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| "Fireside" Chat with Judge Herbert A. Cade LABWA members joined Judge Herbert A. Cade for LABWA's first Fireside Chat with the Court on Thursday. As a brown bag lunch program designed to give LABWA members unfiltered access to the judiciary, Judge Cade shared his wisdom and insight on the challenges facing the African American community generally, and his experience as a member of the judiciary. Judge Cade offered "war stories" about cases where his rulings were overturned by the Fourth Circuit, and also enlightened us about the progress in the New Orleans judiciary from his days of practice to his days now serving on the bench. Judge Cade challenged LABWA to address many of the problems plaguing our communities and children, so let us all consider how we can answer his call. The next Fireside Chat will be December 30, 2010, as these events only occur on the 5th Thursdays of the month and are designed to give members who are unable to attend the regularly scheduled meetings an opportunity to receive an update on LABWA's business and all members a chance to interact with the judiciary. LABWA Mentor-Mentee "RAIN GARDEN" LABWA will join RY Girls and the Young Professional Engineers of the Water Environment Federation (WEF), a not-for-profit technical and educational organization, to construct a "rain-garden" in the Ninth Ward, on October 2, 2010 from 9:00am until 2:00pm. Young engineers will explain technology of the rain-garden - a bioswale designed to remove silt and pollutants from rainfall runoff before it reaches surface waters. This exercise is aimed at building respect for and making a positive impact on the environment. Mayor Landrieu will make the welcome address for this event, the community service component of the WEF convention, in New Orleans this week! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Announcements | |
| LABWA Rejunvention and Symposium Retreat Andi Grooms, a Life Coach with CEG Worldwide will be on hand to do an interactive workshop! Stephanie A. Finley, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, will give the keynote address. Other sessions include: "Spirituality and the Law," "Motions for Summary Judgment: From the Court's Perspective," "Criminal Law: A Primer....," "Lessons on Practice Management from A Solo Practitioner," "What I Want To Be When I Grow Up," "Let's Make A Plan," "Legislative Update: Bills Affecting The Black Community," and "Beyond The Courtroom Runway: A Fashion Show and Demonstration." Don't Delay . . . go to www.labwa.net and click on the registration link! Community Service Project LABWA is encouraging you to give back by participating in the UNCF 5K Run/Walk scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2010 in New Orleans, LA starting at the Riverview area (behind Audubon Zoo). Registration begins at 7:30am and the run/walk kicks off at 9:00 a.m. There will also be a kids tent. Registration is $35. Also attached is a link to the UNCF calendar where you can download the registration form and obtain more information. For any LABWA members who do participate, please send an email to Darleene Peters at dpeters@irwinllc.com so that we can note your attendance and support and also to let you know of any other LABWA members who may be participating. Click here for more information2010 Kick Off Party. Annual Lemelle Mixer On Thursday, October 7, 2010, 6-8pm, Loyola A.P. Tureaud BLSA Chapter of Loyola University of New Orleans College of Law will hold its annual Lemelle Mixer at the federal court house. LABWA and New Orleans Martinet Louis Society are co-sponsoring this event with the A.P. Tureaud Chapter as a way to foster relationships with law students. Mark your calendars and show your support!!! Getting on Solid Ground - Real Estate Law The American Bar Association's Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law; the Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Legal Society, Inc.; and the Louisiana Association of Black Women Attorneys are partnering with the LSBA to host Getting on Solid Ground in Real Estate Law, a series of six real estate law educational programs for new and intermediate real estate attorneys. The sessions will occur during lunch time at the Louisiana Bar Center (601 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA) on October 6, October 13, November 3, January 19, February 9, and February 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Each session is approved for 1 hour of CLE and includes lunch. Program Agenda: Registration -- 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lunch -- 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon CLE session -- 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Each session is $25.00, including lunch. Or, participants may save money by registering for all six sessions for only $100. Please contact the Sonjanita Jordan at (504)619-0115 or via e-mail at Sonjanita.Jordan@lsba.org Volunteer with Urban League College Track's Mock Trial Class! The Urban League College Track Program, in partnership with the New Orleans Kids Partnership, is seeking law students, lawyers or professionals in the legal field this fall! Develop important skills while engaging students in a fun mock case! What is Urban League College Track? Urban League College Track supports motivated students to succeed in high school and graduate from college. This is done by setting high expectations and providing rigorous academic preparation, opportunities for leadership development and enrichment, and guidance through the college application and selection processes through our three core services areas: Academic Affairs, Student Life, and College Affairs. This fall semester, 15-20 high school students will participate in a mock trial class once a week. We need law students or professionals to help us facilitate the mock trial class. Facilitators may choose what day of the week (M-F) and time (4:45-5:45 PM or 5:50-6:50 PM) works best for them. Trials and curriculum will be provided. For more information, please contact Lauren Pigeon at Lpigeon@collegetrack.org or at (504) 920-8484. | |
Women Making Moves | |
Darleene Peters, LABWA's Community Service Chairperson, has recently been selected to serve as a board member for First Line Schools, an organization committed to create and inspire great public schools in New Orleans. The organization currently operates four K-8 charter schools in New Orleans and promises more to come, including high schools, in the next few years. First Line Schools is well-known for its Edible School Yard program, which promotes healthy food choices and lifestyles in schools through student participation in gardening and cooking classes. Claire McDaniel has recently been selected by the Labor & Employment Law Section of the American Bar Association to participate in its fellowship program for the Section's Young Lawyers Division Program. She will serve a two- year fellowship term as a member of the Occupational Safety and Health Law Committee. This will allow her to be a proactive member of the Section, gain exposure to the labor and employment law practice area, and further professionally develop. | |
| ASK LABWA | ||
| Question: Can a notary, who's office is in one parish, notarize an affidavit for an individual of any parish? Answer: Look for the answer in upcoming newsletter! | ||
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