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For the December 2020-January 2021 Journal, we are publishing an
article from Jack Whitehead on the 100 Black Men of Baton Rouge
Chapter in “Lawyers Give Back” Section of the LBJ. More attorneys to
feature in either the “Lawyers Give Back” and “Quality of Life” Sections
of the Journal were requested at the Editorial Board meeting on 1-21-
21; discussions are ongoing.

Goal 6: The LSBA has the financial, governance and organizational

capacity to serve its vision.

■ The State Bar ensures that its financial, volunteer and staff resources are
aligned with its priorities.
▪ Pay close attention to the aging lawyer population and its impact on
both the profession and the LSBA; and
o Monitor and plan for the exit of aging lawyer both from the
profession and from leadership positions within the organization
Effective May 15, 2019, the Supreme Court of Louisiana
amended Rule XIX to include in the disciplinary process new
Section 20.2, which provides for the Permanent Retirement
from the Practice of Law: “A lawyer who is 65 years of age or
older, who suffers from age-related impairment and who does
not have a serious discipline matter pending or under
investigation, may seek permanent retirement from the practice
of law.” This new provision also authorizes the Office of
Disciplinary Counsel “to initiate the permanent retirement
process [involuntarily] upon receiving information from a judge,
partner or associate of the lawyer, family members of the
lawyer, the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program, hearing
committee member, or member of the board.” A lawyer placed
on permanent retirement status under Section 20.2 “shall not
have the ability to return to the practice of law.” Except for
orders transferring a lawyer to permanent retirement,
proceedings under Section 20.2 are confidential and nonpublic.
▪ Strive to encourage involvement of senior lawyers in the profession to
the extent they are interested.
o Continue studying the creation of “Emeritus” status for those
lawyers who are no longer actively practicing but which to
maintain their licenses and/or provide pro bono legal services
Approved by membership in early 2020 and made available to
members during 2020/2021 dues collection period. SC has
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