SPEAKING INVITATION LOUISIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION 4-5 MAY AND JOINT JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF FIFTH & ELEVENTH CIRCUITS NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, 7 MAY 1989

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11 July 1988.
RE: Speaking Invitations
Louisiana State Bar Association Annual Convention 4-5 May
And Joint Judicial Conference of Fifth & Eleventh Circuits
New Orleans, Louisiana, 7 May 1989
President of the Louisiana State Bar Association Wood Brown, III has
invited you to address one of the sessions of the Bar Association's 1989
Annual Convention in New Orleans either 4 or 5 May 1989.
In addition, Fifth Circuit Judge Alvin B. Rubin has invited you to extend
your visit in New Orleans and to address the Joint Judicial Conference of the
Fifth and Eleventh Circuits on 7 May. He has indicated that Judge Eugene
Davis and Judge Gerald Tjoflat, who-are Program Chairmen for the Conference,
have asked him to extend the invitation to you. Judge Tjoflat is also
participating in the Eighth Circuit Conference in St. Louis.
Since it is too far in the future to make a commitment, I recommend that
you decline both of these invitations. If you agree, two letters of regret
are attached for your signature, .
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18 July 1983
Wood Brown, III, Esq.
President
Louisiana State Bar Association
Post Office Box 50818
New Orleans, Louisiana 70150-0818
Thank you so much for your invitation to speak at the Louisiana State Bar
Association's Annual Convention in New Orleans on the 4th or 5th of May,
1989. It was kind of you to think of me, and kind. of Judge Rubin to urge me
to accept. I would greatly enjoy a visit to New Orleans and to see old
friends there. Unfortunately, it is too far in advance for me to make a
definite commitment, and rather than hold you up, I think it best for me to
decline so that you-can invite another speaker.
Best wishes for a most successful convention.
Sincerely yours,
William H. Webster
Director of Central Intelligence
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18 July 1988
The Honorable Alvin B. Rubin
Circuit Judge
Suite 2440 One American Place
Baton Rn~o~u~-ge~`, Louisiana 70825
Dear A4~ti-tom`
I appreciate your urging me to accept Wood Brown's invitation to address
the Louisiana State Bar Association Convention next May 4th or-5th, and
inviting me to address the Joint Judicial Conference of the Fifth and Eleventh
Circuits on May 7th. I would be delighted to see you and other old friends in
New Orleans. However, this is too far in. advance to make a commitment for
that period of time, and it seems the better part of wisdom for me to withdraw
so that you can locate another appropriate speaker.
Please relay my best wishes to both Judge Eugene Davis and Judge Gerald
Tjoflat.
With warmest regards,
Sincerely yours,
~~
William H. Webster
Director of Central Intelligence
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Wood Brown III
New Orleans
Leslie J. Schiff
Opelousas
_CRETARY-TREASURER
Harry S. Hardin III
New Orleans
7MEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Jacob D. Landry
New Iberia
HAIRMAN.YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION
Richard 8. Eason 11
New Orleans
IRST BOARD DISTRICT
John M. Page, Jr.
New Orleans
Edward J. Rice, Jr.
New Orleans
ECOND BOARD DISTRICT
Albert C. Miranda
Metairie
L. Lane Roy
Lalayette
OURTH BOARD DISTRICT
Jack Roblchaux
lake Charles
IFTH BOARD DISTRICT
Michael A. Patterson
Baton Rouge
XTH BOARD DISTRICT
Henry H. Lemoine, Jr.
Pineville
EVENTH BOARD DISTRICT
Orlando N. Hamilton, Jr.
Oak Grove
GHTH BOARD DISTRICT
Frank M. Walker, Jr.
Shreveport
OUISIANA STATE LAW INSTITUTE
Max Nathan, Jr.
New Orleans
OYOLA UNIVERSITY
ICHOOL OF lAW
Thomas H. Sponsler
' New Orleans
iOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
{CHOOL OF LAW
Steve V. Barbre
Baton Rouge
EXECUTIVE COUNSEL
Thomas 0. Collins, Jr.
