Seeking Content Creators for Speak Out for Justice! Focus on Civil Legal Aid
The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) Seeks Content Creators/Contributors for 2024-25 Speak Out for Justice! Focus on Civil Legal Aid. Access to civil legal aid makes our community stronger by helping people avoid foreclosure, protect themselves from domestic violence, gain custody of loved ones, and safeguard economic security. Speak Out for Justice! Focus on Civil Legal […]
Announcing 2024-25 Grants
Louisiana Bar Foundation Awards $14.5 Million for Civil Legal Aid The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF), awarded more than $14.5 million in grants to assist women, children, the elderly, people with disabilities, the newly unemployed, and those facing loss of their homes with civil legal aid issues. Civil legal aid is free legal advice, representation, or […]
President’s Message June/July 2024
LBF Poised to Embark on a Strategic Planning Journey Serving as the 31st president of the Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) is a profound honor. Being part of an organization that unites legal professionals to enhance our profession, uplift our communities and enrich ourselves is truly rewarding. Click here for article.
Ed Walters-Boisfontaine Recipient
Walters Named 2024 LBF Boisfontaine Trial Advocacy Award Recipient Edward J. Walters, Jr. of Walters, Thomas, Cullens LLC in Baton Rouge is the recipient of the 2024 Louisiana Bar Foundation’s (LBF) Curtis R. Boisfontaine Trial Advocacy Award. The award was presented by LBF President Hon. John C. Davidson (Ret.) at the Louisiana State Bar Association […]
Mission Moment-Civil Legal Aid
Civil Legal Aid Matters-4,000 Children Helped by LBF and its Partners Last Year Spend 3 minutes with Franchesca Hamilton-Acker to see how LBF partner Acadiana Legal Service Corporation helped reunite a family. Franchesca is a Child In Need of Care (CINC) managing attorney who looks for a successful resolution to reunite a family and help […]
2024-25 Swearing-in of Officers
2024-25 Swearing in of Officers Welcome Hon. John C. Davidson (Ret.) of Alexandria, Louisiana, the 2024-25 president of the Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF). Other officers are Vice President Edmund J. Giering IV of Baton Rouge; Treasurer Michael J. Mestayer of New Orleans; and Secretary Charles C. Bourque, Jr., of Houma. The 2024-25 officers were installed […]
