Fall Edition 2018 Vol. 28, No. 1 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT BY: KATHRYN KNIGHT Welcome to the his determination to follow through with the Justice Camp Chapter’s new year! program, as well as mentorship programs for younger lawyers and the Chapter’s relationship with Crescent The recent Annual Meeting of the Leadership Academy. thriving New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, held We honored Raley during the Annual Meeting by presenting August 23rd at the Intercontinental him with an armchair that bears the FBA’s logo and is New Orleans, heralded the engraved to commemorate his service as Chapter President. completion of another busy and This is the Chapter’s traditional way of expressing successful year for our Chapter gratitude and appreciation for a job well done, and Raley and the beginning of an exciting indeed served this Chapter well. I hope he will enjoy some new year. Although I’m honored relaxing moments in his FBA chair, but knowing his drive to serve as President of this dynamic group during the and determination, I suspect he will continue his tireless coming year, I would be remiss if I failed to thank our work for our profession, this organization and the larger outgoing President Raley Alford for his diligence and hard community. Thank you, Raley! work in leading our Chapter’s efforts and accomplishments this past year. Following Raley as President, I have big shoes to fill, both figuratively and literally. Raley is the consummate professional, approaching every task – including his service on the Chapter’s Board – with As I began to reflect upon the Chapter’s goals for the intelligence, strength of character, and unflappable calm. coming year, I recalled the words of my friend, mentor, and Raley began his work with the Chapter in 2003, as a former law partner Judge Barry W. Ashe (the most recent member of the Chapter’s Younger Lawyers Division, but addition to the Bench of the District Court he quickly moved to the Chapter’s Board in 2005. Since for the Eastern District of ), when he assumed the then, Raley has worked tirelessly in so many capacities, presidency of this Chapter in 2010. Judge Ashe spoke of from editor of The Advocate, where I first had the privilege charting a course for our Chapter that is “noble and true” – of working with and learning from him, through this past that is, a course of building up, uniting, creating, giving, and year as President. Early in his presidency, Raley was quick sowing freedom. And I submit that throughout the past eight to help FBA chapters in , , and Puerto Rico years, this Chapter has been steadfast in its commitment to with Hurricane Relief, following the devastation of Harvey, navigating that course. Indeed, Raley began his tenure last Irma, and Maria. He, along with José Cot, were relentless year as Chapter President drawing upon words of Abraham in their efforts to share lessons learned after Katrina and Lincoln in support of the proposition that “reverence for to raise funds for immediate assistance through a gift the laws” is “our path for staying united with each other.” card drive. Throughout his tenure with the Board, Raley remained resolute in his commitment to civics education During the Annual Meeting, the Chapter recognized the and mentorship, as vividly demonstrated this past year in outstanding contributions of several of our members in cont’d on page 2

Editorial Board: Larry Centola, Colin Cambre, Megan Dupuy, Meghan Senter MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT (CONT’D) working toward the noble objectives of building up, uniting, which will provide programming and networking events and educating in order to sow freedom. Omar Mason, specific to those practice areas, as well as opportunities to Annie McBride, and Paul Sterbcow received the President’s collaborate with the corresponding National Federal Bar Award for their contributions to community leadership Association sections. These are only a few examples, but outside the practice of law; Ashley Belleau received the it’s easy to see how each of these programs – and the many Jack Martzell Professionalism Award; and David Williams others offered by our Chapter – contribute to the noble and received the Camille Gravel Public Service Award. Look true course of building up, uniting, creating, giving, and for more details about these worthy recipients and their sowing freedom. awards in the article about the Annual Meeting. This year promises to be busy and exciting, with many We also recognized and thanked Chief Judge Brown and opportunities for you — our Chapter members — to the Judges of the Eastern District and the Fifth Circuit for become more involved. We invite you to help us stay the their support of and participation in the Chapter. Without course, by volunteering to assist with any of these programs their contributions, we would be unable to accomplish so in which you are interested. Reach out to Amanda or me, much for the federal bar and the larger community that we and we can put you in touch with the committee chairs for serve as legal professionals. the various programs, who will gladly put you to work. Also plan to join us for our signature events throughout More recently, the Chapter recognized and honored former the year, such as the Federal Judges' Reception scheduled Chapter president Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt on the occa- for November 14th. Additional upcoming events include sion of his investiture as a Judge for the United States Court “Presenting Evidence in Bankruptcy Court: Tips and Best of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Judge Engelhardt became Practices CLE,” slated for October 4th; “Lunch with the a member of the Chapter’s Board of Directors in 2004 and Court” with Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Wilkinson, Jr., was actively involved in establishing events and programs on October 10th; and the Annual Federal Defender and that continue today, such as the Cultural Heritage CLE se- CJA Panel Training CLE on October 26th. In addition, ries, the always-popular Cocktails with the Court, and the the Younger Lawyers’ Division will present the Malcolm Chapter’s annual awards for pro bono work, professional- Monroe Federal Practice Seminar and Swearing In on ism, and community leadership outside the practice of law. December 5, 2018, followed by the annual Holiday Party. Judge Engelhardt was installed as Chapter President in This edition of The Advocate includes more details about 2011 and led us during the bicentennial celebration of the these upcoming events, as well as reports of the Chapter’s federal courts in Louisiana. many activities over the summer months, and you will find regular updates on our website and Facebook page, as well During his tenure as President, Judge Engelhardt took great as in future editions of this newsletter. pride and delight in the fact that the Chapter was the larg- est nationwide, and it remains so today. An obvious rea- Our new Executive Director, Amanda Kaiser, joined us less son for our large membership is our abundant offerings of than a year ago with lots of energy and fresh ideas. She quality CLEs—but perhaps more importantly it is because quickly came up to speed and does a great job. Amanda is of the Chapter’s relationship with the judiciary and court always available to provide information or to answer any personnel in the Eastern District and in the Fifth Circuit. questions you might have, and she regularly updates our Judge Engelhardt continued to foster those relationships website and Facebook page with current and upcoming long after his tenure on the Chapter’s Board came to an events. The work of this Chapter would not be possible end, including most recently during his time as Chief Judge without Amanda; we are grateful for her able assistance. for the Eastern District of Louisiana. We, as a Chapter, are truly appreciative of Judge Engelhardt’s longstanding I look forward to a productive year and hope to see friendship and support. many new faces at our events and new authors in future editions of The Advocate. I urge you to engage actively So what will we, as a Chapter, do in the coming year to stay with the Chapter this year as we continue in our effort to the noble and true course to which our work is committed? chart a course that is noble and true. After all, as lawyers We plan to continue and hopefully expand the reach of and leaders within our profession, we have the ability to this year’s inaugural Justice Camp program, and we will influence lives. And we have an obligation to ourselves, continue incorporating the Moot Court program with the our profession, and our community to influence the lives Landmark Cases program as part of our civics initiative. we touch in positive ways – which we can surely do if we We will also build upon the mentorship program, in stay the course of building up, uniting, creating, giving, and which practitioners provided mentorship to law students sowing freedom. in casual one-hour breakfast settings. And we plan to get more substantive law committees up and running this year, THE ADVOCATE Federal Bar Association New Orleans Chapter Annual Federal Judges’ Reception November 14, 2018, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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3 COCKTAILS WITH THE COURT

On Wednesday, July 18, 2018, the Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association hosted a Cocktails with the Court. Every year, the Younger Lawyers Division typically hosts two Cocktails with the Court. For this year’s summer installation of the program, the federal judiciary mingled with the members of the Federal Bar Association at the Ace Hotel Lobby Bar. It was well-attended, bringing together young lawyers and summer clerks to meet the many federal judges in attendance. Stay tuned for more information on the upcoming Cocktails with the Court!

