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Dispute Resolution Program, and participates in the Access to Justice
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Commission.
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The LSBA does not oversee the admission or licensing of new attorneys. The

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LSBA also does not oversee attorney disciplinary matters. The Louisiana

Disciplinary Board administers Louisiana’s attorney discipline and disability system,

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pursuant to Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XIX. All attorneys licensed in Louisiana

must pay an annual “assessment” to the Louisiana Disciplinary Board.
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2. Notice and Objection Procedures

The LSBA publishes audited annual reports each year providing information

on its use of mandatory dues and other revenue. The LSBA also published its draft
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budget expenditures for 2022–23. Bar activities are published to members through
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multiple sources, including the LSBA website, emails to LSBA members, the

16 Larsen at 176:15-177:12; Defs. Exh. 25; Defs. Exh. 31. This program was created
to provide quick, low cost, and confidential solutions to fee disputes between clients
and attorneys and fee disputes solely between attorneys. Id.
17 Vujnovich at 199:21-200:10; 200:23-201:12; Defs. Exh. 17; Defs. Exh. 18. The
Commission was created to increase low and moderate income Louisianian’s access
to civil legal services. Id.
18 Boudreaux at 13:9-16; R. Doc. No. 60, at ¶¶ 28, 34. Louisiana Supreme Court Rule
XVII governs admission to the bar in Louisiana. Id.
19 R. Doc. No. 60, at ¶ 32; Boudreaux at 11:25-12:4; 12:11-19; 13:5-8.
20 R. Doc. No. 60, at ¶ 32; Boudreaux at 11:25-12:4.
21 R. Doc. No. 60, at ¶ 33; Boudreaux at 12:5-10.
22 Larsen at 184:16-20; Defs. Exh. 58.
23 Larsen at 187:18-188:2; Defs. Exh. 73.

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