Issue 4 路 Volume 29 路 August 2009 www.lafayettebar.org
The
Motivated by Justice, Inspired by Service
Lafayette Young Lawyers Association... ...the faces of the future
President's Message
THE PROMULGATOR The Promulgator is published six times a year by the Lafayette Bar Association. The Editorial Committee welcomes news contributions, substantive articles and/or comments for this publication.
Published by Lafayette Bar Association 2607 Johnston Street Lafayette LA 70503 P.O. Box 2194 Lafayette, LA 70502-2194 tel: (337) 237-4700 fax: (337) 237-0970 www.lafayettebar.org The mission of the Lafayette Bar Association is to serve the profession, its members and the community by promoting justice, professional excellence, respect for the rule of law and fellowship among attorneys and the Court.
OFFICERS REBEKAH HUGGINS President CHARLES ZIEGLER President-Elect ANDRE DOGUET Secretary/Treasurer MILES MATT Immediate Past President
DIRECTORS Evelyn Adams
Dean Doherty
Aaron Jay Allen
Greg Koury
Elena Arcos Pecoraro
Gary Kraus
Tiffany Babineaux
Tony Morrow
Marianna Broussard
Tricia Pierre
Larry Curtis
Dona Renegar
Shannon Dartez
Jeffrey Riggs
Blake David
Maggie Simar
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Maggie Simar, Editor Adam Abdalla
Burton Guidry Rebekah Huggins
Nicole Breaux
Barbara Olinde
Shawn Carter
Laura Putnam
Cade Evans
Cynthia Simon
STAFF SUSAN HOLLIDAY Executive Director ASHLEY GARY Marketing Director TAMMY DEROUEN LVL Program Director PENNY ROGERS Executive Assistant The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial Committee of the Lafayette Bar Association. The Promulgator August 2009 Volume 29, Issue 4
OK, I admit that as a native New Orleanian, I am a little biased: I enjoy attending our Bench Bar seminar in New Orleans. After Hurricane Katrina, when our venue on the Gulf Coast was wiped out, out of necessity, we moved the program to New Orleans. Thereafter, it has been held there by design. We determined that New Orleans needed financial support and, unfortunately, it still does. In the process we discovered a simple fact—we know what it means to miss New Orleans. We have not even scratched the surface of what the Crescent City offers but each year our Bar Association finds new venues and re-discovers old familiar places. This year is no exception. The event will be held from September 24 – 26, 2009. Our Thursday night dinner will be at Muriel’s on Jackson Square. We are honored this year to have Mr. James Carville, well-renowned political analyst, as a guest speaker at the dinner. The ambience of Muriel’s cannot be compared. If the bustle of the Square’s artists and street performers and the historical significance of being in such proximity to the Cabildo, the Pontalba building and St. Louis Cathedral is not enough, Muriel’s also has a resident ghost! I had family holed up at Muriel’s during Hurricane Katrina. It’s a special place. Friday night: Cocktails at Galatoire’s. Need I say more? This New Orleans institution is over 100 years old and is often called the “grand dame” of New Orleans restaurants. Growing up, we did not have much money. Eating out usually meant Morrison’s Cafeteria on Chef Menteur Highway or Bruning’s at West End—places long since closed. But on special occasions, we went to Galatoire’s. Galatoire’s never disappoints. Every night, the Ritz-Carlton is a dream. The rooms are beautiful and the service is great. The place even smells good. However, I must admit that going to the Ritz does give me a strange sense of déjà vu. When I was in high school, I took public transportation to school. Rain or shine, I stood at the bus stop in front of the Walgreens on Canal Street across the street
from the Ritz. In those days, the Ritz was Maison Blanche and right next door was D.H. Holmes. After school, I sometimes windowshopped through these stores admiring all the nice clothes on display. It feels like I have come full circle now Rebekah Huggins when I look down LBA President at that o l d The Glenn Armentor Walgreens store Law Corporation from my RitzCarlton window. So, needless to say, I am excited about our New Orleans Bench-Bar program. I hope I have piqued your interest or revived some long-lost memories. Oh, and don’t forget the French Quarter just around the corner, loading up at the Central Grocery (a must for anyone with Italian blood like me), the Ritz Spa—oh so relaxing, and CLE, CLE, CLE! Thinking about the past reminds me that this Promulgator issue is dedicated to our Lafayette Young Lawyers Association. No matter how long you practice, you’ll always remember being sworn in, your first trial, and making invaluable friends—you know, the ones who, just like you, are trying to figure out how to do the practical stuff that you just don’t learn in law school. Joining LYLA is a fantastic way to balance career and life. The people you meet in that organization will likely be ones you hold dear in the future. If you are no longer a LYLA member, I urge you to support it by getting to know their members and attending LYLA events, many of which will be highlighted in this issue. Consider also mentoring. Mentoring is an invaluable gift. Remember: A mentor is someone whose hindsight can become your foresight.
Table of Contents Executive Director’s Message…………………………………………………….......3 Annual Events.............................................................................................4-7 Magistrate Judge Mimi Methvin’s Retirement..................................................8 Lafayette Young Lawyers Association........................................................9-11 LSBA Awards..........................................................................................12-13 SOLACE Program.........................................................................................15 Awards and Recognition...............................................................................16 Outside the Practice................................................................................17-18 Classifieds...................................................................................................19 Page 2
Executive Director’s Message
Susan Holliday Executive Director susan@lafayettebar.org
This issue is dedicated to our Young Lawyers Association and all that they do to support the programs and goals of our local bar association. I remember my first year as Executive Director and meeting those new lawyers who were being sworn in that year. It’s great to see how each of them have grown and matured into seasoned and professional attorneys. Our young lawyers do so much to not only enhance our public image but they also throw those great parties we have all become accustomed and look forward to. Ms. Cynthia Simon, an assistant district attorney and one of my favorite people, will be sworn in as o u r 20 0 9 -20 1 0 Y o u n g Lawyers President. I still remember the day I met
Cynthia—we were in the hallway of Red’s and she introduced herself to me, told me she was an attorney who had recently moved to Lafayette because of Hurricane Katrina and that she was very interested in getting involved in the bar association. True to her word, she jumped right in and became a familiar face wi th in ou r lo ca l ba r association and a dedicated member of the LYLA board. Cynthia has a strong commitment to her profession and to our community. LYLA could not be in better hands. I hope each of you will join me in celebrating her installation as LYLA President on Thursday, September 3rd at LaFonda. As the Summer winds down at the bar Association, it can only mean two things: One, the kids have to go back to school, and second, and most importantly, it’s Bench Bar Conference time. The Bench Bar Conference is by far the b e s t ev en t th a t th is Association puts on all year and this year will be no exception. Those of you who have been before know what I am talking about. To everyone else, I strongly encourage you to attend and see what all the “fuss” is about. Until next time.
