Featured Updates
Award Nominations for the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association Annual Awards are Now Open
Award Nominations for the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association Annual Awards are Now Open

Award Nominations for the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association Annual Awards are Now Open

The awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting on August 17, 2026.  Nominations will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026.  Follow the link for submission instructions.

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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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The NOFB Is now an approved CLE sponsor for the state of Mississippi.

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Membership Spotlight: Jason Burge
Membership Spotlight: Jason Burge

Jason Burge is an attorney at Fishman Haygood.  We hope you enjoy getting to know him.

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2026 Justice Camp
2026 Justice Camp

The 2026 Justice Camp will be held from Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, 2026.  Applications due April 1. Learn more.

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Upcoming Programs & CLEs
Cocktails with the Court
Jun 11
Cocktails with the Court

Cocktails with the Court is a great opportunity that brings together the bench and bar in our community.

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Special Program: From Jailhouse Lawyer to Clerk of Court
Jun 24
Special Program: From Jailhouse Lawyer to Clerk of Court

The New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and its Justice Camp program invite you to attend its special programming. Calvin Duncan will recount his journey from being a defendant to graduating from law school and the role played by jailhouse attorneys. 1 CLE Credit.

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Award Nominations for the New Orleans Chapter (Copy)
Jun 26
Award Nominations for the New Orleans Chapter (Copy)

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 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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Award Nominations for the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association Annual Awards are Now Open
Award Nominations for the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association Annual Awards are Now Open
Dawn Barrios Leadership Program
Dawn Barrios Leadership Program

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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.