Lunch with the Court
A Lunch with the Court with U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Kurt Engelhardt is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 12 p.m.
Evening with the FBA event of 2025
Join the FBA for our first Evening with the FBA event of 2025 which is a wine tasting at Swirl Sensational Wine Bar and Market.
Join us at this fun, funky neighborhood wine spot where we will learn about "all things wine." The team at Swirl will select several wines for us to try. There will also be plenty of time to visit with fellow FBA members as we discuss what we learned and our favorite selections.
Our tasting is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 3143 Ponce de Leon, New Orleans. Appetizers will be provided by 1,000 Figs Restaurant.
Tickets are $30.00 each for FBA members, future FBA members, and guests. To assist Swirl in setting up for our event, advance registration is required.
Things to know -
Parking is limited. Please consider an Uber or carpool.
Depending on the weather, we may be outside on the patio. Please dress accordingly.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-with-the-fba-wine-tasting-at-swirl-tickets-1112813829119?aff=oddtdtcreator
CLE Program:Strategies for Managing Unreasonable Expectations, presented byWellness CLE. Sheila Wilkinson, MSW, Esq.
Join us on December 10th via Zoom for a Wellness CLE. Sheila Wilkinson, MSW, Esq. will present strategies for managing unreasonable expectations. This interactive session is back by popular demand. Sheila's CLE is a great way to end the year and will provide excellent strategies for heading into 2025. This CLE is approved for 1.5 Professionalism CLE credits.
Holiday Party
The Federal Bar Association New Orleans Chapter cordially invites you to join us for a holiday celebration. Come visit with fellow bar members and our federal bench as we toast the year that was and the promise of the year ahead.
Malcolm Monroe Federal Practice Seminar
Please join us for one of our flagship programs, the Malcolm Monroe Federal Practice Seminar, on December 4, 2024. This program is perfect for new attorneys, seasoned attorneys who would like to be admitted to practice in federal court, or a lawyer who needs a few last minute CLE credits.
33rd Annual Alvin B. Rubin Symposium
Pending Approval for 1 Hour of Professionalism and 1 Hour of Ethics.
Please join the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. for the Annual Alvin B. Rubin Symposium: A Night at the (Courthouse) Theater: A play reenacting the historic civil action Vietnamese Fishermen vs. The Ku Klux Klan. This ethics and professionalism program is a living memorial to Judge Alvin Rubin’s contribution to federal jurisprudence and legal scholarship.
Performing a script co-authored by United States Second Circuit Judge Denny Chin and Kathy Hirata Chin, a cast of federal judges and other distinguished guests will reenact the historic court proceedings that took place in 1981, when a group of Vietnamese fishermen sued the Ku Klux Klan in federal court in Houston, in an attempt to stop the Klan's campaign of violence and intimidation. The group of Vietnamese fishermen sought an injunction and asserted claims under civil rights, racketeering and antitrust laws.
This historic courtroom theater will use real excerpts from transcripts and will be accompanied by slides of historic photographs, drawings, and documents to be projected as the script is performed, transporting viewers back to the historical context of the time. Using the original words and images will lead to a deeper understanding of the court system and to new insights into important ethics and professionalism issues that are still relevant today. Following the play, Judge Eva Dossier will lead a panel discussion of relevant ethics and professionalism issues illustrated in the performance.
Directed by Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld, the play’s all-star cast includes: United States Second Circuit Judge Denny Chin and Kathy Hirata Chin, Eastern District of Louisiana Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown, District Judges Susie Morgan, Wendy Vitter, Brandon Long, and Darrel James Papillion; Eastern District of Louisiana Magistrate Judges Karen Wells Roby and Eva Dossier; as well as Federal Public Defender Claude Kelly and United States Attorney Duane Evans.
The program will be followed by a light reception, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The program will also be accessible via zoom.
Link to register - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/33rd-annual-judge-alvin-b-rubin-symposium-tickets-1039002623817
Federal Judges Reception
The New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is proud to host this annual event with our area law firm sponsors and guests. It is the perfect time to mix and mingle with the bench and the bar all while celebrating the judiciary.
