Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons  

Northwest Louisiana Region Meeting

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Ernest's Orleans Restaurant

1601 N Spring Street

Shreveport Louisiana 

6:30 PM Dinner 

Agenda

Welcome and Introductions - Dr. John Hinrichsen 

Legislative Update - Cindy Bishop, Executive Director

Health Law Update - Lisa Pretus, Esquire  (Invited) 

Corporate Sponsor Recognition - Cindy Bishop 

Closing Remarks and Adjournment 

If you are interested in being a corporate sponsor, contact Ms. Bishop at 225 933 5435.

Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons 

Southwest Louisiana Regional Dinner

Thursday, July 30 2026

La Truffe Sauvage 

815 W Bayou Pines Drive

Lake Charles, Louisiana

                                     6:00 PM Dinner

Agenda

LAEPS Welcome - Dr. Donald Falgoust, Southwest Board Representative 

Report on the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature - Cindy Bishop, Executive Director & Lobbyist

Legal Update - Lisa Pretus, Esquire (Invited)

Corporate Sponsor Recognition - Cindy Bishop  

If you are interested in being a corporate sponsor, please call or text Cindy Bishop at 225 933 5435.

Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons 

Greater New Orleans Regional Dinner Meeting

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

3232 N. Arnoult Street

Drago’s Restaurant

Metairie, Louisiana

6:30 PM Dinner 

Agenda

Welcome and LAEPS Update - Dr. Stas Zhuk

Legislative Update - Cindy Bishop, Executive Director & Lobbyist

Health Law Update - Lisa Pretus, Esquire 

Corporate Sponsor Recognition - Cindy Bishop

Closing Remarks and Adjournment  - Dr. Zhuk

Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons 

Central Louisiana Regional Meeting

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Diamond Grill

Alexandria, Louisiana

6:30 PM Cocktails

7:00 PM Dinner  

Agenda

Welcome and LAEPS Update - Dr. Chad Norton, President, Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

Legislative Update - Cindy Bishop, Executive Director & Lobbyist

Health Law Updat - Lisa Pretus, Esquire 

Corporate Sponsor Recognition – Dr. Eric Reisch

Closing Remarks and Adjournment  - Cindy Bishop

Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons 

Acadiana Regional Dinner Meeting

Wednesday October 7, 2026

 Ruffino's on the River

921 Camellia Blvd.

Lafayette, Louisiana

6:30 PM Cocktails

7:00 PM Dinner 

Agenda

Welcome  - Dr. Jay Culotta

Legislative Update - Cindy Bishop, Executive Director & Lobbyist

Legal Update - Lisa Pretus, Esquire 

Corporate Sponsor Recognition  

Closing Remarks and Adjournment - Cindy Bishop 

If you are interested in being a corporate sponsor, contact Cindy 

at 225 933 5435 or register for the sponsorship level on this event.

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  Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons 

Bayou Region Dinner Meeting

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Fremin’s Restaurant

402 W Third Street

Thibodaux, Louisiana  

6:30 PM  Cocktails

7:00 PM  Dinner 

Agenda

Welcoming Remarks - Dr. Jared Thurston

Legislative Update - Cindy Bishop, Executive Director

Legal Update - Lisa Pretus, Esquire 

Corporate Sponsor Recognition - Cindy Bishop 

Closing Remarks and Adjournment

If you are interested in being a corporate sponsor please call or text Cindy @ 225 933 5435.

Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons  

Greater Baton Rouge Region Dinner Meeting

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Juban's Restaurant

3739 Perkins Road

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

6:30 PM Cocktails

7:00 PM Dinner

Agenda

Welcoming Remarks - Dr. Adam Jant

Legislative Update - Cindy Bishop, Executive Director

Legal Hot Topics - Lisa Pretus, Esquire 

Corporate Sponsor Recognition -  Cindy Bishop 

Closing Remarks and Adjournment 

If you are interested in being a corporate sponsor, please call or text Cindy Bishop at 225 933 5435.