New Orleans Bar Association

06/02/2026

NOBA's 2026 Approach the Bench CLE Series begins next week in Judge Reese's Courtroom on Wednesday, June 10! Swipe to see more upcoming Approach the Bench sessions. 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. Register now! neworleansbar.org/?pg=Approach-The-Bench

05/28/2026

Join NOBA's YLS for the Summer Bar Crawl following the Dos & Don'ts of Summer Clerkships Seminar! Kick off is at 4:30 p.m. at The Barnett. All are invited! For full route details, visit: https://bit.ly/4e9drd8

05/27/2026

Some client interviews don’t just gather facts. They shape the entire case.
Trauma changes memory. Communication. Disclosure. Litigation strategy. If lawyers don’t understand that, they can unintentionally damage both the client relationship and the case itself.

Representing Survivors of Sexual Abuse in Litigation CLE explores trauma-informed advocacy in sexual abuse civil litigation — including intake, interviewing, client communication, and navigating parallel criminal proceedings. Modern litigation requires more than knowing the law.

June 3, 2026, 12 – 1 pm, at NOBA. Lunch provided.
Register at https://bit.ly/4tTE7Dn

05/25/2026

Memorial Day. Some of us are happy for a day off. But we should pause.

Somewhere right now a mother, a wife, a child is standing at a grave with small flags in hand. They need a moment, and we owe them the silence to have it.

These were our people. They had plans. They had someone they loved who loved them back. They gave it all — not because they had to, but because they believed in something larger than themselves.

That is the American story, told not in marble but in names. So many lives, lived with honor. Think of them and say thank you, even quietly. They earned our remembrance. Let’s give it.

05/20/2026

Do you have Summer Law Clerks at your firm? Have them join us on May 28 for the Young Lawyers Section's annual Dos and Don'ts of Summer Clerkships! Our panel will discuss everything law clerks need to know about summer clerkships including conduct, attire, and etiquette. The seminar will be followed by the YLS Summer Bar Crawl social. We will meet at The Barnett Lobby Bar at 4:30 p.m. The full route and times for the bar crawl is at neworleansbar.org. You won't want to miss it! More information is available at https://bit.ly/3RbSPZ3. Email Briana Nelms ([email protected]) to register!

05/15/2026

Join NOBA's Property Law Committee on Thursday, May 21, for a discussion of Subsurface Rights and Testing the Limits of Eminent Domain. This CLE examines how Louisiana property law is being reshaped by the combined pressures of increasingly layered subsurface uses and the expanding use of eminent domain in modern energy infrastructure. Focusing on cases involving pipeline-on-pipeline servitudes, CCS and CO₂ pipeline expropriation, and recent judicial skepticism toward revenue-driven takings, the program explores how courts are being challenged to interpret traditional doctrines of servitude scope, exclusivity, and public use, and to reconcile longstanding property principles with evolving demands for infrastructure. It further examines how, under current case law and legislative developments, fundamental questions about who controls the subsurface and the limits of state-delegated taking power have emerged. Register now at https://bit.ly/3RbcQig

05/14/2026

Think about it: lawyers see what voters usually don't. They see courtroom skill and competence. Professionalism under pressure. Fairness. Preparation. Judicial temperament. That's why NOBA surveys the lawyers who work in the system every day and have firsthand experience with the candidates.

The NOBA Judicial Poll remains one of the most trusted tools voters rely on in judicial elections. It reflects the informed perspective of lawyers who work in the system every day. Not campaign slogans. Not advertising.

Before you vote, review the Judicial Poll results. https://lnkd.in/g_CjEeHA

Because judges matter.

05/11/2026

Join us tomorrow! https://bit.ly/3OwlSpb

Join NOBA's Appellate Practice Committee for a Q&A session with Judge Rachael D. Johnson, La. 4th Circuit Court of Appeal, and Judge John J. Molaison, Jr., La. 5th Circuit Court of Appeal. Come ask your appellate practice questions on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at the NOBA Office. Register now at https://bit.ly/3OwlSpb

This program is for lawyers and their invited guests. Registration is required. Not open to the public.

05/08/2026

Join NOBA E-Discovery Committee Chair Tom O'Connor for lunch and CLE on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Tom will speak on "Five Myths About AI," including AI thinks like a human; AI is mainly a drafting tool; AI automatically reduces legal costs; AI will take over our jobs; and AI always knows the right answer. Thank you to Docusource for sponsoring lunch at the program! Register now at https://bit.ly/48szngg.

This program is for lawyers and their invited guests. Registration is required. Not open to the public.

05/07/2026

Join NOBA's Personal Injury Law Committee on Thursday, May 14 for an update on key legislative changes impacting litigation and trial practice in Louisiana. This presentation summarizes recent Louisiana legislative changes affecting tort law, civil procedure, and employment law. It highlights key reforms that impact litigation strategy, damages, and trial practice. Register now at https://bit.ly/4wgYlJM