NAWJ District Six Conference: Day One
Mar 20, 2019 @ 9:00AM - Mar 20, 2019 @ 4:00PM
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
Shreveport, LA 71129
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN JUDGES
presents
VISIONARY WOMEN CHAMPIONS OF PERSEVERANCE, PERISTENCE AND PROGRESS
Wednesday, March 20th's events will take place at Huntington High School (6801 Rasberry Lane, Shreveport, LA 71129) and Shreveport City Courthouse (1244 Texas Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101).DIRECTOR
The Honorable Sheva Sims,
Shreveport City Court, Shreveport, Louisiana
CHAIRPERSON
The Honorable Aisha Clark,
Monroe City Court, Shreveport, Louisiana
MARCH 20, 2019 (HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL)
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM REGISTRATION
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM COLOR OF JUSTICE PROGRAM
• Chief Judge Felicia Toney Williams,
Second Circuit Court of Appeal, Shreveport, LA
• Attorney Patrick J. Harrington, Shreveport, LA
• Assistant District Attorney Wilbert Pryor,
Caddo Parish, Shreveport, LA
• Jasmine Cooper, 2L, Southern University Law Center,
Baton Rouge, LA
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM MENTORING
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU DRIVE
Sharon Defensive School, Sharon Boykin, Shreveport, LA
MARCH 20, 2019 (SHREVEPORT CITY COURT)
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM SAFETY IN THE COURTROOM AND OTHER PLACES
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Department
Shreveport City Marshals
Shreveport Police Department
2:10 PM to 3:10 PM EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DWI
Attorney Ronald J. Miciotto, Shreveport, LA
MARCH 21, 2019 (SHREVEPORT CITY COURT)
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM REGISTRATION
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM WOMEN AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
James E. Stewart, Sr., District Attorney, Caddo Parish, LA
Britney Green, Assistant District Attorney, Caddo Parish, LA
10:10 AM to 11:40 AM HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Alliece Cole, Director of Human Trafficking
Empower 225, Baton Rouge, LA
Judge Joy Lobrano, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal
New Orleans, LA
11:50 AM to 12:50 PM THE TEN TENETS OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
AND FINANCIAL HEALTH
Dr. Karen Pendleton, Concierge Lifestyle Medicine Practice
Pair O’Docsouth Bio-Rejuvenis, Shreveport, LA
12:50 PM to 1:50 PM LUNCH
MARCH 21, 2019 (SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AT SHREVEPORT)
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM COLOR OF JUSTICE PROGRAM
Judge Yvette Alexander, Baton Rouge City Court, Baton Rouge
Judge Paula Brown, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal,
New Orleans, LA
Judge Regina Bartholomew-Woods,
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal, New Orleans, LA
Attorney Curtis Joseph, Shreveport, LA
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM MENTORING THE STUDENTS
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM WELCOME RECEPTION (PRIVATE RESIDENCE)
MARCH 22, 2019 (SHREVEPORT CITY COURT)
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM REGISTRATION
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM PROTECTIVE ORDER
Judge Bernadette D'Souza, Orleans Civil District Court, LA
10:40 AM to 11:40 AM ETHICS
Justice Scott J. Crichton, Louisiana Supreme Court
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM LUNCH
MARCH 22, 2019 (MORNINGSTAR BAPTIST CHURCH)
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
JUDICIAL FIRSTS PAVING THE WAY
Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson,
Louisiana Supreme Court, New Orleans, LA
Chief Judge Felicia Toney Williams,
Second Circuit Court of Appeal, Shreveport, LA
Judge Bernadette D'Souza, Orleans Civil District Court, LA
Judge Ramona Emanuel, First Judicial District Court, Shreveport
Judge Pamela Taylor Johnson, Juvenile Court, Baton Rouge, LA
Judge Shonda D. Stone, Second Circuit Court of Appeal,
Shreveport, LA
3:30 PM to 4:45 PM WOMEN IN PRISON
Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson,
Louisiana Supreme Court, New Orleans, LA
Judge Arthur L. Hunter, Jr.,
Orleans Parish Criminal District Court, New Orleans, LA
Andrea Buttross, Education Director, Louisiana
Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Baton Rouge
Syrita Steib-Martin, Executive Director
Operations Restoration, New Orleans, LA
4:55 PM to 5:30 PM NAWJ DISTRICT SIX BUSINESS MEETING
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM RECEPTION
MARCH 22, 2019 (THE PETROLEUM CLUB)
7:00 PM AWARDS AND RECOGNITION DINNER
Speaker: The Honorable Bernette Joshua Johnson
Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court
REGISTRATION FEES:
One (1) Day: $85
One (1) Day and Awards Dinner: $170
Two (2) Days: $150
Two (2) Days and Awards Dinner: $235
Three (3) Days: $175
Three (3) Days and Awards Dinner: $260
Awards Recognition Dinner Only $85
Awards Recognition Dinner Table: $1,000 seats eight (8)
REGISTER ONLINE HERE.
