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including those who are self-represented and those seeking legal advice and representation.
The training will also offer guidance on distinguishing between legal information and advice
as well as introduce the Civil Legal Navigator, a resource hub for accessing civil legal help.

The Commission will host the Access to Justice Conclave on Friday March 14, 2025, at the
Louisiana Supreme Court. In its third year, the event brings together judges and officers of
the court, legal professionals, policymakers, community partners, advocates, and academics
to explore challenges and propose solutions for improving the legal system's accessibility and
effectiveness. Overall, the goal of the conclave is to foster dialogue and collaboration among
legal and non-legal community partners to remove barriers and increase access to legal help.
For more information about the event, contact Amy Duncan, amy.duncan@lsba.org.

Justice for All (JFA) Project partners launched their fifth Legal Help Access Point at the St.
Bernard Parish Government Complex in Chalmette. This new community resource, located
in the first-floor lobby, provides vital legal resources to the community at no cost on a walk-
in basis to those needing assistance with civil legal matters. The ribbon-cutting ceremony,
held on July 9, 2024, was attended by St. Bernard Parish President Louis Pomes, members of
the St. Bernard Parish Chamber of Commerce, Director Rhett Pritchard, Sheriff James
Pohlmann, and distinguished guest, the Honorable Chief Justice John Wiemer of the
Louisiana State Supreme Court. Chief Justice Wiemer, who was instrumental in delivering
this program to St. Bernard Parish, also delivered opening remarks. Also in attendance were
Judges Kim Jones, Jeanne Juneau, and Billy McGoey of the 34th Judicial District Court,
District Attorney Perry Nicosia, and Parish Councilmembers Patrice Cusimano and Ryan
Randall, along with several members of the Louisiana State Bar Association, Lagniappe Law
Lab, and local community members.

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The LSBA will host the 21st Justice Community Conference on Nov 21 and 22 , 2024,
bringing together legal aid, non-profit legal service providers, and pro bono organizations
from across the state. This two-day event features 15 CLE sessions tailored for public interest
lawyers serving low-income families and vulnerable populations. The conference will also
include a dedicated training track for Child in Need of Care (CINC) attorneys and, for the
first time, a separate event for attorneys representing domestic violence survivors, supported
by the Bar Foundation. Additionally, attorneys involved with the Bar Foundation’s My
Community Cares programs will be in attendance. We are excited to announce that the Bar
Foundation will sponsor this year's networking reception.