Cocktails and Career Conversations
At the Younger Lawyer Division's next installment of Cocktails and Career Conversations, client development gurus Danica Denny and Cayce Peterson will answer these questions, provide strategic recommendations, and offer insight from their decades of experience in building productive client relationships.
French Quarter Historic Walking Tour
The “Federal Judicial Law Clerk” Committee is hosting its first event for the 2024-2025 FBA year: the annual French Quarter Historic Walking Tour on October 24, 2024. The tour is FREE for all current EDLA and Fifth Circuit law clerks and former law clerks of any federal court practicing in the New Orleans area. We encourage all former and current federal law clerks, whether a FBA member or not, to come mingle with fellow clerks working in the courts now, visit with those who have clerked previously, learn about the benefits of the FBA, and enjoy the unique history of the French Quarter.
Our evening will begin in the Quarter at Harry's Corner Bar, 900 Chartres St. Join us at 5:30 pm for a cocktail (first one is on us). We will leave from Harry's with our tour guides at 6:00 pm sharp for a walking tour of the Historic French Quarter. The tour will wrap up about 7:30 pm.
The FJLA Committee seeks to develop educational, social, and career-focused programming aimed at integrating current law clerks into our New Orleans FBA community and re-connect former law clerks with the FBA membership. We are in the midst of planning additional events for current and former clerks. If you are not on our mailing list and want to be included, please email nofbarsvp@gmail.com. We promise to keep you up-to-date on events planned by the FJLC Committee, so keep a look-out for future emails.
RSVP preferred by Friday, October 18th but not required. Our tour guide has asked for an approximate headcount on the 18th. You can register by following the Eventbrite link or QR code.
Cocktails with the Court
Join us for cocktails, light bites
and great conversation.
Tuesday. October 8. 2024
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Eliza Jane Hotel
FBA - Bankruptcy Symposium
On Tuesday, September 24th from 3-4 p.m. the New Orleans Chapter of the FBA will host a Bankruptcy CLE for non-bankruptcy and bankruptcy practitioners focused on bankruptcy for the small business client. Topics will include eligibility issues, what to do about personal guarantees and conflicts, when to talk to a bankruptcy attorney, what to do instead of bankruptcy, and how to recognize conflicts in representing a company and its long term board members or ownership.
FBA Lunch with the Court for Website
A Lunch with the Court with U.S. Magistrate Judge Eva Dossier is scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 12 p.m. The lunch, which is arranged by the Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association, is open to FBA members at no cost. Guests are welcome for a small fee. The Lunch with the Court program is an excellent opportunity to meet federal practitioners, to socialize with other attorneys new to the practice, and to gain valuable insights and perspectives from members of the federal bench. Space is limited.
Scan the QR code or click the link to register
Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon
Please join us as we recap the year at the Federal Bar Association, celebrate our award winners, and swear in our new President and Board.
Report Card on the EDLA's Hurricane IDA Case Management System
Report Card on the EDLA's Hurricane IDA Case Management System
Join us for a look at the EDLA’s handling of Hurricane Ida claims at the three-year anniversary mark. Panelists include: The Honorable Michael B. North, Chief Magistrate Judge, Francis “Jay” Lobrano (Program Administrator), and neutrals Kelly Cambre Bogart and Dewey Scandurro. It has been approved for 1 CLE credit.
A Peek Behind the Curtain at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
This two-hour CLE-approved program will address aspects of appellate practice at the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. In the first hour, Clerk of Court Lyle W. Cayce will offer attendees a view behind the curtain. His presentation will address the lifecycle of a Fifth Circuit appeal, the allotment of cases and handling of ancillary motions, and resources the clerk’s office offers for helping lawyers comply with court rules.
Board Announcements for FBA and YLD
The 2024-2025 Board members will be announced today for the FBA and YLD.
