This is a replay day. Recorded sessions from LSU CLE's 2026 programs play on screen at the Law Center; speakers will not be present. Two rooms run at the same time, and you choose one session each hour from either room.
Monday, November 9, 2026
Registration Fees:
$210 for the full day. One rate for everyone.
Auditorium: Recent Developments
| Time | Name | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Check-in | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | What's New in Legal Ethics? (ETHICS) | Clare Roubion, The Roubion Law Firm |
| 10:10 AM - 11:10 AM | Professionalism in the AI Era, Whether You Use AI or Not (PROFESSIONALISM) | Tracy Norton, LSU Law Center |
| 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM | Louisiana Civil Procedure & Evidence | William Corbett, LSU Law Center |
| 12:20 PM - 1:05 PM | Lunch on your own | |
| 1:05 PM - 2:05 PM | Successions, Donations & Trusts | Melissa Lonegrass, LSU Law Center |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Family Law | Andrea Carroll, LSU Law Center |
| 3:25 PM - 4:25 PM | Obligations & Contracts | Melissa Lonegrass, LSU Law Center |
W220: Practice Ready/Young Lawyer
| Time | Name | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Check-in | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | What's New in Legal Ethics? For New Lawyers (ETHICS) | Clare Roubion, The Roubion Law Firm |
| 10:10 AM - 11:10 AM | Mentoring: The Future of the Profession (PROFESSIONALISM) | Barry Grodsky, Taggart Morton, LLC |
| 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM | Artificial Intelligence and the Law: What New Lawyers Need to Know (PROFESSIONALISM) | Tracy Norton, LSU Law Center |
| 12:20 PM - 1:05 PM | Lunch on your own | |
| 1:05 PM - 2:05 PM | 20 Lessons Learned in 20 Years (PROFESSIONALISM) | Angela Williams, Law Office of Angela Cox Williams |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Client Communication: Top 10 Tips that Work from Ponchatoula to the Pacific (LOM) | Parker Layrisson, Parker Layrisson Injury Attorneys |
| 3:25 PM - 4:25 PM | Fundamentals of Depositions | Jeffrey Brooks, LSU Law Center |
Conference Location
This is an in-person event at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center. There is no virtual option. Each hour, pick one of two rooms: the Auditorium for Recent Developments (Louisiana law updates, plus ethics and professionalism) or W220 for Practice Ready/Young Lawyer (practice skills, ethics, professionalism, and law office management for newer lawyers). You can switch rooms from hour to hour.
In-Person Location:
McKernan Law Auditorium and Room W220
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
United States
General Information
Conference Materials
Materials will be made available in PDF format ONLY, approximately one week before the conference. Instructions to download will be sent via email at that time. Because neither internet access nor electrical outlets are guaranteed, we suggest that you either print or save the PDF materials to your mobile device, and fully charge your batteries before the conference.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests must be received in our office in writing no later than Monday, November 2, 2026 to receive a refund less a $50 cancellation fee. Requests may be emailed to lsucle@lsu.edu.
Parking
LSU does NOT offer free parking, nor does LSU Law control parking spots or parking policy. You have several options for paid parking. We recommend metered parking in the Union Square Garage for ease and proximity to the Law Center. Click here for info on garage parking.
For detailed information on all available parking options, pricing, and maps, as well as contact information for the LSU Parking & Transportation office, click here.
Food & Beverage
Coffee and refreshments may be provided, but lunch is on your own. LSU has many great options on campus, or you can explore nearby eateries.
We recommend The Club at Union Square next door to the Law Center (formerly known as the Faculty Club). They typically have a very nice lunch buffet.
For other dining options and information, visit LSU Dining.
Special accommodations for accessibility or dietary restrictions/allergies
Indicate your accommodations request during registration or email lsucle@lsu.edu with your requests or questions. Please submit such requests at least one calendar week in advance of the conference.
Recording
Video and audio recording are prohibited. Selected portions of this conference will be rebroadcast or available on-demand after the conference.
