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Lawyers in Libraries

Event Type: Adults
Age Group(s): Adults
Date: 10/26/2019
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Description:
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 9, 2019

CONTACT
Chris Smith
Manager, Adult Programming, Jefferson Parish Library
(504) 889-8143
wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us

Jefferson Parish Library and LSBA Presents

Lawyers in Libraries During Last Week of October

METAIRIE, LA – The Jefferson Parish Library, in partnership with the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Louisiana Library Association, will present its sixth annual “Lawyers in Libraries” statewide program at various libraries during the last week of October.

“Lawyers in Libraries” is celebrated during the week of Oct. 21-26, 2019, in conjunction with National Celebrate Pro Bono Week. During this week, Louisiana attorneys will provide free, limited legal services to the public in libraries across the state. This event is free of charge and is open to the public.

The following events will occur.

9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Oct. 26, 2019
Herman L. Bastian, attorney
North Kenner Library, 620 W. Esplanade, Kenner

9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Oct. 26, 2019
Donita Y. Brooks, attorney
West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey

9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Oct. 26, 2019
Cynthia Schmidt, attorney
Lakeshore Library, 1000 W. Esplanade, Metairie

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 26, 2019
James Maguire, attorney
Lakeshore Library, 1000 W. Esplanade, Metairie

1 to 3 p.m., Oct. 26, 2019
Julie Jochum, attorney
Lakeshore Library, 1000 W. Esplanade, Metairie

For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, manager of Adult Programming for the library, at (504) 889-8143 or wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us.

In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, Jefferson Parish shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance or as soon as practical. A 72 hour advanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters. ADA Coordinator/Office of Citizens with Disabilities 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 403, Elmwood, LA 70123, (504) 736-6086, ADA@jeffparish.net

The Jefferson Parish Library system consists of 16 locations that stretch from the Lakeshore Branch on the edge of Lake Pontchartrain to the Grand Isle Branch just steps away from the Gulf of Mexico. The library system consists of two large regional libraries and seven branches on each side of the Mississippi River. The East Bank Regional Library (4747 W. Napoleon Avenue, Metairie) serves as library headquarters. More than 200 employees work for the Jefferson Parish Library including librarians, administration and support staff. For more information, contact the library at (504) 838-1100 or www.jefferson.lib.la.us.


Library: North Kenner Library
Location: Meeting Room
Contact: Chris Smith
Contact Number: 5048898143
Presenter: Chris Smith