August 2023

President Deidre D. Robert appoints chairs to the LBF committees and subcommittees. Learn more here.

The LBF website, www.RaisingTheBar.org is now easier for you to find important information!

Join the LBF or renew your membership in our Fellows program with ease, take a quiz to find out which Fellowship level is right for you, and more!

Visit our new site today and explore all of the new features!

We are looking for content creators for the 2023-24 Speak Out for Justice! Focus on Civil Legal Aid Program. The purpose of this program is to support the LBF’s educational goals and show how vital the need for civil legal aid is to those who need it most. The LBF seeks to simultaneously engage with multiple content creators for this program. Each selected author/content creator will receive a $500 – $2,500 honorarium, depending on content.

Learn more, apply, and read previous years' stories here.

Deadline to apply is

Friday, September 22, 2023.

More than $12 Million in grants awarded for 2023-24.

·        The reinstated Building Capital Development (BCD) grant program assists with the purchase and/or renovation of a building for grantees.

·        LBF entered into an agreement with the state of Louisiana to fund Children in Need of Care and adult representation services for more than $4 million.

·        LBF entered into an agreement with the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) to fund education, counseling, and direct representation aiding impoverished citizens in matters of title clearing (as it relates to homeowner foreclosure), foreclosure prevention, mediation, and mortgage loan modifications.

·        My Community Cares Grants (MCC) support the MCC Program which strengthens families and prevents child abuse and neglect preventing the need for foster care. Funding is for full-time attorney positions fully dedicated to MCC work.

·        2024-25 grant applications open October 1 and close December 1.

·        2024-25 LRAP and Kids’ Chance Scholarship applications open December 1 and close March 3, 2024.

Join us for a webinar! Tuesday, August 29, Noon- 1 PM

Brought to you by the LBF, this engaging webinar covers everything:

• Impact of SCOTUS decision on student debt cancellation

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – new regulations!

• Return to federal student loan repayment - new SAVE repayment plan

• Q&A with student loan expert

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Please take the time to submit nominees you would like considered by the Louisiana Bar Foundation. All nominations must include a brief statement on each nominee and be submitted electronically using the links below by Friday, September 29, 2023.

View Past Recipients

LBF President, Deidre Deculus Robert and LSBA President, Shayna Sonnier celebrate together at the LBF President's Dinner at Circa 1903 Restaurant in New Roads, LA.

LBF Leadership learns the ins and outs of how the Foundation operates and its impact on Louisiana with the theme of Dr. Seuss', "Oh, The Places You'll Go!" in New Roads, LA.

August 29 - Student loan webinar

September 4 - LBF Offices closed for Labor Day

September 8 - Past Presidents Advisory Council Luncheon

September 22 - Speak Out for Justice! Focus on Civil Legal Aid Program proposals due.

September 29 - 2023 Distinguished Honorees and Calogero Justice Award Nominations close

October 27 - Board Meeting & DEI Workshop #4 - Learn more

Pop Up Tour is November 1-2, 8-9, 15-16. Be on the lookout for one near you!