
LAJ President Messages

I don’t think that means what you think it means
“The Princess Bride” is one of my favorite movies. If you haven’t seen it, you should, but you don’t need to have seen the movie to understand this

Learning from history
In a 1948 speech to the British House of Commons, Winston Churchill said that “those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” He was paraphrasing George

We want you!
Picture the old poster of Uncle Sam wearing the white top hat, blue sport coat, and red tie. He’s pointing out to us and saying, “I want you.”

The rest of the story
Paul Harvey, an American radio broadcaster for ABC from 1951 to 2008, did a segment called “The Rest of the Story.” He was well known for this segment, which consisted of stories presented as obscure or forgotten facts on a variety of subjects.

Tort reform season
In Louisiana, we have many seasons. And from mid-April to mid-June, we have the 2025 legislative session. For us, it will be tort reform season.

But wait! There’s more …
Every time I address this group, I want to again share information about the special opportunities and programs LAJ offers.

When no one is accountable, no one is safe
Another horrible, shocking murder. This one was linked to three words: “deny,” “defend,” and “depose.”

‘Ain’t that the truth’
As the holiday season and new year approach, we need to take time to enjoy life outside of work to maintain our well-being and effectiveness. By prioritizing self-care, we can combat the stresses inherent in our profession.

Low-hanging fruit
I attended a funeral at the end of September that reminded me of the importance of family, friends, and colleagues.

‘It’s the same damn song’
“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” This was first written in the 19th century by French novelist Jean-Baptiste Karr.
