Louisiana Bar Foundation

06/11/2026

Judy Y. Barrasso of Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, LLC in New Orleans is the recipient of the 2026 Louisiana Bar Foundation’s Curtis R. Boisfontaine Trial Advocacy Award. The award was presented by LBF President Edmund Giering at the Louisiana State Bar Association General Assembly in Destin, Florida on June 4.

Ms. Barrasso received the award in recognition of her long-standing devotion to excellence in trial practice and for upholding the standards of ethics and consideration for the court, litigants, and all counsel. This award carries a cash stipend to any non-profit law-related program providing services in the state of Louisiana; Innocence & Justice Louisiana - formerly IPNO, was selected by Ms. Barrasso to receive the $1,000 stipend donated in her name.

The award was established through an endowment to the LBF in memory of Mr. Boisfontaine, who served as president of the LSBA and of the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. Donations from Sessions, Fishman, Nathan & Israel, L.L.P., the Boisfontaine family, and friends established the fund.

Read more here: https://raisingthebar.org/barrasso-named-2026-lbf-boisfontaine-trial-advocacy-award-recipient/

06/10/2026

The Lafayette Bar Foundation is here to help. If you are a survivor of domestic violence and need an attorney for your Title 46 Protective Order Hearing, call (337) 237-4700 or visit us at 2607 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA, to apply and determine eligibility. Please note that you must have already been granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO).

If applying in person, bring your TRO petition and order, driver's license, and any relevant evidence, including police reports, photographs of injuries, medical records, or other supporting documentation.

It is important to understand that this service provides limited representation only. The volunteer attorney's representation ends after the Protective Order Hearing/Rule and does not extend to other legal matters or future proceedings.

For additional help and support, survivors of domestic violence can contact the Family Justice Center of Acadiana. Their multidisciplinary team is dedicated to providing an effective response to survivors of family violence.

The Lafayette Bar Foundation Protective Order Panel Program is funded through grants from the Louisiana Bar Foundation.

Are you an attorney interested in accepting protective order cases? Please call 337-237-4700 ext. 102 and ask for Marilyn, Director of Pro Bono Services.

06/09/2026

There is no appointment necessary to participate in the Ask-A-Lawyer event at the Emily P. Robinson Community Center in Monroe on 6/16. Volunteer attorneys with the Northeast Louisiana Bar Foundation are here to help. Just show up, sign in, and have a conversation.

Legal issues can feel overwhelming, especially when you're not sure where to start.

That's one of the reasons Ask-A-Lawyer exists.

Whether you're dealing with a custody issue, housing concern, consumer matter, or simply have questions about a legal situation, our volunteer attorneys are here to help you better understand your options and possible next steps.

No appointment is necessary. Just show up, sign in, and have a conversation.

📍 Emily P. Robinson Community Center
3504 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA

🗓 June 16, 2026

⏰ Intake begins at 4:30 PM
⏰ Sessions begin at 5:00 PM

06/08/2026

Congratulations LBF Board Member Curtis R. Joseph, Jr.!

Curtis R. Joseph, Jr., a partner in the Shreveport law firm Blanchard, Walker, O’Quin & Roberts, APLC, was installed as the 86th president of the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) during a ceremony held June 4 at the LSBA Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla. Administering his oath of office was Hon. Carl E. Stewart, judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

06/04/2026

Thank you Louisiana State Bar Association for a great Annual Meeting! And thanks to everyone who stopped by the LBF booth. We enjoyed connecting with our Fellows and members of Louisiana’s legal community, sharing the work of the LBF, and reaffirming our shared commitment to expanding access to justice across our state. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again next year!

06/03/2026

Thanks to generous support from the Louisiana Bar Foundation, we're expanding our Pro Bono program to the Bayou Region! We're kicking off this new project with a Wills Clinic on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Terrebonne Parish Library System. Advance registration is required, and you must be income eligible to participate.

05/29/2026

Summer School is almost here, and we’re excited to connect with you in Destin! Stop by booth #14 to connect with LBF staff and leadership, grab some giveaways, and play a game of LBF bingo for a chance to win our big prize!

05/27/2026

We’re hiring a Membership Coordinator! The LBF is looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to join our team. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and comfortable working on multiple priorities simultaneously. If you’re someone who is passionate about civil legal aid and advancing access to justice across Louisiana, we’d love to hear from you! https://raisingthebar.org/lbf-seeking-a-membership-coordinator/

05/25/2026

The LBF is closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday, May 26 at 8:30 AM.

05/11/2026

From the very beginning, LBF’s work has been about more than funding programs. Our work is about building a system where fairness is possible—even for those who cannot afford legal help. Every day in Louisiana, thousands of people face civil legal problems they cannot solve alone and for many of them, hiring a lawyer simply isn’t possible. That’s where partnership makes all the difference.

This Mission Moment video highlights three of our partners who help bring that mission to life: The Pro Bono Project, the Louisiana State Bar Association, and Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.

Watch it here:

From the very beginning, LBF’s work has been about more than funding programs. Our work is about building a system where fairness is possible—even for those ...