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The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) Kids’ Chance Scholarship Program is for dependents of Louisiana workers killed or permanently and totally disabled in a work accident. We are part of the

Short Stories Do the Trick! Life is a lot like the practice of law. The more interesting the story you tell, the easier it is to make your point. Since

Here’s the Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) schedule to apply for 2027-2028 Grants: Annual/Sustaining Grant applications are open October 1, 2026 – December 1, 2026 Loan Repayment Assistance (LRAP) and LBF

Pay It Forward: Strengthening the Louisiana Bar Foundation Through Civility One of the great benefits of the office of President of the Louisiana Bar Foundation is the opportunity to address

Welcome Michael J. Mestayer of New Orleans, Louisiana, the 2026-27 President of the Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF). Other officers are Vice President Charles C. Bourque, Jr. of Houma; Treasurer, Colleen

Louisiana Bar Foundation Awards $14.3 Million for Civil Legal Aid 2026-27 Grants The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF), awarded more than $14.3 million in grants to assist women, children, the elderly, people

In April the LBF celebrated the 40th Anniversary Gala. See the slideshow that includes photos from our 2026 gala and galas through the years. Fellowship is fun! See LBF Galas

See the Q & A with 2026-27 LBF President Michael J. Mestayer. Click here to read article.

 Judy Y. Barrasso of Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, LLC in New Orleans is the recipient of the 2026 Louisiana Bar Foundation’s (LBF) Curtis R. Boisfontaine Trial Advocacy Award.