Chief Magistrate Judge Karen Wells Roby (2nd from left) and YLD Board member Paige O’Hale, Board member Donna Phillips Currault (middle) pictured Judge Jane Triche Milazzo, Judge with Cocktails with the Court attendees and YLD Board member Palmer Lambert

Amy McIntire, Rachel Jeandron, YLD Chair Scott Sternberg, Younger lawyers mingle with past chapter presidents John Bihm, Ifigeneia Xanthopoulou and Wendy Hickok Robinson (2nd from left) and YLD Social Chair Sarah Myers Chris Alfieri (3rd from left) at the Ace Hotel.

Join one of the Chapter’s committees. Local committee membership is free.

Admiralty Law • Criminal Law • Diversity Energy Law • Environmental Law • Federal Litigation Immigration • Labor and Employment • Philanthropy/Outreach

Contact the New Orleans Chapter of the FBA at (504) 589-7990 or email Amanda Kaiser, Executive Director, at [email protected] for more information. Miles Fortenberry, Rachel Naquin, Brittany Snow and Madison Pitre THE ADVOCATE 5 No w. of continuing legal of criminal law. 8. 24, 201 hours federal federal 7 Hours of CLE including 1 including of7 Hours CLE for 7 s omplete the form the omplete belo , or c Speaker refunds after October October after refunds Hour of Ethics Hour no in writing received be must All cancellations the program. to prior two days later than CLE Credit: recent developments in recent Federal Bar Federal Association Chapter New Orleans Featured 8 , 201 tt, United NorthernCourt, tt, District of Iowa States District 6 Schiff, Scheckman LLP & White Schiff, e Assistant Federal Public Defender, Eastern District of Louisiana Eastern PublicAssistant Federal Defender, District of Shareholder, Shareholder, GrayRobinson, P.A. ab Director, Scales BiologicalLaboratory, Inc. Department University Tulane of Psychology, Office Office SentencingSentencingof Education Commission, and U.S. , L Assistant Federal Public Eastern Defender, DistrictFederal of Louisiana Assistant egister online, http:// nofba.org egister orn Annual Federal Defender & CJA Training & Defender Program Panel Annual Federal R h October 2 Floor Conference Center Conference Floor Jones 201 St. Walker, Charles nd 5 pm n on professionalism, ethics, and n on professionalism, ethics, – Celia Rhoads,Celia Schiro, George Joel Hirsch Joel Kuhn, Samantha Manning,Damon Judge Mark Benn Alan Dorhoffer, Commission Sarah Gray, Dr. • • • • • • • • Join the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Chapter Federal of the New Orleans Association the Join educatio Avenue, 52 Avenue, Date & Time: & Date 8:30 am Location: FEDERAL DISTRICT COURTS IN LOUISIANA – DIFFERENCES AND PRACTICE POINTERS CLE The New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association held its annual Federal District Courts in Louisiana – Differences and Practice Pointers CLE on August 13, 2018. Judge of the Eastern District of Louisiana, Judge Brian A. Jackson of the Middle District of Louisiana and Magistrate Judge Joseph H. L. Perez-Montes of the Western District of Louisiana participated on this year’s panel. The program, co-chaired and moderated by Chapter Board members, Alida C. Hainkel and John T. Balhoff, provided an overview of each district, insights on each district’s procedures and a wealth of practice pointers.

Among the specific topics examined during the CLE, the panel discussed rules and provided guidance on contact with the Court, addressing the appropriateness of seeking the assistance of law clerks and whether practitioners should contact the Court during depositions or to inquire about the status of motions (we learned that, as a general matter, this is a disfavored line of inquiry across our districts). The panel further advised on the use of Magistrate Judges, covering the differences among the districts on the matters typically handled by Magistrate Judges, as well as offering valuable insight into the level of interaction between Judges and Magistrate Judges on matters pending before them. The panel additionally offered advice and practice pointers on briefing and oral argument, addressed how each district handles settlement conferences, discussed their procedures for scheduling orders, including the setting of trial dates and pre-trial deadlines, and then moved to protocols for trial, covering jury selection and voir dire, presentation of evidence, the use of courtroom equipment, the use of social media in the courtroom and post-trial juror interviews.

Special thanks to our panelists. We look forward to next year’s CLE. Raley Alford, Alida Hainkel, Donna Currault, Judge Carl Barbier (U.S. District Court – EDLA), Judge Brian A. Jackson (U.S. District Court – MDLA), Magistrate Judge Joseph H. L. Perez-Montes (U.S. District Court – WDLA), and John Balhoff II at the Federal District Courts in Louisiana: Differences and Practice Pointers CLE.

ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE CLE The Admiralty Committee’s most recent event was a luncheon CLE at the court on July 18,2018. Jessica Ibert and Matthew Moeller presented their topic, “Changes in the Tide: Differing Views on Emerging Issues in Maritime Law,” in a roundtable format that led to a robust discussion among the attendees. We thank the presenters and all who attended this last substantive meeting of the year and hope the engagement of maritime attorneys of all levels of experience and diverse firms continues in 2019. Meanwhile, we look forward to concluding the year with a holiday luncheon in late November, which we welcome all interested FBA members to attend. Matthew Moeller and Jessica Ibert presented Changes in the Tide: Differing Views on Emerging Issues in Maritime Law, a CLE hosted by the Admiralty Law Committee. CLERK’S CORNER U.S. DISTRICT COURT, EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA The Court Celebrates Newly-Naturalized Citizens with Photographs BY: REBECCA COMAN

In an effort to capture the truly celebratory nature of its naturalization ceremonies, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has begun taking photographs of its naturalization ceremonies. The Honorable , Chief District Judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, proposed that the photographs be taken in or- der to commemorate this exciting moment in the lives of the United States’ newest citizens. This practice was instituted at the court’s June 14th, August 9th, and September 17th natu- ralization ceremonies, wherein the most memorable moments of the ceremonies, including the Oath of Allegiance and the certificate distribution, were recorded for posterity. The citi- zens have responded enthusiastically to this new practice with an outpouring of sincere gratitude for the court’s gesture in memorializing this important milestone in their families’ histo- ries. To view the court’s naturalization ceremony photographs, please visit the court’s naturalization webpage at www.laed. uscourts.gov/court-information/naturalization.

