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The Summer Advocate
The Summer Advocate

Read the latest issue of The Advocate: Summer 2026 edition.

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Younger Lawyers Division Officers and Board of Directors for 2026-2027
Younger Lawyers Division Officers and Board of Directors for 2026-2027
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Chapter Officers, Board of Directors, and Ex-Officio Board of Directors Members for 2026-2027
Chapter Officers, Board of Directors, and Ex-Officio Board of Directors Members for 2026-2027
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2026 Chapter Award Recipients
2026 Chapter Award Recipients

The Award Selection Committee of the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is proud to announce our Chapter Award Recipients for 2026.

President's Award - Kelly E. Theard
Professionalism Award - James A. Brown
Public Service Award - J. Christopher "Chris" Zainey, Jr.

Congratulations!

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Dawn Barrios Leadership Program
Dawn Barrios Leadership Program

The Dawn Barrios Leadership Program is a new program offered by the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. It provides newer attorneys an opportunity to develop their organizational and leadership skills while building relationships with other area attorneys and learning about the Federal Bar Association and our New Orleans Chapter. 

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The Spring Advocate
The Spring Advocate

The spring Advocate is now available.

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Upcoming Programs & CLEs
Join our Newsletter
Aug 1
Join our Newsletter

We’re excited to invite you to join our newsletter and stay connected with everything happening at our organization.

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New Portal Launched
Aug 1
New Portal Launched

Access the FBA through our new portal. Access your profile, renew your membership, register for events, and so much more!

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A Peek Behind the Curtain at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals: The Clerk and Circuit Judges Explain the Court's Procedures and Preferences
Aug 4
A Peek Behind the Curtain at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals: The Clerk and Circuit Judges Explain the Court's Procedures and Preferences
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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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The Summer Advocate
The Summer Advocate
Younger Lawyers Division Officers and Board of Directors for 2026-2027
Younger Lawyers Division Officers and Board of Directors for 2026-2027

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  1. Apply for National FBA Membership (use link below)

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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.