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2009 Events for Summer Law Clerks

• Develop reciprocal relationships through professional groups, take advantage of unique opportunities to interact with the legal community, and network for a better New Orleans.

Young Lawyers Section Socials

• Thursday, July 16th from 6 pm - 8 pm at the Ogden Museum After Hours
• Free admission to the museum with a free food and drink specials at the Bar Uncommon from 8 pm - 10 pm

• Contact NOBA at (504) 525-7453 for details.

Ozanam Inn

• For information, contact Chris Ralston at (504) 566-1311.
• Serving lunch on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month

Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, October 2, 2009

• Located at Audubon Golf Course

Recent Events

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Legalpalooza on June 27, 2009

• A fantastic night of music was held with our favorite lawyers turned musicians at the First Annual NOBA YLS Charity Concert for the Legal Aid Bureau. 
• Featured musicians included the Cou-Zan Band, Mia Borders, and The N'awlins Johnnys

Dos and Don'ts of Summer Clerkships

• Thursday, May 21, 2009 from 4:30 - 5:30 with YLS Social after panel discussion
• Le Phare, 523 Gravier Street, New Orleans
• Everything you've always wanted to know about but were afraid to ask about summer clerkships, including conduct, attire, and etiquette.

Law Day

• On Wednesday, May 13th the NOBA-YLS will sponsor a program celebrating the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birthday the at the Hon. Carl Barbier's courtroom.
• This event will be held in conjunction with our annual Law Day Essay Contest.  School children from the New Orleans area have been asked to participate.
• For information, contact Alona Croteau at (504) 780-7440.

Liberty Bell Award

• The NOBA-YLS will recognize the outstanding work and leadership of a non-lawyer serving to further justice in the area.
• The Liberty Bell Award Ceremony will be held on May 20, 2009 at 12 noon at NOBA's Approach the Bench CLE.

May Clothing Drive

• During the month of May, the NOBA-YLS is sponsoring a charity drive to collect needed items to benefit women and children in need.
• All of the donations will be donated to Crescent City House, Metropolitan Center for Women and Children, and the New Orleans Family Justice Center.
• List of Items Needed.
• To schedule a pick-up, or to coordinate pick-ups from your office, please contact Angela Garrett by   e-mail or phone at (504) 586-9292.  Special thanks to IVIZE for their assistance with the delivery of donations.

Bar & Grille will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2009

• Located at the Peristyle in City Park
• Teams of amateur chefs from local companies and law firms participate in a cook off from with proceeds going to Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.

Young Lawyers Section - Habitat for Humanity Project

• Was held on Saturday, March 21, 2009 from 7:45 am - 3:15 pm

Young Lawyers Section Retreat

• Was held Saturday, January 10, 2009 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

YLS Legal and Health Care Decisions Fair

• Volunteers assisted attendees with a variety of legal questions, preparation of advance directives, and organ donation declarations
• Held at Touro Infirmary, 1401 Foucher Street, President's Room, 2nd Floor, New Orleans, LA

Big Easy Bootcamp:  Basic Training for Lawyering in New Orleans and New Admittee Reception

• Held at Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, Louisiana on October 17, 2008

Golf Tournament to Benefit New Orleans Legal Assistance Corporation

• Held on Friday, October 3, 2008 at Audubon Park Golf Course

Charity Poker Tournament at Harrah's Casino

• Sunday, September 21, 2008 from 2 pm - 8 pm
• No Limit Hold-Em to be located in the Theater at Harrah's Casino

Inn of Court/Young Lawyers Section

• Wine and Cheese Tasting Social was held on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Tommy's Wine Bar