Bench Bar Conference 2018
July 26-29, 2018
Thursday, July 26
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. / Professionalism: Practicing Law Without Exacting Misery on Others / Speakers: Honorable John W. deGravelles, Honorable Jewel E. “Duke” Welch, Honorable Ralph E. Tureau (Ret.), Honorable Toni Higginbotham, Valerie B. Bargas and Mary E. Roper
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. / Tom & Bill on Torts / Speakers: Dean Thomas C. “Tom” Galligan and Professor William “Bill” Corbett
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. / Right under Fire: Firearms and Regulation under the U.S. and Louisiana Constitutions 1 2 3 4 / Speakers: Professor/Associate Dean Brannon Denning and Professor Ray Diamond
4:45 - 5:45 p.m. / Hot Topics in Federal Court / Speakers: Honorable Shelly D. Dick and Honorable Erin Wilder-Doomes
Friday, July 27
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. / Social Media: The Issues for the Practicing Lawyer (Ethics) / Speakers: Edward J. “Ed” Walters, Michael A. “Mike” Patterson and Brooke Barnett-Bernal
9:00 - 10:15 a.m. / Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Litigation / Speaker: Danielle Mason
10:30 -11:45 a.m. / Bleaux & Geaux: A Look at Current DWI Litigation / Speakers: Carson Marcantel and Steven J. “Steve” Moore
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. / A Week at the Supreme Court / Speaker: Honorable Jeff Hughes
Saturday, July 28
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. / Professionalism - “Be the Light” / Speaker: R. Ashby Pate
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. / Ada & The Doc, An American Tragedy (Part 1) 1 2 / Speaker: Kevin Dreher
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. / Ada & The Doc – Could this Happen Today? (Part 2) – Speakers: Honorable Bonnie Jackson, James E. “Jim” Boren and Dana Cummings
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. / Negotiating the Complex Case: No Plan Survives First Contact with the Enemy / Speaker: Michael W. “Mike” McKay
CLE by the Hour 2017
DEC. 7, 8, 14, 15, 28 & 29
THURSDAY, DEC. 7
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| 8 AM / The Legislative Updates in Criminal Law/Sentencing / Kelly Carmena |
9:10 AM / Privacy in the Workplace /John Fenner & Hampton West
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10:20 AM / Back to the Future: How You Can Make the Most out of Innovating Your Practice / Judy Perry Martinez
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11:30 AM / Ethics: How to Avoid a Disciplinary Complaint / Damon Manning
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| 1:30 PM / How to Protect your Office & Clients in an Active Shooter Situation (Professionalism) / John Fenner & Natalie Phelan (Materials not available) |
| 2:40 PM / Corporate Director & Officer Liability and Related Insurance Issues / Kyle Keegan |
| 3:50 PM / Filing versus Perfection: How to Properly Perfect a Mechanic’s Lien / LaShaunté Henry |
FRIDAY, DEC. 8
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| 8 AM / Fair Labor Standards Act — The New Wave of Employment Litigation / Thomas Kiggans |
| 9:10 AM / Professionalism 1 2 / Marsha Wade |
10:20 AM / Ethics of Lawyer Advertising / Richard Lemmler
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| 11:30 AM / Amusement Park and Adventure Sport Liability / James d’Entremont |
| 1:30 PM / Trends in Tax Advocacy / David Gunn |
| 2:40 PM / Federal (IRS) and Louisiana (LDR) Offers in Compromise 1 2 3 / Tami York |
| 3:50 PM / Ethics: Navigating the Disciplinary System / Robert Kennedy |
THURSDAY, DEC. 14
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| 8 AM / Professionalism in an Unprofessional World / Jill Craft |
| 9:10 AM / Ethics / Eric Miller |
| 10:20 AM / Recent Developments in Sports Law / Trey Tumminello & Bob Barton |
| 11:30 AM / Recent Developments in Legal Ethics / Dane Ciolino |
| 1:30 PM / ID Theft/Cybersecurity / Robert Woosley |
| 2:40 PM / Manage your Practice Like a Business and Less Like a Lemonade Stand: Create Sensible Work Systems / Austin Benton |
| 3:50 PM / Family Law / Amy Counce |
FRIDAY, DEC. 15
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| 8 AM / Civil Writs: The Rules and Mistakes to Avoid / Heather Landry |
| 9:10 AM / Louisiana Civil Law & Procedure Update: 1 2 / Darrel Papillion |
| 10:20 AM / Energy for Performance / Robert Woosley |
| 11:30 AM / Trademark Law for the General Practitioner / Justin Ourso |
| 1:30 PM / Medical Malpractice for the General Practitioner / Ben Mouton |
| 2:40 PM / Professionalism / Mike Rubin |
| 3:50 PM / Ethics and Technology / Eric Barefield |
THURSDAY, DEC. 28
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| 8 AM / How to Get Out of Jail / Fred Crifasi & Warden Dennis Grimes |
| 9:10 AM / Bankruptcy Law / Ryan Richmond |
| 10:20 AM / Recent Developments in Products Liability: Medical Devices / Michael Palmintier |
| 11:30 AM / Professionalism / Adam Swensek |
| 1:30 PM / Recent Developments in Elder Law / Elizabeth Carter |
| 2:40 PM / Appellate Practice / Mark Plaisance |
| 3:50 PM / Ethics / Harry J. “Skip” Philips |
FRIDAY, DEC. 29
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| 8 AM / Insurance Law Updates / Harry J. “Skip” Philips & Erin Kenny |
9:10 AM / Professionalism - 2 / Arlene Knighten & Sharonda Williams
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| 10:20 AM / Ethics in Settlement Discussions / Lynn Luker |
| 11:30 AM / How are the IRS and Taxes Relevant to My Legal practice / Brandon Juneau & Kathryn Watson |
| 1:30 PM / Professionalism / Rebecca Wisbar |
| 2:40 PM / Ethics in Mediation / Paul Marks |
| 3:50 PM / Bankruptcy 101 / Sirena Wilson |
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