Thursday, March 28, 2019 - New Orleans Bar Association · Quentin Urquhart, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, LLC Joseph Giarrusso, III, Barrios, Kingsdorf, & Casteix Moderator: Kelly

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Optional Pre-Conference Spa Day at the Bench Bar Conference

NOBA’s Special Grand Hotel Policies for Thursday, March 28h

There are a limited number of rooms reserved for Thursday, March 28th, 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.

Dinner with the Spa Day Attendees at a Fairhope Restaurant

Angie Christina planned a special dinner for Spa Day attendees on March 28, 2019. The time will

be 6-ish since we don’t want time pressure. Dinner will be Dutch Treat.

While NOBA doesn't charge for Spa Day, we do need to know if you’re coming. There is

limited availability for this special offer. Please contact Mari Thomas at (504) 525-7453 or

[email protected], 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. Angie Christina, Chair, Bench Bar Spa Day Committee, reminds everyone you can rediscover yourself outside the office at the Grand Hotel’s spa, one of the most gracious spas in the South. Angie 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



3. Spa Building Resort View



4. Spa Building Bay View



Thursday, March 28, 2019

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Join NOBA, Chairs Judge Nakisha Ervin-Knott & Judge Paula Brown for a night of fun, dinner and dancing “at the beach.” Leave the suit behind, and come dressed in your favor-ite beach-themed attire. Dinner will include your favorite beach games and a live band that will keep you dancing all night long!


3:25 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Welcoming Remarks

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Professionalism: Sailboats, Battleships & Submarines

Speakers: Richard C. Stanley, Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, LLC Peter E. Sperling, Frilot, LLC Irving J. Warshauer, Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, LLC Moderator: William B. Gaudet, Adams & Reese, LLP

Can An Old Battleship Learn To Sail Peacefully?

What Makes The Bigger Splash?

Sink Or Swim With The Sharks

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration

Jason Waguespack, President, New Orleans Bar Association

4:40 p.m. - 6:10 p.m. Meet the Judges

7:00 p.m. Make a Splash, Let’s Go to the Beach!

Chair/Moderator: Judge Jay C. Zainey, USDC - EDLA, Section “A” 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 mem-bers of the judiciary.

With special thanks to our Weekend WIFI Sponsor

Friday, March 29, 2019

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10:40 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. A Practical Approach to Introducing Evidence at Trial

Speakers: Judge Paula A. Brown, Louisiana 4th Circuit Court of Appeal Darryl M. Phillips, Assistant General Counsel, Entergy Services, Inc. Quentin Urquhart, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, LLC Joseph Giarrusso, III, Barrios, Kingsdorf, & Casteix Moderator: Kelly Juneau Rookard, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, LLC The panel will discuss the procedure for introducing exhibits into evidence at trial, as well as the procedure for properly preserving evidentiary issues for appeal. This discussion will also include an appellate judge’s perspective on these issues.

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast


8:55 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Welcoming Remarks Cory Vidal, Corporate Counsel, Hancock Whitney Bank

Speakers: Judge Jane Triche Milazzo, USDC - EDLA, Section “H” Judge Carl J. Barbier, USDC - EDLA, Section “J” Judge Tiffany G. Chase, Louisiana 4th Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Ethel S. Julien, Orleans Civil District Court, Division “N” Moderator: Shannon S. Holtzman, Liskow & Lewis

This program will provide a crash course in improving your credibility and persuasive-ness in court.

This panel presentation has been specifically planned by state and federal court judges to let YOU know what works and what irks. What are you doing that annoys your judge? Come and find out.

This is your opportunity to interact with and get candid answers to your questions from state and federal judges.

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. The Art of Advocacy

Saturday, March 30, 2019

11:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Practical Criminal Law for Civil Lawyers

Speakers: Judge Lance M. Africk, USDC - EDLA, Section “I” Judge Laurie A. White, Orleans Criminal District Court, Section “A” Brian J. Capitelli, Capitelli & Wicker, Attorneys at Law Brigid Collins, Leger & Shaw Moderator: Michael W. Magner, Jones Walker, LLP What to do when your civil client calls with these issues:

Stopped for a DWI

Receives a Grand Jury subpoena

Is the subject of a search warrant

Is interviewed by the FBI

Family member arrested for marijuana

Client is arrested

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12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. “Fit to Practice” Wellness Luncheon

Speaker: Dr. Debbie Hannan According to the Rules of Professional Conduct, an attorney must be fit. The astute attor-ney, however, understands that fitness means more than just fitness of legal expertise; it also means those qualities of physical, mental and psychological health that enables a law-yer to carry out the demands and responsibilities to their clients and to their profession. Dr. Hannan will provide insights on steps you can take to be fit for practice.

Saturday, March 30, 2019

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Be There in a Prosecco! A Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting

After 7:00 p.m. Dinner on your own

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Sunday, March 31, 2019

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. The Great Debate

Speakers: Judge Dana M. Douglas, USDC - EDLA, Division “3” Judge Piper D. Griffin, Orleans Civil District Court, Division “I” Christina Carroll, Robein, Urann, Spencer, Picard and Cangemi, APLC Ravi Sangisetty, Sangisetty Law Firm, LLC Erin Pelliteri Howser, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC Moderator: Magdalen B. Bickford, McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC Employment law litigation often evokes passions, fireworks and heartaches for clients, as well as their attorneys, in ways that are very different from other areas of litigation. This session will compare a variety of litigation scenarios from the plaintiff and defense perspective with insight from the bench. This multi-faceted dialogue will no doubt be evocative as well as informative and you will learn about key issues to spot while interacting with your clients that help you ponder whether employment litigation is the next step.