New Orleans
Louisiana State Bar Association
POST OFFICE BOX 50818
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70150-0818
June 13,._1988
The Honorable William H. Webster
Director, Central Intelligence Agency
Langley, Virginia
Dear Judge Webster:
The Louisiana State Bar Association will have its
1989 Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana on May
3-6, 1989. We would like very much to have you to
speak at one of the sessions of the convention on
either the Thursday, May 4, or Friday, May 5. I take
this means to extend you an invitation to speak at the
convention.
One of my partners, Harold B. Carter, was present
at the Arkansas State Bar Association Convention on
June 10, 1988 and heard you speak and he tells me that
the talk was worthwhile listening to.
In order to make it more tempting for you to come,
I am advised that the conference of the Fifth Circuit
Court of Appeals in conjunction. with the conference of
the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal will be held in
New Orleans beginning on May 7, 1989 and running
through May 10. In addition, I am pleased to advise
that the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, an
annual event which is well=received in this community,
will be going on that week and will be available.
I am writing early because I suspect that your
.calendar for such events is very congested and I would
like to be sure that you are aware of this invitation
as soon as possible.
With best regards, I am
Yours very truly,-
Wood Brown, III
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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FIFTH CIRCUIT
ALVIN B. RUBIN
CIRCUIT JUDGE
SUITE 2440 ONE AMERICAN PLACE
BATON ROUGE. LOUISIANA 70825
June 16, 1988
Honorable William Webster
Director, Central Intelligence Agency
Langley, Virginia 23665
My good friend, Wood Brown, who is President of the
Louisiana State Bar Association, has asked me to join him in
urging you to accept the invitation contained in the attached
letter to speak at the Louisiana State Bar Association Annual
Convention in New Orleans on either May 4, or 5, 1989, at a time
convenient to you. That is a delightful time to be in New
Orleans for the weather is usually clement and, as you know from
Wood's. letter, the celebrated Jazz Festival will be in session.
Moreover, it will give some of=your -(literally) old friends
(including me) a chance to visit with you.
Indeed, let me go beyond that. If you choose to speak at
the State Bar Convention, you might enjoy spending the weekend in
New Orleans and staying over to address the Joint Judicial
Conference of the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits on Monday, May 7.
Judge Eugene Davis,. who is, together with Judge Gerald Tjoflat,
Chairman of the Program Committees ?-for- the combined -Fifth and
Eleventh Circuit Conference has asked me to ask you to stretch
your visit out .for this purpose. .The Conference will be
historic: It will be the first "reunion" of the Fifth and
Eleventh Circuits., Approximately 200 Article III federal judges,
and a host of other judicial officials, lawyer delegates, and
national and local bar officials will be present swelling the
-total attendance to more than-1000. The Conference will be at
the Intercontinental Hotel, where Janice and I usually stay, and
it is a very pleasant place. Between Friday and Monday, you can
prepare your talk, attend the Jazz and Heritage Festival and
enjoy a bit of well earned respite.
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Needless to say, of course, your hotel bills, travel
expenses, and other expenses will be defrayed by the Louisiana
State Bar Association and, if you accept the other invitation, by
the two Circuit Courts--if your position allows you to accept
such reimbursement.
Please do try to find time for us. We would be honored, and
I am sure you will enjoy it.
With sincerest personal regards,
Very truly yours,
ABR/vb
cc Wood Brown, III, Esquire
Judge Eugene Davis
Chief Judge Charles Clark
GMs.-Lydia Comberrel
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Louisiana State Bar Association
POST OFFICE BOX 50818
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70150-0818
ECRETAP.Y.TREASURER
Harry S. Hardin III
New Orleans
,ervtEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Jacob D. Landry
New Iberia
1!AIRMAN.VOUNG LAWYERS SECTION
Richard B. Eason II
New Orleans
IAST BOARD DISTRICT
John M. Page. Jr.
New Orleans
June 13, 1988
Wood Brown III
New Orleans
The Honorable William H. Webster
Director, Central Intelligence Agency
Langley, Virginia
Leslie J. Scnifl
Opelousas
Dear Judge Webster:
The Louisiana State Bar Association will have its
1989 Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana on May'
3-6, 1989. We would like very much to have you to
speak at one of the sessions of the convention on
either the Thursday, May 4, or Friday, May 5. I take
this means to extend you an invitation to speak at the
convention.
