The Louisiana United: Three Districts, One Mission legal conference was held on November 5th-6th, 2026, uniting U.S. Attorney’s Offices in the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana.
This two-day conference consisted of trainings and seminars dedicated to advancing the shared principles of law, justice, and public safety throughout the State of Louisiana.
The three United States Attorneys in Louisiana—David I. Courcelle for the Eastern District, Kurt L. Wall for the Middle District, and Zachary A. Keller for the Western District—share one unified statement about the value of this gathering: “Louisiana United is more than a professional development conference. It is a symbol of our three Offices’ shared commitment to the safety and well-being of the people of Louisiana. Our Offices work tirelessly every single day to create safer communities in our respective Districts, and our hope is that collaboration like this will help each Office to better serve by sharing ideas and learning new and more effective ways to serve our communities.”
Attendees participated in continuing legal education and professional development programs, addressing issues such as governmental ethics, trial advocacy, appeals, effective communication, interagency collaboration, and others. The highlight of this conference was the distinguished panel on federal judiciary members across the state discussing their shared insights on professionalism, effective advocacy, legal writing, courtroom practice, and emerging issues facing federal practitioners.
The event concluded with a distinguished panel discussion on federal-state partnerships featuring Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, Louisiana District Attorneys Association President Perry Nicosia, 22nd JDC District Attorney Collin Sims, and Louisiana Legislative Auditor Michael J. Waguespack. Panelists discussed the importance of cooperation among federal, state, and local partners in promoting public safety, accountability, and the rule of law.
