member center
.png)
.png)
|
LAJ thanks Walters, Papillion, |
2010 Annual Convention
March 4-6, 2010 Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier Street, New Orleans, La. (Get directions)
Download driving directions. Download agenda. REGISTER NOW Plan to join LAJ on for its Annual Convention weekend in New Orleans.
Now with a spring date, Grand Reception, which honors members of the Louisiana judiciary and legislators, makes its comeback as the signature event of convention weekend. This great party will be a reunion of trial bar colleagues and friends from throughout Louisiana. Here's a detailed listing of events: Thursday, March 4 Section meetings. All section meetings will take place at the Windsor Court Hotel. Attendance is limited to section members. For more information on joining an LAJ practice section, contact Tom Wright. Maritime Section Meeting, 9:30 a.m.
Auto Torts Section Meeting, 10:30 a.m. Insurance Law Section Meeting, 2 p.m. Medical Malpractice Section Meeting, 3 p.m. Cracker Barrel Story Time
Stories about judges, jurors, lawyers, and Big Train Russ Herman, a benefit performance for LAJ 7 p.m., Windsor Court Hotel Don’t miss this opportunity to hear master storyteller Russ Herman of Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar, LLP, New Orleans, at his best. Some of Russ’ stories have become modern legends, and he’s sure to offer both old favorites and new anecdotes that will keep everyone in smiles. Register early for this light-hearted dinner gathering. Space is limited. $125 per person, cash bar. REGISTER NOW Friday, March 5 CLE conference with Don Keenan of Atlanta
8:15 a.m., Windsor Court Hotel 6.5 CLE credits. You'll certainly want to reserve space on your calendar for a special CLE program with Don Keenan of Atlanta, Georgia. Keenan is the co-author with David Ball of the wildly popular book Reptile: The 2009 Manual of the Plaintiff's Revolution. Download Don Keenan's bio. Download bio of co-presenter Charles Allen. Download bio of co-presenter Patrick Hannon. Paid CLE registrants can click here to download CLE materials. Entry of supplied password is required to open the PDF file. You'll find Reptile a quantum leap ahead. It overcomes decades of tort-"reform" propaganda, provides virtually insurmountable motivation for juror to accept our side's logic and justice, and persuades every juror he or she needs to provide full compensation. Registration is open only to LAJ members. $394. Fee includes President's Luncheon at noon at the Windsor Court Hotel. President's Luncheon Noon, Windsor Court Hotel Cost is included in Keenan CLE conference. $50 per person for all others. Grand Reception & Silent Auction 7 p.m., Waldorf Astoria Ballroom, The Roosevelt Hotel, 123 Baronne Street Join elected officials and judges for an evening of fine food, camaraderie and networking. Attendees will also have the opportunity to bid on wonderful gifts, trips, jewelry, art and other special items donated by LAJ members and businesses while listening to music provided by a trio of jazz musicians that includes Victor Atkins, pianist for the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and Los Hombres Calientes. Cost is $150 per person. Want to contribute an item to the auction, but don't have time to shop? Learn how LAJ can do that for you.
REGISTER NOW Saturday, March 6 LAJ Board of Governors Meeting 9 a.m., Windsor Court Hotel Open to LAJ members only. Members are encourged to RSVP for this event. Jazz Brunch 12:30 p.m., Commander's Palace, 1403 Washington Ave. Convention ends with a classic Jazz Brunch at Commander’s Palace. Seating is limited for this long-time convention favorite, so be sure to register early. Cost is $75 per person. REGISTER NOW |
