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Wynne Professionalism Award Nominations due 12/1
Every year the AWA presents the Michaelle Pitard Wynne Professionalism Award to a member of the greater New Orleans legal community who exemplifies the ideals and professionalism that Magistrate Judge Wynne so capably displayed in her too short career. Written...
ABA Fellowship Program
The ABA Section of Family Law has started a Fellowship Program for diverse attorneys and/or attorneys who work for legal services organization and have a financial need. The Section is currently recruiting interested applicants. There are five (5) fellowship positions...
AWA Annual Ethics & Professionalism CLE Program
Thursday September 18, 2014 - Thursday September 18, 2014 909 Poydras Street Map and Directions | Register Description:Join the AWA for our annual Ethics & Professionalism CLE Program. You pick: One hour or both - lunch or not! September 18, 2014 Kean Miller LLP...
Food from the Bar results
Food from the Bar results were announced at the AWA luncheon yesterday: First place overall & per capita goes to McGlinchey Stafford! They had great participation across their firm and have won a snowball party, compliments of Jan Hayden & Baker Donelson. The...
2014 Law Student Awards
As one of its initiatives in the legal community, the AWA has committed to award $500 annually to an outstanding law clinic student from each of the two local law schools, whose work has focused on issues important to the AWA. At Tulane, the $500 award is given to the...
Louisiana Courts Matter Program
Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 7 pm at Congregation Temple Sinai (6227 ST. CHARLES AVENUE): Louisiana Courts Matter, a coalition of local organizations, and an offshoot of a national coalition, is presenting a panel discussion entitled Why Courts Matter: Creating a Diverse...
AWA Co-hosting Diversity Conclave
The AWA is again co-hosting the Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession with the LSBA. This year's program is entitled "Inclusive Professionalism: Harnessing the Power of Our Differences," and will encourage discussion among judges and attorneys, primarily...
Resources from the October Luncheon
Ernest “Ernie the Attorney” Svenson, spoke at the October Luncheon about Using Technology in Your Practice, Including Great Apps for Lawyers. Resources referenced at the luncheon can be found here.
Wynn Professionalism Award Nominations due 12/2
Every year the AWA presents the Michaelle Pitard Wynne Professionalism Award to a member of the greater New Orleans legal community who exemplifies the ideals and professionalism that Magistrate Judge Wynne so capably displayed in her too short career. Written...
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services is seeking an Executive Director
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) seeks an Executive Director to lead this nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal aid on civil issues to low income households. SLLS has been well-served by its highly regarded long...