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 […]
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workshop
The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) has always focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Earlier this year a DEI committee was formed to ensure that we be intentional in our processes and actions. In addition, our leadership has participated in a series of DEI workshops presented by Krystal Allen Consulting, as part of our board […]
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 […]