Baton Rouge Bar Association

The Baton Rouge Lawyer cover story: Cheers to 20 years of Teen Court!

What started as an opportunity for teens to learn from their mistakes and take responsibility has become a two-decade legacy of leadership and second chances.

In the September/October issue of The Baton Rouge Lawyer, Youth Education Committee Chair Candace Ford reflects on how the program shaped her own path to a career in public service and continues to change the lives of young people across our community.

Read Candace’s story and learn more about the lasting impact of Teen Court of Greater Baton Rouge. https://brba.org/BRBA/News___Publications/TheBatonRougeLawyer/BRBA/Publications/Around_the_Bar_Template.aspx?hkey=a3a9176f-2687-49ef-8d4e-d3005a03cb03

Bonus: join us for the anniversary reception next Thursday to celebrate the teen volunteers and get involved.

Fall is filling up at the BRBA.

From celebrating Constitution Day and getting active with Late to Court Run Club to marking 20 years of Teen Court and digging into the rapidly changing world of NIL and college athletics, there’s plenty on the calendar to look forward to.

Register today and keep an eye on your inbox. Join us for what’s coming up next at the BRBA!
https://brba.org/BRBA/Events/Event_List/BRBA/Fund_Raising_Events/Public_Event_List.aspx?hkey=82360d42-d424-4ce6-8521-a56a0fc2ee27

Do you remember the lawyer’s oath you took?

The words may not be top of mind, but the promises we make when we enter this profession are worth revisiting.

Join us for a renewal of the lawyer’s oath, followed by a conversation with Louisiana Supreme Court Justice John Michael Guidry and Chief Judge Shelly Dick on what those promises mean and the obligations we carry as lawyers.

Register for this free Constitution Day Ethics CLE at https://brba.org/BRBA/Fund_Raising_Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=CLE260917 and take a moment to reflect on what it means to be a lawyer.

More time to study, more time to assemble your dream team. Our new date is October 29, and we’re kicking things off with our very first team announcement!

Meet Ed Walters, Linda Perez Clark and Judge Tony Marabella. They’re ready to put their legal knowledge to the test, but the real question is: Are you smarter than a law student?

Tickets are available now, so grab yours, start studying and get ready for a night of friendly competition, laughs and a little courtroom-style pressure.

October 29th at Mid City Civic (formerly Theatre Baton Rouge) | Tickets available now at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/are-you-smarter-than-a-law-student

Enter your team at https://brba.fillout.com/t/3KQg7KNFP6us

Get to know Judge Gail Grover in the latest issue of The Baton Rouge Lawyer.

With a background in juvenile justice and a passion for helping young people succeed, Judge Grover brings a distinctly community-focused approach to the bench. In this interview, she shares what keeps her energized, the challenges and rewards of Juvenile Court and why seeing young people thrive is one of the best parts of her job.

Read the full interview in the September/October issue of The Baton Rouge Lawyer. https://brba.org/BRBA/News___Publications/TheBatonRougeLawyer/BRBA/Publications/Around_the_Bar_Template.aspx?hkey=a3a9176f-2687-49ef-8d4e-d3005a03cb03

September At-a-Glance! It's a new month at the BRBA, which means a new lineup of events! Browse our September schedule and register for any events at https://brba.org/BRBA/Events/Event_List/BRBA/Fund_Raising_Events/Public_Event_List.aspx?hkey=82360d42-d424-4ce6-8521-a56a0fc2ee27

As always, events are subject to rescheduling, so be sure to refer to your weekly e-news for the most updated information!

Cheers to 20 years!

The September/October issue of The Baton Rouge Lawyer celebrates two decades of Teen Court of Greater Baton Rouge and the people who have made it a meaningful part of our legal community.

For 20 years, Teen Court has given young people the opportunity to learn, lead, take responsibility and discover the power of a second chance. This issue looks back on the program’s legacy, the people behind its success and the lasting impact it continues to make.

Plus, get to know Juvenile Court Judge Gail Grover, meet BRBA Program and Events Manager Channing Hall and catch up on the latest news from around the Bar.

Grab a cup of coffee, settle in and take a look at the latest issue of The Baton Rouge Lawyer at https://brba.org/BRBA/News___Publications/TheBatonRougeLawyer/BRBA/Publications/Around_the_Bar_Template.aspx?hkey=a3a9176f-2687-49ef-8d4e-d3005a03cb03
Here’s to 20 years of making a difference!

Your daily reminder that the relationships you build at the BRBA last a lifetime! ⚖️⚖️⚖️ Five past BRBA Presidents recently reunited over their shared experiences and love of the Baton Rouge legal community. Pictured left to right are Kevin Hayes, Trenton Oubre, Mike Walsh, Barbara Baier and Judge Fred Crifasi.

Get involved with the BRBA today and start building connections for life🤝🤝🤝

Great conversation, plenty of laughs and a room full of attorneys united by their love of college athletics made for a memorable morning at our Annual Membership meeting and NIL CLE with Coach Will Wade.

Thank you to David Fleshman for moderating the conversation and helping coordinate this special program, our generous sponsor Southern Regional Medical Center for making it possible and the Young Lawyers Section Council for helping arrange breakfast and kick off the morning.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a great opportunity to connect, learn and talk all things NIL and college athletics!