Lawyers in the Classroom
Judges in the Classroom
A partnership of the Louisiana State Bar Association,
Louisiana District Judges Association and the LCLCE
CONSTITUTION DAY
September 16, 2011 |
The LCLCE is currently pairing classrooms with judges and attorneys for Constitution Day 2011. If interested in participating, enroll by faxing or mailing an enrollment form to the LCLCE office. Enrollment can also be made by contacting Kandis Showalter directly by phone at (504) 610-0134 or by email Kandis.Showalter@LSBA.org.
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Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Certified as aLaw Signature School |
Seen here at the Shreveport press event announcing the Caddo Parish Magnet High School certification as a Law Signature School are from left, Louisiana Bar Foundation 2010-11 President Herschel Richard, Jr., Superintendent of Caddo Parish Schools Dr. Gerald Dawkins, Social Studies teacher Virginia Marks, Mock Trial Sponsor Karen Soileau and Caddo Parish Magnet High School Principal Mary Rounds.
For more information on Law Signature Schools click here .
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Hamilton Winters Receives
Civics in Action Award |
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Hamilton S. Winters , a 2010-11 sophomore at West Monroe High School, is the recipient of the LCLCE's prestigious 2011 "Civics in Action" award. The award was presented by the Honorable Pascal F. Calogero, Jr., Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice, retired, on July 20, 2011 before educators assembled for the annual Louisiana Summer Institute.
The "Civics in Action" Award honors a Louisiana middle or high school student who has made a difference or an improvement in the quality of life in their school, home, or community through the use of civic engagement and who exemplifies what it means to be an engaged citizen. Winters was selected from a strong group of applicants for his numerous hours of community service and his extraordinary leadership skills. |
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Louisiana Summer Institute
Order in the Court
We the People |
2011 Summer Institute Attendees
Kudos to the Louisiana teachers and educators for participating in the intensive four day Summer Institute. Their dedication to the teaching profession is commendable. They are: Heather Benton, Jacqueline Bradley, Amy Breaux, Tanya Canty, Michael Concilio, Naomi Coyle, Matthew Edwards, Alicia Fergerson, Bernard Gaines, Camille Gautreaux, Monica Gomez, Vicki Hebert, Mark Hernandez, Wayne Hill, Andre LaGarde, Mona Landry, Sandra Marshall, Kesha McClendon, Tom Middleton, Michelle Molina, Steven Moore, Mitzi Murray, Sarah Newton, Janet Poche, David Ramsey, Trey Roberts, Michael Schroll, Denise Thomas and Danielle Tibbs.
Special Thanks To...
"Order in the Court" Faculty : Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. retired, Justice John L. Weimer, Prof. Paul R. Baier, Judge Lance M. Africk, Judge Michael G. Bagneris, Judge Peter Beer, Judge Paul A. Bonin, Judge Frances M. Bouillion, Judge Christopher J. Bruno, Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro, Judge Stanwood R. Duval, Jr., Judge Sheral C. Kellar, Judge Madeleine M. Landrieu, Judge Rebecca M. Olivier, Jack C. Benjamin Sr. and Kim M. Boyle.
"We the People": Carl Richard, Ph.D., Elizabeth Bailey, Vickie Hebert, George Allan, Teresa Arrington, Tyler Barker, Carl Dermady, Michelle Molina, Mary Jo Roberts and Christopher Showalter.
A very special thanks to Justice John L. Weimer and Hon. John T. Olivier, Valerie Willard, Georgia Chadwick and the staff of the Louisiana Supreme Court Building for their generosity and support.
This program was made possible with funding from the Louisiana Judicial Excellence Foundation in the Memory of H. Eustice Riley and a grant from the Center for Civic Education.
"Order in the Court" Committee: Jack C. Benjamin Sr., Brian Engeron and Val Exnicios
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Thank You for Your Generous Contributions!
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Many thanks to members of the Louisiana legal community who have elected to support the LCLCE and its programs through their LSBA dues check off option. These contributions are essential to the success of the LCLCE and its programs to support law related education in Louisiana classrooms.
List of 2011 Contributors
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MARK THE DATE
Louisiana Council for the Social Studies Conference October 7, 2011
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Attorney Job Positions
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The Louisiana State Bar Association has a current listing of job opportunities in the legal field. To view these opportunities click here.
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August 2011
Louisiana Center for
Law and Civic Education
(LCLCE)
The Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization. It is the educational arm of the Louisiana State Bar Association. It is financially assisted, in part, by the Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts program through the Louisiana Bar Foundation, federal organizations, and by generous private contributions.
Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education
601 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone (504) 619-0134
Fax (504) 528-9154
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