Category Archives: Center of Civil Law Studies

Dr. Agustín Parise Visits at LSU Law

Dr. Agustín Parise, LL.M. LSU 2006, visited from the University of Maastricht, The Netherlands, where he is Assistant Professor of Law. Parise holds two doctorates in law, one from his alma mater the University of Buenos Aires, and one from … Continue reading

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Robert Pascal: A Priest of Right Order is … Ready to Order!

Professor Emeritus Robert Anthony Pascal passed away in January 2018, at the age of 102. His life was devoted to the study and teaching of law, and he educated generations of lawyers at LSU, with no less ambition than making … Continue reading

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Professor Moréteau Presents on Louisiana Law at the French Académie des Sciences d’Outre-Mer

On November 29, 2017, Professor Olivier Moréteau attended an international conference on the tercentennial of the foundation of New Orleans, which will be commemorated in 2018. The three-day conference was organized in Paris by the French Académie des sciences d’outre-mer, … Continue reading

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View the Video of the 40th Tucker Lecture

40th John H. Tucker, jr., Lecture in Civil Law From La Beauce to Le Bayou: A Transsystemic Voyage Given by Professor Rosalie Jukier McGill University — Montreal, Canada Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.  View the Video The Speaker … Continue reading

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Tucker Lecture: Date Change

Due to the uncertainty generated by the development of Tropical Storm Nate, which may make landfall in Louisiana as a hurricane, the Tucker Lecture has been rescheduled from Tuesday, October 10 to: Thursday, October 19th lecture at 6:00 PM and … Continue reading

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DOJ Attorney Dan E. Stigall to Visit at LSU Law on October 2

LSU Law alum Dan Stigall is scheduled to visit his alma mater Monday, October 2, 2017. Dan E. Stigall is an attorney with the National Security Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), where he most recently served as … Continue reading

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Louis de la Vergne (1938-2017)

Louis Victor de la Vergne, attorney, died September 15, 2017, in New Orleans following a brief illness. Mr. de la Vergne was born September 21, 1938, in New Orleans. He graduated from New Orleans Academy before receiving his undergraduate degree … Continue reading

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Professor Rosalie Jukier of McGill University to Deliver the 2017 Tucker Lecture

Save the Date: 40th John H. Tucker, jr. Lecture in Civil Law From La Beauce to Le Bayou: A Transsystemic Voyage  Given by: Professor Rosalie Jukier McGill University Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. Louisiana State University Paul M. … Continue reading

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The Louisiana Civil Code Published in English and French

For the first time since 1825, the current Louisiana Civil Code is available in English and in French. After the Louisiana Civil Code Online project, featuring the Civil Code online in both languages, the Center of Civil Law Studies publishes … Continue reading

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The CCLS Welcomes Three French Interns

For the seventh consecutive year, between March and June, the Center of Civil Law Studies hosts three interns from the Université de Nantes Master in Trilingual Legal Studies, as part of the Training Multilingual Jurists Program, sponsored by the Partner University … Continue reading

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