Louisiana Bar Foundation President Skip Philips will POP UP in your area! Learn about civil legal aid, the increased need for services, and how it impacts your region.
Attend this free 30-minute educational session "Why the LBF is Good for the Profession" approved by the LSBA for a maximum of .5 hours of professionalism.
Topics covered:
· An overview of what civil legal aid is.
· How civil legal aid needs are increasing because the COVID-19 pandemic and series of devastating hurricanes.
· The critical need for investments in civil legal aid and the major economic and community benefits those investments provide.
· About the organizations on the ground that are providing crucial civil legal support to your community.
Participants have a chance to win Apple AirPods or a Bose Bluetooth Speaker!
Register for the event you would like to attend (required):
Capital Area
Central
Northshore
Southwest
Northwest
Greater Orleans
Acadiana
Northeast
Bayou Region
POP UP WRAP UP Networking session
Exact topics will be determined closer to the Nov. 18 date based on surveys from the above sessions. LBF staff will be assigned to each breakout room and volunteers will be provided talking points.
Possible Topics:
Civil legal aid issues in your region- the need for services, the need for funding
First had experience protecting people from illegal evictions, domestic violence, and economic security due to COVID - 19 and current disasters
Economic benefits of civil legal aid
How the LBF distributes funding
LBF Membership