Louisiana Bar Foundation

09/07/2026

The LBF is closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8 at 8:30 AM.

08/31/2026

We are proud to support Northeast Louisiana Bar Foundation and their monthly Ask-A-Lawyer clinics! In these open community sessions, volunteer attorneys meet with the public to provide free legal guidance and answer common questions. Don't miss the next one on Tuesday, September 15!

08/31/2026

We are proud to support all the incredible work happening at the Lafayette Bar Association & Foundation!

08/26/2026

Congratulations LBF Past President Deidre Deculus Robert!

Loyola University New Orleans is proud to welcome Deidre Deculus Robert as our new Vice President, General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs.

An accomplished Louisiana attorney, executive and public servant, Robert brings extensive experience across higher education, federal and state government, law, public policy, and community and economic development. In her new role, Robert will serve as a key strategic adviser to President Xavier A. Cole and university leadership while helping strengthen Loyola’s relationships with government leaders and key stakeholders at the local, state and federal levels.

“Deidre is an extraordinary leader whose career reflects the very values at the heart of Loyola’s mission: service, justice, integrity and a commitment to the common good,” President Cole said.

Please join us in welcoming Deidre Deculus Robert to the Loyola community! 🐺💛

08/20/2026

What if one small act of cooperation could change the way we practice law?

In his latest President’s Message for the Louisiana Bar Journal, LBF President Michael J. Mestayer challenges us to rethink the adversarial nature of the legal profession and reminds us that civility, generosity, and reciprocity makes a difference both inside and outside the courtroom.

Read “Pay It Forward” here:https://raisingthebar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MJM-PresMessage-Journal-Whole-August-2026.pdf

08/18/2026

Spots are quickly filling up for our annual Pop Up Tour! Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with LBF leadership and staff, local organizations, and statewide partners committed to civil legal aid. This free educational event is approved for 1 hour of professionalism CLE credit and is open to all. https://raisingthebar.org/events-2/pop-up/

Next month LBF staff and leadership are packing up, hitting the road, and popping up in a city near you! Our annual Pop Up Tour kicks off on Wednesday, September 16 in Lake Charles, followed by stops in Baton Rouge and the Lafayette Bar Association & Foundation on Thursday, September 17.

This is a great opportunity to connect with local experts and organizations dedicated to addressing civil legal aid issues and secure 1 hour of professionalism CLE credit. Each event includes a meal and is open to everyone interested at no cost. Register today: https://raisingthebar.org/events-2/pop-up/

08/18/2026

We are proud to support The Haven, Inc. as an LBF grantee. They're hiring! This is a great opportunity to work for an organization that makes a difference.

🚨 WE'RE HIRING: ACCOUNTANT 🚨
Put your accounting skills to work for a mission that makes a difference.

The Haven is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Accountant to support the financial operations behind our work serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

We're looking for an accounting professional who values accuracy, integrity, teamwork, and responsible stewardship. Experience with nonprofit and grant accounting is strongly preferred.

If you're ready to use your expertise to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

📧 Submit your resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]
More details: https://havenhelps.org/career-opportunities

Join a team that's making a difference every day.

08/13/2026

Congratulations to our IOLTA Manager/Senior Accounting Specialist Tina Ferrera on 35 years with the LBF! That’s 420 months, 1,826 weeks, 12,784 days, 306,816 hours, or 18,408,960 minutes. (Incredible!) We are grateful to have you on our team. Thanks for all that you do.

08/13/2026

Without a will, Louisiana will decide what happens to your property if something happens to you. Sign up for our free legal clinic at the Lafourche Parish Public Library to protect your home, your property, and your legacy. Register here: bit.ly/4gtd7XV

08/07/2026

Next month LBF staff and leadership are packing up, hitting the road, and popping up in a city near you! Our annual Pop Up Tour kicks off on Wednesday, September 16 in Lake Charles, followed by stops in Baton Rouge and the Lafayette Bar Association & Foundation on Thursday, September 17.

This is a great opportunity to connect with local experts and organizations dedicated to addressing civil legal aid issues and secure 1 hour of professionalism CLE credit. Each event includes a meal and is open to everyone interested at no cost. Register today: https://raisingthebar.org/events-2/pop-up/