Upcoming Events   JBA LUNCHEON Date: Friday, May 17 2013 Location: Tony Mandina's Restaurant 1915 Pratt St. Gretna, LA Time: Noon Cost is $20 per person, no RSVP required Past Events ROBING CEREMONY Date: Friday, May 10, 2013 Location: Parish Council Chambers 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA Time: 10:30 a.m. Robing Ceremony for Judges Stephen Enright and Stephen Grefer   ROBING CEREMONY Date: May 5, 2013 Location: Parish Council Chambers Time: 10:30 a.m. 2013 CLE by the SEA Date: Thursday, April 4 to Saturday, April 6 Location: Beau Rivage Resort & Casino - Biloxi, MS Early registration extended. Expires March 29 at 5pm. Room block extended to Friday. It's time for the best CLE program, CLE by the Sea, held once again at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, MS. The program will offer up to 12.5 hours of CLE including ethics and professionalism. General topics of interest in Civil and Criminal law will be presented and include Trial Evidence, Depositions, Domestic, Crisis Management, Quantum Studies, Ethics, and Professionalism. Download the Member Registration Packet   JBA LUNCHEON Date: March 22, 2013 Location: Chad’s Bistro, 3216 W. Esplanade, Metairie, LA Time: 12pm - 1:30pm Cost: $20 per person Speaker: Judge Steven Windhorst: Revisions to Summary Judgment Rules   JBA Luncheon - Judicial Candidate's Forum Date: Friday, February 22, 2013 Location: Cafe Hope, 1101 Barataria Blvd., Marrero Time: Noon Cost: $20 per person JBA has invited the judicial candidates for the upcoming 24th JDC elections for a Candidate's Forum. No RSVP necessary. ROBING CEREMONIES Date: Friday, January 25, 2013 Location: Westbank Parish Council Chambers Time: 10:30am Judge Michael Mentz ROBING CEREMONIES THE OPENING OF COURT AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Date: Friday, January 11, 2013 Location: Antoine's Restaurant 713 Saint Louis St., New Orleans Time: 7:30pm Cost: $125 per person RSVP to Sandra Plauche at 504-837-1850 JBA CHRISTMAS PARTY Date: December 11, 2012 Location: The Balcony 4738 Utica Street Metairie, LA Time: 5:30pm-9:00pm JBA ELECTION LUNCHEON Date: November 9, 2012 Location: Red Maple Restaurant Time: Noon JBA RETIREMENT RECEPTION for Judge Marion Edwards, Judge Clarence McManus, and Judge Walter Rothschild Date: October 26, 2012 Location: La Maison Creole 1605 Eighth Street Harvey, LA Time: 7:00pm - 10pm RSVP rgardner@fifthcircuit.org JBA LUNCHEON Date: October 26, 2012 Location: NOLA Motorsports Park 11075 Nicolle Boulevard Avondale, LA Time: Noon Speaker: JUDGE ROBERT M. MURPHY, JUDGE-ELECT FIFTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEAL, DIVISION G JUDGE STEPHEN J. WINDHORST, JUDGE-ELECT FIFTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEAL, DIVISION E MICHAEL MENTZ, JUDGE-ELECT 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, DIVISION F Kart Riding is available to the membership, casual dress is recommended. Kart rides are available after the luncheon. Cost will be $20 for the luncheon. Kart rides are an additional $20 for a 10 minute ride. If you plan to attend the luncheon or ride the karts, please RSVP to Megan at 504-367-9001 or mencalade@dcolvinlaw.com. Young Lawyers Social Date: October 4, 2012 Location: Friday's Restaurant 3330 Veterans Boulevard Metairie, LA Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm The Jefferson Bar Association is pleased to announce that it is establishing a Young Lawyers Section for attorneys 39 and younger or who have been in practice for less than 10 years (whichever occurs last). If you are interested in serving in a leadership position for this new section, please contact: Sarah Stogner, stogner@carverdarden.com or (504) 585-3845. At the meeting/social we will be discussing organization, activities and ideas for how the JBA can help support its younger members. We look forward to expanding the JBA to include younger attorneys and provide them with the chance to participate in our events and have meaningful interaction with the 24th Judicial District Court Bench. JBA LUNCHEON Date: September 