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gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or natural origin—can have and can see a
path to long-term success.
Disabilities Series
The Diversity Committee hosts a series of disability law-related CLE seminars.
A session titled Navigating Disability in Legal Practice: Breaking Stereotypes and Building
Respect is scheduled for May 23, 2024, in conjunction with the Specialty Bars Conference, at the
Louisiana Bar Center, New Orleans, LA. The session will feature the following speaker(s):
Debra J. Weinberg, Disability Rights Louisiana, New Orleans, LA
Sarah H. Bacot, Disability Rights Louisiana, New Orleans, LA
Immigration
A session titled The 360° Perspective of Immigration Law was held in conjunction with the LSBA
Midyear meeting, on January 19, 2023, at the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel. The seminar
featured the following speaker(s):
Ashley F. Dees, Partner, Berry, Appleman & Leiden LLP, Lake Charles, LA
Samantha Hechtman, Senior Associate, Ware Immigration, Metairie, LA
Professional Development Workshop Series
The session titled Take Command, Be Empowered, and Own Your Future was held on August 25,
2023, at The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans Hotel.
The seminar featured the following speaker(s):
Honorable Dana M. Douglas, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, New Orleans, LA
Honorable Erin Wilder-Doomes, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, Baton Rouge,
LA
Honorable Piper D. Griffin, Associate Justice, Louisiana Supreme Court, New Orleans, LA
Moderator, Kellen J. Matthews, Parter, Adams and Reese, LLP, New Orleans, LA
A luncheon for attendees was sponsored by Adams and Reese, LLP.
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