Registration

Location:  

Registration Desk, Conference Center, Beau Rivage

Meet the Judges

• Do you know what judges expect in their courtrooms?
• What about what judges won't tolerate from lawyers?
• Are there special rules that exist particular to each judge's court?
• Do you want to know special practice pointers?

Get the answers and more at Meet the Judges.  Meet the Judges is a rapid fire, round robin game where lawyers will be given the opportunity to meet and interact with judges from the following courts: USDC, EDLA; USDC, MSSD; Orleans Parish Civil and Criminal Courts; Orleans First City Court; LA Court of Appeal - Fourth Circuit; LA Court of Appeal - Fifth Circuit; Orleans Traffic Court, 24th JDC

Chairs: 

The Hon. Jay C. Zainey, United States District Court

Monica J. Manzella, King Krebs

Participants:

Location:  

Magnolia Ballroom, Conference Center, Beau Rivage     

CLE:

2 Hours of Continuing Legal Education

Practical Matters in Court

• Preserving the record for appeal -- The keys to affirming your trial victory or reversing your trial woes
• Protecting your license -- How to avoid ethical dilemmas with ex parte communications
• Using electronic devices in court – To do or not to do--let’s ask the judges

Chair:

Keith B. Hall, Stone Pigman

Panelists:

Lynn Luker, Lynn Luker & Associates, Moderator

The Hon. Lance M. Africk, United States District Court
The Hon. Jay C. Zainey, United States District Court
The Hon. Kern A. Reese, Orleans Civil District Court
Nancy Scott Degan, Baker Donelson
Timothy F. Daniels, Irwin Fritchie

Location:  

Magnolia Ballroom, Conference Center, Beau Rivage       

CLE:

1 Hour of Continuing Legal Education

Dinner and Judicial Palooza

Local lawyers and judges team up for the performances in front of a three- judge panel in the competition for the title of "New Orleans Bar Idol".  Bad karaoke is not only encouraged, but praised! Lyrics must have a legal theme and cleverness is welcomed.  Please register your song and singers with CC Kahr at the bar office.

RSVP:

Cost to attend is $100.  Dinner registration is not included with CLE Registration. Register today by contacting NOBA at (504) 525-7453 or emailing Rebekah Wheeler.

Location: 

Azalea Ballroom, Conference Center, Beau Rivage

Continental Breakfast

Breakfast included with CLE registration and available to all NOBA Registered Guests.

Location:  

Foyer Outside Magnolia Ballroom, Conference Center, Beau Rivage

How Judges Handle Oral Arguments

Chair:

M. Nan Alessandra, Phelps Dunbar

Panelists:

M. Nan Alessandra, Phelps Dunbar, Moderator

The Hon. Carl J. Barbier, United States District Court
The Hon. Charles R. Jones, LA Court of Appeal - 4th Circuit
The Hon. Rosemary Ledet, LA Court of Appeal - 4th Circuit
The Hon. Michael G. Bagneris, Orleans Civil District Court

Location:  

Magnolia Ballroom, Conference Center, Beau Rivage

CLE:

1.5 Hours of Continuing Legal Education

E-Filing for Civil District Court

Chair:

Judge Piper D. Griffin, Civil District Court

Panelists:

The Hon. Piper D. Griffin, Orleans Civil District Court, Moderator

The Hon. Dale Atkins, Clerk of Court, Orleans Civil District Court
The Hon. Tiffany G. Chase, Orleans Civil District Court
Peter Haas, Chief Information Officer, Orleans Civil District Court
Chelsey Napoleon, Chef Deputy Clerk, Orleans Civil District Court

Location:  

Magnolia Ballroom, Conference Center, Beau Rivage

CLE:

1.5 Hours of Continuing Legal Education

Board of Directors and Fleur De Lis Members Luncheon

By Invitation Only

5 pm - 6 pm

Cocktail Reception

The success of the Bench Bar Conference starts with the Judiciary. Come visit us as we honor our local judges who make the conference possible.

Cocktail Reception included with CLE registration and available to all NOBA Registered Guests.

Location:  

Patio Outside Azalea Ballroom D, Conference Center, Beau Rivage

Continental Breakfast

Breakfast included with CLE registration and available to all NOBA Registered Guests.

Location:  

Foyer Outside Magnolia Ballroom, Conference Center, Beau Rivage

Ethics: Recusing a Judge

Chair:

Carey L. Menasco

Panelists:

Harry A. Rosenberg, Phelps Dunbar, Moderator

The Hon. Sarah S. Vance, United States District Court
The Hon. Piper D. Griffin, Orleans Civil District Court
James A. Brown, Liskow & Lewis
James M. Williams, Gauthier, Houghtaling & Williams

Location:  

Magnolia Ballroom, Conference Center, Beau Rivage

CLE:

1 Hour of Ethics Continuing Legal Education

Professionalism: Courtroom Demeanor

• Learn what judges and other practitioners REALLY think of the use of technology in the courtroom
• Identify what IS and IS NOT acceptable dress for court appearances and whether the nature of the appearance allows for exceptions
• Know WHEN to say when and other issues arising after a judge rules from the bench
• Consider exactly how much deference should be given to your opponent and his case and how it impacts YOU in the courtroom

Chair:

Kim Boyle, Phelps Dunbar

Panelists:

Kim M. Boyle, Phelps Dunbar, Moderator

The Hon. Tiffany Chase, Orleans Civil District Court
Phillip A. Wittmann, Stone Pigman

Walter Leger, Jr., Leger & Shaw
Harvey “Tad” S. Bartlett, III, Jones Swanson

Location:  

Magnolia Ballroom, Conference Center, Beau Rivage

CLE:

1 Hour of Professionalism Continuing Legal Education