What You Need to Know About Public Records and Open Meetings in Louisiana
This event qualifies for 6.0 CLE
Navigate the Louisiana Public Records Act and Open Meetings Law with ease.
Find out what Louisiana law has to say about balancing the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of federal and state public records and open meetings laws.
Join us for this seminar and you will get updates on recent developments in the interpretation of these laws. This seminar will get you headed in the right direction to avoid costly mistakes and litigation - register now to stay current and stay in compliance.
Benefits for You
- Find out which meetings - of which bodies - are open meetings under Louisiana law
- Comply with notice requirements that apply to open meetings
- Learn to spot exceptions to open meetings and public records laws
- Learn about standards of access to courtrooms and court records
Speaker and Presenter Information
Davis B. "Pepper" Allgood
Jones Walker LLP
- Senior partner with Jones Walker LLP
- Practices in the areas of business litigation, construction and administrative law
- J.D. degree, Order of the Coif, Louisiana State University Law School; B.A. degree, Louisiana State University
- Can be contacted at 225-248-2038 or dallgood@joneswalker.com
Ryan Goudelocke
Durio, McGoffin, Stagg & Ackermann PC
- Director with Durio, McGoffin, Stagg & Ackermann PC
- Represents both media and government clients
- Professional background in print media
- J.D. and M.M.C. degrees, Louisiana State University; B.A. degree, magna cum laude, Oglethorpe University
- Can be contacted at 337-233-0300 or ryan@dmsfirm.com
M. Brent Hicks
McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC
- Member with McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC in the firm's Baton Rouge office practicing in the commercial litigation section
- Focuses on construction litigation, government contracting disputes, contract law, consumer financial services litigation and constitutional litigation
- Represents clients in government contract disputes involving public bids and procurements, and clients in contract and collections disputes
- Certified Public Accountant
- J.D. degree, Loyola University New Orleans; B.S. degree in accounting, Louisiana State University
- Can be contacted at 225-382-3622 or bhicks@mcglinchey.com
Christopher D. Martin
Jones Walker LLP
- Partner with the Baton Rouge office of Jones Walker LLP
- Practice focuses on commercial litigation and includes representation of entities in open meetings law and public records law disputes
- J.D. degree, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University; B.S. degree in chemical engineering, Louisiana State University
- Can be contacted at cmartin@joneswalker.com
Mark F. Vilar
Vilar & Elliott, LLC
- Partner with Vilar & Elliott, LLC
- Practices in business, governmental, construction, Native American litigation and advice, and personal injury
- City attorney for the city of Pineville
- Formerly employed for eight years in Alexandria in the banking and utilities industries
- J.D. degree, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University; B.S. degree, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
- Can be contacted at 318-442-9533 or m.vilar@fvelaw.com
Relevant Government Agencies
Dept of Education, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government
This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities
When
Wed, Nov 12, 2014, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Cost
| Live Seminar Only: | |
| GovEvents Member Price: | $263.00 |
| Live Seminar + Recording: | |
| GovEvents Member Price: | $342.00 |
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Where
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scott-Lafayette
736 I-10 South Frontage Road
Scott, LA 70583
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Website
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Organizer
Lorman Education Services
