Recent News
Judge Zainey Recognized for SOLACE in ABA Article
JBA Member, the Honorable Judge Jay Zainey, was recognized by the American Bar Association for his dedication to the legal community through SOLACE. Review the ABA article written by Lyle Moran HERE.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of JBA Member, Mr. Wiley J. Beevers. Relatives, friends of the family and law firm, Federal and State Judiciary and their staff, City of Gretna Officials and employees, Members of the Gretna Police Department and St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 610 6th Street, Gretna, LA 70053 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation at the church from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time.Please view Mr. Beevers' obituary HERE.
Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court Chief Judge Passes Torch
After an illustrious twenty-two year career on the bench of Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court, Chief Judge Andrea Price Janzen will be officially retiring on December 31, 2018. In addition to her regular duties at court, Chief Judge Janzen has served as President of the Louisiana Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges; President of the 5th Circuit Judges Association; and Vice President of the 4th and 5th Circuit Judges Association. She is currently a member of the Louisiana Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges; the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges; the American Bar Association; the Louisiana State Bar Association; and the Jefferson Bar Association. She serves on the board of directors for the 5th Circuit Judges Association, and the Jefferson Parish Children and Youth Planning Board. Judge Janzen is a past board member of A Child's Wish of Greater New Orleans; the Jefferson Twenty-five Political Organization for Women; the Loyola University School of Law Alumni Association; Boystown of Louisiana and the 4th and 5th Circuit Judges Association. She has served as Chairperson for the Louisiana Juvenile Justice Planning and Coordination Board and continues to be active in juvenile justice reform at the state and local levels. Upon recommendation of Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Catherine Kimball, Judge Janzen was appointed by Governor Bobby Jindal to serve on the Louisiana Children's Cabinet and most recently was awarded the 2018 Jurist of the Year by the 5th Circuit Judges Association.
To ensure a smooth transition of duties and leadership, Chief Judge Janzen will voluntaril y relinquish her title of Chief Judge prior to her official retirement date. Therefore, on December 21, 2018 she will pass the title of "ChiefJudge" with all its rights and privileges onto Judge Barron C. Burmaster. Judge Burmaster was elected to Section "C" of Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court on November 16, 2013. Judge Burmaster also serves as the presiding Judge for the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Drug Court. He is currently serving as the liaison between the Louisiana Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and the Office of Juvenile Justice. He is a member of the Louisiana District Judges Association. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Fifth Circuit Judges Association, is a member of the Judicial Division of the American Bar Association, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the American Judges Association and both the National and Louisiana Association of Drug Court Professionals.
To ensure a smooth transition of duties and leadership, Chief Judge Janzen will voluntaril y relinquish her title of Chief Judge prior to her official retirement date. Therefore, on December 21, 2018 she will pass the title of "ChiefJudge" with all its rights and privileges onto Judge Barron C. Burmaster. Judge Burmaster was elected to Section "C" of Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court on November 16, 2013. Judge Burmaster also serves as the presiding Judge for the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Drug Court. He is currently serving as the liaison between the Louisiana Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and the Office of Juvenile Justice. He is a member of the Louisiana District Judges Association. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Fifth Circuit Judges Association, is a member of the Judicial Division of the American Bar Association, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the American Judges Association and both the National and Louisiana Association of Drug Court Professionals.
24th JDC Domestic Self-Help Desk - Volunteers Wanted!
Since April of 2016, volunteers at the 24th Judicial District Court’s Domestic Self Help Resource Center (SHRC) have assisted over 650 visitors. With over 40 visitors a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to noon, the SHRC is in constant need of volunteers. Your firm has the solution! Please click the following link and commit your firm to one month of service to the Self-Help desk. Once the month is reserved, the Pro Bono Project will respond with another link to coordinate your firm’s personnel. Click HERE.
Past News
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Attorney Lounge
The JBA has an Attorney Lounge that is available to all JBA members. The JBA Attorney Lounge is available to attorneys only - no clients, and is located on the 5th floor. An access card is required to enter. Please contact Lyne Cloud, Suite 4600, Division P to request an access card.
Events
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12Dec
December Wine Down Wednesday
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM CST
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11Jan
Installation of Officers
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM CST
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31Jan
Robing Ceremony
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST
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8Feb
JBA February Luncheon
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM CST
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16Feb
High School Mock Trial Competition
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST
Jefferson Bar Association
The object and purpose of the Jefferson Bar Association is to assist and serve its members in the practice of law, promote the administration of justice, uphold the honor of the courts and the legal profession, promote the professional competency of attorneys through continuing legal education, increase public understanding of and respect for the law and encourage collegiality among its members.