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Legal Services for Persons with Disabilities Committee
The mission of the Legal Services for Persons with Disabilities Committee shall be to provide
members of the bench, bar and the general public with a greater understanding and knowledge of
the legal needs and rights of persons with disabilities; to better meet the legal needs of persons
with disabilities, and to increase the knowledge that persons with disabilities have regarding their
rights and resources.

Staff liaison Monte T. Mollere, Access to Justice Director*
(504)619-0146
(800)421-5722, ext. 146
mmollere@lsba.org

Legislation Committee
The mission of the Legislation Committee shall be to: inform the membership of legislation or
proposed legislation of interest to the legal profession; assist the state legislature by providing
information on substantive and procedural developments in the law, disseminating information to
the membership, identifying resources available to the legislature, and providing other appropriate
non-partisan assistance; and advocate for the legal profession and the public on issues affecting
the profession, the administration of justice and the delivery of legal services.
Staff liaison Richard Lemmler*
(504)619-0144
(800)421-5722, ext. 144
rlemmler@lsba.org

Medical/Legal Interprofessional Committee
The mission of the Medical/Legal Interprofessional Committee shall be to work with the joint
committee of the Louisiana State Medical Society to promote collegiality between members of the
legal and medical professions by receiving and making recommendations on complaints relative
to physician/lawyer relationships and/or problems.
Staff liaison Christine A. Richard, Program Coordinator – Marketing and Sections*
(504)619-0105
(800)421-5722, ext. 105
crichard@lsba.org

Outreach Committee
The committee develops and implements sustained outreach to local and specialty bars throughout
the state and increases awareness of the member services and benefits provided by the LSBA. The
committee encourages member participation in all aspects of the LSBA and facilitates participation
through the use of technology and other feasible alternatives.
Staff liaison Tricia R. Pierre, Director of Member Outreach and Diversity*
(504)619-0129
(800)421-5722, ext. 129
tricia.pierre@lsba.org