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Details

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Reception at Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar will follow. 

CLE: 5 hours of CLE including Ethics, Professionalism, and Law Practice Management 

CLE Location: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, West Courtroom
600 S. Maestri St.
New Orleans, LA 70140

Reception Location: Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar
701 Tchoupitoulas St.
New Orleans, LA 70130

Registration:

1. New Admittees: Email Briana Nelms
2. Download the Registration Form
3. Call NOBA at (504) 525-7453

Cost:
2024 New Admittees - Join NOBA and Big Easy Bootcamp is Free. Email Briana Nelms after you join. Click Here to Join NOBA
NOBA Member Discount - $120.00
Non-Members - $150.00

Agenda:

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. - Registration

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Making a Good Impression When Approaching the Bench
This CLE will address courtroom demeanor, how to properly utilize your resources in the courtroom, advice on asking the right questions, and tips on how to make your day in court successful.

Speakers:
The Honorable Carl J. Barbier, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
The Honorable Ellen M. Hazeur, Orleans Civil District Court
The Honorable Omar K. Mason, Orleans Civil District Court

10:40 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. - Practicing in State and Federal Court
This program will explore the similarities and differences between litigating in State and Federal Court. Learn how, when, and what you need to file in each court. This includes the necessary documents, the best methods for filing, and when you can expect to be heard. 

Speakers: 
Rebekka C. Veith, Fishman Haygood
Camille E. Gauthier, Flanagan Partners

11:40 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. - Lunch on your own

12:50 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. - Top 10 Things Every Associate Should Know
What does it take to be a top notch associate? What are the expectations when you practice in a small firm versus a larger firm? Find out the answers from our legal experts. 

Speakers:
M. Nan Alessandra, Phelps Dunbar
Camille R. Bryant, Ochsner Health
Chelsea Brener Cusimano, Sternberg, Naccari & White

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Mastering Cocktail Conversation
Hear the answers to questions that your friends will ask you, whether in a professional or social setting, such as getting someone out of jail, needing a will, family issues, and real estate problems. 

Speakers: 
Harry Rosenberg, Phelps Dunbar                
Gerald “Jess”  Waltman, Gordon Arata, Montgomery, Barnett            
Graham Williams, Sternberg, Naccari, & White

3:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. - Ethical Issues You Will Inevitably Encounter 
You’ll get practical information on ethics geared to new lawyers. Learn about ethical issues encountered more by new lawyers, the nuances of professional responsibility, attorney-client relationships, confidentiality, malpractice, and the use of social media 

Speakers: 
Melissa M. Lessell, Deutsch Kerrigan

4:30 p.m. - Reception at Lucy's
Thank you to Toups & Co. for sponsoring the reception!

Thank you to our sponsor!