Baton Rouge Bar Association

10/21/2026

MEET OUR STUDENT CLASSROOM: NICOLAS GARON⭐️

Nicolas is a 4L at the Southern University Law Center. He’s a part-time, evening student and a first generation college graduate. He’s worked extra hard to complete school while working, so he’s hoping to put that hard work to good use for some extracurricular fun!

Our attorneys are studying up to prove they might be Smarter Than a Law Student in our NEW live gameshow. With 2 hours of CLE credit and a drink included with each ticket, there’s no excuse to skip class…

Get your tickets at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/are-you-smarter-than-a-law-student

10/21/2026

Join us tomorrow at the BRBA office at 6:00 PM for our October run!

10/20/2026

Spots on our tour are filling up fast, so make sure to register today and secure your spot!

A unique CLE experience is headed to Angola. Join us for a day of professional development, perspective and meaningful discussion focused on professionalism, re-entry and the justice system.

Hear from Professor Angela A. Allen-Bell and Judge Fred Crifasi, Presiding Judge of the 19th JDC’s Re-Entry Court, before touring Louisiana State Penitentiary and gaining firsthand perspective on incarceration and re-entry.

Lunch is included. Space is limited, so make plans to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to learn beyond the courtroom. Resgister at https://brba.org/upcoming-cles/

10/19/2026

Your dream European getaway is up for grabs at a steal!

With our Winner’s Choice European Getaway for 2, you get to choose the adventure.

Know an attorney who needs to trade the courtroom for a European escape? Send them this post.

This exclusive getaway is available at a wonderful discount ONLY through the Gavel Gala auction. Join us November 12 at the Renaissance Baton Rouge for your chance to bid on the trip of a lifetime!

Get your Gavel Gala tickets now and start dreaming about that PTO!

Tickets available at https://brba.users.membersuite.com/events/64eaf1b4-0078-c283-3d21-0b4a2887601f/details

10/16/2026

MEET OUR STUDENT CLASSROOM: RANSOM CLIFTON⭐️

Ransom is 3L at LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center. As the Editor In Chief of the Louisiana Law Review and a self-proclaimed law nerd, he’s ready to serve as a lifeline to our competing teams of attorneys.

Our attorneys are studying up to prove they might be Smarter Than a Law Student in our NEW live gameshow. With 2 hours of CLE credit and a drink included with each ticket, there’s no excuse to skip class…

Get your tickets at https://brba.org/aystals/

10/15/2026

Consider this your excuse to get dressed up, gather your favorite people and enjoy a night out in style.

Gavel Gala is your chance to trade the workday wardrobe for an evening of glamour, cocktails, a beautiful dinner and great company. Bring your friends, invite your colleagues and make a night of it at Baton Rouge’s premier legal community event.

The dress code is black tie optional. The company is excellent. And no outfit is complete without an auction paddle.

Join us November 12 at the Renaissance Baton Rouge for Gavel Gala. Get your tickets, pick your look and we’ll see you there!

Get tickets and view auction items at https://brba.org/gavel-gala/

10/14/2026

MEET OUR STUDENT CLASSROOM: BRYAN HOKE⭐️

Bryan is a 3L at LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center who’s involved in trial advocacy and confident in trial practice. He’s studying up to serve as a lifeline to our competing teams of attorneys.

Our attorneys are studying up to prove they might be Smarter Than a Law Student in our NEW live gameshow. With 2 hours of CLE credit and a drink included with each ticket, there’s no excuse to skip class…

Get your tickets at https://brba.org/aystals/

10/12/2026

Pop quiz! Have you read the rulebook?

The teams are set, the categories are ready and the cheat options are up for grabs. We’ve got the full breakdown for Are You Smarter Than a Law Student? in one handy little notebook.

Swipe through, study up and prepare for an evening of legal trivia, questionable confidence and some very entertaining competition.

Whether you’re an attorney ready to play along or a law student ready to prove yourself, there’s a seat for you. And yes, your ticket comes with 2 hours of CLE credit and a cocktail.

Extra credit for showing up. See you in class! Get your tickets at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/are-you-smarter-than-a-law-student

10/09/2026

The Gavel Gala auction sneak peeks continue!

From a Joe Burrow jersey and a Boosie-signed LSU jersey to a New Orleans Saints Drew Brees jersey, this lineup is bringing the heat! Add in beautiful jewelry, interior design services and photography sessions, and you’ve got plenty of reasons to get your bids ready.

And trust us, we’re just getting started. Keep an eye on our website for even more auction previews, including exclusive trips, additional jewelry and art, cosmetic services and plenty of other incredible finds.

Get your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable night of celebration, music, cocktails and incredible auction items, all in support of the Baton Rouge Bar Foundation’s mission to strengthen our community through legal education and service.

You’ll want to be in the room when the bidding begins! Get tickets at https://brba.org/gavel-gala/

10/08/2026

From NIL deals and compliance considerations to budgets and potential pathways for the future of college athletics, our Name, Image and Likeness: The Evolving Landscape of College Athletics CLE offered an inside look at where sports law is headed.

Young lawyers and sports law enthusiasts heard directly from leaders working at the forefront of these issues, with candid insight into the challenges, opportunities and decisions shaping the NIL landscape.

A big thank you to our panelists LSU Director of Athletics Verge Ausberry, Southern University Athletic Director Roman Banks, Phelps counsel Michael B. Victorian and NFL agent Paul Derousselle. Thank you to everyone who joined us at the PMAC Legends Club for a fascinating conversation about the future of college athletics.