Evenings with the FBA: Fire Boat Tour @ Port of NO
This event is a tour of the Port of New Orleans via fireboat on the Mississippi River, guided by members of the Port's executive team. The purpose of the event is to educate members of the public as to the current operations and future plans of the Port. The fireboat is comfortable and has an indoor viewing deck for guests. Attendees should wear close-toed shoes as you will be getting on and off the boat via a gangplank and moving about the deck. This event is offered at no charge to NOFBA members and their guests.
Space is limited to 20 guests, so please register early to ensure yourself a seat.
Meet Our New Federal Judges CLE
The newest district court judges of the Eastern District of Louisiana, Darrel James Papillion and Brandon Long, along with Magistrate Judge Eva Dossier will offer pointers and their preferences for practicing in federal court. The judges will address relevant local rules and standing orders important to their chambers, and also offer guidance on best practices for written and oral advocacy. Moderated by Assistant United States Attorney Peter M. Mansfield.
Lunch with the Court with EDLA Chief Magistrate Judge Michael North
Join the Young Lawyers Division at its “Lunch with the Court” Program, featuring Judge Michael North
Feldman Federal Practice Series CLE
Martin Feldman Federal Practice Series CLE - Every Thursday in March!
Sign up for all four sessions here: Judge Martin Feldman Federal Practice Series - All Session Registration Tickets, Thu, Mar 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
This year’s topics include:
Session 1: 3/7 - Federal Court: We Don't Bite (Unless Provoked)
Geared towards infrequent visitors to federal court, this CLE hour is a primer on the important differences between state and federal courts, the rules that govern procedure and practice in federal court, common mistakes made in federal court, and how to avoid "getting bitten."
Instructors: Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown; Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld
Session 2: 3/14 - Recent Changes in Employment Law
This hour will address recent substantive changes to employment-law standards on viable adverse employment actions, causation, and protected characteristics/groups, among other relevant, developing issues for the courts and employment-law practitioners.
Instructors: EDLA Magistrate Judge Donna Currault; EEOC Asst. Regional Attorney Gregory Juge and McGlinchey Stafford Partner Camille Bryant
Session 3: 3/21 - ESI Best Practices
Not every case involves voluminous electronically stored information (ESI) or justifies spending thousands of dollars on data-management software and vendor services. Nonetheless, ESI is present in many cases and with some preparation and cooperation, you can manage the collection and review efficiently. This hour-long CLE panel will discuss topics such as: early client engagement and best practices for data preservation and collection; making your Rule 26(f) conference effective; whether to bother with ESI protocol; privilege logging options for ESI vs. traditional documents; and technology for managing ESI.
Instructors: Margot Want and Judge Karen Wells Roby
Session 4: 3/28 - Legal Writing by the Numbers, Part Two: A follow-up to a survey on legal writing completed by EDLA district-court and magistrate judges, this hour will address additional legal-writing preferences and common pitfalls identified by the collective EDLA bench.
Instructors: Chloe Chetta and Amy McIntyre
Feldman Federal Practice Series CLE
Martin Feldman Federal Practice Series CLE - Every Thursday in March!
Sign up for all four sessions here: Judge Martin Feldman Federal Practice Series - All Session Registration Tickets, Thu, Mar 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
This year’s topics include:
Session 1: 3/7 - Federal Court: We Don't Bite (Unless Provoked)
Geared towards infrequent visitors to federal court, this CLE hour is a primer on the important differences between state and federal courts, the rules that govern procedure and practice in federal court, common mistakes made in federal court, and how to avoid "getting bitten."
Instructors: Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown; Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld
Session 2: 3/14 - Recent Changes in Employment Law
This hour will address recent substantive changes to employment-law standards on viable adverse employment actions, causation, and protected characteristics/groups, among other relevant, developing issues for the courts and employment-law practitioners.
Instructors: EDLA Magistrate Judge Donna Currault; EEOC Asst. Regional Attorney Gregory Juge and McGlinchey Stafford Partner Camille Bryant
Session 3: 3/21 - ESI Best Practices
Not every case involves voluminous electronically stored information (ESI) or justifies spending thousands of dollars on data-management software and vendor services. Nonetheless, ESI is present in many cases and with some preparation and cooperation, you can manage the collection and review efficiently. This hour-long CLE panel will discuss topics such as: early client engagement and best practices for data preservation and collection; making your Rule 26(f) conference effective; whether to bother with ESI protocol; privilege logging options for ESI vs. traditional documents; and technology for managing ESI.