Sponsored by the YAnnualounger Lawyers Holiday Division of theParty Federal Bar Association Wednesday, December 5, 2018 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Great Hall U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals 600 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA It will be an enjoyable evening bringing together members of the bench and bar. RSVP http://nofba.org • [email protected] or (504) 589-7990

CIVIL PRO BONO COUNSEL PANEL Special thanks to the following for serving on the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association’s Civil Pro Bono Counsel Panel, and their invaluable support of the Federal District Court’s Civil Pro Bono Program in this past year.

Barrasso Usdin Kupperman NFC Law Shlosman Law Firm Freeman & Sarver Sarah Chervinsky Thomas Shlosman Chloe M. Chetta Scott, Vicknair, Hair & Checki Law Office of Robert S. Toale Law Office of Elizabeth Cumming Galen Hair and John Bicknell Kara Anne Larson Elizabeth Cumming IMMIGRATION CLE THE ADVOCATE For those following immigration issues, Summer 2018 was a busy season. Images of family separations and child detention along the southern border sparked heated debates about immigration and enforcement policies. At the same time, several Attorney General decisions modified asylum law and the authority of Immigration Judges in less public ways. In response to these events, the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association led a legal discussion, Immigration Law or Rhetoric, on these topics as well as trends in interpretation and enforcement of immigration law. The Immigration Law Section of the Louisiana State Bar Association and the New Orleans Bar Foundation co-hosted the event. Kathleen Gasparian of Gasparian Spivey Immigration moderated the legal discussion with Marco Balducci of Pelton + Balducci and Kenneth Mayeaux of Mayeaux Sardi. The second half of the event focused on the impact of national events and trends on our local community through presentations from Louisiana based organizations. These organization also provided information on volunteer opportunities for lawyers in the area to meet the legal needs of our community. Sue Weishar, Migration Specialist/ Fellow of the Jesuit Social Research Institute at Loyola University New Orleans, opened the dialogue with facts about the Louisiana population. Kaitlin Locascio, Supervising Attorney at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, provided insight on asylum adjudication trends at the local level. Meredith Stewart of the Southern Poverty Law Center spoke about immigration detention issues in Louisiana as well as providing information on the Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative (SIFI) and opportunities for lawyers to perform pro bono work with SIFI. Homero Lopez, Director at ISLA, discussed family separation issues in Louisiana. Jesse George of The Pro Bono Project and Stephanie Beaugh of Louisiana Appleseed both discussed the legal needs of the immigrant community beyond immigration representation. Eva Lessinger of the Family Justice Center provided information regarding resources for victims of domestic violence and crimes. Additional information on these organization, opportunities to do pro bono work, and opportunities to support in other ways can be found on the chapter website at http://nofba.org/2018/05/28/immigration-law-or-rhetoric/.

Eva Lessinger (Family Justice Center), Amber Gilbert (Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans), Kaitlin Locascio (Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans), Stephanie Beaugh (Louisiana Appleseed), Jesse George (The Pro Bono Project), Homero Lopez (ISLA), Sue Weishar (Jesuit Social Research Institute), Kathleen Gasparian (Gasparian Spivey Immigration), Marco Balducci (Pelton + Balducci), Meredith Stewart (Southern Poverty law Center), and Kenneth Mayeaux (Mayeaux Sardi)

8 ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS LUNCHEON AUGUST 23, 2018 The New Orleans Chapter held its Annual Meeting War II museum. The Judges continue to accept cases and Awards Luncheon on August 23, 2018 at the from other Districts, such as the Western and Middle Intercontinental New Orleans. With 25 firms reserving Districts of Louisiana and the Western District of Texas. tables, this year’s attendance exceeded 350 members. Chief Judge Brown acknowledged the honors received This year’s program was another great event. Outgoing by several judges as well as the Court History Project Chapter President Raley Alford welcomed everyone and the FBA history project. On the agenda for 2019 to the meeting, with special recognition to honored is a second Bench and Bar Conference scheduled for guests, including Fifth Circuit Judge (and former 2019. Chapter President) Kurt Engelhardt, 13 Eastern District of Louisiana Judges and Magistrates, and other federal Judge Lemmon then introduced our Keynote Speaker, officers and distinguished guests. renowned constitutional scholar Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of the University of California, Berkeley Law Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown gave her first School. During his 30 minute presentation, Dean State of the Court Report, highlighting the status and Chemerinsky highlighted recent decisions during this accomplishments of the Eastern District of Louisiana. past Supreme Court term, including Trump v. Hawaii, Our District has the second highest number of civil cases which upheld President Trump’s travel ban, Janus in the country, with approximately 18,000 new filings as v. American Federation, which held that nonunion of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, a 52% increase members cannot be forced to pay union dues that over last year. Yet our Court remains one of the most supports collective bargaining activities, Carpenter efficient and cost effective, with resolution averaging 7-9 v. United States, which held that police must obtain a months between initial filing and trial. Criminal filings warrant for stored cellular location information, and also increased by 19%, with drug offenses comprising South Dakota v. Wayfair, which held that states can over one-third of the new filings. The Court continues force out-of-state merchants to collect sales taxes even to focus on its Pretrial Diversion and Re-Entry Courts if they have no physical presence in the state. He program and was selected to participate in the Federal also discussed the implications of Justice Anthony M. Judicial Center’s seminar on Kennedy’s retirement, his key vote in several decisions, science-informed decision-making. In addition, our and the likelihood that he will be replaced by someone Judges have presided over numerous naturalization more conservative. Attendees received .5 CLE credit ceremonies welcoming 233 new citizens, including a from Dean Chemerinsky’s substantive Keynote address. special naturalization ceremony at the National World cont’d on page 9