OWEN GOUDELOCKE ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW MEDIATOR MCLAUGHLIN MEDIATION (337) 310-1609 WWW.MCLAUGHLINMEDIATORS.COM
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Annual Events
2009 Bowling Tournament “Neon Night: Glow Bowling with the Bar” This year’s Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers Bowling Tournament was a huge success! With the fluorescent lights down and the neon and black lights up, everyone was looking their best and bowling even better! The theme for this year’s tournament was, “Neon Night: Glow Bowling with the Bar,” and we are happy to report that everyone came dressed up and ready to glow! Thank you to everyone who came out to support Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers and thank you to our wonderful sponsors, as well.
Presenting Sponsor: Back Row: Leslie LeBlanc; Rochelle Chatman; Tiffany Babineaux, Durio, McGoffin, Stagg & Ackermann; Tonya Trahan-Sikes; Front Row: Brooke Sikes; Adriana Kile.
Thank you to our Lane Sponsors: KAIGLER CONSULTING SERVICE, INC. LAFAYETTE, LA (337) 234-9672
BABINEAUX, POCHÉ, ANTHONY & SLAVICH
Frank Slavich, Babineaux, Poche, Anthony & Slavich; Joel Babineaux, Babineaux, Poche, Anthony & Slavich; Laura Slavich; Julia Slavich; Cade Evans, Jones Walker.
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Thank you to our Door Prize Sponsors: 2 Paul’s Radically Urban Barbecue
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Richard Hebert, PC Cowboy
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LYLA Social at Stan’s Downtown The young lawyers did it again! The Stan’s Summer Social was a huge hit, and despite a little rain in the beginning, the turnout was great! Thank you to Jeremy Morrow, Paul Gardner and Nicole Breaux, all on the Lafayette Young Lawyers Association Social Committee, for all of your hard work organizing this great event! There was free domestic beer, free well drinks and Stan’s also provided us with complimentary food! Thank you to everyone who came out to make this event a success. We will see you at the next social!
Keith Saltzman, Anderson & Dozier; Phil Boudreaux, Laborde & Neuner; Karen Dominguez.
Aaron Allen, Matt & Allen; Hon. Thomas Duplantier, 15th JDC; Miles Matt, Matt & Allen; Dean Cole, The Knight Companies.
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the Honorable Richard Haik.
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Northside High School Ribbon Cutting This year, under the direction of Hon. Marc Amy, President of the Louisiana Bar Foundation, and Donna Cuneo, Executive Director of the Louisiana Bar Foundation, Northside High School was awarded a grant to pay for the renovation of one of their existing classrooms. This renovation meant converting the classroom into a courtroom, complete with a “Judge’s desk,” a table for the “plaintiff,” a table for the “defense,” a “jury box,” a “witness stand” and a podium. The benches for the “audience” actually convert into seating and a table for either learning, writing or simply sitting. The project is called the Classroom-to-Courtroom Project. This Louisiana Bar Foundation project builds upon the law signature school program by collaborating with partners to create a courtroom environment for students. The goal is to foster interest and participation in the legal profession and to provide a better understanding of the justice system. Regardless of ultimate career choice, students will profit from having a greater understanding of the law and political process. Thank you to all of our members and Judges who participated and helped to make this a success.
The Ribbon Cutting in the new Courtroom
Donna Cuneo, Louisiana Bar Foundation Executive Director; Rebekah Huggins, Lafayette Bar Association President; and Hon. Marc Amy, Louisiana Bar Foundation President; with Northside High School students.
Hon. Marc Amy, Louisiana Bar Foundation President; Hon. NAME NAME; Rebekah Huggins, Lafayette Bar Association President; Beth Foote, Louisiana State Bar Association Immediate Past President.
