Featured Updates
Fall Advocate
Fall Advocate

The latest edition of the Advocate has been posted.

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Malcolm MonroeFederal Practice Series CLE & Swearing In Ceremony
Malcolm MonroeFederal Practice Series CLE & Swearing In Ceremony

Federal Practice Seminar & Swearing In Ceremony. Advanced Registration Required. Earn 4 hours of CLE credit. The deadline to submit your packet for the Swearing-In Ceremony is  Friday, November 14, 2025Complimentary Holiday Party to Follow!

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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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Upcoming Programs & CLEs
Cocktails with the Court
Jan 29
Cocktails with the Court

The Federal Bar Association invites you to Cocktails with the Court on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at The Eliza Jane.

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Save the Date: Women's History Month Presentation
Mar 11
Save the Date: Women's History Month Presentation

Save the date

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Evening with the FBA
Mar 11
Evening with the FBA

Join the New Orleans Federal Bar Association for a night of fun at the Pelicans game! Join us from 5:00-6:00pm for a Pregame Happy Hour in our Hennessey Lounge!

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The Nation’s Leading FBA Chapter.

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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Fall Advocate
Fall Advocate
Malcolm MonroeFederal Practice Series CLE & Swearing In Ceremony
Malcolm MonroeFederal Practice Series CLE & Swearing In Ceremony

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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.