7, 2012 Location:Rault Center CPA's Meeting Room 5th Floor 2400 Veterans Boulevard Kenner, LA Time: Noon The luncheon will be sponsored/hosted by Mr. Joe Rault. There will be no cost to JBA members. There will also be a door prize drawing sponsored by Mr. Joe Rault of a $200 Ruth's Chris gift certificate. There will be a 2 hour open bar with beer and wine service. Luncheon Catered by Messina's. Hors d'oeuvres: Chargrilled Oysters. Entree: Iceberg Wedge topped with Bacon Blue Cheese Dressing, Filet of Beef with Lobster Tails, Roasted Asparagus, Roasted New Potatoes, and Bananas Foster. RSVP to Monica Camp at 504-581-1314 or vets2400@aol.com by September 6   JBA CLE Date: August 17, 2012 Location: National World War II Museum Time: Sign in will begin at 8:30. The CLE will begin at 9:00 a.m. Speakers:"District Court Rules: Recent Developments and Potential Pitfalls" by Hon. John J. Molaison, Jr., Judge, 24th Judicial District Court and Patti Reeves Floyd, District Court Rules Committee Chair "Legislative Updates" by Rubye Noble, Assistant Parish Attorney/Legislative Liaison Lunch at John Besh's Stage Door Canteen will follow immediately after the CLE. Cost will be $20 for the luncheon. 3 CLE hours free to members. R.S.V.P. Megan 504-367-9001 by August 15th   JBA MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON Date: May 11, 2012 Location: Cafe Hope 1101 Barataria Boulevard Marrero, LA Speaker: Tom Fitzmorris - Food Critic, Author & Talk Show Host Time: Noon SAVE THE DATE: 25th ANNUAL CLE BY THE SEA Date: April 11 (Early Registration in the Evening), 12, 13, & 14, 2012 Location: Beau Rivage Resort and Casino, Biloxi, MS. Registration Form JBA MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON Date: March 9, 2012 Location: Zeke's Restaurant 1517 Metairie Road Metairie, LA Speaker: TBA 1 Hour CLE Professionalism - Judge Jay Zainey following the luncheon Time: Noon SAVE THE DATE: JBA OPENING OF COURT Date: January 13, 2012 Location: Antoine's Restaurant 713 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, LA Time: 7:00p.m. to 7:45p.m. Cocktails 7:45 Dinner with Program John J. Molaison, Chief Judge and John Young, JBA President Cost: $125.00 per person limited to 200 people RSVP to Sandra Plauche at 504-837-1850 by Friday, January 6, 2012 JBA CHRISTMAS PARTY Date: December 13, 2011 Location: The Balcony 4738 Utica Street, Metairie, LA Time: 5:30p.m.-9:30p.m. "The proceeds from the recommended $20 donation will benefit CASA and Café Hope." JBA MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON & ELECTION Date: Friday, November 18, 2011 at Noon Location: Timberlane Country Club - 1 Timberlane Dr., Gretna, LA Cost: $20 ANGOLA RODEO Date: October 16, 2011 Location: Bus trip to the Angola Rodeo Cost: $30 RSVP required to Joe Marino, 504-362-0666 Trip limited to first 40 people. 2011 Free CLE and Family Evening Date: Friday, August 12, 2011 Location: Rock N' Bowl 3016 S. Carrollton Ave. Cost: $25 Please RSVP to Sandra Plauche at 504-837-1850 Complete Details Here JBA MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON Date: Friday, May 20, 2011 Location: Bozo's Restaurant - 3117 21st Street, Metairie Cost: $20 Speakers: Jefferson Parish Assessor Tom Capella JBA CLE BY THE SEA Date: Thursday, April 14 - Sunday April16, 2011 Location: Beau Rivage Resort & Casino - Biloxi, MS Click here to download the registration packet. COFFEE WITH THE COURT Date: Friday, March 25, 2011, 8:30 - 9:30am Location: Gretna Courthouse - 5th Floor Attorney Lounge Hosts:Judges Ross LaDart & Stephen J. Windhorst JBA MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON Date: Friday, March 25, 2011 Location: Red Maple Restaurant Speakers: Cynthia Lee-Sheng, District 5 & Chris Roberts, District 1 JBA/JBAA Social Date: Friday, March 25, 2011 - 7:00-10:00 pm Location: At the home of Darryl & Nadine Higgins 3636 Lake Michel Ct., Gretna, LA LSBA Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession - CLE 7.08 Date: Friday, March 18, 2011, 8:30 - 9:30am Location: New Orleans Marriot - 859 Convention Center Blvd. JBA/ COVINGTON BAR DAY AT THE RACES Date: Sunday, February 13, 2011 - Doors at 11:00 a.m. Location: Fairgrounds Race Course Click here for registration & additional information. MONTHLY JBA LUNCHEON MEETING Date: Friday, February 4, 2011 - 12:00 pm Location: Cafe Hope - 1101 Barataria Blvd. Marrero - Cost $20 Speakers: John Young - Parish President & Deborah Foshee - Parish Attorney COFFEE WITH THE COURT Date: Friday, January 28, 2011, 8:30 - 9:30am Location: Gretna Courthouse - 5th Floor Attorney Lounge Hosts: Judge Robert Murphy & Judge Becky Olivier Come have a cup of coffee and a piece of King cake and say hello. JBA OPENING OF THE COURT Date: Friday, January 21, 2011, 7:00 p.m. Location: The Foundry, 333 St. Joseph Street, New Orleans Food by Bella Luna Catering. Music by the band Burgundy. JBA MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON Date: Friday, August 26, 2011 Location: Red Maple - 1036 Lafayette St. - Gretna, LA at Noon Cost: $20 Speakers: Trooper Shawn M. Boyd, Louisiana State Police JBA PORTRAIT UNVEILING Date: August 31, 2011 at Noon Location: Attorney Conference Room, 24th JDC Refreshments will be served JBA MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON Date: Friday, September 16, 2011 @ Noon Location: Zeke's Restaurant, 1517 Metairie Rd. - Metairie, LA Cost: $20 Speakers: Honorable Julie Quinn, State Senator Past 2010 Events CHRISTMAS PARTY Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 5:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Location: The Balcony, 4738 Utica St. Metairie, LA. Cost: Suggested donation for charity is $20 per person. FREE 2-HOUR CLE Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 2-4 p.m. Location: District Attorney’s Office, First Floor Media Room. Inservice regarding recent Supreme Court decision in Padilla v. Kentucky, which requires defense counsel to inform a criminal defendant whether his plea carries a risk of deportation. Important information for attorneys involved in the prosecution or defense of criminal cases. Location: District Attorney’s Office, First Floor Media Room. Speaker: Prof. Hiroko Kusuda, Loyola Law School. Document: Padilla v Kentucky (pdf | doc) Monthly Membership Meeting and Board Elections Date: Friday, November 5, 2010. 12:00 p.m Location:Timberlane Country Club in Gretna. - $20.00 COFFEE WITH THE COURT Date: Friday, October 29, 2010, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Location: 5th Floor Attorney Lounge at the Courthouse Guest Host: Judge June Darensburg and Judge Fredericka Wicker JBA Fall (Free) CLE & Luncheon October 1, 2010 621 St. Louis Street. 3 Hours of Free CLE for JBA members Rep. Joseph Lopinto - Legislative Updates for 2010 Session - 1 hr. William C. Credo & Hon. June Berry Darensburg - Amendments to Uniform Local Rules - 1 hr. Michael S. Walsh - You’ve Got Mail (Ethics) - 1 hr. Omni Royal Orleans - 621 St. Louis Street. Registration at 8:30. CLE from 9:00 to 12:10. Lunch immediately following CLE. Lunch at the Rib Room Cost of Lunch is $40.00. Due to limited seating, please R.S.V.P. for the CLE and the lunch to karla@derbeslaw.com or 504-837-1230. Parking at the Omni Royal Orleans will be discounted for CLE attendees and validated for those attending the luncheon. CLE Materials You've Got Mail - presentation materials Amendments to Uniform Local Rules - presentation materials Legislative Updates for 2010 Session - presentation materials JBA COMPOSITE PHOTO Date: Final sittings will be October 12 - 15, 2010, at the Attorney Lounge in the Courthouse from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for your inclusion in the 2010 Composite Photo Call the photographer at 800-866-5562. RCL Portrait Design is the photographer. Wear a dark jacket or suit. In addition to the photo for our group picture he offers to sell you additional copies, which you are not obligated to purchase. Spread the word amongst JBA members. JBA September Luncheon Date: Friday, September 10, 2010 Location: Tony Mandina's Restaurant, 1915 Pratt Street, Gretna. Guest Speaker: Ed Daniels - WGNO Sports Director