Louisiana Supreme Court Justices Hold Oral Arguments at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law - Press Release

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<div align="left" style="text-align:center;"><table style="width:100%;background-color:#428bca;"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td bgcolor="#428bca" height="21" valign="middle" width="100%"><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">2024 Press Releases</span></strong> </div></td></tr></tbody></table><table width="16%" style="width:1112px;"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></div><table style="width:100%;text-align:center;"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td width="82" style="text-align:left;width:71px;">CONTACT:&nbsp;</td><td width="253" style="text-align:left;width:1039px;">Trina S. Vincent<br />504-310-2590 </td></tr></tbody></table><div align="left" style="text-align:center;"><table style="width:100%;border-spacing:3px;background-color:#f7ebc6;"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td width="38%" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:#212073;text-transform:uppercase;"><strong>February 5, 2024</strong></span> </td><td width="62%"><p align="right"><span style="color:#212073;"><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong></span> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p style="text-align:center;"><strong></strong>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;text-transform:uppercase;"><strong>LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT JUSTICES HOLD ORAL ARGUMENTS AT LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS COLLEGE OF LAW</strong> </p><p><strong>New Orleans, LA</strong> &ndash; The Louisiana Supreme Court recently accepted an invitation by Loyola University New Orleans College of Law to hold oral arguments on the school&rsquo;s uptown campus. Law students, staff, faculty, and the general public gained first-hand knowledge of the Louisiana judiciary by witnessing attorneys argue three matters before the Court. The Supreme Court is traditionally invited by each of the deans of Louisiana&rsquo;s four law schools to hold oral arguments on their campuses. Plans are underway to hold oral arguments at Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Tulane Law Center, and Southern University Law Center.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.lasc.org/dockets/Jan2024.pdf" target="_blank">The Louisiana Supreme Court docket included oral arguments on three cases</a></strong>, which were live-streamed on the court&rsquo;s website. The court has live-streamed oral arguments since 2007. After oral arguments were concluded, the Justices adjourned to visit with students and faculty about the system of justice and the importance of professionalism in the practice of law.</p><p>&ldquo;The Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court and I appreciate being invited by Loyola Law School Dean Madeleine Landrieu to continue the over 20-year tradition of holding oral arguments at academic venues to enrich the legal experience of future attorneys and others in attendance by exposing them to the work of the Court,&rdquo; said Chief Justice John L Weimer. &ldquo;Holding court outside of the courthouse replicates history when the Supreme Court historically &lsquo;rode circuit&rsquo; at locations throughout the state.&rdquo;</p><p>Louisiana Supreme Court Justice James T. Genovese commented, "I am always honored to return to the Loyola University College of Law campus where I was once a student and learned so much under the leadership of my law professors. It is important to me as I serve as a Supreme Court Justice to encourage and inspire future attorneys and judges, just as I was inspired as a law student.&rdquo;</p><p>Dean Madeleine M. Landrieu, who served as a judge on the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal and Orleans Parish Civil District Court prior to her appointment as Dean of the law school, commented, &ldquo;It was such a terrific experience for everyone. I am grateful to the justices, the court staff, and the attorneys for allowing our students to see the work of the courts up close.&rdquo;</p><p>The session was coordinated by Louisiana Supreme Court Clerk of Court Veronica O. Koclanes and Dean Landrieu, who prepared the students in advance of oral arguments by providing case briefs and hosting a pre-session with students to highlight the major issues of the cases.</p><p>In the court&rsquo;s early history, before transportation made it possible to travel easily to New Orleans, the Louisiana Supreme Court was constitutionally required to &ldquo;ride the circuit&rdquo; and hold court in parishes throughout the state to ensure citizens statewide would have access to justice.</p><p><strong>For more information visit <a href="/">lasc.org</a> or contact Louisiana Supreme Court Public Information Specialist/Coordinator Trina S. Vincent at <a href="mailto:tvincent@lasc.org">tvincent@lasc.org</a> or (504) 310-2590.</strong> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>-30-</strong></p><p><link rel="stylesheet" href="/press_room/press_releases/2024/images/2024-03_picgrid.css" /></p><div class="picgrid"><div><p><img src="/press_room/press_releases/2024/images/2024-03_Loyola1.jpg" alt="Riding the Circuit: Louisiana Supreme Court Justices held Oral Arguments at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (L-R) Louisiana Supreme Court Clerk of Court Veronica O. Koclanes (standing), Justice Jay B. McCallum, Justice James T. Genovese, Justice Jefferson Hughes, Chief Justice John L. Weimer, Justice Scott J. Crichton, Justice William T. Crain, Justice Piper D. Griffin." /><br /><span class="caption">Riding the Circuit: Louisiana Supreme Court Justices held Oral Arguments at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (L-R) Louisiana Supreme Court Clerk of Court Veronica O. Koclanes (standing), Justice Jay B. McCallum, Justice James T. Genovese, Justice Jefferson Hughes, Chief Justice John L. Weimer, Justice Scott J. Crichton, Justice William T. Crain, Justice Piper D. Griffin.</span></p></div><div><p><img src="/press_room/press_releases/2024/images/2024-03_Loyola2.jpg" alt="Riding the Circuit: Louisiana Supreme Court Justices held Oral Arguments at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (L-R) Justice Jay B. McCallum; Justice James T. Genovese; Justice Jefferson Hughes; Loyola University President, Dr. Xavier A. Cole; Dr. Susanne DeBerry Cole; Loyola University Collee of Law Dean Madeline M. Landrieu; Chief Justice John L. Weimer; Justice Scott J. Crichton; Justice William T. Crain; Justice Piper D. Griffin." /><br /><span class="caption">Riding the Circuit: Louisiana Supreme Court Justices held Oral Arguments at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (L-R) Justice Jay B. McCallum; Justice James T. Genovese; Justice Jefferson Hughes; Loyola University President, Dr. Xavier A. Cole; Dr. Susanne DeBerry Cole; Loyola University Collee of Law Dean Madeline M. Landrieu; Chief Justice John L. Weimer; Justice Scott J. Crichton; Justice William T. Crain; Justice Piper D. Griffin.</span></p></div><p>&nbsp;</p></div>
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