Instructors: Margot Want and Judge Karen Wells Roby
Session 4: 3/28 - Legal Writing by the Numbers, Part Two: A follow-up to a survey on legal writing completed by EDLA district-court and magistrate judges, this hour will address additional legal-writing preferences and common pitfalls identified by the collective EDLA bench.
Instructors: Chloe Chetta and Amy McIntyre
Feldman Federal Practice Series CLE
Martin Feldman Federal Practice Series CLE - Every Thursday in March!
Sign up for all four sessions here: Judge Martin Feldman Federal Practice Series - All Session Registration Tickets, Thu, Mar 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
This year’s topics include:
Session 1: 3/7 - Federal Court: We Don't Bite (Unless Provoked)
Geared towards infrequent visitors to federal court, this CLE hour is a primer on the important differences between state and federal courts, the rules that govern procedure and practice in federal court, common mistakes made in federal court, and how to avoid "getting bitten."
Instructors: Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown; Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld
Session 2: 3/14 - Recent Changes in Employment Law
This hour will address recent substantive changes to employment-law standards on viable adverse employment actions, causation, and protected characteristics/groups, among other relevant, developing issues for the courts and employment-law practitioners.
Instructors: EDLA Magistrate Judge Donna Currault; EEOC Asst. Regional Attorney Gregory Juge and McGlinchey Stafford Partner Camille Bryant
Session 3: 3/21 - ESI Best Practices
Not every case involves voluminous electronically stored information (ESI) or justifies spending thousands of dollars on data-management software and vendor services. Nonetheless, ESI is present in many cases and with some preparation and cooperation, you can manage the collection and review efficiently. This hour-long CLE panel will discuss topics such as: early client engagement and best practices for data preservation and collection; making your Rule 26(f) conference effective; whether to bother with ESI protocol; privilege logging options for ESI vs. traditional documents; and technology for managing ESI.
Instructors: Margot Want and Judge Karen Wells Roby
Session 4: 3/28 - Legal Writing by the Numbers, Part Two: A follow-up to a survey on legal writing completed by EDLA district-court and magistrate judges, this hour will address additional legal-writing preferences and common pitfalls identified by the collective EDLA bench.
Instructors: Chloe Chetta and Amy McIntyre
Cocktails with the Court - Eliza Jane
The Young Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association invites you to Cocktails with the Court on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at The Eliza Jane. Cocktails with the Court is a great opportunity that brings together the bench and bar in our community. This event is free for FBA members. We welcome non-members for a $25.00 charge. Please RSVP through the ticket link to ensure we have an accurate head count.
Federal Practice Series CLE
Martin Feldman Federal Practice Series CLE - Every Thursday in March!
Sign up for all four sessions here: Judge Martin Feldman Federal Practice Series - All Session Registration Tickets, Thu, Mar 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
This year’s topics include:
Session 1: 3/7 - Federal Court: We Don't Bite (Unless Provoked)
Geared towards infrequent visitors to federal court, this CLE hour is a primer on the important differences between state and federal courts, the rules that govern procedure and practice in federal court, common mistakes made in federal court, and how to avoid "getting bitten."
Instructors: Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown; Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld
Session 2: 3/14 - Recent Changes in Employment Law
This hour will address recent substantive changes to employment-law standards on viable adverse employment actions, causation, and protected characteristics/groups, among other relevant, developing issues for the courts and employment-law practitioners.
Instructors: EDLA Magistrate Judge Donna Currault; EEOC Asst. Regional Attorney Gregory Juge and McGlinchey Stafford Partner Camille Bryant
Session 3: 3/21 - ESI Best Practices
Not every case involves voluminous electronically stored information (ESI) or justifies spending thousands of dollars on data-management software and vendor services. Nonetheless, ESI is present in many cases and with some preparation and cooperation, you can manage the collection and review efficiently. This hour-long CLE panel will discuss topics such as: early client engagement and best practices for data preservation and collection; making your Rule 26(f) conference effective; whether to bother with ESI protocol; privilege logging options for ESI vs. traditional documents; and technology for managing ESI.