Cost: $20 per person, no RSVP required NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM BRUNCH Date: Sunday, September 19, 2010 Location: Join the JBA and JBAA at a brunch and museum outing; includes brunch at the American Sector, 4D movie and admission at the American Sector, end time will depend on length of museum visit. Cost: $50 per person, RSVP to (504)362-0666 COFFEE WITH THE COURT Date: Friday, September 24, 2010, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Location: 5th Floor Attorney Lounge at the Courthouse Guest Host: Judge Glen Ansardi and Judge Ellen Kovach Robing Ceremony for Judge Raymond S. Steib, Jr. (Division "A") Friday, June 18th - 10:30 am Parish Council Chambers, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna JBA Fiesta Night Friday, June 18th - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chevy's Restaurant, 3330 Veterans Blvd., Metairie $25 per person includes 3 drink tickets and a buffet JBA Coffee with the Court Friday, June 25th - 8:30am - 9:30am Attorney Lounge, 5th Floor Gretna Courthouse Join our host Judge Andrea Janzen (Juvenile Court) for coffee and donuts No RSVP required. JBA Coffee with the Court Friday, May 28th 5th Floor Attorney Lounge, 8:30am - 9:30am Join our hosts Judge Walter Rothschild and Judge Ray Steib for coffee and doughnuts. No RSVP required. JBA May Luncheon and CLE Friday, May 7th Barreaca's Restaurant, 3100 Metairie Road Lunch begins at noon ($20 per person). One free professionalism hour of CLE begins at 12:30pm Speaker Barry Grodsky. No RSVP required. JBA Coffee with Court Friday, April 30th 5th Floor Attorney Lounge, 8:30am - 9:30am Join our hosts Judge John Molaison and Judge Stephen Grefer for coffee and donuts. No RSVP required. 23rd Annual CLE By The Sea April 8-10, 2010 Beau Rivage Resort and Casino - Biloxi, Mississippi CLE Information JBA Night with the Hornets vs. Portland Trail Blazers Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:00 p.m The Suite tickets are $145. The Upper Sidelines are $30, Upper Corners are $20, and the Upper Ends are $14. Contact Eric Derbes at (504) 837-1230 before February 26 for reservations. JBA Coffee with the Court Friday, March 26th 5th Floor Attorney Lounge, 8:30am - 9:30am Join our hosts Judge Jude Gravois and Judge Marc Johnson for coffee and doughnuts. No RSVP required. JBA Day at the Races Saturday, March 20, 2010, doors open at 11:00am and post time is 12:30pm Fairgrounds Race Course, $30 per person includes admission to Racetrack, racing program and full private buffet at the Clubhouse on 5th floor. You must RSVP before March 12th. Registration Form JBA Technology CLE (Repeat) Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Free 1 hour CLE for members to learn about new courtroom audio/video equipment. This is a repeat of a very popular seminar that you won’t want to miss. JBA March – Candidate’s Luncheon Friday, March 5, 2010 at Red Maple Restaurant at noon Candidates for Division "A" judicial race will be our speakers Cost is $20 per person. JBA Coffee with the Court Friday, February 26, 2010 - 5th Floor Attorney Lounge, Gretna Courthouse 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Join our hosts Judge Henry Sullivan and Judge Patrick McCabe for coffee and doughnuts. This is the first of a new series to allow our JBA members to interact on a social level with the our Jefferson Parish Judges. No RSVP required. JBA Monthly Luncheon Meeting Friday, February 5, 2010 Bozo's, 3117 21st Street, Metairie Speaker TBA, Cost $20.00 2010 JBA Opening of Court Swearing-In ceremony for Chief Judge Robert Murphy and Installation of JBA Officers Friday, January 22, 2010 at Antoine's Restaurant Cocktails @ 6:30pm and Dinner @ 7:30pm RSVP required - Call Sandra 837-1850 Cost is $120 per person. JBA Technology CLE CLE for JBA members to learn about the new courtroom video/audio equipment. January 14, 2010 5th Floor Attorney Lounge, Gretna Courthouse 2 p.m. SAVE THE DATE - 2011 CLE by the Sea April 13-16, 2011 at the Beau Rivage Beau Rivage Resort and Casino - Biloxi, Mississippi