This event marked the first time that newly elected Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Guidry and Justice Cole participated in law school visits as Supreme Court Justices.
The Louisiana Supreme Court's docket included four cases heard at SULC on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 1 PM. 19th Judicial District Court retired Judge Richard Anderson sat as Justice ad hoc for Justice Griffin who recused for one case. Three cases were heard at LSU on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10 AM. The arguments were live-streamed on the Court’s website, a service that has been available to the public since 2007.
After oral arguments concluded, the Justices had discussions with students and faculty about the justice system and the importance of professionalism in legal practice. Chief Justice John L. Weimer expressed, “The Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court and I enthusiastically welcome the 20-plus-year tradition of holding oral arguments at academic venues."
In preparation for the oral arguments, students received case briefs that highlighted the key issues of the cases being presented.
Louisiana Supreme Court Clerk of Court Veronica O. Koclanes coordinated the oral arguments in collaboration with Southern University Law Center Chancellor Alvin Washington, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Accountability and Accreditation Regina Ramsey, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Shawn D. Vance, and SULC IT and Security staff.