10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Ethics: Can Judges Perform Independent Factual Research on Issues in Litigation?

Speakers: Judge Barry W. Ashe, USDC - EDLA, Section “M” Judge Nakisha Ervin-Knott, Orleans Civil District Court, Division “D” Judge Scott U. Schlegel, Jefferson Parish 24th Judicial District Court, Division “D” Judge Michael B. North, USDC - EDLA, Division “5” Moderator: Thomas M. Flanagan, Flanagan Partners, LLP In an adversary system of justice, where the facts typically come from the mouths of witnesses or the pages of documents, what are the limits of a judge’s independent research into the facts? What about background facts about an industry or field of study? The immediate accessibility of vast amounts of information on the Internet make these questions increasingly relevant, and they were the subject of a recent ABA formal opinion. The matter is closely related to a judge’s limited ability to take judicial notice of so-called “adjudicative facts.” A panel consisting of a federal judge, a state judge, and a seasoned practitioner will explore the associated ethics issues and discuss practical steps for lawyers when information is sought from nontraditional sources.

8:55 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Welcoming Remarks

With special thanks to our Weekend WIFI Sponsor

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2019 Bench Bar Conference Committee

Judge Jane Triche Milazzo, USDC - EDLA, Section “H”, Chair

Sandra Diggs-Miller, Senior Counsel at Entergy Corporation, Vice-Chair

William B. Gaudet, Adams & Reese, LLP, Vice-Chair

Judge Nakisha Ervin-Knott, Orleans Civil District Court, Division “D”

Magdalen B. Bickford, McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC

Angelina Christina, Akerman, LLP

Marshall T. Cox, McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC

Thomas M. Flanagan, Flanagan Partners LLP

Shannon S. Holtzman, Liskow & Lewis

Michael W. Magner, Jones Walker, LLP

Jonathan D. Lewis, Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smitth

Cayce C. Peterson, The Lambert Firm

Katherine Swartout, McCranie, Sistrunk, Anzelmo, Hardy, McDaniel & Welch, LLC

2019 YLS Bench Bar Conference Committee

Marshall Cox, McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC, Chair

Ethan Zubic, Gordon, Arata, Montgomery, Barnett, McCollam, Duplantis & Eagan, LLC,

Vice-Chair

Kelly E. Brilleaux, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, LLC

Gerard J. Gaudet, Adams and Reese, LLP

Jennifer Gordon Lampton, Civil District Court Parish of Orleans

Cassie Preston Gailmor, Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP

Eric W. Sella, Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett

Kimberly Silas, Louisiana Supreme Court

Vic Dantin, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, LLC

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Special Thanks to The Bench Bar Conference Exhibitors (as of 3/4/2019)

Platinum Gold Silver Bronze

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Adams and Reese, LLP

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, LLC

Barrios, Kingsdorf & Casteix, LLP

Bruno & Bruno, LLP

The Derbes Law Firm, LLC

Bobby J. Delise

Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP

Entergy Services, Inc.

Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, LLP

Flanagan Partners, LLP

Frilot LLC

Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, LLC

Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, APLC

Herman Herman & Katz LLP

Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, LLC

Jones, Swanson, Huddell & Garrison, LLC

Jones Walker LLP

Kulcher Polk Weiner, LLC

The Lambert Firm, PLC

Leger & Shaw

Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson, LLC

Liskow & Lewis, APLC

Martzell, Bickford & Centola

McGlinchey Stafford PLLC

Melchiode Marks King LLC

Perry, Balhoff, Mengis & Burns, LLC

Phelps Dunbar, LLP

Plauché Maselli Parkerson LLP

Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson, LLP

Pugh, Accardo, Haas, Radecker & Carey, LLC

Ron Austin & Associates

Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn LLP

Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, LLC

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, LLC

Special Thanks to the Bench Bar Conference Law Firm Patrons (as of 2/14/2019)

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Reservations for the Grand Hotel for Friday, March 29 - Sunday, March 31, 2019

Marriott’s Grand Hotel Room Options

1. Bay View Room



2. Resort View Room



3. Spa Building Resort View



4. Spa Building Bay View



Reservations for Judges

NOBA is pleased to underwrite the cost of the 2-night stay at the hotel for our honorary mem-

bers. Judges attending the conference should contact Briana Nelms at 525-7453 or

[email protected] 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 regis-

tration. The Room Block expires on February 28, 2019.

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 28th or Extended Hotel Stay

To reserve hotel rooms for Spa Day on March 28th 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 28, 2019.

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 29-31, 2019) Bench Bar CLE Priority Early Registration (By February 28, 2019) □ $350 Bench Bar CLE Registration (After February 28, 2019) □ $400

8.66 Hours of CLE including Ethics and Professionalism

Saturday and Sunday Breakfasts

Saturday Wellness Luncheon

Saturday Evening Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting Bench Bar Young Lawyer CLE Priority Registration ( By February 28, 2019) □ $185 Bench Bar Young Lawyer CLE Registration (After February 28, 2019) □ $235 Plus Options Friday Night Dinner at The Grand Hotel for Let’s Go to the Beach □ $125

Guest Registration for ________________________________ □ $150

Friday Night Dinner at the Grand Hotel for Let’s Go to the Beach

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 [email protected]. 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 25, 2019 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!

The hotel must be told you are with

NOBA to receive the discounted rate.

Room Block expires at 5:00 pm on

February 28, 2019.

650 Poydras St., Suite 1505 New Orleans, LA 70130

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Thursday, March 28, 2019 - New Orleans Bar Association · Quentin Urquhart, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, LLC Joseph Giarrusso, III, Barrios, Kingsdorf, & Casteix Moderator: Kelly