W. Raley Alford, III passes the gavel Dean Erwin Chemerinsky to Kathryn M. Knight ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS LUNCHEON (cont'd) THE ADVOCATE Mr. Alford then announced this year’s awards The Jack Martzell Professionalism Award was recipients and recognized special landmark presented to Ashley L. Belleau. Ms. Belleau is a members celebrating their 20, 35, 30, 35 and shareholder with the Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, 40 year anniversaries as FBA members. This Rankin & Hubbard law firm. She has served in year’s President’s Award was shared by three virtually every role of the New Orleans Chapter people, Omar K. Mason, Annie G. McBride, of the FBA and has served as the 83rd National and Paul M. Sterbcow. Omar Mason is a native President of the Federal Bar Association (2010- New Orleanian and shareholder of the New 2011). She is currently the FBA Delegate to the Orleans-based law firm, Aaron & Gianna, PLC. American Bar Association and has served in Omar has served in various outreach leadership the Louisiana State Bar Association, House of capacities for our Chapter, including Chair of Delegates since 1997. the Philanthropy (Outreach) Committee leading community outreach efforts through a partnership David H. Williams received the Camille Gravel with Crescent Leadership Academy (a school for Public Service Award. Mr. Williams has been at-risk youth in New Orleans). Annie McBride a tireless advocate for poor people throughout is an Associate at Stone Pigman. She served as Louisiana for over 30 years. He practiced with Philanthropy Committee Chair and Board Member New Orleans Legal Assistance Corporation for Younger Lawyers’ Division where she helped (NOLAC) for 10 years and currently serves as plan the Chapter’s very first career day for high Litigation Director at Southeast Louisiana Legal school students at Crescent Leadership Academy. Services (SLLS) in addition to his private practice. She also led the civics education and landmark He also edits and maintains the Louisiana Legal cases program, introducing the program to the Services and Pro Bono Desk Manual, published International High School of New Orleans this by the Gillis W. Long Poverty Law Center at the past year. Paul Sterbcow is the managing partner of Loyola University College of Law. Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson, LLC. He led the FBA’s June 2018 inaugural Justice Camp, After the Awards presentation, Mr. Alford which was a major new initiative that provided high introduced incoming Chapter President Kathryn school students throughout the Eastern District of Knight and next year’s proposed Executive Louisiana with the opportunity to learn about the Officers and Board. After a voice vote, Mr. federal legal system. Alford congratulated this year’s officers and directors: cont’d on page 10

Omar Mason, Ashley Belleau, Paul Sterbcow, Raley Alford, Annie McBride and David Williams 10 ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS LUNCHEON (cont'd)

Judge Ivan Lemelle, Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown, Dana Douglas and Judge Karen Wells Roby and Judge Mary Ann Vial Lemmon

Judge Jane Triche Milazzo, Judge Carl Barbier, and Scott Sternberg, Mandie Landry, RJ Marse, Judge Susie Morgan and Gregory Grimsal

Omar Mason, Kelly Scalise, and Stephen Myers Mary Dumestre, John Landis, Annie McBride, Violet Obioha, Lesli Harris, and Dorothy Wimberly ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS LUNCHEON (cont'd)

Judge Michael North, Walter Leger, Jr., and Justice Harry Lemmon (Ret.), Ashley Belleau, Judge Jane Triche Milazzo Judge Mary Ann Vial Lemmon, Keynote Speaker Prof. Erwin Chemerinsky

President Kathryn Knight, Judge , Immediate Past President Raley Alford Patrick O’Keefe, Richard Cozad, and Wendy Hickok Robinson

Judge Janis van Meerveld, Judge Karen Wells Roby, Donna Currault, Judge Joseph Wilkinson, Jr. Zachary Wool, Hannah Lafrance, James Konke, and Larry Centola

Federal Public Defender Claude Kelly, Erin Arnold, and Megan Dupuy New Orleans Chapter Officers

President...... Kathryn M. Knight President-Elect...... Hon. Nannette Jolivette Brown Treasurer...... Steven F. Griffith, Jr. Recording Secretary...... Michael J. Ecuyer Membership Chair...... Donna Phillips Currault Younger Lawyers Division Chair...... Sara A. Johnson Immediate Past President...... W. Raley Alford, III

New Orleans Chapter Board of Directors

Erin K. Arnold Kathleen C. Gasparian Stephen G.A. Myers John T. Balhoff, II Lezlie A. Griffin Hon. Michael North Hon. Carl J. Barbier Alida C. Hainkel Andrea M. Price Colin B. Cambre Lesli D. Harris Kelly M. Rabalais Brian J. Capitelli Stephen J. Herman Hon. Karen Wells Roby Hon. Lyle W. Cayce Claude J. Kelly, III Bradley J. Schlotterer Lawrence J. Centola, III Hon. Mary Ann Vial Lemmon Diana Cole Surprenant José R. Cot Amy S. Malish Hon. Janis van Meerveld Tiffany Delery Davis Omar K. Mason Peter J. Wanek Megan M. Dupuy Diana Mercer Jennifer L. Englander Hon. Jane Triche Milazzo Joelle Flannigan Evans Hon. Susie Morgan Harold J. Flanagan

New Orleans Chapter Younger Lawyers Division Officers

Chair...... Sara A. Johnson Vice-Chair...... Alysson L. Mills Secretary...... Laura F. Ashley Treasurer...... M. Palmer Lambert Immediate Past Chair...... Scott L. Sternberg

New Orleans Chapter Younger Lawyers Division Board of Directors

Kristen D. Amond Oliver B. Hadley Emily Gill Schroeter Alex S. Aughtry Shirin Hakimzadeh Meghan B. Senter Carlos A. Benach Atoyia S. Harris Thomas W. Shlosman Laura C. Cannon Arthur R. Kraatz Jonathan C. Trunnell Chloé M. Chetta Randy J. Marse, Jr. Jacob K. Weixler M. Rebecca Cooper Amy L. McIntire J. Christopher Zainey, Jr. Tod J. Everage Sarah Voorhies Myers Micah C. Zeno Eric A. Foley K. Paige O’Hale Jonathan S. Forester Lacey E. Rochester

Ms. Knight then thanked Mr. Alford for all of his work and presented him with a chair that bears the FBA’s logo and is engraved to commemorate his service as Chapter President. Ms. Knight expressed her appreciation to those involved in the Annual Meeting program, her family, her longtime mentor, Judge Ashe, and to Chief Judge Brown and all of the Judges of the Eastern District and the Fifth Circuit for their support of and participation in the Chapter. Ms. Knight spoke briefly of the plans for this upcoming year, expanding the reach of the Justice Camp program, the civics initiative and incorporating the Moot Court program with the Landmark Cases program, building the mentorship program, and getting more substantive law committees organized this year. Ms. Knight closed with an invitation to all members to become more active in our NOFBA Chapter. THE ADVOCATE

2018-2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER OF THE FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION

2018-2019 YOUNGER LAWYERS DIVISION OF THE NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER OF THE FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION 14 CHAPTER HONORS JUDGE ENGELHARDT'S SERVICE