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Magistrate Judge Mimi Methvin’s Retirement
Magistrate Judge Mildred E. “Mimi” Methvin’s Retirement United States District Judge Richard T. Haik announced on July 30 that Magistrate Judge Mildred E. “Mimi” Methvin will retire effective November 1, 2009, to open her own mediation/ ADR practice after more than 26 years on the federal bench in Lafayette, LA. A native of Alexandria, LA, Judge Methvin graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Tulane University in 1974, and received her J.D. Degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1976. While attending law school, she worked full-time on Capitol Hill as an administrative assistant and speech writer for U.S. Representative Gillis W. Long. Following law school, Judge Methvin practiced law as an associate at Gist, Methvin & Trimble in Alexandria. In 1979, she was appointed as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Shreveport, where she defended medical malpractice cases, and helped prosecute a lengthy vote-buying case arising out of the 1978 Congressional election. In 1981, she moved to Charleston, West Virginia to work as an environmental attorney with the Department of Interior’s Office of Surface Mining. On June 12, 1983, at age 30, she was appointed U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Louisiana, sitting in Lafayette. At the time, she was the youngest federal judge of any type in the United States. Judge Methvin is a frequent speaker on alternative dispute resolution, civil case management, and federal practice, and has been a featured speaker at the Phi Beta Kappa Lecture Series at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. In June 2009, she spoke at an Aviation Litigation Seminar in Boston, which was sponsored by the American Conference Institute. Judge Methvin organized both of the Inns of Court in Lafayette—the Acadiana Inn in 1990, and the John M. Duhé, Jr. Inn of Court in 1997. She also helped to organize the Inn on the Teche in New Iberia. She has served as A Member of the James Street Group President and long-time executive board member of the The Plaintiff’s Resource Acadiana Inn, which won two of the 12 national awards for programming excellence in 2008. In 1997, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist appointed Judge Methvin as one of only three magistrate judges in the country to serve on the committee that makes nationwide policy for the federal magistrate judges system. She served in that capacity until 2003. “Mimi handles whatever is thrown at her. She has tried complex patent and product liability cases, and is also an effective mediator,” commented Judge Haik. “She has settled well over a thousand cases, some which were extremely complicated and involved dozens of attorneys. Mimi has earned a reputation for intelligent, fair, and efficient decisions. She is an asset that will be missed.” For the last five years, Judge Methvin has appeared anonymously as Captain Jack Sparrow, complete with beard, cutlass, and chocolate pirate coins a the Games of Acadiana, a fundraiser for the Miles Perret Cancer Center. In addition, she has served as a volunteer judge for the National High School Mock Trial Championship Program, and has participated in a number of local and state bar association programs. mmccullough@cornerstonela.com Judge Methvin has two children, three stepchildren and two grandchildren. She obtained her second-degree black belt in American Shotokan Karate in 2004, and • Structured Settlements • Minor’s Trust recently completed an RYT-certified yoga teacher training • Special Needs Trust • Medicare Set Aside course. Since 1999, she has taught kickboxing and yoga • Investments classes to courthouse personnel twice a week in her jury • Settlement Preservation Trust room. The Promulgator August 2009 Volume 29, Issue 4
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Lafayette Young Lawyers Association
LYLA Joint President Message This being the last message of my LYLA Presidency and the introduction o f m y successor, C y n t h i a Simon, it is my pleasure to say what a privilege it Greg Koury has been to LYLA President work toward LYLA’s goals Laborde & Neuner together with such a good group. The LYLA programs for this term have gone well, and I am happy to have been a part of it. I have also enjoyed participating as an LBA board member under the leadership of Miles Matt and Rebekah Huggins as our two organizations have moved forward in the new LBA building. Speaking of the building, this LYLA term started for our board members somewhat informally as we awaited the
opening of the building to do our installation jointly with the LBA. For the last seven months, we have had the opportunity to use the building for its intended purposes, and now we can say through experience, rather than hope, what a great place it is. We should all be proud to have it and look for opportunities to support both it and all of the programs that flow out to benefit this community. One such opportunity is now on the horizon in the form of a golf fundraiser that is scheduled to occur at the Wetlands Golf Course on October 12, 2009. We continue to prepare for what we hope will become a signature event, and we will very soon be seeking sponsorships and participants with the hope that you each will help to make this event a great success to benefit the LBA’s community service programs. While the year has whizzed on by, it did not do so without momentous events. This Promulgator issue includes a brief summary of this years’ programs, which not only generally exceeded our expectations but also started what I hope will become some new traditions. I will only mention a couple here. The Great Harvest Social at Blue Moon last October, which was coordinated by our social committee, produced a substantial contribution of money and food to the Second Harvest Food Bank and set a precedent for combining a little fun with a lot of charity. Also, the Regional M o c k T r i a l Competition featured a win by the LBA Law Signature School, Northside High, which reinforces the notion that great effort generally produces great success. In closing, I am thankful to have been a part of the coordinated effort that has been this year’s LYLA Board. I also must thank the LBA staff for everything
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they always do to facilitate our programs. I look forward to working with Cynthia to succeed with our golf fundra iser, w h i c h should get her term off to a fast and Cynthia Simon productive LYLA Incoming President start, and I 15th JDC Assistant am happy to District Attorney conclude my term with LYLA in such good shape and capable hands. Thank you, Greg Koury First, I have to say thank you to Greg for his service to LYLA and the bar association. Our association is better because of his involvement and dedication to our profession. LYLA had a very successful year under Greg’s leadership. I look forward to continuing the programs that began under his term and starting new ones with the coming year’s board. One of LYLA’s first new undertakings will be the golf tournament Greg mentioned. I join Greg in asking each of you to participate in and to help make the tournament a success. It is our hope that the tournament will become an annual event to support LBA’s programs and service to the community. I would like to invite all of you to join us for the Installation of Officers that will be held at LaFonda on September 3, 2009, in conjunction with the annual LYLA/LaFonda social welcoming all new lawyers to our organization. Please come out to meet our new board and introduce our wonderful association to our newest members. It is sure to be a great time! I look forward to the year ahead. But in doing so, I must also thank our outgoing board for their dedication to the organization. I am proud to have served with you; I have learned from each of you. I am honored by and excited about serving as LYLA’s President and about working with the wonderful board members who will make the coming year a success. Cynthia Simon
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Lafayette Young Lawyers Association
What is LYLA? The Lafayette Young Lawyers Association, or as it is commonly referred to by its acronym, LYLA, is an essential section of the Lafayette Bar Association. LYLA is the largest section of our local bar association, comprising more than 35 percent of our total bar membership. It is a progressive organization that represents the newest members of the Lafayette legal profession by providing tools and opportunities for professional growth and personal success. LYLA strives to offer a sense of community for its members and sponsors networking opportunities for members to form lifelong relationships. The organization, which is oftentimes referred to as the “public service arm” of the Lafayette Bar Association, is the face of our local bar association. LYLA members help to support numerous community service and legal education programs that raise awareness of the Lafayette Bar Association and help to educate our youth on the rule of law. LYLA helps to plan and execute the Region III Richard N Ware High School Mock Trial Competition, Law Week, the Holiday Giving Program and school supply drives, just to name a few of the outreach programs supported by the organization. To be considered a Young Lawyer, you must be a member of the Lafayette Bar Association, under 40 years of age or been practicing law for five years or fewer. Membership to the section is open at all who qualify, so yes, you are still a young lawyer if you meet these qualifications—which may come as a shock or bring out a chuckle among many members! If you meet the membership qualifications but do not think that you are a member of the section, please call a member of the LBA staff and we can get you signed up. Since LYLA’s funding comes directly from the LBA’s annual budget, there are no additional dues to pay to be a member of the section. The board of LYLA meets monthly at the LBA office and welcomes any and all participation and input from its members.
