Sections

The 22nd JDC Bar Association includes 3 different specialty sections that are available to you and are included in annual membership. Membership to a specific section provides you with educational and networking opportunities, as well as information, news and updates that impact these specialties.

2025 Criminal Law Section Chair

Whitney Germany

E-Mail: wgermany@wynnegouxlaw.com

The Criminal Law Section offers CLE hours specific to Criminal Law as well as information and updates on new laws impacting criminal law.

2024 Family Law Section Chair

Kathleen Legendre

E-Mail: kathleen@lawyerincovington.com

The Family Law Section offers Specialization CLE’s yearly, including one all day Family Law Specialization CLE (6 hours credit). Updates on new laws impacting Family Law are also provided.

2025 Young Lawyers Section Chair

Alexander L.H. Reed

E-Mail: alex@1rfl.com

The Young Lawyers Section of the 22nd JDC Bar Association helps promote integrity, respect, and professionalism to its newest members. The Section is composed of lawyers who are under the age of 40 OR have been admitted to the bar for less than 6 years. The Section conducts CLE sessions throughout the year, as well as luncheons with Judges in which the members gain advice on pitfalls of young lawyers, courtroom etiquette, arguing cases, drafting briefs, and many other crucial skills.

Please visit our calendar for upcoming CLE’s and other events.
If you have any questions, please contact Reina Gardner at reina@22ndjdcbar.org or 985-276-9222.