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2026 Approach the Bench CLE Series
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The Approach the Bench program provides a forum for lawyers to get to know the local, state, and federal court judges. Judges speak about general topics, including practice and procedures, trial practice, motions practice, and more.
Approach the Bench CLEs are free to all NOBA members.
If you are not a NOBA Member, now's the time to join! Please visit our membership page to gain access to free and discounted CLEs!
U.S. District Court, EDLA - with Magistrate Judge Michael B. North
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Judge North's Courtroom
500 Poydras St., Courtroom B407
New Orleans, LA 70130
CLE: 1 hour of CLE Credit
Cost (includes light lunch):
NOBA Members: Free!
Non-Members: $25.75
Registration:
- Register Online
- Email Briana Nelms
- Call NOBA at 504-525-7453
Please note our cancellation policy:
Payment is expected before the start of programs in order to attend. Cancellations must be received in writing two days in advance in order to receive a refund. No shows are not eligible for refunds and will be charged for the program, plus an administrative billing fee.
Orleans Criminal District Court - with Judge Rhonda Goode-Douglas
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Judge Goode-Douglas' Courtroom
2700 Tulane Ave
Second Floor, Courtroom 10
New Orleans, LA 70119
CLE: 1 hour of CLE Credit
Cost (includes light lunch):
NOBA Members: Free!
Non-Members: $25.75
Registration:
- Register Online
- Email Briana Nelms
- Call NOBA at 504-525-7453
Please note our cancellation policy:
Payment is expected before the start of programs in order to attend. Cancellations must be received in writing two days in advance in order to receive a refund. No shows are not eligible for refunds and will be charged for the program, plus an administrative billing fee.