LYLA Committees ANNUAL MEETING The purpose of this committee is to work with the incoming officers of LYLA, namely the incoming President, to make arrangements for the Annual Installation Banquet. Duties include securing an appropriate venue and lining up vendors for food and beverage catering. Members of this committee also work closely with Bar Staff to create an enjoyable program for Young Lawyers. Past Annual Meetings have taken place at IBERIABANK and at our new Bar Building. The ever‐popular Martini bar is always a hit. This year's Installation Banquet will definitely reflect the personality of our incoming President. It will be hosted at LaFonda and will be an event not to be missed! It just might become a new LYLA tradition! AWARDS The purpose of this committee is to submit nominations for various awards to the Louisiana Bar Association that highlight the activities and accomplishments of our young lawyers. The available awards are: Outstanding Young Lawyer, Service to the Bar, Service to the Public, Pro Bono, and the Professionalism Award. The duties of the Awards Committee include assisting LYLA and the Bar Staff to select candidates and programs for the awards, collecting information germane to each candidate’s submission, including any press clippings, as well as preparing and submitting the actual nominations. During the past year, the awards committee submitted nomination packets for Blake David—Outstanding Young Lawyer and Professionalism, Olita Magee Domingue—Pro Bono, Great Harvest Fundraiser—Service to the Public, and LYLA—Service to the Bar. The State Bar recognized the outstanding efforts and generosity of the LYLA members when it selected Blake David as the Outstanding Young Lawyer and Olita Magee Domingue as the recipient of the Pro Bono award. COMMUNITY SERVICE: The Community Service committee is charged with providing assistance to individuals in the local area in need of help while displaying the philanthropic efforts of the members of LYLA and the LBA. With the funds raised this year through the Annual Holiday Giving Program, local children housed in area shelters were provided with the essential school supplies they need in order to succeed. These supplies that some of us take for granted were distributed through the Louisiana Association for the Education of the Homeless Children and Youth. Thanks to the generosity of our members, more than $1,300 of supplies found their way into the hands of those children who needed them the most. LAW & CIVIC EDUCATION: The purpose of this committee is to promote the knowledge and awareness of our American legal system and system of democratic government within the primary and secondary schools of Acadiana. This committee’s requirements are less static than other committees, allowing for creative license on the part of the committee chair and vice‐chair. Preparations for the theatric trial of the “big bad wolf” for the first degree murder of two “little pigs” have started. This trial would take place with elementary school students acting as jurors and LYLA members, LBA members, and/or other attorneys filling the additional roles. This committee organizes and institutes events that teach about legal rights, responsibilities, and the role of the responsible citizen. Past Law and Civic Education endeavors have included making presentations to students in the local high schools in conjunction with Law Week, such as “Ask a Lawyer.” Also, materials such as legal literature and coloring pages have been distributed to area elementary schools to assist in teaching elementary school children about certain law‐related topics. Usually, the law‐related topics coincide with the theme adopted for LYLA’s Law Week. The most recent contributions of this committee are the collaborated efforts with the other LYLA committees working with LYLA’s law signature school, Northside High. With the completion of Northside High School’s new courtroom this year, the Law and Civic Education Committee is sure to be busy in the months ahead.
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Lafayette Young Lawyers Association LAW WEEK: Law Day is a nationally recognized day of celebration of the law. Law Day is supported by the American Bar Association. The ABA website has materials and information that can help with the planning of local Law Day activities. LYLA has taken Law Day and turned it into Law Week on the local level. Law Week Chair is responsible for the Law Week activities with Northside High School, which is LYLA’s law signature school. The activities include scheduling judges/lawyers/volunteers/speakers/mock trial judges to participate in the students’ mock trials throughout the course of Law Week, and to speak to the students during different presentations. The duties entail making the weekly schedule and filling each time slot with one to two volunteers to judge and/or speak to the students and provide constructive criticism. This year, Daniel Poolson and Lindsay DeBlois helped to arrange a tour of the Federal Courthouse on the Friday of Law Week, and the students were able to perform their Northside mock trial in the Federal Courthouse in front of Magistrate Judge Methvin. The students really enjoyed the tour and would like to “try their case” every year in the Courthouse in front of a “real‐life” Judge. In short, Law Week Chair is responsible for organizing Law Week for Northside High School, and securing the participation of lawyers and Judges in connection with the week‐long activities. MOCK TRIAL: The Mock Trial Committee is responsible for organizing and holding our region’s high school mock trial competition, the winner of which goes on to compete in Louisiana’s state competition. Organizing this event entails contacting local high schools for participation, helping the teams obtain attorney‐coaches, scheduling the teams, arranging for the competition to be held at the Lafayette Parish courthouse, and most recently, holding CLE sessions geared specifically toward training local attorneys to coach our area’s high school teams. Last year, the committee held three CLE sessions that were very successful due to overwhelming participation by our local bar. Special thanks to Judge Conque, Gary McGoffin, and Richard Kennedy for lending their expertise in this area and speaking at the CLE sessions, and to Laborde & Neuner, the Onebane Law Firm, and Preis & Roy for sponsoring the CLEs. The committee hopes to get even more attorneys involved this year, and notes that the CLEs also help to prepare attorneys who volunteer to judge and keep time at our region’s annual competition. The mock trial competition itself was also very successful this year, and the committee would like to once again thank all volunteers who served as presiding judges, scoring judges, time‐keepers, and attorney‐coaches. Special thanks also goes out to the Junior League of Lafayette, whose volunteers and monetary contributions helped provide food and supplies for the competition. The LBA was able to use some of the extra money to sponsor our region’s winning team to travel to Shreveport to compete at the state competition. PUBLICITY The Publicity Committee is responsible for working with the Bar staff to create and submit press releases about events and about young lawyers who have achieved or done something newsworthy. The Publicity chair receives a list of media contacts from the Bar staff to use when sending out releases. The Publicity Committee is also responsible for calling or e‐mailing reporters to invite