Catch all the latest LBF News
Read all about it! The Raising the Bar Update is here. The latest issue includes- President Deidre Deculas Robert appoints leadership positions RaisingTheBar.org has a new look Speak Out for Justice! Focus on Civil Legal Aid is looking for content creators, apply now The Justice Bus is Rolling LBF Grants more than $12 Million Get […]
LBF Grants $12.7 Million Statewide
Louisiana Bar Foundation Awards $12.7 Million for Civil Legal Aid 2023-24 Statewide Grants Access to civil legal aid makes our communities stronger by helping people avoid foreclosure, protect themselves from domestic violence, gain custody of loved ones, and safeguard economic security. The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF), a statewide organization, recently awarded more than $12 million […]
Make Your Nomination Now! 2023 Distinguished Honorees & Calogero Justice Award
We are accepting nominations now through Friday, September 29, for the 2023 Distinguished Honorees and Calogero Justice Award. Nominations must be submitted electronically and must include a brief statement on each nominee. See the links below to make your nomination. 2023 Distinguished Honorees-Each year at the Gala, the LBF honors a Louisiana distinguished jurist, attorney, […]
New Partnership with the LHC
New Partnership with the Louisiana Housing Corporation The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) just entered into an agreement with the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) to fund education, counseling, and direct representation aiding impoverished citizens in matters of title clearing (as it relates to homeowner foreclosure), foreclosure prevention, mediation, and mortgage loan modifications. Photo caption-Celebrating the agreement […]
Get a Grip on Your Student Loans!
Getting a Grip on Your Student Loans Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 12:00 PM CDT presented by Heather Jarvis, Student Loan Expert. Brought to you by the Louisiana Bar Foundation, this engaging webinar covers everything: Impact of SCOTUS decision on student debt cancellation Public Service Loan Forgiveness – new […]
LBF Appoints Leadership Positions
Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) President Deidre D. Robert appointed members to chair the LBF committees and subcommittees. Committee and subcommittee chairs and co-chairs include Michael J. Mestayer, chair of the Communications Committee; Zebulon M. Winstead, chair of the Development Committee; G. Adam Cossey, chair of the Annual Fellows Gala Subcommittee; Monica Vela Vick and Maggie […]
