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Optional Pre-Conference Spa Day at the Bench Bar Conference
NOBA’s Special Grand Hotel Policies for Thursday, March 19h
There are a limited number of rooms reserved for Thursday, March 19th, so please don’t delay
registration.
Hotel Cancellation Policy: There is a one night non-refundable cancellation fee plus taxes, if your
room is cancelled within 5 days of stay.
Hotel Early Departure Fee: There is a one night early departure fee (plus taxes) if checking out
before scheduled departure, unless Hotel is notified by 12 midnight of the first day guest is
checked in the hotel.
While NOBA does not charge for Spa Day, we do need to know if you are coming. There is
limited availability for this special offer. Please contact Briana Nelms at (504) 525-7453 or
bnelms@neworleansbar.org, so we know you will be relaxing with us on Spa Day!
Leave the suit behind. Dress is casual.
No Pushing. No Billing. No Time Pressure. Just Relaxation. NOBA reminds everyone you can rediscover yourself outside the office at the Grand Hotel’s spa, one of the most gracious spas in the South. We’ve made special arrangements for a 10% discount on Grand Hotel spa services for NOBA Bench Bar Conference attendees. To make reservations for spa services, call 251-990-6385. For hotel reservations:
1. Bay View Room
Marriott’s Grand Hotel offers a special group rate for $239.00 per night (not including tax & fees).
To make your reservation, call (800) 544-9933.
2. Resort View Room
Marriott’s Grand Hotel offers a special group rate for $209.00 per night (not including tax & fees).
To make your reservation, call (800) 544-9933.
3. Spa Building Resort View
Marriott’s Grand Hotel offers a special group rate for $239.00 per night (not including tax & fees).
To make your reservation, call (800) 544-9933.
4. Spa Building Bay View
Marriott’s Grand Hotel offers a special group rate for $249.00 per night (not including tax & fees).
To make your reservation, call (800) 544-9933.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
With special thanks to our Weekend WIFI Sponsor
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It's Margarita night! Join NOBA and View with a Salted Rim Chair Cayce Peterson for an evening margarita tasting that will knock your socks off! The cocktail hour begins at 6:15 pm. We hope to see you there!
Leave the suit behind. Dress is casual.
3:25 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Welcoming Remarks
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. View on the Campaign
Moderator: Judge Lance Africk, USDC - EDLA Speakers: Judge Jane Triche Milazzo, USDC - EDLA Jordan Ginsberg, Assitant US Attorney
William M. Ross, Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, LLC
Sharonda R. Williams, Fishman Haygood LLP
Participants will learn about ethics rules and laws dictating campaign finance
Participants will learn about Judicial Canons, Rules of Government Ethics, and Criminal Laws that could be implicated by campaign finance issues
Participants will learn about the reporting requirements and restrictions on fundraising by lawyers and judges
Participants will hear about examples of cases – both criminal and disciplinary matters – that involve campaign finance rules
Participants will learn how the state disciplinary system reviews and makes recommendations regarding alleged violations of campaign finance rules
Participants will learn about how the criminal system becomes involved in and prosecutes campaign finance violations
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration
James C. Gulotta, Jr., President, New Orleans Bar Association
4:40 p.m. - 6:10 p.m. View from the Bench
6:15 p.m. View with a Salted Rim
Chair/Moderator: Judge Jay C. Zainey, USDC - EDLA What do judges expect in their courtrooms? What won’t judges tolerate? Are there special rules that exist particular to each judge’s court? Do you want to know special practice pointers?Get the answers and more at “Meet the Judges.” “Meet the Judges” is a rapid-fire, round-robin session where lawyers will be given the opportunity to meet and interact with members of the judiciary.
Friday, March 20, 2020
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10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. View on the Proof
Moderator: Chief Magistrate Judge Karen Wells Roby, USDC - EDLA Brittany L. Reed, Assistant US Attorney Speakers: Judge Carl Barbier, USDC - EDLA Roy Cheatwood, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC Wanda Davis, Leefe Gibbs Duane Evans, Assistant US Attorney Course attendees will learn about the current hot topics which can make or break litiga-tion strategy. Presenters will address issues related to the use of motion in limine and trial motions, the admissibility of late evidence and its effect at trial, implications of Crawford, Bruton and the Confrontation Clause, dealing with questionable digital evidence, and issues concerning the testimony of expert and lay witnesses.
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:55 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Welcoming Remarks Kimberly L. Silas, Entergy Services, Inc.
