The AWA also presented its annual $500 awards to an outstanding law clinic student from each of the two local law schools, whose work has focused on issues important to the AWA. Our 2012 award recipient from the Tulane Domestic Violence Clinic is Jodie Sullivan. Our 2012 award recipient from the Loyola Family Law Clinic is Tiffany Boveland.

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At Tulane, the $500 award is given to the most outstanding student in the Domestic Violence Law Clinic(as chosen by the Director of the Clinic).

At Loyola, the $500 award is given to the most outstanding student in the family law section of the Loyola Law Clinic (to be selected by the family law attorney/advisor at the Clinic).

Our 2012 award recipient from the Tulane Domestic Violence Clinic is Jodie Sullivan. Jodie joined the Tulane Law School Domestic Violence Clinic as a summer student in May 2011, and continued in the year-long clinic for the 2011-2012 academic year. During her time in the Clinic, Jodie showed extraordinary commitment to the domestic violence survivors she represented.  Because of the exceptional representation she provided to her clients, Jodie has transformed the lives of women and children who can now live in homes free from violence. Throughout the year, Jodie inspired excellence in those around her.  Her work ethic, professionalism,  intellect, and wit make her an inspiring example to her peers. At the end of her final semester in law school, Jodie volunteered to handle an emergency hearing in the middle of exams. Her commitment to this work and to her clients is exceptional, and her compassion for her clients is evident to all around her. But Jodie is also exceptional because those admirable qualities are combined with excellent lawyering skills. After graduation, Jodie intends to continue work on behalf of victims in her legal career.

Our 2012 award recipient from the Loyola Family Law Clinic is Tiffany Boveland. Tiffany has an extensive background in the mental health field and assisted the Clinic supervisors with three challenging clinic cases, including two representations of minor children in highly litigated custody cases.  Tiffany is a student in Loyola’s newly founded Child’s Rights Section who also worked tirelessly on a “Special Immigration Juvenile Status” case which was carried over from last year’s family law clinic cases.

Jodie and Tiffany received their awards at the AWA May Luncheon, where they were introducted by their Clinic Supervisors.

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Description:

The AWA May luncheon will be held on May 17, 2012, noon, at Bourbon House Restaurant (144 Bourbon Street).

Our speaker will be Michele Gaudin, local attorney and past President of the AWA. Michele is also co-host of the radio show “Baldy and The Blonde,” where liberty is the #1 topic. Michele will speak on: “Shut Up! You Don’t Get A Lawyer: From TSA Groping to Indefinite Detention of Americans, Your Constitutional Rights Are Under Attack” (For more detailed information about Michele’s speech, click here.)

Menu:

Corn & Crab Bisque

Choice of entrée: (1) New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp (2) Petite Filets

Dessert: Creme Brulee

Price:  Members $43; Non-Members $48; Students $37

You can register through the form below.* With online registration, you will be given the option of paying online via Paypal, or you can print out an invoice to bring, along with your payment, to the luncheon.

You can also register with Linda at lgraffagnini@shergarner.com or 299-2211 by Monday, May 14, 2012 at noon.*

*The AWA is required to guarantee an attendance number and pay for all guarantees. Thus, if you do not attend the luncheon, or cancel after the RSVP deadline, you are still required to pay for your reservation. The AWA regrets any inconvenience this may cause.

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700 Edwards Avenue

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Food from the Bar is the legal community’s response to child hunger across the country. Participants raise funds, donate food, and volunteer at local food banks. Last spring, Food from the Bar campaigns ran in several cities, large and small, but this will be the first campaign in New Orleans.

Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation when school food programs do. During summer months, thousands of children lose access to breakfast and lunch programs, a critical source of nutrition. Food from the Bar provides support for summer food programs so that kids get the nutrition they need to live healthy and productive lives.

Please join the Association for Women Attorneys, Women’s Energy Network-Southeast Louisiana, Louisiana Association of Black Women Attorneys, and International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation for a cocktail reception to learn more about childhood hunger in our community and what you can do to help.

The Campaign Kick-Off Event

When:  Thursday, May 17th beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Where:  Second Harvest, 700 Edwards Avenue, New Orleans, LA

Why:  Raise awareness while networking and fundraising!

We are also offering your firm an opportunity to become a valuable sponsor of the First Annual New Orleans Food from the Bar Campaign. Sponsorships start at just $250.00. The corporate sponsorship form can be accessed here. (Sponsorship payments can be mailed in as indicated on the form, or payment can be made via the link below)

You can register and purchase individual tickets for the event here.

For more information please contact April Watson, Community Outreach Chair, Association for Women Attorneys, awatson@sessions-law.com or at 504-582-1506.

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519 Fulton Street

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Description:

Our April luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2012, noon, at Manning’s Restaurant.

Mary Ellen Roy, Partner at Phelps Dunbar, will speak on: “Is Anyone Anonymous?  And other timely topics in First Amendment Law”

Menu (served buffet style):

Southern Biscuit with Honey Butter
Mixed Green Salad (candied pecans, green onion Vinaigrette)
Skillet Fried and/or Grilled Chicken (House made skillet gravy)
Shrimp and Grits (Diced peppers and onions, Tasso ham gravy)
Green Bean Casserole
Bourbon Pecan Pie
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea, Assorted Sodas and Bottled Water

Price:
$40/members
$45/nonmembers
$30/students

You can register online using the form below, or you can RSVP to Linda at lgraffagnini@shergarner.com or 299-2211* by Monday, April 16, 2012 at noon.
With online registration, you will be given the option of paying online via Paypal, or you can print out an invoice to bring, along with your payment, to the luncheon.

*The AWA is required to guarantee an attendance number and pay for all guarantees. Thus, if you do not attend the luncheon, or cancel after the RSVP deadline, you are still required to pay for your reservation. The AWA regrets any inconvenience this may cause.

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If you would like to vote YES or NO on the proposed Resolution, you may cast your vote at the meeting (the meeting is held strictly for the purposes of voting):

Monday, March 26, 2012
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Office of AWA President, Lindsay Spann
Carver, Darden
Energy Center, Suite 3100
1100 Poydras Street

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 This conference call is co-sponsored by the National Association of Women Lawyers, the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations and the National Women’s Law Center.