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LSU Law Graduation Speakers; Who Were Some of the Greats?

Posted on 3/17/16 at 10:49 am
Posted by Womski
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 10:49 am
I remember we had Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson speak. She talked at length about diversity, and I remember feeling cheated. I wanted James Carville.

Who was your graduation speaker? What wisdom did they impart, and how has it helped you fare in the trenches of legal combat?

I know Gov. Mike Foster spoke in the mid-90s. Pretty ridiculous, since he had a well-known and open hatred of trial lawyers (then again, he was a Southern grad).

How many of you plan to speak at the commencement one day?
Posted by SlowFlowPro
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 10:50 am to
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Who was your graduation speaker?

Bobby Jindal
Posted by kilo1234
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 10:51 am to
Can't answer since I didn't go to law school. I didn't want to spend all that money for an education that would only net me a paltry sum since everyone and their dog goes to law school, causing the market to be flooded.
Posted by Tigerlaff
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 10:51 am to
Chief Justice Johnson. It was garbage.
Posted by boosiebadazz
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 10:52 am to
I went to Swagga U and we had Stephanie Finley speak. She is the US Attorney for the Western District and has just been nominated to take Judge Haik's spot on the bench. I also once rode alone in a car with her from Shreveport to Lafayette . She's a cool lady and I think she'll do great on the bench.
Posted by ThrobJohnson69
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 10:53 am to
Todd Graves. Pretty decent speech. We all got free Canes.
Posted by SabiDojo
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 10:56 am to
Ours was Joel Klein, who is considered one of the most influential men in public education. Basically turned around the NY Public School System.

Most of my classmates felt like they deserved better, but the guy was pretty fascinating. I mean, he accomplished more than probably any of us ever will.

To my classmates' credit, his speech was rather dull. Had some interesting parts, but overall meh.
Posted by Rockbrc
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 10:57 am to
Gov. Jimmy Davis
Posted by NIH
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 10:58 am to
You sound like a badass baw
Posted by boosiebadazz
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 11:00 am to
If you need a lawyer to represent you regarding the obvious butthurt in your life, call SFP.
Posted by Barrister
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 11:17 am to
true story..

OCTOBER 4, 2011 - Kitty Kimball

"Lawyers are needed more and more throughout our nation and the scope of those needs are continually changing. The events of SEPTEMBER 6 have proven that the challenges ahead are great..."

The collective gasp created a vacuum in the room
Posted by Womski
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 11:18 am to
Wait a minute.

Was she referring to 9/11
Posted by TigerGman
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 11:19 am to
Antonin Scalia...
Posted by SabiDojo
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 11:19 am to
Yeah, I don't get it either.
Posted by Barrister
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 12:31 pm to
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Was she referring to 9/11


Yessir. Yessir, she was.
Posted by SabiDojo
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 12:31 pm to
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Yessir. Yessir, she was.



Yikes.
Posted by udtiger
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 12:33 pm to
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true story.. OCTOBER 4, 2011 - Kitty Kimball "Lawyers are needed more and more throughout our nation and the scope of those needs are continually changing. The events of SEPTEMBER 6 have proven that the challenges ahead are great..." The collective gasp created a vacuum in the room


that was 2001

And she also said that Thomas Jefferson was the 2nd President of the USA.
Posted by CAD703X
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 12:34 pm to
weak sauce.

i had reagan speak in TS at my commencement and he rocked the crowd.

every other graduation speaker (law or whatever) is just swimming in his wake.
Posted by SabiDojo
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 12:34 pm to
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And she also said that Thomas Jefferson was the 2nd President of the USA.



Hey, at least she was close.
Posted by udtiger
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Posted on 3/17/16 at 12:45 pm to
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i had reagan speak in TS at my commencement


it was awesome
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