Instructors: Margot Want and Judge Karen Wells Roby
Session 4: 3/28 - Legal Writing by the Numbers, Part Two: A follow-up to a survey on legal writing completed by EDLA district-court and magistrate judges, this hour will address additional legal-writing preferences and common pitfalls identified by the collective EDLA bench.
Instructors: Chloe Chetta and Amy McIntyre
Lunch with the Court with EDLA Judge Barry Ashe
Join the Young Lawyers Division at its “Lunch with the Court” Program, featuring Judge Barry Ashe
“It is Literally Impossible to be a Woman Lawyer”
“It is Literally Impossible to be a Woman [Lawyer]” - Professionalism CLE
Cocktails with the Court - Eliza Jane
The Young Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association invites you to Cocktails with the Court on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at The Eliza Jane. Cocktails with the Court is a great opportunity that brings together the bench and bar in our community. This event is free for FBA members. We welcome non-members for a $25.00 charge. Please RSVP through the ticket link to ensure we have an accurate head count.
Lunch with the Court with Judge Douglas
A Lunch with the Court with the Hon. Judge Dana Douglas is scheduled for Thursday, January 31, 2023, at 12 p.m. The lunch, which is arranged by the Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association, is open to FBA members at no cost. The Lunch with the Court program is an excellent opportunity to meet federal practitioners, to socialize with other attorneys new to the practice, and to gain valuable insights and perspectives from members of the federal bench. Space is limited.
Day of Service
Our next Day of Service is Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Rebuild Center from 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. To sign up to volunteer email Chris Zainey at czainey@lambertzainey.com and/or Cayce Peterson at cayce@jjclaw.com.
For information on all New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association programs, please contact (504) 589-7990. Please click here to learn how to volunteer as a CLE speaker. Have an idea for a CLE or program? Contact the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. We value your input!
Previous CLEs and Programs in 2022
Federal Tax Implications of Settlements and Judgments CLE
January 19, 2022
Young Lawyer’s Coffee and Career Conversations
February 10, 2022
Law Student Opportunity: Virtual Mock Interview and Resume Workshop
February 17, 2022
2022 USDC-EDLA African American History Month Celebration
February 18, 2022
Harvard Admissions Standards: Constitutional or Not?
February 22, 2022
Lunch with the Court with the Hon. Janis van Meerveld
March 9, 2022
Federal Practice CLE Series
March 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2022
Creating Herstory
March 23, 2022
Lunch with the Court with the Hon. Eldon E. Fallon
April 7, 2022
Not Another Zoom Meeting! An Evening of Yoga
April 7, 2022
Title IX – It’s Not Just About Athletics. What You Need to Know
April 19, 2022
30th Annual Judge Alvin B. Rubin Symposium
April 27, 2022
Lunch with the Court with the Hon. Gregg Costa
May 10, 2022
Summer Associate/Clerk Tips and Tricks Session
May 17, 2022
Evenings with the FBA: Queen Nefertari’s Egypt at NOMA
May 24, 2022
Lunch with the Court with the Hon. Ivan L.R. Lemelle
June 8, 2022
Morning at the Federal Courthouse
June 15, 2022
Hon. Martin Leach-Cross Feldman Memorial
June 16, 2022
Confidentiality Designations and Sealed Documents CLE
June 29, 2022
Meet the Bench with Fifth Circuit Judges
July 6, 2022
Cocktails with the Court
July 14, 2022
Justice Camp
July 19-22, 2022
2022 POWER Act Event: Advocacy on the Frontlines: Representing Domestic Violence Survivors in Today’s World
July 29, 2022
State versus Federal Rules of Civil Procedure CLE at the 22nd JDC
August 2, 2022
Young Lawyer’s Coffee and Career Conversations
August 17, 2022
Annual Meeting
August 25, 2022