Louisiana Governor's Mansion Louisiana Governor's Mansion The Louisiana Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the Governor of Louisiana and their family. The Governor’s Mansion was built in 1963 when Jimmie Davis was Governor of Louisiana. The Mansion overlooks Capital Lake near the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. The Mansion was designed by the architectural firm of Annan and Gilmer of Shreveport, Louisiana. The final construction cost for the building was $893,843.00. The inspiration for the exterior design was Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana. Like many plantation homes built between 1830 and 1860, Oak Alley was designed with a second story
Louisiana State Bar Association Louisiana State Bar Association The Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) is the integrated (mandatory) bar association of the U.S. state of Louisiana. The 77 and current President of the Louisiana State Bar Association is Dona Kay Renegar. Several organizations are forerunners to the Louisiana State Bar Association: In 1929, the Louisiana State Bar Association was founded as a voluntary organization; its first president was Cecil C. Byrd. In March 1941 LSBA was converted to a mandatory bar under the rule-making power of the Supreme Court of Louisiana. In 1957 the Articles of Incorporation were amended to create the House of