On September 19, 2018, following his formal investiture as Circuit Judge of the United State Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association hosted a reception to honor the service of Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt, who served as President of the Chapter in 2011-2012. The reception, held in The Great Hall of the John Minor Wisdom United States Court of Appeals Building, was well-attended by the bench and bar. Prior to his confirmation to the Fifth Circuit, Judge Engelhardt served as a District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana for over sixteen years and as Chief Judge of the Eastern District from 2015 until his confirmation earlier this year. He became a member of the Chapter’s Board of Directors in Judge Engelhardt taking the oath of office, pictured with 2004 and was actively involved in establishing Judge Edith Brown Clement, Ann W. Engelhardt, and events and programs that continue today, such as Chief Judge Carl E. Stewart administering the oath. the Cultural Heritage CLE series, the Cocktails with the Court events, and the Chapter’s annual awards for pro bono work, professionalism, and community leadership outside the practice of law. In remarks during the investiture, Chapter President Kathryn Knight expressed the Chapter’s appreciation for Judge Engelhardt’s leadership and friendship and advised his new colleagues on the Fifth Circuit what they should expect during his continued service: In one of his first messages as President of the New Orleans Chapter, Judge Engelhardt observed—and I quote—that “honesty and integrity are, quite simply, the gold standard in this profession.” I submit that Judge Engelhardt’s tenure with the Eastern District embodied that gold standard; without doubt, his work with the Fifth Circuit will reflect that same standard. Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and New Orleans Chapter President Kathryn Knight at the investiture reception on September 19, 2018. CHAPTER HONORS JUDGE ENGELHARDT'S SERVICE (cont'd)

President Kathryn Knight Judge Barry Ashe, Kathryn Knight, Eric Nowak, Raley Alford, Sara Johnson and Michael Ecuyer

Judge Sarah Vance and Chief Judge Carl Stewart and Judge Brian Jackson Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown

Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt, Erin Arnold, and Judge Engelhardt (center), pictured with his niece Kelsey, Judge Jerry Brown his wife Ann, Judge Feldman, and his mother Adrianne (left to right)

Judge Engelhardt, pictured with , Sen. & Claude J. Kelly (left to right) JUDGE KURT D. ENGELHARDT THE ADVOCATE INVESTITURE REMARKS OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Chief Judge Stewart, Judges of the Fifth Circuit, Guard, which I’m proud of. I’m the youngest judicial colleagues and distinguished guests: of three – my sister Renee, who we lost in 2013, was a medical technician; my brother Tod a heart Thank you for your warm welcome. And thank you surgeon. Nonetheless, my path here was hardly especially - now’s probably the appropriate time for probable or predictable. In fact, it was highly me to thank you in particular Chief Judge Stewart unlikely. It is always a personal thrill for me when for all you’ve done as Chief of the circuit and to the garage door to the courthouse opens and they help me when I was the Chief Judge next door. On allow me to drive down the ramp into a parking the most challenging days, your calm guidance was place; and it’s been that way since I’ve been on the indispensable. Some difficult days as Chief Judge district court. brought to my mind the comment of the legendary Los Angeles Dodgers’ Manager Tommy Lasorda, I owe a debt I’ll never be able to repay to my who once said: “I found out that it’s not good to talk parents. Neither had access to college, though about my troubles. Eighty percent of the people I tell both would have loved to go. Both worked full them to don’t care, and the other twenty percent are time, and yet each was always available to us at glad I’m having them.” So it can sometimes seem as all times. My father, who passed away in 1998 Chief Judge, as you know, and I want to thank you long before I became a district judge, was a payroll today for caring and also for helping resolve issues accountant at Humble Oil & Refining Company, around the circuit. later Exxon. He was a man of dignity, integrity and principle, and never did anything halfway. When I first got on this court, I asked Brent Hightower, When I was 5, I wanted to be a football player; one of our librarians, to give me the nickel tour of the he suggested that I become a lawyer. When I was building. And it’s a fascinating building as you all 15, I thought I might become a veterinarian, but he can tell - it’s a wonderful building. When I concluded recommended that I go to law school. And when the tour with him, I asked him what was on this site I was in college, I aspired to be a college history before this building was constructed in 1909, and he professor; and by that age, citing my propensity to told me it was a gathering place called “Odd Fellow’s argue and be especially contentious, he said, by all Hall.” So, if there’s such a thing as reincarnation, I means, I should become a lawyer. Ultimately, I like know I’ll enjoy my colleagues on this court much to think that we compromised, …. and I became a more than I did the Odd Fellows back in 1878 if I, in lawyer. And I’ve loved every day of it and he was fact, was here then. right, of course.

