Big Easy Bootcamp: 

Basic Training for Lawyering in New Orleans (sm)

   -  Be all that you can be with a day of CLE
   -  A Reception Honoring the New Admittees will at the Hermes Bar at Antoine's
 
 
 Date and Time   
          Friday, October 16, 2009
8:30 am Registration
 9 am - 5 pm CLE
 
 
 Agenda
8:30 - 8:55 am Registration
   
8:55 - 9 am Opening Remarks
   
9 am - 10 am Ethics 101
  Hon. Paul Bonin, Louisiana Court of Appeal - 4th Circuit Court of Appeal
   
10:10 - 10:40 Better Billing Practices
  Leslie Henry, Adams and Reese
   
10:45 - 11:45 Professionalism - Courtroom Demeanor
  Hon. Carl J. Barbier, USDC - EDLA
  Hon. Piper Griffin, Orleans Civil District Court
  Hon. Karen Herman, Orleans Criminal District Court
   
11:45 - 1 pm Lunch on your own
   
1 pm - 2 pm Mastering Cocktail Conversation
  Harry Rosenberg, Phelps Dunbar
  Marie Moore, Sher Garner
  Max Nathan, Sessions Fishman
   
2:10 - 3:10 The Nuts and Bolts of Law Practice Management
  Brian Quirk, Irwin Fritchie
  Mimi W. Koch , Baker Donelson
  Grady Hurley, Jones Walker
   
3:15 - 4:00 Technology Tips for Your Practice
  Jennifer Dabbs, Phelps Dunbar
   
4:05 - 5:05 Balancing the Scales of Justice and Your Life
  Sue Tart , 4th Circuit Court of Appeal
  Maurice Ruffin, Adams and Reese
  Jackie Hill, Steeg Law Firm
   
 CLE
        6. 25 Hours of CLE including 1 Hour of Ethics, 2 Hours of Professionalism, 1.5 Hours of Law Office Practice
 
 
 Location
        4th Circuit Court of Appeal
        400 Royal Street, 3rd Floor Courtroom *
        New Orleans, LA 70130
 

* Please bring a photo ID to enter all court buildings. No cellular phones, weapons, or food allowed. Please allow time to enter the building and pass through security.

 
 
Fees

         2009 New Admittees:  Join NOBA for 2009-2010 Year to Get FREE CLE for "Big Easy Bootcamp"

Practicing less than 2 years: $75

Practicing 2-5 years: $100

      Practicing 5+ years:  $125
      

Cancellations must be received no later than October 9, 2009 to receive a full refund minus a $25.00 administrative fee. No refunds for "no shows".

 
 
For Information or To Register
       Email CC Kahr or call the bar office at 504-525-7453.
 

Thanks to the Young Lawyers Section for all their help coordinating this event.

In particular, special thanks to Jackie Hill, YLS CLE Chair..

 
      A note of appreciation to our CLE sponsor Docusource and our New Admittee Reception sponsors, John Pendleton Court Reporters and Thomson West.
New Orleans Bar Association - In the City that Care Rebuilt
228 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 1223 | New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 | Phone (504) 525-7453 | Fax: (504) 525-6549