Edward J. Rice. Jr.
New Orleans
ECOND BOARD DISTRICT
Albert C. Miranda
Metairie
L. Lane Roy
Lafayette
~DUR7H BOARD DISTRICT
Jack Robichauz
Lake Charles
fiT.H BOARD DISTRICT
Michael A. Patterson
Baton Rouge
p(+TH BOARD DISTRICT
Henry H. Lemoine, Jr.
Pineville
??l.ENTH BOARD DISTRICT
Orlando N. Hamilton, Jr.
Oak Grove
7GHTH BOARD DISTRICT
Frank M. Walker, Jr.
Shreveport
OUISIANA STATE LAW INSTITUTE
Maz Nathan, Jr.
New Orleans
O~OLA UNIVERSITY
CHOOL OF LAW
One of my partners, Harold B. Carter, was present
at the Arkansas State Bar Association Convention on
June 10, 1988 and heard you speak and he tells me that
the talk was worthwhile listening to.
In order to make it more tempting for you to come,
I am advised that the conference of the Fifth Circuit
Court of Appeals in conjunction with the conference of
the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal will be held in
New Orleans beginning on May 7, 1989 and running
through May 10. In addition, I am pleased to advise
that the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, an
annual event which is well received in this community,
will be going on that week and will be available.
I am writing early because I suspect that your
calendar for such events is very congested and I would
like to be sure that you are aware of this invitation
as soon as possible.
Thomas H. Sponsler
New Orleans
DUTHERN UNIV ERSITV
GHOOL OF LAW
[XECUTIVE COUNSEL
ThbmaS O. Collins, Jr.
New Orleans
With-best regards, I am
Yours very truly,
Wood Brown, III
Steve V. Barbre
Baton Rouge
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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FIFTH CIRCUIT
AIVIN. B. RUB~N
CIRCUIT JUDGE
SUITE ]040 ONE AMERICAN PLACE
BATON ROUGE. LOUISIANA '!0836
June 16, 1988
Honorable William Webster
Director, Central Intelligence Agency
Langley, Virginia 23665 '
My good friend, Wood Brown, who is President of the
Louisiana State Bar Association, has asked me to join him in
urging you to accept the invitation contained in the attached
letter to speak at the Louisiana State Bar Association Annual
Convention in New Orleans on either May 4, or 5, 1989, at a time
convenient to you. That is a delightful time to be in New
Orleans for the weather is usually clement and, as you know from
Wood's letter,, the celebrated Jazz Festival will be im session.
Moreover, it will give some of your (literally) old friends
.(including me) a chance to visit with you.,
Indeed, let me go beyond that. If you choose to speak at
the State Bar Convention, you might enjoy spending the weekend in
New Orleans and staying over to address the Joint Judicial
Conference of the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits on Monday, May 7.
Judge Eugene Davis, who is, together with Judge Gerald Tjoflat,
Chairman of the Program Committees for the combined Fifth and
Eleventh Circuit Conference has asked me to ask you to stretch
your visit out for t-his purpose. The Conference will be
historic:- It will be the first "reunion" of the-Fifth and
Eleventh Circuits. Approximately 200 Article III federal judges,
and a host of other judicial officials, lawyer delegates, and
.national and local bar officials will be present swelling the
total attendance to more than 1000. The Conference will be at
the Intercontinental Hotel, where Janice and I usually stay, and
it is a very pleasant place. Between Friday and Monday, you can
prepare-your talk, attend. the Jazz and Heritage Festival and
enjoy a bit of well earned respite.
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Needless to say, of course, your hotel bills, travel
expenses, and other expenses will be defrayed by the Louisiana
State Bar Association and, if you ,accept the other invitation, by
the two Circuit Courts--if your position allows you to accept
such reimbursement.
Please do try to find time for us. We would be honored, and
I am sure you will enjoy it.
With sincerest personal regards,
Very truly yours,
ABR/vb
cc Wood Brown, III, Esquire
Judge Eugene Davis
Chief Judge Charles Clark
Ms. Lydia Comberrel
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