Young Lawyers' Award Dinner

August 6, 2026

We look forward to presenting the 12th Annual Frank L. Maraist Award on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Calcasieu in New Orleans, LA. The award is named for Professor Maraist, the first executive director of the LADC, who is largely responsible for the great organization we have today.  

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The Frank L. Maraist Award program recognizes young lawyers who have outstanding achievements in their practice and have made significant contributions to the legal profession, the defense bar, and the community. This year, as in years past, we opened nominations and encouraged membership to submit nominees they believed best represented the spirit of this award. 

The Young Lawyer Committee and the Board vote for the recipient of the Frank L. Maraist Award in July. All finalists will be invited with a guest to attend the Awards dinner on August 6, 2026.

2026 Finalists

Stephen J. Eckholdt, Galloway

Catherine Filippi, Deutsch Kerrigan

Chris Handy, Bradley Murchison

Ashley Johnson-Firven, Hammonds Sills

Hayley Landry, Liskow & Lewis

Alex E. Mouhot, Irwin Fritchie

A full refund will be given up to a month before the event. A 50% refund will be given up to the week before the event. Refunds will not be given a week from the event.