📍 Bayou Desiard Country Club
📅 Friday, December 13, 2024
Join us for this annual tradition and complete your CLE credits while gaining practical, actionable insights from esteemed legal professionals. This event brings together a wonderful lineup of speakers addressing critical topics relevant to today’s legal landscape.
Agenda:

• 7:30 AM – Registration Opens
  Kickstart your day by checking in and preparing for an informative and engaging program.
• 8:00 AM – Professionalism: What Would Momma Say?
  Presented by Cyd Page-Voorhies and Labbe’, this session explores professionalism in practice, offering insights rooted in ethical behavior and practical wisdom.
• 9:00 AM – Recent Legislative Changes & Developments
  Hear from Representative Michael Echols on recent changes and updates in Louisiana legislation that impact legal professionals.
• 10:00 AM – Morning Break
• 10:15 AM – Louisiana Civil Procedure: Recent Amendments & Developments
  Join Brandon Creekbaum and Thomas Moore Hayes III for a comprehensive review of recent updates to Louisiana’s civil procedure.
• 11:15 AM – Getting the Attention of the Appellate Panel
  Learn key strategies from Retired Judge Milton Moore on how to effectively engage appellate judges and strengthen your cases.
• 12:15 PM – Lunch Break
• 12:45 PM – MEET PAM M WARD: A Trial Lawyer’s Friend for MSJs
  In this innovative session, Hon. Judge Alvin Sharp introduces a resourceful approach to navigating summary judgment motions.
• 1:45 PM – Ethics
  Gain valuable insights into ethical practices from Justice Jay McCallum of the Louisiana Supreme Court.
• 3:00 PM – Writ Writing: Do’s and Don’ts
  Explore best practices for writ writing with Nicholas Cordaro, also from the Louisiana Supreme Court.
• 4:00 PM – Plaintiff vs. Defendant in Medical Malpractice
  Conclude the day with a deep dive into medical malpractice cases, presented by Brian Crawford and David Verlander.
• 5:00 PM – End of Session

Don’t miss your LAST CHANCE to earn CLE credits before the year ends!


Registration Details
Secure your spot for this informative and engaging event. Whether you plan to attend the full day or select individual sessions, our flexible registration options make it easy to join:
Pricing Options:

• Full Day (After November 22): $375 – Includes lunch
• 10% Fellowship Discount: $338
• A La Carte: $75 per session (+$30 if adding lunch)

Available Sessions:

• Ethics
• Professionalism: What Would Momma Say?
• Recent Legislative Changes & Developments
• Louisiana Civil Procedure: Recent Amendments & Developments
• Getting the Attention of the Appellate Panel
• MEET PAM M WARD: A Trial Lawyer’s Friend for MSJs
• Writ Writing: Do’s and Don’ts
• Plaintiff vs. Defendant in Medical Malpractice

🛑 Register now to secure your place and finish the year strong. Spots are limited! Call 318-582-5094 or email [email protected] to register. 

WHAT: 
The Louisiana State Bar Association’s Young Lawyer’s Division is hosting a Wills for Heroes Event in conjunction with Northeast Louisiana Bar Foundation.

The Wills for Heroes Foundation works nationwide with affiliate organizations to provide free wills and other estate planning documents to America’s heroes which includes police officers, firefighters, EMTs/paramedics, correctional officers, veterans, and spouses of the above.


Every participating hero will have the opportunity to meet individually with a licensed attorney & have a Last Will & Testament, a Healthcare Power of Attorney, and a Declaration/Living Will drafted on his/her behalf without charge!

WHEN:
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
9:00AM - 5:00 p.m. 
             
HOW MUCH:
No charge - Free!

WHERE: 
City of Monroe - Public Safety Center
1810 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Monroe, LA 71202


To schedule an appointment contact:
Northeast Louisiana Bar Foundation Executive Director - Juanita Gooding
[email protected]
318-582-5094

WHAT: 
The Heirship Project helps residents obtain clear property titles by providing education and assistance

WHEN:
Thursday, November 7th, 2024
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. | ATTORNEYS ONLY
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | COMMUNITY
             
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025:
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. | ATTORNEYS ONLY
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | COMMUNIT

HOW MUCH? No charge - Free

WHERE: 
1201 Hudson Lane, Monroe, La 
OR Zoom!

More information: The Heirship Project | United Way of Northeast Louisiana (unitedwaynela.org)