Having had my district court test papers graded My mother is the sun in whose warmth we basked. by those of you up here over the last 16½ years, I Her unselfishness knows no bounds, her generosity truly respect each one of you individually, and this no limits, her mercy no hesitation, her love no Court as an institution. The task of the circuit courts ceiling. She will be 84 in less than two weeks, nationally, and the history of this one in particular, and amazes me daily. I’ll take responsibility for is enormous and far-reaching. I am thrilled to be many of her grey hairs. I would ask my district blessed with a small role to play, and look forward judge colleagues to please reassure her that I was to serving with you on this wonderful mission that not asked to leave the District Court bench. we’re authorized to undertake under Article III of our Constitution. From these two people, my siblings and I were taught but disciplined, scolded but forgiven, Before I do so, I’d like to introduce myself to those guided but made free, and loved no matter what. of you who may not know me. I’m a local boy – And I don’t suppose that there will be a building grew up in New Orleans East, spent the summers named after them or a street named after them, or playing in and around Lake Pontchartrain, attended any statues put up to either one of them, or even a the great Catholic high school of Brother Martin - Hollywood blockbuster movie made about them – the students that were here earlier are from the Color cont’d on page 18 17 JUDGE KURT D. ENGELHARDT INVESTITURE REMARKS OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 (cont'd) but they are the bedrock of my years. And sometimes on the Sean Day, who is here from his important post at the district court when I was sentencing a defendant, I would Department of Justice is just about the most impressive and reflect on this and ponder how great parents like mine do energetic person I’ve met during this process. His careful change lives, and realize how so many are shortchanged by attention to detail and sound advice are astonishing, and not having ones like mine. kept me from being just a leaf floating in the stream of Senate confirmation. All while welcoming, with his wife, I’ve never had a job where I didn’t feel like I had to prove his two beautiful twins into this world, he undertook my myself. This one is no different. From a 15-year-old confirmation with a vigor and zealousness as though it was grocery bagger at the corner A&P to circuit judge, work he that would be sitting here in this chair today. I’ll never ethic, inspiration, and pride in the finished product are forget him and his colleagues who made my confirmation indispensable. I learned a lot about that, and am forever their personal missions, and thus a foregone conclusion. grateful, to the late Judge Charles Grisbaum for whom I clerked, my first law firm of Little & Metzger, and all It would certainly be a glaring oversight if I did not thank the folks at the law firm at which I practiced years before the President and David Morrell and his colleagues at becoming a district judge, Hailey McNamara. Those years the office of White House Counsel for considering and were so stimulating, challenging, fun and rewarding in so nominating me for this post, and sixty-two of those in the many ways. I certainly had the blessing of great mentors Senate (especially Senators Cassidy and Kennedy) for along the way. showing their confidence in me by providing favorable “advice and consent.” I’m grateful to John Tarpley and the Likewise, on the Eastern District of Louisiana bench. It was ABA for the meaningful and positive imprimatur placed hard not to be a virtual sponge absorbing the knowledge on my nomination; and the New Orleans Chapter of the and experience of mentors like Buddy McNamara, Adrian Federal Bar Association for its many decades of valuable Duplantier and Pete Beer. But as I said at my Senate service to the federal courts here in New Orleans. Kathryn hearing in January, any success I enjoyed as a Chief Judge mentioned one of the favorite things I like to say about the is due entirely to the hard work and collegiality of all of my FBA is that our chapter here in New Orleans is the largest Eastern District colleagues. Their dedication to the Court in the country, and there are a lot of reasons for that, but was my saving grace, and I will remain grateful to all of we’re very proud of that. them. Perhaps most mischaracterized lately, The Federalist A mentor for all of us on the Eastern District bench was Society has been a veritable proving ground for diverse Judge Feldman, our illustrious and gracious emcee today. and thoughtful Constitutional debates, such wide spectrum Before any new judge in the Eastern District is confirmed, of opinions always welcomed with respect and serious Judge Feldman, without fail, regardless of who nominated deliberation. the man or woman who will become a district judge, invites him or her to sit with him on the bench while he More special personal thank you’s: to Senator Vitter for handles his docket and in chambers while he handles status initially involving me in the federal judiciary; Judge Joy conferences, all of which is a valuable learning experience. Clement, without whose kind and thoughtful consideration An example of his sharp wit came during a district judges’ I also would not be sitting here. And to my law clerks, meeting in the gloomy days of budget sequestration facing present and former, many of whom are here, all of whom the courts. In the midst of Draconian budget cuts caused made and make me look better and smarter than I am. by sequestration, then-Chief Judge Vance called an en banc Every one of them has been amazing, and in addition to meeting to carefully consider the budgetary ramifications their super brain power, I value their friendship more than for our court. She pointed out to the assembled district they will ever know. Likewise my assistant, Susan Adams, judges that the Fifth Circuit next door had just discontinued whose dependability and attention to detail has been evening and weekend protection by an agency known as indispensable to me. “The Federal Protection Service,” to which Judge Feldman immediately piped up and said: “Why do the Circuit Judges And of course, last but not least, I’m ever grateful to my need protection?? The only ones who want to kill them are wife Ann, in whose patience and grace I rejoice daily, and us district judges!!” Of course, now that I’m sitting up my stepson Evan, from whom I have learned so much. here, that joke is not quite as funny. cont’d on page 19 JUDGE KURT D. ENGELHARDT INVESTITURE REMARKS OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 (cont'd)

As expressed in the Federalist Papers, the founders the law, (2) scholarship, and (3) an even-handed demeanor. anticipated and actually planned for political and I pledge to you, my new colleagues, and all here, that I philosophical conflict, and disagreement amongst a diverse will strive to excel in all three, and do so in a constructive population. They provided a mechanism for us to function respectful manner becoming of an Article III Circuit Judge. reasonably and fairly, without resort to violence, ugliness, You have always had my respect, and in turn I ask for your malice and disrespect. Today’s heated political debate patience and indulgence with me. surely should not include shouting people down, preclusion of controversial ideas, or being intolerant to opposing So now, as I embark on my term here at the Fifth Circuit, I theories and beliefs. Our Constitution was designed to am privileged and honored to sit amongst these dedicated accommodate the wide diversity of thoughts, ideas and jurists, and to join them on this marvelous journey under solutions. As an institution, the judiciary demands it. Article III, to secure conditions favorable to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; to protect Americans in This idea that government is beholden to the people, that their individual beliefs and privacy, and to bind down the it has no other source of power, is still the newest, most government against the right to be free civilized responsible unique idea in the long history of civilized man. The citizens able to govern accordingly. It is this jewel of fabric of our ordered society depends on the independent liberty over which we stand guard. I so commit myself judiciary described by Alexander Hamilton in Federalist today, and will not fail any of you. Paper No. 79. To that end, Justice Scalia asserted three ideal qualities a judge should possess: (1) adherence to Thank you again.

NATIONAL MEETING A delegation from the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal This year’s Annual Meeting and Convention in New York Bar Association attended the National Annual Meeting City featured engaging CLE sessions with distinguished and Convention in New York City in mid-September. The speakers and entertaining networking events throughout delegation included Kathryn Knight (Chapter President and the conference. The United States Court of Appeals for the outgoing Chair of the Labor & Employment Law Section), Armed Forces held a Special Session at which attendees Hon. Barry Ashe (Chapter Past President and Vice President observed a hearing and then mingled at a reception. Noted for the 5th Circuit), Ashley Belleau (Chapter and National Constitutional scholar Jeffrey Rosen opened the meeting Past President and Delegate to the ABA), Stephen Haedicke with a live recording of the National Constitution Center’s (incoming Chair of the Civil Rights Law Section), Amanda We the People podcast. Professor John D. Feerick of Kaiser (Chapter Executive Director), Matthew Moreland Fordham University School of Law gave a historical and (Chapter and National Past President, Foundation Board of yet timely overview of his participation in the drafting Directors and Federal Bar Building Corporation Board Of of the 25th Amendment at the Younger Federal Lawyers Directors), Patrick O’Keefe (Chapter Past President) and Award Luncheon. Bruce Moyer, Government Relations Kelly Scalise (Chapter Past President and National Board Council, addressed the organization’s Issues Agenda for of Directors). the upcoming year. Ms. Currault moderated a panel of three During the convention, the Chapter and its members were speakers during labor and employment law CLE #MeToo: honored with several awards. The Chapter was awarded a Implementation and Administration of an Effective Anti-

Presidential Excellence Award for Chapter Activity and an Harassment Policy. The Southern District of New York Outstanding Newsletter Award. Ms. Knight completed her hosted a reception at the Tribeca Rooftop and the Eastern term as the Chair of the Labor & Employment Division, District of New York led a sunset walk across the Brooklyn and the Section was honored with a Section Award and a Bridge followed by a reception at the Eastern District Of Meritorious Newsletter Award. Mr. Haedicke is incoming New York Courthouse. Maria Vathis was sworn-in as the Chair of the Civil Rights Law Section, and the Section 2018-2019 FBA National President at the Presidential was honored with a Section Award and an Outstanding Installation Banquet on Saturday, September 15th. Next Newsletter Award. year’s Annual Meeting and Convention will be held from September 5-7, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. YLD CHAIR'S MESSAGE BY: SARA JOHNSON

