Save the Date: Friday, April 16, 2027
41st Annual LBF Gala
The Roosevelt New Orleans
The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) will hold its 41st Annual Gala on Friday, April 16, 2027, at The Roosevelt New Orleans. During the event, the 2026 Distinguished Honorees and the recipient of the Calogero Justice Award will be recognized.
Announcing 2026 Distinguished Honorees:
2026 Distinguished Jurist, Douglas J. Saloom, City Court of Lafayette
2026 Distinguished Attorney, J. Michael Veron, Veron Bice, LLC
2026 Distinguished Professor, Keith B. Hall, LSU Law
2026 Calogero Justice Award Recipient, Edward J. Walters, Jr., Walters, Thomas, Cullens
Each spring, lawyers, judges, professors, and supporters from across the state gather to celebrate the Foundation’s mission and recognize the esteemed recipients of the Distinguished Jurist, Attorney, Professor, and Calogero Justice Awards.
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The Louisiana Bar Foundation is the state’s principal funder of civil legal aid. Since 1989, LBF has distributed over $162 million to more than 70 partner organizations supporting families facing non-criminal legal challenges. Through responsible stewardship of state civil legal aid funding, LBF helps low-income residents across Louisiana gain access to critical civil legal services that protect their health, safety, and security.
Questions? Contact Louisiana Bar Foundation at (504) 561-1046 or gala@raisingthebar.org. We appreciate your support and can’t wait to celebrate with you!