them to events so that LYLA events are featured in the local media outlets, including print, radio and television. The Publicity Chair serves on the Promulgator Committee as long as they are serving as the LYLA Publicity Chair. SOCIAL The Social Committee is responsible for planning all LYLA socials throughout the year. Traditionally, the Social Committee is given a small budget with which to work in order to plan and pay for all of the socials to keep them free for our membership. For the past two years, Jeremy Morrow, Paul Gardner and Nicole Breaux have started a new “tradition” of securing sponsors to pay for and attend the events. This has significantly increased the awareness of the Lafayette Young Lawyers Association and, consequently, of the Lafayette Bar Association, in the community. Securing sponsors for socials keeps the social free for our members while allowing the Social chair to plan a better event. The venues where the events are held also offer our group some kind of discounted drink pricing and/or complimentary food for the social. This past year, LYLA held socials at Blue Moon for the Great Harvest event in October, at The Tap Room in February, and at Stan’s in July. We are hoping that this is a tradition that continues to flourish and grow! MEMBERSHIP This committee used to be combined with the Social Committee, but this year, it will be a separate committee focusing on member relations. SPEAKER’S LUNCHEON The Speaker’s Luncheon Committee is responsible for scheduling an annual luncheon with a special guest speaker. The committee chairs select a speaker, a date, a venue and assist the Bar staff with planning the luncheon. There was no luncheon this past year, because a few of the potential speakers had scheduling conflicts. This year, we plan to put a twist on the luncheons and have non‐attorneys speak about interesting topics. We’ll keep you posted... FUNDRAISING This committee is new to the Lafayette Young Lawyers Association. It will strictly focus on fundraising efforts for the Lafayette Young Lawyers Association and for the Lafayette Bar Foundation. The big project this year is the first annual “Birdie With The Bar” Golf Tournament, slated for October 12, 2009. This committee will plan and execute the annual golf tournament, as well as assist other committees, such as the social and community service committees, with fundraising efforts for our association and for other philanthropic organizations, if needed. Page 11
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LSBA Awards
Award-Winning Year for the LBA and LYLA at LSBA Annual Meeting
President’s Award Awarded to: Dona Renegar For: Her exemplary work on the Leadership LSBA Program
Outstanding Young Lawyer Award Awarded to: Blake David For: A young lawyer who has made outstanding contributions to the legal profession and to his/her community
Bat P. Sullivan, Jr. Chair’s Award Awarded to: Franchesca Hamilton-Acker For: Her work coordinating disaster response and recovery efforts for her service with the ABA Young Lawyers Division
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LSBA Awards
Pro Bono Award Awarded to: Olita Magee Domingue For: Demonstrating the highest commitment of pro bono service and dedication to the cause of access to justice
Friend of Pro Bono Award Awarded to: Jean Hill For: Making major contributions to the enhancement and promotion of pro bono legal services to the poor
Leadership LSBA Awarded to: Cynthia Simon For: Recent successful completion and graduation of Leadership LSBA Left:
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Row: Jack Miller; John Hernandez; Susan Holliday; Blake David; Suzanne deMahy; Jeff Huggins; Hon. Paul deMahy; Cynthia Simon. Front Row: Nicole Breaux; Franchesca Hamilton-Acker; Tricia Pierre; Rebekah Huggins; Olita Magee Domingue; Maggie Simar. Right: Beth Foote, LSBA Immediate Past President; Jean Hill, 15th JDC Family Court ; Chief Justice Catherine “Kitty” Kimball, Louisiana
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Bottom Left: Standing: Maggie Simar and Nicole Breaux Sitting: Jack Miller, Hon.
John Trahan, Hon. M’Elise Trahan
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SOLACE Program
SOLACE Program—How it can Benefit You and What You Can Do WHAT IF: You are a solo practitioner and you lost your office in a fire...What would you do? How soon could you obtain (and afford) office furniture and office space to get you back on track? Wouldn't it be nice if you could send out an e-mail and within two days have all of your professional needs met? WHAT IF: You have been diagnosed with cancer and have been instructed to report to M.D. Anderson in Houston. You have been told that you will need to be in Houston for four (4) months while undergoing outpatient chemotherapy...Where would you stay? How could you afford it? WHAT IF: Your spouse was diagnosed with a very rare syndrome as a result of alcohol abuse—and you are told by your physician that there are no resources in Louisiana to assist you and your spouse...How would you find out where to go? How could you gain admission? *THE ABOVE "WHAT IF"S ARE REAL EXAMPLES OF SITUATIONS THAT OUR FELLOW ATTORNEYS HAVE FACED. HERE IS HOW MEMBERS OF OUR LEGAL PROFESSION RESPONDED: EXAMPLE NUMBER 1: Once the solo practitioner who lost everything in the fire contacted SOLACE, an e-mail went out to the SOLACE membership at 6:18 on a Saturday night asking for assistance. The lawyer in need sent the following message Monday evening—two days later: "The responses and offers of assistance from attorneys and judges have been overwhelming and I am happy to announce that all of my computer and furniture needs have been met. I even had a female attorney in Shreveport ask for my address so she could send a gift card for an office supply store!" EXAMPLE NUMBER 2: An e-mail went out to the members of SOLACE at 11:58 p.m. requesting housing in Houston for a period of four months for the young SOLACE member undergoing treatment for cancer. The following response was received 8.5 hours later—at 8:35 a.m.: "One of my good friends and Houston attorney...has come to the rescue for the patient below....Ed's wife is a physician and both of them go above and beyond ‘giving back.’ When I read your note, I knew Ed would help. He will contact the patient directly." EXAMPLE NUMBER 3: Within 24 hours of the date and time that the request for information about the rare syndrome was circulated to the SOLACE members, a SOLACE member had made arrangements for the family in need to receive a consultation (and follow-up treatment) at the Mayo Clinic. We are truly members of an Honorable Profession. Of course, many of us are adversaries in Court. But out of court, there are more than 4,200 members of our legal community in Louisiana who have volunteered to keep their eyes and ears open, and to let us know when we can help fellow members of our profession who are experiencing a hardship. And think about it, if each of us has a circle of 10 friends, family members, and clients who we can call upon for information, we will have a network of approximately 42,000 people who are potentially available to address any issue that we face. THIS IS WHAT THE SOLACE PROGRAM IS ALL ABOUT. SOLACE is an acronym for Support of Lawyers/Legal
