Legal Roundup
‘LSU Law Journal for Social Justice & Policy’ announces Vol. V Board of Editors
The LSU Law Journal for Social Justice & Policy Volume IV Board of Editors has announced the Volume V Board of Editors.
Supreme Court's problems and how to fix them is topic of McGlinchey Lecture
The U.S. Supreme Court’s institutional challenges and its shadow docket will be the subject of this year’s McGlinchey Lecture on Federal Litigation to be held March 18.
Shiena Marie Burke Selected as Contributor for Lbf’s Speak Out for Justice! Focus on Civil Legal Aid
New Orleans Associate Shiena Marie N. Burke was selected by the Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) as one of four contributors for the 2023-2024 Speak Out for Justice!
Southern University hosts ‘Wellness on the Bluff’ to promote healthy living and mental health
Southern University is committed to fostering an environment that promotes healthy living and awareness of mental health.
Tulane Corporate Law Institute takes place March 7-8
The nation’s top M&A and securities practitioners, leading corporate counsel and Wall Street investment bankers will descend on New Orleans March 7-8 for the 36th annual Tulane Corporate Law Institute, the premier M&A conference in the nation.
SULC students support the charge to help reform juvenile justice
Louisiana is at a critical juncture in addressing the approach to juvenile justice in a way that promotes healthy families and communities.
Entergy Supports Environmental Justice Scholars at Loyola
Student scholars will partner with local organizations on applied research and service-learning projects.
Office of Financial Aid Hosts Financial Aid Awareness Event
Southern University Law Center’s (SULC) Office of Financial Aid recently held its Financial Aid Awareness event.
Prof. Lipton hosts Tulane Corporate and Securities Law Roundtable March 9
Tulane’s Corporate and Securities Law Roundtable returns March 9, on the heels of the 36th annual Corporate Law Institute.
Deepwater Horizon commission chief to keynote Tulane environmental law summit
Richard Lazarus, one of the nation’s foremost environmental lawyers and the former executive director of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling, will keynote the 29th annual Tulane Environmental Law and Policy Summit Feb. 23 and 24.
Free Legal Clinic for Estate Planning & Disaster Preparedness
A collaborative effort spearheaded by AARP Foundation, AARP Louisiana, Southern University Law Center, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, Baton Rouge Bar Association, and Louisiana Appleseed brings back the highly acclaimed Free Legal Clinic to Baton Rouge this year.
Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal to hold oral arguments at LSU Law on February 26
The Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal will hold oral arguments in the David Robinson Courtroom at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center on Monday, Feb. 26, as part of the court’s educational, community, and professional outreach program.
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office Gets Conviction For Serial Rapist In Rapides Parish
Justin Grant Walters came before Judge Lowell Hazel at the 9th Judicial District Court in Rapides Parish, and pleaded guilty to.
Pugh Institute for Justice to screen ‘My Name is Pauli Murray’ at LSU Law on Feb. 23
Betsy West, co-director of the Peabody Award-winning documentary “My Name is Pauli Murray,” will attend a special screening of her film at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center on Friday, Feb. 23, and participate in a panel discussion with LSU Law and LSU faculty members.
100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge, Ltd. Annual Gala
Taylor Porter is pleased to sponsor the 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge, Ltd. Annual Gala being held on February 17th at the Crowne Plaza.
Brandao named Director of the Tulane Civil Rights and Federal Practice Clinic
Sam Brandao (L’12), who has served as a professor in the Civil Rights and Federal Practice Clinic since 2016, has been named the Director of the Clinic, Interim Dean Sally Richardson announced.
Tulane BLSA Moot Court team are three-time regional champs
For the third time in a row, Tulane Law’s Thurgood Marshall Appellate Team has won the Southwest Regional Championship in the Black Law Student Association Moot Court Competition. BLSA’s appellate team has dominated this competition for the past three years, and this year’s team has earned a bid to compete for the National title in Houston in March.
Louisiana MBDA, East Baton Rouge City-Parish host vendor fair for minority business entrepreneurs on March 12
The Louisiana Minority Business Development Agency, in partnership with Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, East Baton Rouge City-Parish, and other local partners are hosting a Minority Business Enterprises Vendor Fair on Tuesday, March 12, at the Raising Canes River Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The legal challenges of climate change will be the subject of the Eason-Weinmann Lecture Feb. 19
The legal hurdles and opportunities of negotiating global climate change initiatives is the subject of the 2024 Eason-Weinmann Lecture Feb. 19.