Erlingson Banks

This week several Rotary Club of Baton Rouge members were honored at the Celebrate the Power of Women event hosted by United Way. Lots of Rotarians attended to support their fellow Rotary members. The members honored were; Meg Mahoney Sinella Aghasi and Charlene Guarisco Montelaro. The event took place at the Marriott on May 7, 2026.

As students head off to college, parents are often prepping dorm rooms, tuition payments, and helping their kids navigate course schedules. But there's one crucial check list item that often gets overlooked: a Power of Attorney.

Once your child turns 18, you are no longer automatically allowed to check their finances, inquire about medical records, or even obtain their class schedule from their college without permission! While your grown-up student may not want you knowing every detail of their lives, a Power of Attorney functions in two important aspects:

✅ Health Care Power of Attorney – For medical decisions in an emergency
✅ Financial or General Power of Attorney – For banking, access to class schedules, and access to housing in an emergency

It’s a simple step that gives peace of mind when they’re away from home!

Two attorneys from Erlingson Banks were recognized at the Federal Bar Association Baton Rouge Chapter and the Baton Rouge Bar Association Installation Ceremony held yesterday afternoon at the Middle District. Tara Johnston was recognized as Past President of the FBA and Beverly Perkins was installed for her second year as Young Lawyer's Section Council Member for the BRBA.