Personnel—All Concern Encouraged. Simply stated, it is a Louisiana State Bar Association program in which members of the legal community help each other in their time of need. The sole purpose of the SOLACE program is for us as a local community to reach out in a small, but meaningful and compassionate way to those judges, lawyers, court personnel, paralegals, legal secretaries and their families who need our help. There is nothing too big/nothing too small that our fellow attorneys and legal professionals are willing to do for each other. And there are many, many other examples of instances in which members of our legal community assisted each other in their time of need— again, none too big/none too small. There's nothing too big: Besides the examples above, we have had two instances in which spouses of attorneys suffered from very rare syndromes with which no physician in Louisiana could assist. A SOLACE member in Baton Rouge contacted John Finan, former CEO of Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. Mr. Finan assisted in both of these cases and was able to identify specialists at the Mayo Clinic who could assist these individuals. Mr. Finan then made arrangements for both women to be admitted to the Mayo Clinic. There was another instance in which the child of a young attorney and his wife was a patient at Johns Hopkins. The family's bill, over and above insurance, was in excess of $50,000. Although SOLACE can not solicit funds, it sent out a blast e-mail and asked if anyone had contacts at Johns Hopkins who could assist with the bill. Sure enough, a number of our SOLACE members were able to identify resources for this family, and through contacts that they had at Johns Hopkins—and again with the support of Mr. Finan, our SOLACE members were able to get some financial relief from Johns Hopkins for the family in need. We have a number of fellow attorneys who are pilots, and have offered to provide free air transportation to members of our legal community in need of transportation for medical issues. There was one instance in which an attorney from southwest Louisiana needed a liver transplant at Oschner hospital in New Orleans—but he couldn't survive the drive. A SOLACE member provided air transportation for our attorney in need. The attorney's wife and child wanted to stay near him during his surgery and recuperation period. The family had an RV and needed a place to park it. Again, a request was circulated to our 4,200 members around the state, and within minutes an attorney from Ponchatoula contacted SOLACE and offered a lot in a trailer park that he owned near the hospital to the family—free of charge. This is what attorneys do for each other during their time of need. And the list goes on, and on. And there's nothing too small: One evening, I ran into an attorney and his wife at a local restaurant. They had just returned from an extended stay at M.D. Anderson Hospital where the attorney recently had a leg amputated. I told them about the SOLACE program and asked them if our fellow members in the legal community could assist them in any way. The attorney was gracious and stated that they had no real needs; their children were grown and out of the house so they didn't need assistance getting the children to school, household Page 15
chores, grocery shopping or any of the other things that SOLACE members and their families have provided for each other. However, after giving it much thought, the spouse of the attorney said that she had a "little" request. She stated that they have a dog who is like a member of their family, and it is upsetting when they have to board the animal for two weeks at a time while the husband undergoes chemotherapy in Houston. Within minutes of the time the request was circulated to the SOLACE members, over 70 people responded and stated that they would be more than happy to board the dog—at no expense to the family in need. As stated by LSBA Immediate Past President Beth Foote: "In the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the SOLACE network was activated to recruit volunteers and services to help the LSBA with its organized relief efforts...when we needed someone to help a displaced New Orleans legal services attorney to set up his computer in Shreveport so that he could continue to serve his population, we just sent out an e-mail to SOLACE and someone was there the next day. For the Public Relief effort, SOLACE recruited volunteers to man the FEMA disaster relief centers and the Red Cross shelters, providing immediate legal assistance to desperate people. For the Lawyer’s Relief Efforts, SOLACE filled any number of needs– from finding volunteers to unload, store, and distribute a truckload of donated office furniture to sending a cash donation to a stranded fellow attorney who found herself several days after the storm displaced without any money, clothes or transportation. In the months after the storm, I received several e-mails every day with needs that I just forwarded on to SOLACE. As if by magic–or more accurately, by a benign hurricane of energy and goodwill– these needs were met. I am very proud to be a lawyer and to be a member of this great community." SOLACE ASKS YOU TO DO TWO THINGS: First: Please be our eyes and ears...It costs you nothing. Let us know if you hear of any member of the legal community—or members of their family—who might have a need. We will circulate the request to our fellow legal professionals and get results. The requestor's name is anonymous. Second: Sign up to become a member of SOLACE...Again, it costs you nothing. Hopefully you and your family will never need our services. However, by your being on the e-mail list, you will see what attorneys and other legal professionals do for each other in their time of need, and the e-mails will serve as a constant reminder that if you have a need, help is only an e-mail away. If you would like to sign up for SOLACE, which, by the way, is the brainchild of New Orleans attorney Mark Surprenant, please contact Jay Zainey at Jay_Zainey@laed.uscourts.gov. Lafayette Bar Association Executive Director Susan Holliday is the Lafayette area SOLACE coordinator. If you need help, please contact Susan at susan@lafayettebar.org or Jay at Jay_Zainey@laed.uscourts.gov. Remember, there are more than 4,200 members of our legal community who would like to assist you and your family in your time of need. LET US KNOW HOW WE CAN HELP. The Promulgator August 2009 Volume 29, Issue 4
Awards & Recognition
Acadiana Well Represented at AFCC by Paul A. Landry The Acadiana family law community was well represented at the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts organization (AFCC) Annual Conference, which was recently held in New Orleans. Judges and Hearing Officers from both the 15th and 16th Judicial District Courts were in attendance, as were law clerks, attorneys, and mental health professionals from the area. Maggie Trahan Simar, a Hearing Officer for the 16th Judicial District Court, along with Daniel M. Landry, III, and Nicole Breaux, helped to present “Diverting the Floodwaters”, a 90 minute presentation on how Hearing Officer programs help to keep many domestic cases out of the courtroom, thus “diverting the floodwaters” (of litigation). After a PowerPoint presentation that summarized a Hearing Officer system, the three of them presented a mock Hearing Officer Conference. Maggie portrayed the Hearing Officer, while Danny and Nicole portrayed the attorneys representing the two parties, “John Deaux” and “Jane Deaux”. Mr. and Mrs. Deaux were portrayed by Todd Simar and Nancy Landry, the real -life spouses of Danny and Maggie. The presentation was attended by conference attendees from different parts of both Louisiana and the United States.