The YLD welcomes its three newest board members: Kristen Amond, an associate at Fishman Haygood; Alex Aughtry, an associate at Baldwin Haspel; and Carlos Benach, an associate at Irwin Fritchie. Kristen, Alex, and Carlos were among many extremely qualified and impressive nominees, and we look forward to working with them. The new members replace Megan Dupuy, Annie McBride, and Elizabeth Showalter, who are rolling off the board after years of dedicated service. We will miss them and are grateful for their contributions. Three years ago, under YLD Chair Stephen Myers, incoming Executive Director CC Kahr implemented committees within the YLD. This system has allowed the YLD to effectively plan dozens of events each year with greater input from individual members. Our committees are off to a running start this term. Paige O’Hale chairs the YLD’s Membership Committee. This committee organizes the Lunch with the Court and Lawyers Who Lunch programs. This year, they are working on several new member appreciation events that I hope FBA members of all ages will enjoy. Our CLE Committee plans some of the YLD’s largest events: the Malcolm Monroe Seminar and the Morning at the Federal Courthouse. Together with his committee, Chair Arthur Kraatz will be planning several short CLEs throughout the year on trendy and emerging topics related to federal practice. Tod Everage chairs the Law School Committee. Through this committee, YLD members hold mock OCIs for law students at Tulane, Loyola, and LSU. The Law School Committee partners with the FBA’s law school chapters at Tulane and Loyola to host panel discussions and networking events. The Philanthropy Committee has coordinated the Landmark Cases curriculum for several years. Led by Chair Eric Foley, YLD members will meet with students at the International High School of New Orleans throughout the year to teach them about constitutional law and prepare them for a mock oral argument at the courthouse. Some of our most popular events—the Annual Holiday Party and Cocktails with the Court—are thanks to our Social Committee. Chair Chloe Chetta and her committee will make sure that we won’t be all work and no play by planning these fun events for the bench and bar. Last but certainly not least, the Communications Committee gets the word out about all of these great programs. Emmy Gill Schroeter chairs this committee, which oversees our social media presence and publishes member spotlights, introducing us to a new FBA member each month. If you are interested in becoming more involved with the YLD, I encourage you to reach out to any of our committee chairs. We welcome your involvement and we look forward to seeing many of you throughout the year at the YLD events.

NEW MEMBERS The Federal Bar Association welcomes its new members:

Mr. Lucas Bartholomew Babycos Mr. Kellen J. Mathews Mr. Vladimir Thomas Bartholomew Law Firm Adams And Reese LLP Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Ms. Rachael Patton Catalanotto Ms. Elizabeth S. Sconzert Talley, Anthony, Hughes & Knight, LLC Blue Williams LLP

If you would like to become a member of the FBA, or know someone who would like to become a member, please call Donna Phillips Currault, Membership Chair, at (504) 569-1862, or Amanda Kaiser, Executive Director, at (504) 589-7990 for more information. THE ADVOCATE 21

Chris Zainey (Huber Slack) and Thomas Charlie (Huber Slack) present 10 Things Every The Top Young Law Clerk and Associate Should Know. at the Federal Courthouse. Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown welcomes attendees to the 2018 Morning welcomes attendees to the 2018 Morning

Sara Johnson (Sara Johnson Law) with Morning at the Federal Courthouse Chair R.J. Marse (Liskow & Lewis). presenters U.S. Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld (USDC- EDLA), Scott L. Sternberg (Sternberg, Naccari, & White) and Naccari, & (Sternberg, EDLA), Scott L. Sternberg Preparing for Federal Practice and Your First Court Appearance First Court for Federal Practice and Your Preparing moderator MORNING AT THE FEDERAL COURTHOUSE FEDERAL THE AT MORNING Camille Gauthier, and Danielle Davis. Camille Gauthier, District of Louisiana). Jake Weixler with panelists Arthur Kraatz, Chloé Chetta, with panelists Weixler Jake The Federal Court from a Law Clerk’s Perspective a Law Clerk’s The Federal Court from

Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana) and Attorney’s

Maura Doherty (Office of the Public Defender, Eastern Maura Doherty (Office of the Public Defender,

Public Defender panelists Jeff Sandman (U.S. Attorney’s Attorney’s Sandman (U.S. Public Defender panelists Jeff Morning at the Federal Courthouse Federal Prosecutor &

Office, Eastern District of Louisiana), Paige O’Hale (U.S. Hightower and Susan Jones of the United State Court of Appeals Library for the Fifth Circuit. Appeals of Jones of the United State Court Hightower and Susan a number of court proceedings and panel discussions presented by local young lawyers. The program The young lawyers. by local discussions presented and panel proceedings of court a number by librarians Brent Courthouse led Wisdom and a tour of the John Minor with lunch was capped off Chair Scott Sternberg, and 2018-19 YLD Chair Sara Johnson. After that, attendees were free to observe to free were attendees that, After Johnson. Sara Chair YLD 2018-19 and Sternberg, Scott Chair off the morning by welcoming the attendees. The first program, “Preparing for Federal Practice and Your Your and Practice Federal for “Preparing program, first The attendees. the welcoming by morning the off YLD 2017-18 Meerveld, Judge Janis van by U.S. Magistrate was presented Appearance,” First Court at both the Eastern District and Fifth Circuit courthouses. Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown kicked Brown Jolivette Judge Nannette Chief courthouses. and Fifth Circuit Eastern District both the at program allowed the audience to attend a variety of seminars, panel discussions, and court proceedings and court proceedings discussions, of seminars, panel a variety to attend allowed the audience program The Younger Lawyers Division hosted its annual Morning at the Federal Courthouse on July 11. This year’s year’s This July 11. on Courthouse Federal the at Morning annual its hosted Division Lawyers Younger The LUNCH WITH THE COURT

The Honorable Daniel E. Knowles, III of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana – along with his staff, Hope Taormina and Jason Johanson – hosted the Younger Lawyers Division Lunch with the Court on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Judge Knowles explained the division of labor between the EDLA District and Magistrate Judges, and the types of cases that are routinely referred to Magistrate Judges for handling, such as Title VII litigation. Judge Knowles discussed how mediation and settlement conferences differ, and how to best prepare for a successful settlement conference. Managing expectations, he emphasized, is the key to effectively resolving litigation in a timely manner prior to trial. As for discovery matters, Judge Knowles also underscored that most disputes should be resolved via counsel conferences, rather than before the Court. He urged young lawyers to pick up the phone rather than file a motion.

