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A CLE Presentation Comparing and Contrasting the Handling of Mass Torts Through Multidistrict Litigation and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
A CLE Presentation Comparing and Contrasting the Handling of Mass Torts Through Multidistrict Litigation and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

A CLE Presentation Comparing and Contrasting the Handling of Mass Torts Through Multidistrict Litigation and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings

Duration: 3.25 hours with 15-minute intermission

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Federal Judges Reception 2025
Federal Judges Reception 2025

We hope you will join us for your annual tribute honoring the federal judiciary's contribution to our community. Tickets from $35 (students) to $75 (Individuals).

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Summer Advocate Posted
Summer Advocate Posted
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Board of Directors Announced for 2025-2026
Board of Directors Announced for 2025-2026

The Nominating Committees of the Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter, and the Younger Lawyers Division are pleased to announce their slates of officers for the 2025-2026 term.

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Younger Lawyers Division Board Announcement for 2025-2026
Younger Lawyers Division Board Announcement for 2025-2026

The Nominating Committees of the Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter, and the Younger Lawyers Division are pleased to announce their slates of officers for the 2025-2026 term.

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Award Nominations for the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association are now open
Award Nominations for the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association are now open

The awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting on August 7, 2025. Nominations will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025.  Follow the link for submission instructions.

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Upcoming Programs & CLEs
Federal Judges Reception
Oct 23
Federal Judges Reception

We hope you will join us for your annual tribute honoring the federal judiciary's contribution to our community. In honor of the Judges of the Eastern District of Louisiana, the Judges of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, & our Louisiana Supreme Court Justices. Tickets from $35 (students) to $75 (Individuals).

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Panel: Things I Wish I Had Known: Tips for First Generation Lawyers
Oct 28
Panel: Things I Wish I Had Known: Tips for First Generation Lawyers

The panel will discuss relevant issues faced by attorneys with insight learned through their own experiences as first-generation lawyers.

This event is geared to law school students, but also offers 1 hour of Professionalism CLE credit.

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FBA Annual Toy Drive
Nov 1
FBA Annual Toy Drive

It’s time for the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association in supporting The Court Family Holiday Toy Drive. Gifts must be received by December 10.

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Devoted to Serving the Eastern District of Louisiana

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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A CLE Presentation Comparing and Contrasting the Handling of Mass Torts Through Multidistrict Litigation and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
A CLE Presentation Comparing and Contrasting the Handling of Mass Torts Through Multidistrict Litigation and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Federal Judges Reception 2025
Federal Judges Reception 2025

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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.