Bradley & Moreau Raises Funds for Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Bradley & Moreau Real Estate Law Firm recently raised $1,150 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in connection with the Acadiana Walk to Cure Diabetes that was held in Girard Park. Bradley & Moreau Law Firm, the largest real estate law firm in Lafayette with nearly 30 employees and two locations, is a long-time supporter of the Louisiana chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
L to R: Stacey Guillet; Eileen Perry; Stacy Fontenot; Clint Hebert; Jeri Sonnier; Kacie Silvas; Jonathan Davis; Maria Pitre; Jimmie Stagg; Tim Bradley; Ferdie Iseringhausen; Angie Moreau; and Betty Broussard.
Hon. Kaliste Saloom Jr. Inducted into “Order of Living Legends” On July 18, 2009, Judge Kaliste Saloom, Jr. promoter of Acadian culture, was inducted into the “Order of Living Legends” by the Acadian Museum of Erath.
Shown in the attached photograph are: (L to R): Judge Kaliste Saloom, Jr., inductee and Elwood LeBlanc, Director of the “Living Legend” program.
Perrin Nominated to be US Ambassador to Francophone Countries Congratulations to Warren A. Perrin, Perrin, Landry, deLaunay, Dartez & Ouellet, for his nomination by Sen. Mary Landrieu to President Barack Obama to be considered to represent our nation as an ambassador to any Francophone country. Sen. Landrieu sent a letter to President Obama outlining Perrin’s accomplishments and reasons why she thinks he should be considered as an ambassador. Should anyone else feel compelled to submit a letter of recommendation for Perrin, please contact him at (337) 233-5832. The Promulgator August 2009 Volume 29, Issue 4
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Outside the Practice
Off the Beaten Path...
b e c a u s e t h e re i s m o re t o l i f e t h a n t h e p ra c t i c e process and is skydiving Full Name: Jacques E. open to anyone? Skydiving deMoss is absolutely open to Place of birth and everyone. No special hometown: Lafayette, LA training or experience is Family (spouse and needed to learn to children’s names): Wife: skydive. Tandem students Melanie, Son: Mason, undergo a 30‐45 minute several pets. training course where Education (high school, we explain the tandem college and law school): skydiving system, the Lafayette High School, equipment, aircraft, safety BA from USL and JD from Oklahoma City procedures etc. and then University School of Law it’s time to go jump. What was your Those interested in inspiration to go to law skydiving solo undergo a 5‐hour ground school school? My parents. course before being They really supported allowed to skydive under me and made it an easy of a local skydiving company, called the supervision of our coaching staff. The choice. What type of law do you practice and Gravity Sports Skydiving Center. Who is mild weather here allows us to jump year where? A mixture of medical malpractice your partner and what made you want to round. and corporate practice. I serve as open your own skydiving company? My Please elaborate on skydiving, your Corporate Director of Risk Management partner is my very good friend, Corey experiences with it and your business. and Internal Legal Counsel for the Soignet. Corey is an air traffic controller Skydiving is a very unique sport. Everyone Schumacher Group in Lafayette. here in Lafayette. He and I got into should give it a try, at least once, just to Is this what you originally thought you skydiving around the same time and have experience the thrill. We’re very excited would do when you were in law school? been jumping together the last eight about the opportunity to spread the sport This really is what I hoped I would end up years. He and I share the same ideas and share the experience with Acadiana. doing. I always wanted to be in house and about safety, professionalism and desire During our opening weekend I got to take have been extremely fortunate to have to share the sport with others. We saw my sister on a tandem skydive to secured a position with a company that the need to bring a clean, safe, family‐ celebrate her recovery after donating a values the legal function and affords me friendly and professional skydiving kidney to her daughter. That was one of an opportunity to be such an involved operation to the Acadiana area and my all‐time top skydiving moments. It has decided that the best way to assure that been my goal for a long time to open a part of the organization. What made you want to be a lawyer? goal was to do it ourselves. successful dropzone here at home and If someone visits your business, can they we’re working hard to get the word out Paid to argue…..easy choice… The Promulgator Editorial Committee only skydive or do you offer other sports, so as many people can share this as has been told that you are a skydiver. also? If you offer other sports, what are possible. Where did you learn to skydive and what they? Gravity Sports Skydiving Center is Where are you located and how can made you interested in the sport? I strictly a skydiving operation, or dropzone, people contact you? We are located at Le learned how to skydive in Jeanerette, LA as it is called in the sport. We offer Gros Memorial Airport in Crowley, LA. eight years ago at a very small dropzone tandem skydive and a student training We’re only about 30 minutes outside of that used to be in that area. I grew up program for those interested in learning Lafayette. Those interested in skydiving around skydiving. My father was a to skydive by themselves and continuing can contact us either via email at member of a military skydiving exhibition in the sport. However, we also have jacques@gravitysportsskydiving.com or team. I grew up hearing his stories but relationships with area aerobatic pilots the toll free number, 1‐877‐U‐GO‐JUMP. never really got the “bug” to skydive until who offer aerobatic aircraft rides at the Is there anything else you would like to after law school. I love the thrill of the same airport where we operate our share with our readers? I just hope everyone gives skydiving a try at least sport and the rewarding feeling of skydiving center. Does someone have to be certified or once in their lives….Oh and after 8 years learning new skills. The Promulgator Editorial Committee experienced in order to come to your in the sport and thousands of skydives… has been told that you are the co‐owner business and skydive? What is the I’m still scared of heights. Ha Ha.
