Thank You!

Thank you! The 2025 CLLA Southern Region Conference in New Orleans was a resounding success. We are grateful for the insights and connections that were fostered throughout our time together.

A special thanks to our sponsors and presenters, whose contributions enriched our discussions and provided invaluable knowledge to all attendees. Your support is vital to the continued growth and success of our community.

We are excited to invite you to continue this journey with us at the 131st CLLA National Convention, taking place from May 14-16, 2025, in Chicago, IL. This is another fantastic opportunity to network, learn, and engage with fellow credit professionals from across the nation.

Congratulations to our Southern Region Essay Contest Winners!

FIRST PLACE: Navya Kolli, Tulane University School of Law, New Orleans, LA

SECOND PLACE: Jessica Vadiee, Loyola University New Orleans, College of Law, New Orleans, LA  

THIRD PLACE: Taylor Rogers, Loyola University New Orleans, College of Law, New Orleans, LA 

Thank you once again for your commitment to the CLLA community. We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!

Chad Hammons
Southern Region Chair
Jones Walker, Jackson, MS

It was great seeing everyone at the WELCOME RECEPTION at Bar 1803 at Le Pavillon. Thank you to Jones Walker for sponsoring the reception!

Saturday began with Chad Hammons of Jones Walker & Southern Region Chair awarding the Essay Competition winners: FIRST PLACE, Navya Kolli, Tulane University School of Law, New Orleans, LA; SECOND PLACE, Jessica Vadiee, Loyola University New Orleans, College of Law, New Orleans, LA; and THIRD PLACE, Taylor Rogers, Loyola University New Orleans, College of Law, New Orleans, LA.  Congratulations!

EDUCATION included presentations on The Swamp Is Not So Scary – Demystifying Louisianna Law by David M. Kerth, Jones Walker, Baton Rouge, LA; Estate Planning When A Privately Held Business Is A Primary Asset by Riley J. Busenlener, Chaffe & Associates, New Orleans, LA and John (Hobie) A. Hotard, Jr., Jones Walker, New Orleans, LA; and Show Me the Money – What Agencies Look For In A Law Firm by Eric Leger, Greenberg, Grant & Richards, Inc., Houston, TX and LeeAnn Sterling, Rauch-Milliken International, Inc., Metairie, LA.

Saturday afternoon allowed attendees some time to visit New Orleans, The National WWII Museum and the Audubon Zoo. The conference ended at The Tchoup Yard for networking and dinner.