LSU Law News
May 2022
Summer Library Hours
May 27, 2022The Law Library will begin its summer schedule on Monday, May 30, 2022. Please check the detailed hours page for further information.
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Shreveport attorney and LSU Law alumna Allison Jones delivers the Class of 2022 Commencement address
May 24, 2022Allison Jones (center) with (from left to right) LSU Law Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Jake T. Henry III, LSU Law Interim Dean Lee Ann Wheelis Lockridge, LSU Interim Executive Vice president and Provost Matt Lee, and LSU Law 2022 Professor of the Year Raymond T. Diamond. “I can tell you that at some point in your career you will be faced with a case that challenges your conscience … you will find something in your career that you’re just unable to bear. It may happen early in your career, it may happen late, but it will happen,” she said.…
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Your Gifts at Work: Keiara Fort
May 13, 2022Keiara Fort has always wanted a career in which she can advocate for, serve, and empower people with disabilities. After earning her undergraduate degree in communications from Louisiana Tech University in 2014 and her and Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Southern University in 2016, she went to work for LSU as Assistant Director of Disability Services. After three years of helping LSU students with disabilities register for classes and access accommodations, as well as educating faculty, staff, and students on disability related topics and facilitating workshops, she decided to pursue a law degree so she could further assist…
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LSU Law alumna sworn in as first female Louisiana Supreme Court Clerk of Court
May 12, 2022Louisiana Supreme Court Clerk of Court Veronica O. Koclanes' Investiture Ceremony (from left to right): Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer, Koclanes, Dr. George Koclanes, Isabella Koclanes, and Helena Koclanes. LSU Law alumna Veronica O. Koclanes has become the first female Clerk of Court in the Louisiana Supreme Court’s 208-year history. The Louisiana Supreme Court held the official investiture ceremony for Koclanes on Monday, May 9, at an evening ceremony in the Supreme Court courtroom at the Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. Courthouse. With her husband, children, parents, close family, and friends in attendance, Koclanes was sworn…
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LSU Law Barristers’ Bowl raises $16K for the Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response Center in Baton Rouge
May 11, 2022Barristers' Bowl Gold Team Captain Christopher Melancon (from left to right), Professor Darlene Goring, STAR Managing Attorney Airzola Cleaves, STAR Staff Attorney Becca Wheelis, Cheer Captain Hannah Wilson, and Purple Team Captain Rory Luke. The annual Barristers' Bowl game and cheerleading performance by LSU Law students returned from a three-year hiatus on March 4, with the Purple Team besting the Gold Team 36-0 in the full-tackle football game and the charity auction raising $16,000 for the Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response Center (STAR) in Baton Rouge. On Tuesday, May 10, LSU Law 3L and Purple Team Captain Rory Luke, along…
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