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Outside the Practice
The Grapevine Congratulations to Maggie Simar, 16th JDC Hearing Officer, who was elected to Royalty in the Krewe of Xanadu.
Congratulations to Nicole Breaux, Cox Fitzgerald, who is now a qualified mediator for family law cases.
Owen Luke Grimley. Corey has also recently become licensed to practice in Texas.
Congratulations to Scott Higgins, Jeansonne & Remondet, and his wife, Alisha Higgins, for the birth of their son, Graham Scott Higgins.
Congratulations to Sachida Raman, Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, for his appointment by LSBA President Kim Boyle to serve as the Co-Chair of the Access to Justice Committee.
The law firm of Gibson, Gruenert & Zaunbrecher, P.L.L.C. is pleased to announce that Amy E. Brining has joined the firm as an associate. Ms. Brining’s practice includes successions, commercial transactions and real estate.
LeBas Law Offices APLC is pleased to announce that Holli K. Yandle is now associated with the firm. Owen Goudelocke is now certified as a Civil Mediator and is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association Section on Mediation. He continues his association with McLaughlin Mediation, Lake Charles and Lafayette. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Paul DeBaillon, DeBaillon & Miley, for the loss of his sister, Anne DeBaillon Harris, who was killed in the recent Air France plane crash.
Congra tula tions to Franchesca Hamilton-Acker, Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, for her appointment by LSBA President Kim Boyle to serve as the CoChair of the Bar Governance Committee. Congratulations to Ariel Campos Sr., Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, for his appointment by LSBA President Kim Boyle to serve as the Co-Chair of the Legal Services for Persons with Disabilities Committee. Congratulations to Candace Breaux and Franchesca Hamilton-Acker, Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, for their appointments by LSBA President Kim Boyle to serve on the Access to Justice Committee. Congratulations to Franchesca Hamilton-Acker and Ariel Campos Sr., Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, f o r t h e i r appointments by LSBA President Kim Boyle to serve on the Diversity Committee. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Peter Piccione Jr. and his family for the loss of his mother. Congratulations to W. Corey Grimley, Gibson, Gruenert & Zaunbrecher, P.L.L.C., and his wife, Angele Lafleur Grimley, for the birth of their son,
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Gibson, Gruenert & Zaunbrecher, P.L.L.C. announces the relocation of its Lafayette office to 600 Jefferson St., Suite 600, Lafayette, LA 70501. Congratulations to Charles J. Boudreaux, Jr.. Preis & Roy, for his reappointment to the Practice Assistance and Improvement Committee of the LSBA. The mission of this committee includes providing educational and practice assistance programs to attorneys practicing in Louisiana. Included in the committee’s work are diversionary programs that are alternatives to discipline problems, and focus on educating and assisting attorneys in proper, ethical practices. Congratulations to Gilsbar for being featured as “One of three private companies to watch” by Northshore Business magazine. Congratulations to The Gachassin Law Firm for winning the Judge’s Choice Award for Best Burger and the Spirit Award at this year’s Justice Grillin’ for M.S. Congratulations to Sera Russell III, Attorney at Law, for shooting in the World Championships this year. He came in 74th of the 700 shooters worldwide. He was the 4th among the Louisiana competitors. Congratulations to Trey Hightower for his recent marriage to Crystal Causey. Congratulations to the firm of Perrin, Landry, deLaunay, Dartez & Ouellet for being awarded the “Outstanding Corporate Spirit Award” and the “Outstanding Corporate or Foundation Award” by the Louisiana Association of Museums.
Classifieds For more information about placing an ad in The Promulgator, please contact the LBA office at 337-237-4700. Lafayette Law Firm is looking for a full-time Business/Litigation/ Oil & Gas Paralegal; Must have at least 3 years of paralegal litigation experience including large document organization management and experience with Oil & Gas or property-related matters. Knowledge of Summation case management and familiarity with title and abstracting is a plus; has client contact requiring confidentiality, discretion and judgment; must have excellent communication, listening and organizational skills; must be proficient in Word and Outlook. Salary commensurate with experience. All resumes are kept confidential. Please e-mail current resume to: Paralegal Position, P.O. Box 2194, Lafayette LA 70502.
Area Law Firm seeking experienced paralegal with defense background. Salary DOE. Please send resume to: Defense Paralegal Position PO Box 2194 Lafayette, LA 70502
ATTORNEY POSITION AV-rated Law Firm seeks attorney for its Lafayette office, for both cost-containment and complex litigation. Qualified candidates should possess at least 5-7 years experience in general civil litigation. Experience in business formation, transactions, and negotiations a plus. Benefits include health insurance, cafeteria plan and a 401 (k) plan. Applications are strictly confidential. Please submit resume and salary requirements by fax or mail to: Recruiting Partner, Oats & Hudson 100 East Vermilion St. Ste. 400 Lafayette LA 70501 FAX: 337-233-1178
Area Law Firm seeks contract attorney to help with overflow. 2+ years of litigation experience required. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume to: Contract Attorney Position PO Box 2194 Lafayette, LA 70502 •
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Class “A” professional office space for lease at 1318 Camellia Boulevard in River Ranch, across from Main Street (CC’s Coffee Shop, Bonefish Grill). Various options available, such as Three (3) executive office suites (with receptionist and waiting room), Two (2) executive offices, or 4 individual offices. Amenities include elevators, kitchen, conference room, courtyard and fountain. Twelve (12) 5-drawer lateral file cabinets (putty in color) in good condition for sale for $480 each. Retails for $800 each. Twenty-one (21) partitions in good condition for sale. Will take best offer. Call 366-9160
AV-rated maritime and insurance defense firm with offices in Texas and Louisiana seeks attorneys for its Lafayette and New Orleans offices. Great opportunity for motivated and ambitious self-starter who is seeking considerable hands-on experience, a progression to partnership commensurate with experience, excellent compensation and fringe benefits package. Prior admiralty and trial experience preferred. Mail confidential resume to: Attorney Position PO Box 2194, Lafayette, LA 70502. Page 19
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