Magistrate Judge Daniel E. Knowles, III, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, is pictured with the July Lunch with the Court attendees.

The Honorable Jay C. Zainey hosted the Younger Lawyers Division Lunch with the Court on September 18, 2018. Judge Zainey discussed how to gain experience as a young lawyer, particularly with respect to oral argument. He also highlighted the EDLA’s Civil Pro Bono Program as an example, and encouraged attendees to volunteer for such cases. The Program, which received permanent funding on October 5, 2016, began in July 2014 as a result of the New Orleans FBA’s efforts to provide service to the Court in furthering the just and efficient administration of its civil docket. The Program assists pro se litigants who lack funds to pursue meritorious claims with the help of counsel. Any attorneys interested in volunteering for the Program should contact Erin Arnold by e-mail at erin_arnold@ laeb.uscourts.gov or by telephone at 504-589-7812. For the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ pro bono program, interested attorneys should contact Kate Clark at [email protected] or 504-310-7799.

Judge Jay C. Zainey, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, is pictured with the September Lunch with the Court attendees. LAWYERS WHO LUNCH On July 26, 2018, eighteen members of the FBA’s New Orleans Chapter met for the YLD’s “Lawyers Who Lunch” program at the National WWII Museum’s Louis Armstrong private dining room. In this brand new addition to the American Sector, the group was treated to an interactive presentation of the “Legacies of WWII” by Senior Historian Rob Citino, Ph.D. A spirited Q&A followed Dr. Citino’s lecture, which included discussion of the particular legacies that WWII had on New Orleans. The attendees enjoyed a two-course meal from a limited menu of select dishes from American Sector, that included the Victory Belle Burger, Shrimp Louie Armstrong, and Fried Chicken Biscuits. A good time was had by all.

Attendees to the July 26th Lawyers Who Lunch listen attentively to historian Rob Citino’s lecture on the “Legacies of WWII.”

TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS

Trials and Tribulations is your quarterly summary of matters recently tried in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Organized by topic, the summaries below are compiled by the Editorial Board from Verdict Reporting Forms provided by the Court.

CRIMINAL – DRUG & FIREARMS OFFENSES Morrison were charged with possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug-trafficking crimes. United States v. Andre Staggers a/k/a "Dre", et al. Staggers and Session were found guilty on all counts. The defendants, Andre Staggers a/k/a “Dre”, Corey London was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute Session, Gregory London, Jr. a/k/a “Lil Gregg” and and possess with the intent to distribute controlled Leonard Morrison a/k/a “Leonard London”, allegedly substances and five counts of use of a communications ran a drug trafficking organization in St. John the Baptist facility to facilitate a drug-trafficking crime. London and St. Charles Parishes. They were charged with was acquitted of two counts of use of a communications conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to facility to facilitate a drug-trafficking crime. Morrison distribute cocaine hydrochloride, heroin and marijuana, was acquitted on all counts except for being a felon in and using a communication facility to facilitate the possession of a firearm. commission of a drug-trafficking crime. Staggers and Session were also charged with possession with the Docket No. 16-36, S (M. Lemmon) (Jury trial held intent to distribute 100 grams or more of a substance 8/6/18 – 8/10/18) containing a detectable amount of heroin. Morrison was also charged with possession with the intent to distribute a quantity of marijuana. Finally, Staggers, Session, and THE ADVOCATE Malcolm Monroe Federal Practice Seminar

December 5, 2018 1:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. U.S. District Court, 500 Poydras Street CLE & Admission to the Federal Courts in Louisiana

Earn 4 hours of CLE credit including Ethics, Professionalism, Law Practice Management, and a discussion on federal practice.

Newly admitted attorneys in Louisiana are required to take 12.5 hours of CLE credits by December 31, 2019. Of these 12.5 credits, eight (8) of them must be in Law Practice Management, Professionalism and Ethics. • Attendance at the Malcolm W. Monroe Seminar on December 5, 2018, will provide one hour each of ethics, professionalism, and law practice management. • As an added bonus, the seminar will culminate with a ceremony at which attendees can be sworn into all federal courts in Louisiana, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. • Following the ceremony, the Younger Lawyers Division of the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will host the Annual Holiday Cocktail Party in the Great Hall of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Registration Details

For detailed information and to receive the registration packet, go to http://nofba.org, email [email protected], or call the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association at 504-589-7990. Registration includes membership in the Federal Bar Association, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of practice in federal courts and facilitating interaction and communications between the bar and the judiciary.

Attendees wishing to earn CLE and be admitted to the Federal Courts in Louisiana - For those who want to be admitted to the Eastern, Western, and Middle Districts of Louisiana as well as the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the deadline to submit registration materials is November 8, 2018.

Attendees wishing to earn CLE only - Registration in advance or on the day of the program will be accepted.

Malcolm W. Monroe was president of both the national Federal Bar Association and the New Orleans Chapter and a leader in the New Orleans legal community. It is in his honor that we present this seminar each year.

24 Federal Bar Association FIRST CLASS MAIL New Orleans Chapter U.S. POSTAGE P A I D c/o Kathryn M. Knight PERMIT NO. 385 Chapter President NEW ORLEANS, LA 500 Poydras St., Room B-245 New Orleans, LA 70130

Interested in becoming a member of the Federal Bar Association? Contact: Federal Bar Association 1220 North Fillmore St., Suite 444 Arlington, VA 22201 (571) 481-9100 Fax (571) 481-9090 www.fedbar.org or Membership Chair Donna Phillips Currault c/o Attorney Conference Center 500 Poydras Street, Room B-245 Hale Boggs Federal Building New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 589-7990

Membership fee includes both national and chapter membership in the FBA. You can apply online at www.fedbar.org. Editorial Board: Larry Centola, Colin Cambre, Megan Dupuy, Meghan Senter Please contact us at: [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

Presenting Evidence in Bankruptcy Court: Federal Judges’ Reception Tips and Best Practices CLE November 14, 2018, 5 – 8 p.m. October 4, 2018, 12 – 1 p.m. Windsor Court Hotel, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, 333 Gravier Street 500 Poydras Street, B-709 Malcolm Monroe Federal Practice Seminar Lunch with the Court with the & Swearing In Hon. Joseph C. Wilkinson, Jr. December 5, 2018, 1 – 5:15 p.m. October 10, 2018 at 12 noon U.S. District Court – EDLA U.S. District Court - EDLA, 500 Poydras Street, New Orleans 500 Poydras Street, B-421 Annual Holiday Party Hosted by the Annual Federal Defender & Younger Lawyers Division CJA Panel Training CLE December 5, 2018, 5 – 7:30 p.m. October 26, 2018, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Great Hall, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Jones Walker 600 Camp Street 201 St. Charles Avenue, 52nd Floor Conference Room