Let’s address the elephant in the room: when you hear Gavel Gala, you might picture the partners at your firm, seasoned attorneys in their black-tie best and people who can casually bid on a vacation without checking their bank account first. But Gavel Gala is for you, too. You don’t have to have 30 years…
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Getting involved with the Baton Rouge Bar Association is one of the easiest ways to get more connected to your legal community, meet people outside your usual circle and have a hand in shaping the future of the profession. Whether you’re a seasoned attorney or still finding your place in the Baton Rouge legal community,…
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Read Issue ISSUE: JULY/AUGUST 2026 (Vol. 9, No. 4) Letter from the President Why Wicked? by Loren Shanklin Fleshman Message to Young Lawyers What Does It Mean to Be a Good Lawyer? by Cornelius Troy Hall Barrister’s Open 2026 Recap Ozian Legislative Update by John H. Fenner No Good Deed? Understanding Louisiana’s Attorney Disciplinary Process by Brianne Hemmans The…
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Think you know your law? Put your legal knowledge to the test at Are You Smarter Than a Law Student? on October 29 at Mid City Civic Theater. This fast-paced game show brings Baton Rouge attorneys and law students head-to-head for a night of legal trivia, courtroom knowledge and plenty of surprises. Attorney teams will…
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