HELP US
RAISE THE BAR
ON LEGAL EQUITY
Social Return on Investment
THE
LOUISIANA
BAR
FOUNDATION
IT'S NOT
JUSTICE
IF IT'S
NOT
EQUAL.
For more than 35 years, we have been the source of free, civil legal aid in Louisiana.
Our goal is to ensure that all Louisianans – regardless of their zip code, background or income level – have access to the civil legal services they need.
Whether you are an attorney, a judge, a citizen in need, or a philanthropist – welcome – we are here to co-create a more inclusive and equitable society with you.
WHO
WE
SUPPORT
We provide funding to over 70 non-profit organizations to give marginalized communities the assistance they need and deserve.
WOMEN
who are victims of domestic violence.
CHILDREN
who need a stable home or special education.
ELDERLY
whose economic security or
healthcare is in jeopardy.
CONSUMERS
impacted by improper lending practices.
FAMILIES
facing loss of their home.
workers
denied lawful wages and benefits.
DISABLED
people denied opportunities.
VETERANS
with disabilities.
COMMUNITIES
devastated by natural disasters.
IN
ONE
YEAR,
WE
CAN
HELP
OUR IMPACT
Gala Photos Now Available
The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) celebrated its 39th Annual Fellows Gala on April 11 in honor of the 2024 Distinguished Jurist Cynthia T. Woodard (Ret.),
2025-26 Swearing-In of Officers
Swearing-In Welcome Edmund J. Giering IV of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the 2025-26 president of the Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF). Other officers are Vice President Michael
President’s Message April/May 2025
See the Q & A with 2025-26 President Edmund J. Giering IV interviewed by 2025-26 LBF Secretary Colleen C. Jarrott. Click here to read article.
Congratulations to Edmund J. Giering
Congratulations to Edmund J. Giering IV on being installed as the 25-26 LBF President! 25-26 Officers are Vice President Michael J. Mestayer, Treasurer Charles C. Bourque, Jr., and
The Louisiana Bar Foundation is Making Positive Change in Louisiana
Louisiana Social Return on Investment of Civil Legal Aid Services The total net social return on investment for Louisiana’s civil legal aid programs during the
LBF Announces Chief Financial Officer
The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) is pleased to announce that Kimberly Ramagos has joined the LBF team as Chief Financial Officer. Kimberly Ramagos is a
Save the Date-Annual Fellows Membership Meeting is April 11
Attention LBF Fellows – Save the Date for the Annual Fellows Membership Meeting Friday, April 11 The Louisiana Bar Foundation Annual Fellows Membership Meeting will
President’s Message Feb/March 2025
Do the best you can until you know better: My Access to Justice Awareness Journey I joined the Louisiana Bar Foundation in 1999, initially believing
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