Name: Malcolm Monroe Seminar Only
Start: 2023-12-06T12:30:00-06:00
End: 2023-12-06T17:00:00-06:00
Location: U.S. District Court - EDLA

Malcolm Monroe Seminar Only

The New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is dedicated to improving the professional lives of members of the bench and bar. Our chapter serves over 1,200 members, the largest chapter in the national organization.

Federal Bar Association New Orleans Chapter

This CLE has been approved for 4 CLE credits: 1 Ethics CLE, 1 Professionalism CLE, 1 LPM CLE, 1 Regular CLE.

U.S. District Court - EDLA

Agenda:12:30 pm – 1:00 pm RegistrationThe LSBA will be present to make Bar ID cards from 12:30-3:30pm12:55-1:00 pm Welcome1:00 pm-2:00 pm Tips and Advice from Former Federal Law Clerks1 General CLE CreditJordan Redmon, former law clerk to Judge E. Grady Jolly, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals; Judge Martin L.C. Feldman, EDLA; Judge Brian A. Jackson, MDLA; Judge David C. Bramlette III, S. D. Miss.Emily LaCerte, former law clerk to Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick, MDLAGianluca Cocito-Monoc, former law clerk to Judge Susie Morgan, EDLA, current law clerk to Judge Dennis, Fifth Circuit Court of AppealsMargaret Manning, former law clerk to Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr., WDLACatherine Schroeder (Moderator), former law clerk to Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault, EDLAA panel of former law clerks from every federal district court in Louisiana and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit will provide tips and advice from behind the walls of chambers. Questions posed to panelists will cover a myriad of topics, including a comparison of local rules across the federal districts, pet peeves on writing or arguments, and communication and candor with the Court.2:00 pm-3:00 pm How to Succeed at a Firm of Any Size1 Law Practice Management CLE CreditValerie Fontenot, Frilot, L.L.C.Markita Hawkins, Bruno &amp; BrunoCamille Gauthier, Flanagan Partners, L.L.P.Carlos Benach, Irwin, Fritchie, Urquhart, Moore &amp; Daniels, L.L.C.Often overlooked are the soft skills necessary to succeed at a law firm and how those skills might differ depending on firm size. Get real-world advice from a panel of young lawyers with experience at firms of various sizes on how to handle topics, such as building relationships with support staff, communicating with clients and partners, billing, and managing case files to ensure nothing slips through the cracks. Be sure to bring all of the questions you have been dying to ask about life at a law firm for what we hope will be an interactive and informative session.3 pm – 3:15 pm Break3:15 pm-4:15 pm The Ethics of Pro Bono Representation and Getting Involved in EDLA’s Civil Pro Bono Program1 Ethics CLE CreditThe Hon. Michael B. North, Chief Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court- EDLAThe Hon. Eva Dossier, Incoming Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court- EDLAChloé Chetta, Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman &amp; Sarver, L.L.C.Did you know that the Rules of Professional Conduct instruct every lawyer to aspire to provide 50 hours of pro bono legal services to those unable to pay? While pro bono representation can seem intimidating, it is extremely rewarding, both personally and professionally. Learn more about how the Court identifies cases in which litigants are deserving of pro bono representation, the Court’s expectations and accommodations for pro bono counsel, and your ethical obligations in taking on pro bono representation.4:15 pm-5:15 pm The Role of Implicit Bias in Your Legal Career and Community1 Professionalism CLE CreditThe Hon. Janis van Meerveld, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court- EDLAObjectivity is an illusion. Without our conscious knowledge, stereotypes and assumptions are embedded into all our brains. Implicit biases are held by everyone, including those negatively impacted by them. With a focus on new professionals, Judge van Meerveld will help you learn how to recognize and address implicit bias and highlight how law firms and lawyers can work to create and foster a legal community where opportunities for growth, development, and advancement are open to all.

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