Member Spotlight: Claris Smith
How well do you know your fellow FBA members? Which FBA member hails from Tyler, Texas, studied art in undergrad, and can be found preparing lunches for the homeless in her community? Read our Member Spotlight to learn more about Claris Smith!
Now Accepting 2023 Chapter Award Nominations!
The New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association recognizes the contributions of members of the legal community every year at our Annual Meeting & Luncheon. We are currently accepting nominations for the 2023 President’s Award, Jack Martzell Professionalism Award, and Camille Gravel Pro-Bono/Public Service Award.
Member Spotlight: Valerie Andrews
Which FBA member hails from Greenwood, Mississippi, loves a good fried oyster sandwich, and spends her free time reading and discussing literature with friends? Read our Member Spotlight to learn more about Valerie Andrews!
Justice Camp Returns in Person
The Federal Bar Association - New Orleans held its annual Justice Camp in person again this year, including an expansion to a fourth day and a field trip to the Louisiana Supreme Court.
2022 Annual Meeting
The 2022 Annual Meeting will take place August 25, 2022 at the Four Seasons Hotel, New Orleans. Our speaker, David McCraw of the New York Times Company, will give a keynote address and our chapter will further honor our members, award winners for 2021 and 2022, and our new 2022-2023 FBA-NO and YLD Board of Directors Members
If You Want to Remove, Make it Snappy!
When a lawsuit is filed in state court but federal court is a proper forum, defendants often prefer to remove the case. According to 28 U.S.C. § 1441, “any civil action brought in a State court of which the district courts of the United States have original jurisdiction, may be removed by the defendant or the defendants, to the district court of the United States for the district and division embracing the place where such action is pending.”
2021-2022 Board
The 2021-2022 Board took an in-person photo at the annual federal judge’s reception. The Board had previously been unable to take a photo together due to the COVID-19 pandemic.