cover, resume’, and writing sample.

Judy Walz
Executive Director
985-867-4833