Featured Updates
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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Justice Camp 2025
Justice Camp 2025

Justice Camp is supported by a generous grant from the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association.

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2024 Federal Judges Reception Platinum Sponsors
2024 Federal Judges Reception Platinum Sponsors
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Upcoming Programs & CLEs
A Lunch with the Court with U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana Chief Judge Wendy Vitter
Jul 17
A Lunch with the Court with U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana Chief Judge Wendy Vitter

The lunch is arranged by the Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association, and is open to FBA members at no cost. Guests are welcome for a small fee. The Lunch with the Court program is an excellent opportunity to meet federal practitioners, socialize with other attorneys new to the practice, and gain valuable insights and perspectives from members of the federal bench

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Summer Seminar CLE
Jul 25
Summer Seminar CLE

The Summer Seminar CLE is for Federal Public Defenders & Criminal Defense Attorneys and will be hosted at the offices of Jones Walker.

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Annual Meeting
Aug 7
Annual Meeting

Tickets are now available for the FBA's Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon to be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025.  Our Keynote Speaker is Hon. Paul Grimm (Ret.).  We look forward to having you join us.

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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.

Featured Updates

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

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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.