You may also download, complete and email or send this registration form with payment to NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN JUDGES, P.O. Box 36971, Shreveport, LA 71133.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
NAWJ has secured a block of rooms at the Hilton Shreveport, adjacent to the Convention Center. The rate is $94/night.
Please use the passcode “AJW” in the following reservation link here by March 6, 2019 to reserve at the $94/night rate.
The hotel’s address is 104 Market Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
Event Details
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
BECOME A SPONSOR
(Download sponsorship information here.)
$10,000 SPONSORSHIP
Five (5) tables at the Friday, March 22, 2019 evening Awards and Recognition Dinner at The Petroleum Club; recognition at seminars, in the souvenir booklet, at the Friday evening Dinner, and in all advertising.
$5,000 SPONSORSHIP
Four (4) tables at the Friday, March 22, 2019 evening Awards and Recognition Dinner at The Petroleum Club; recognition at seminars, in the souvenir booklet, at the Dinner, and radio advertising.
$2,000 SPONSORSHIP
Two (2) tables at the Friday, March 22, 2019 evening Awards and Recognition Dinner at The Petroleum Club; recognition at seminars, in the souvenir booklet, and at the Dinner.
$1,000 SPONSORSHIP
One (1) table at the Friday, March 22, 2019 evening Awards and Recognition Dinner at The Petroleum Club; recognition in the souvenir booklet, and at the Dinner.
$500/$250/$100 SUPPORTERS
Recognition in the program.
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
National Association of Women Judges
P.O. Box 36971
Shreveport, LA 71133
TAX ID NUMBER: 52-1185005
Have questions? Need more information? Contact NAWJ District 6 Director, Judge Sheva Sims, Tel: (318) 673-5878; Conference Chairperson Judge Aisha Clark, Tel: (318) 329-2580.
VISIONARY WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The National Association of Women Judges District Six is pleased to announce the
VISIONARY WOMEN: CHAMPIONS OF PERSEVERANCE, PERSISTENCE AND PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
A $750 scholarship will be awarded to applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing diversity, the achievement of gender equality, and academic success. One (1) scholarship per law school will be awarded to an applicant currently matriculating at the:
Louisiana State University - Paul M. Hebert Law Center (LSU)
Loyola Law School,
Southern University Law Center (SULC), and
Tulane University Law School.
At least four (4) scholarships will be awarded. The scholarships will be presented on Friday, March 22, 2019 during the Awards & Recognition dinner in Shreveport, LA, hosted by NAWJ District 6 Director, Judge Sheva Sims.
Scholarship recipients will receive a complimentary awards dinner ticket and must be present to receive the award.
Preference will be given to applicants who are student members of the NAWJ. Prior recipients of NAWJ District 6 scholarships are ineligible.
To apply: Complete this application and submit the requirements listed below to law@feliciahamilton.com
- Application
- A personal statement (no more than 3 pages, double-spaced) to include:
- Are you a first generation college graduate and/or law student?
- Any relevant work experience, college activities, and/or community service toward advancing diversity and the achievement of gender equality.
- What qualities, talents, passions and/or background experience do you bring to advance diversity in the legal profession and the achievement of gender equality?
- Have you overcome any obstacles in pursuit of higher education?
- What efforts would you make to advance diversity, achieve gender equality, and/or promote equal access and opportunity in the justice system, if you served as a judge?
- What steps would you take as a current or future member of the NAWJ to advance its mission?
- Resume
- Law School transcript (An unofficial copy is acceptable.)
Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m., February 25, 2019. Scholarship recipient s will be notified by Monday, March 4, 2019.
Any questions should be directed to Attorney Felicia M. Hamilton, Scholarship Chairperson at law@feliciahamilton.com or (225) 255-1306.
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