Moderator: Judge Wendy Vitter, USDC - EDLA Speakers: Judge Michael North, USDC - EDLA Lisa M. Africk, Crescent Drilling and Production, Inc. Endya Delpit, Entergy Services, Inc. Cory Vidal, Hancock Whitney Bank
Get a view on settlement from the inside. What is the proper timing and approach to settlement discussions? When should you pursue traditional ADR processes, including mediation? What are the greatest impediments to meaningful settlement discussions? This is your opportunity to interact with and get answers to your questions concerning settlement from inside counsel and the federal bench.
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. View from the Inside
Saturday, March 21, 2020
11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. View from State Court - Hot Button Topics
Moderator: Rico Alvendia, Alvendia, Kelly & Demarest, LLC Speakers: Judge Rachael Johnson, Orleans Civil District Court Judge Paula Brown, Louisiana 4th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Scott Schlegel, 24th Judicial District Court Sheryl M. Howard, Duplass, Zwain, Bourgeois, Pfister, Weinstock & Bogart APLC This panel will provide clarity/insight on hotly debated and commonly encountered points of contention in state court litigation, including Art 1464 medical examinations, Stipulations to Liability, Requests for Admission, Surveillance, Protective Orders and more. The panel provides diverse and comprehensive perspectives from several local district and appeals courts and from both the plaintiff and defense sides.
Leave the suit behind. Dress is casual.
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Leave the suit behind. Dress is casual.
Saturday, March 21, 2020
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. View through the Bubbles A Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting
After 7:00 p.m. Dinner on your own
With special thanks to our Weekend WIFI Sponsor
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Leave the suit behind. Dress is casual.
Sunday, March 22, 2020
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. View on Financing Litigation - Ethics
Moderator: Eva Dossier, Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, LLC Speakers: Judge Dana Douglas, USDC - EDLA Judge Kern Reese, Orleans Civil District Court Steven Herman, Herman Herman & Katz, LLC Zia Oatley, Legalist Inc.
Peter Sperling, Frilot, LLC
Explore litigation finance from the perspectives of federal and state court judges Consider the viewpoints of practitioners Hear from an industry professional Learn about potential ethical pitfalls Leave with an understanding of the pragmatic and theoretical ramifications of
litigation finance
10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. #MeToo View - Professionalism
Moderator: Michelle Craig, Transcendent Legal Group Speakers: Judge Omar Mason, Orleans Civil District Court Colleen Jarrott, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC Christopher Ralston, Phelps Dunbar LLP Kathy Rito, Jones Walker LLP During this presentation lawyers will Be able to interact with the panel and walk through hypos that play out in
the workplace on a daily basis in the legal profession Learn wrong from right in the context of sexual harassment in the
workplace Receive up-to-date information on LA’s sexual harassment laws as they
relate to the law office context Learn how to tackle the issue of sexual harassment head on in a law firm
environment Learn that sexual harassment does not discriminate - it happens to men
and women Learn about the standards for potential liability as it relates to sexual
harassment in the workplace Learn about recent LA legislative initiatives relating to sexual harassment
laws following #MeToo Learn about situations that they may think are innocuous but that may
actually create potential liability
8:55 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Welcoming Remarks
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Leave the suit behind. Dress is casual.
2020 Bench Bar Conference Committee
Judge Lance M. Africk, USDC - EDLA, Section “I”, Co-Chair Judge Rachael Johnson, Orleans Civil District Court, Co-Chair Angie Christina, Akerman LLP, Vice-Chair
Eva Dossier, Stanley Reuter
Thomas Flanagan, Flanagan Partners
William Gaudet, Adams & Reese
Colleen Jarrott, Baker Donelson
Cayce Peterson, The Lambert Firm
Brittany Reed, US Attorney’s Office
Judge Karen Wells Roby, USDC-EDLA
Peter Sperling, Frilot
Katherine Swartout, McCranie Sistrunk
Judge Jay C. Zainey, USDC - EDLA, Section “A”
With special thanks to our Weekend WIFI Sponsor
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Special Thanks to The Bench Bar Conference Exhibitors (as of 1/21/20)
Platinum Gold Silver Bronze
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Adams and Reese, LLP
Akerman LLP
Alvendia, Kelly & Demarest, LLC
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Barrios, Kingsdorf & Casteix, LLP
Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP
Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, LLP
Flanagan Partners, LLP
Frilot LLC
Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, LLC
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, APLC
The Law Offices of Gregory P. DiLeo, APLC
Herman Herman & Katz LLP
Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, LLC
Jones Walker LLP
Kuchler Polk Weiner, LLC
The Lambert Firm, PLC
Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson, LLC
Liskow & Lewis, APLC
Martzell, Bickford & Centola
McGlinchey Stafford PLLC
Melchiode Marks King LLC
Perry Dampf Dispute Solutions Phelps Dunbar, LLP
Plauché Maselli Parkerson LLP
Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson, LLP
Pugh, Accardo, Haas, Radecker & Carey, LLC
Ron Austin & Associates
Sangisetty Law Firm, LLC
Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, LLC
Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, LLC
Special Thanks to the Bench Bar Conference Law Firm Patrons (as of 1/21/20)
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Reservations for the Grand Hotel for Friday, March 20 - Sunday, March 22, 2019
Marriott’s Grand Hotel Room Options
1. Bay View Room
Marriott’s Grand Hotel offers a special group rate for $239.00 per night (not including tax & fees).
