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Summer 2021 Advocate SUMMER EDITION 2021 VOL. 30, NO. 4 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT BY: STEVEN F. GRIFFITH, JR. Roughly twenty years ago, my No member of our Board is a member just for the sake of mentor, Mimi Koch, brought being on a Board – each takes ownership of committee me over to the Eastern District, or subcommittee roles, CLE programming, community and Judge Barbier swore me in service, or other priorities for the year. For that reason, so that I could argue a Motion the New Orleans Chapter remains the strongest in the before him that morning. I country – both in size and in return for its members, won that Motion (it may or which brings me back to my own role in the organization. may not have been a Motion This is my last address to you as President of the Chapter. to Continue . .), and I should Five years ago, when first approached about becoming have retired undefeated because I have certainly lost my an Officer, I was humbled by the invitation, and I gladly share of Motions since that day. Nevertheless, on that accepted. These last five years have allowed me to see yet day, I joined the Federal Bar Association. First, I was another side of the organization, namely, the tremendous a member, eventually I joined the Younger Lawyers’ work of the Executive Committee and our Executive Division Board, and then I joined the so-called “Big Director in setting the cadence for the year, ensuring our Board,” where I have served for roughly a decade. top notch programming continues, and preserving our In that time, I have come to know some of the most constant connection to the community. I’ll be forever impressive, brilliant, and remarkable practitioners one indebted to all of them for their work, and for setting the can ever meet. We have shared joy, pain, and many benchmark for what it took to serve as President. laughs along the way. There was Hurricane Katrina, the You’ll be in great hands this coming year with Magistrate Saints’ Superbowl victory, COVID, and so many other Judge Currault taking the helm, and I have told her I’ll inflection points in our individual lives. And through assist in any manner I can. But, allow me to close the it all, the New Orleans Chapter of the FBA was steady, address with a simple thank you. Thank you for being serving the entire membership with the tremendous a member, thank you for supporting our events and support of the Judges of the Eastern District. programs by sponsoring and attending, and thank you In our community, we have the privilege of choosing for everything you do in our community to advance the from a host of wonderful professional organizations, and legal profession and its stature. we will each choose our own paths. But, to me, I feel strongly that this Chapter is one of the most important organizations in the area, and it starts with the leadership of our Board. EDITORIAL BOARD: LARRY CENTOLA, COLIN CAMBRE, MICHAEL FINKELSTEIN, RACHEL NAQUIN CIVIL RIGHTS SERIES: Impact of COVID-19 on Housing Availability BY SHARONDA WILLIAMS, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS On April 20, 2021, the CLE Programming Committee held a virtual CLE on civil rights issues that arise in the context of housing accessibility, particularly during and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The one-hour CLE was entitled “Impact of COVID-19 on Housing Availability” and was comprised of Cashauna Hill, the Executive Director of the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center (“LaFHAC”), and John Adcock, a civil rights and cooperating attorney with LaFHAC. The panel provided an overview of the laws related to evictions during the pandemic, how courts and communities are dealing with landlord-tenant issues in light of the economic impacts of COVID-19, as well as foreclosures and mortgage relief during the pandemic. The panel provided insight on how these housing issues are impacting minority and disadvantaged communities and how certain actions affect the civil liberties of tenants and borrowers. Thirty people registered for the event, and the audience was appreciative of this CLE, with one participant stating, “Kudos to the Federal Bar Association and speakers for recognizing the seriousness of the housing crisis and all the impacts that it will have on low-income families!” The CLE Programming Committee thanks the panelists for the time and effort they put into planning and presenting this informative and interesting program. The Committee also thanks the many attendees who participated in this CLE, which was free for members. Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center’s Cashauna Hill and John Adcock discuss the impact of COVID 19 on housing availability. 