The Nation’s Leading FBA Chapter
The Federal Bar Association - New Orleans Chapter is an association of attorneys and judges in the Eastern District of Louisiana, the federal court which covers the thirteen-Parish area surrounding New Orleans.
Membership is voluntary, but full of benefits. From service opportunities, social events, and continuing legal education (CLE), the FBA-New Orleans Chapter isn’t just the largest FBA chapter in the nation, it is an essential membership for any federal practitioner in the New Orleans area.
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Malcolm Monroe Federal Practice Series CLE & Swearing In Ceremony
This is the perfect program for any new admittee to the practice of law or any attorney who wants to be admitted to practice in the federal court system in Louisiana.
Attorneys are also welcome to attend for CLE hours only.
Advanced registration is required. The deadline to submit your packet for the Swearing In Ceremony is Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
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FBA Membership
The New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is the largest FBA chapter in the country. Attorneys may join at any time during the FBA year, which runs from October 1st to September 30th. Our chapter is vibrant and busy with a full calendar of CLEs and events. There is programming for every attorney, regardless of their career stage. We offer many special benefits to members, including free CLEs and reduced-rate conference room rentals. We welcome both new members and those whose memberships may have lapsed.
CLEs and Programs
The New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association holds CLEs and programs throughout the year exploring the latest legal developments while bringing together members of the bench and bar.