To make your reservation, call (800) 544-9933.
2. Resort View Room
Marriott’s Grand Hotel offers a special group rate for $209.00 per night (not including tax & fees).
To make your reservation, call (800) 544-9933.
3. Spa Building Resort View
Marriott’s Grand Hotel offers a special group rate for $239.00 per night (not including tax & fees).
To make your reservation, call (800) 544-9933.
4. Spa Building Bay View
Marriott’s Grand Hotel offers a special group rate for $249.00 per night (not including tax & fees).
To make your reservation, call (800) 544-9933.
Reservations for Judges
NOBA is pleased to underwrite the cost of the 2-night stay at the hotel for our honorary
members. Judges attending the conference should contact Briana Nelms at 525-7453 or
bnelms@neworleansbar.org for both the hotel registration instructions and NOBA’s discounted
conference registration for judges.
Hotel Reservation Policies
Limited availability: there are a limited number of rooms reserved so please don’t delay
registration. The Room Block expires on February 29, 2020.
Upgrades: based on availability, you may be able to upgrade your room for an additional fee at
your expense. For upgrades, please call Central Reservations at (800) 544-9933.
Cancellation Policy: there is a one night nonrefundable cancellation fee plus taxes, if your room
is cancelled within 5 days of stay.
Early Departure Fee: there is a one night early departure fee (plus taxes) if checking out before
scheduled departure, unless the Hotel is notified by 12 midnight of the first day guest is checked
in the hotel.
Spa Day on March 19th or Extended Hotel Stay
To reserve hotel rooms for Spa Day on March 19th only, call (800) 544-9933
If you know that you’re going to have a wonderful time at the Grand Hotel and wish to extend
your stay after the conference ends, please call (800) 544-9933.
Visit the NOBA website for registration instructions or call (800) 544-9933 for your accommodations in the NOBA Room Block at the Grand Hotel. The Room Block expires on February 29, 2020.
Grand Hotel Reservations
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Name ________________________________________________________________________________
Firm _________________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________ State ______ Zip ________ Phone ________________________________
Email Address _________________________________________________________________________
Payment Information
□ Check Made Payable to the New Orleans Bar Association
□ Visa □ MasterCard □ Discover (please note there is a 3% fee for all credit card transactions)
Credit Card # _____________________________ Exp. Date ______ 3 Digit Code _______________
Name as it appears on the Credit Card __________________________________________________
Billing Street Address ________________________________________________________________
City, State and Zip Code _____________________________________________________________
NOBA Conference Registration Fees (March 20-22, 2019) Bench Bar CLE Priority Early Registration (By February 29, 2020) □ $350 Bench Bar CLE Registration (After February 29, 2020) □ $400
7.5 Hours of CLE including Ethics and Professionalism
Friday Evening Margarita Tasting
Saturday and Sunday Breakfasts
Saturday Evening Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting Bench Bar Young Lawyer CLE Priority Registration (By February 29, 2020) □ $185 Bench Bar Young Lawyer CLE Registration (After February 29, 2020) □ $235 Plus Options
Guest Registration for ________________________________ □ $150
Friday Evening Margarita Tasting
Saturday Evening Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting
Saturday and Sunday Breakfasts Total $_________
Please mail completed form to New Orleans Bar Association, 650 Poydras Street, Suite 1505, New Orleans, LA 70130 or email bnelms@neworleansbar.org. Please contact NOBA at (504) 525-7453 if you have any questions or if you have a disability which may require a special accommodation at this conference. NOBA is committed to providing full accessibility for all registrants. Conference Refund Policy Written cancellation must be received by March 16, 2020 for a full refund of registration fees only, less a $30 administrative fee.
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Call the Grand Hotel NOW
at (800) 544-9933 to make your hotel reservations!
Code: NBCR
The hotel must be told you are with NOBA to receive the discounted
rate.
Room Block expires at 5:00 pm on
February 29, 2020.
650 Poydras St., Suite 1505 New Orleans, LA 70130
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