Practice Sections

Networking groups and committees

Practice sections provide a unique opportunity for LAJ members to network with other members who also have an interest in a particular area of the practice of law. The email list server of each section provides a quick, efficient and cost-effective way to pose questions to other members, to share ideas and to stay current on important practice issues. Section members also share articles and other pertinent information and meet periodically for face-to-face networking. Section members know that there’s power in numbers, and they understand that the best way to make a difference is to become involved.

Click here to download the application to join any of the LAJ sections.

LAJ’s practice sections are:

Auto Torts Section
Annual section dues are $35. Auto Torts Section agreement.
(Eligibility requirements included in section agreement.)
Derrick G. Earles, Lafayette, chair

Business Section
Annual section dues are $35. Business Section agreement.
(Eligibility requirements included in section agreement.)
J. Michael Veron, Lake Charles, chair

Civil Rights Section
Annual section dues are $35. Civil Rights Section agreement.
(Eligibility requirements included in section agreement.)
Jennifer Greene, New Orleans, chair.

Criminal Law Section
Annual section dues are $35. Criminal Law Section agreement.
(Eligibility requirements included in section agreement.)
Donald J. Cazayoux Jr., Baton Rouge, chair

Employment Law Section
Annual section dues are $35. Employment Law Section agreement.
(Eligibility requirements included in section agreement.)
Robert B. Landry III, Baton Rouge, chair

Family Law Section
Annual section dues are $35. Family Law Section agreement.
(Eligibility requirements included in section agreement.)
Karen D. Downs, Baton Rouge, chair

Insurance Law Section
Annual section dues are $35. Insurance Law Section agreement.
(Eligibility requirements included in section agreement.)
Marc L. Frischhertz, New Orleans, chair

Law Practice Technology Section
Annual section dues are $35. Law Practice Technology  Section agreement.
(Eligibility requirements included in section agreement.)
Gary N. Boutwell II, Baton Rouge, chair.

Maritime Section      
Annual section dues are $35. Maritime Section agreement.
(Eligibility requirements included in section agreement.)
Ian F. Taylor, New Orleans, chair

Medical Malpractice Section
Annual section dues are $100. Medical Malpractice Section agreement.
(Eligibility requirements included in section agreement.)
Robert J.  David, New Orleans, co-chair
Benjamin Paul Mouton, Baton Rouge, co-chair

Products Liability Section
Annual section dues are $35. Products Liability Section agreement.
Darrel J. Papillion, Baton Rouge, chair

Section on Toxics, Environment and Pharmaceuticals (STEP)
Annual section dues are $35. STEP Section agreement.
(Eligibility requirements included in section agreement.)
Rudie R. Soileau Jr., Lake Charles, chair

Workers' Compensation Section 
Annual section dues are $35. Workers' Compensation Section agreement.
(Eligibility requirements included in section agreement.)
William R. "Trey" Mustian III, Metairie, chair

Aviation Connection
Annual dues are $50.
Hugh P. Lambert, Lafayette, chair

Membership Committee
Glenn J. Armentor, Lafayette, co-chair

Minority Caucus
Markita S. Hawkins, New Orleans, chair

New Lawyer Division
Lauren R. Pilie, New Orleans, co-chair
J. Christopher "Chris" Zainey Jr., New Orleans, co-chair

Paralegal/Legal Assistant Division
Bob Jullens, Baton Rouge, chair

Women's Caucus
Jacki L. Smith, New Orleans, chair
  Casey DeReus, Publications Committee chair
  Kristi Shubert, Regional Committee chair

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