2021 USDC-EDLA ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION BY REBECCA COMAN, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED BY THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA On May 27, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana celebrated Asian American Pacific Islander History Month by hosting a program entitled, “The Asian American Experience: From Korematsu to Co- vid-19.” The program featured panelists, Dr. Karen Korematsu, founder of The Fred Korematsu Institute and daugh- ter of the late civil rights icon, Fred Korematsu; the Honorable Cyndi Nguyen, New Orleans City Councilwoman, District E; David Courcelle, Jefferson Parish Deputy Parish Attorney; and Dr. Jean Bing Simpson, LSU psychia- trist. Mr. Courcelle moderated the event, and the Honorable Nannette Jolivette Brown, Chief U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, gave opening and closing remarks. The panelists gave varied legal, historical, and social perspectives on the Asian American experience, and provided valuable insight into what it meant to be an Asian American in times past and what it means to be an Asian American in our country today. "LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH: HOW TO EARN——AND KEEP!——GOOD BUSINESS CLIENTS" CLE BY: CHLOÉ M. CHETTA, BARRASSO USDIN KUPPERMAN FREEMAN & SARVER, L.L.C. On May 26, our members gathered for a virtual lunch with three in-house lawyers at multi-national companies to talk about what it takes to continue to earn your clients’ trust and respect as outside counsel. Some tips our panelists shared included updating your client regularly (at least once a month), even if nothing is going on; responding to cli- ent inquiries as quickly and concisely as possible (no need to write them a treatise!); preparing early for meetings with commercial representatives and fact witnesses to prove you’re worth your rate and your client’s time; and not being afraid to check in during the “off season.” Special thanks to our panelists Andrea Price (Walmart), Brittany Salup (Chevron), and Kristopher Zinchiak (Chiquita Brands), who brought a wealth of experience and perspective and shared great insight with our lawyers! Thanks also to our moderators Rosalie Haug (Chaffe McCall) and Harrison Golden (Phelps Dunbar) for keeping the conversation flowing! Panelists Rosalie Haug (Chaffe McCall, LLP), Harrison Golden (Phelps Dunbar LLP), Brittany Salup (Chevron), Kristopher Zinchiak (Chiquita Brands International, Inc), and Andrea Mahady Price (Walmart) explain what makes good outside counsel that clients can’t resist relying on again and again. We hope you are enjoying the FREE CLE programs for New Orleans FBA members! Not a member? Join now. Current members, don’t forget that the national FBA has moved to a universal renewal date of October 1st for all members. Log onto fedbar.org to check your membership status, renew, and update your contact information. 3 IN-PERSON CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JURY TRIALS RESUME IN THE EDLA BY: MAGISTRATE JUDGE DONNA PHILLIPS CURRAULT, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA Since March 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic precluded For the first in-person criminal jury trial since Covid-19, customary in-person trials and hearings, forcing judges Judge Jane Milazzo used the en banc courtroom to con- in the Eastern District of Louisiana to continue operat- duct voir dire so she could accommodate the greatest ing through videoconference bench trials, hearings, set- number of potential jurors. While space limitations re- tlement conferences, and status conferences. With the sulted in a selection process that took longer than usual, dissemination of vaccines and the CDC’s relaxation of after a full day of jury selection, she seated 12 jurors and restrictions, the court has resumed in-person civil and 2 alternates. Judge Milazzo defined the CDC guidelines criminal jury trials as of June 2021! for the jurors and advised them that fully vaccinated ju- rors could remove their masks and did not need to main- Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown noted that the tain social distance. Of the 12 jurors and 2 alternates, court planned for the resumption of in-person trials for only 1 chose to wear a mask. Judge Milazzo also gave months prior to June. Chief Judge Brown explained that each juror an opportunity to privately express any Covid the court implemented CDC guidelines, which require concerns, and none worried about serving on the jury be- unvaccinated people to wear masks and maintain social cause of Covid or sitting in the jury box with the other distance but do not require vaccinated people to adhere jurors. to those restrictions; however, each judge sets their own rules and guidelines for what is required in their According to Judge Wendy Vitter, who held the first in- courtrooms and upon entering their chambers. Lawyers person civil jury trial, “It was great to welcome jurors should inquire with the particular section regarding their back to the courthouse and the selection and trial went Covid protocols in advance of attending any conference smoothly.” Judge Vitter allowed, but did not require, or proceeding.
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