The YLS hosts numerous networking events and provides volunteer opportunities throughout the bar year, which are a terrific opportunity to make business contacts and develop friendships, while having some fun!

Pursuant to Section 5.4 of Article V of the By-Laws of the Young Lawyers Section, the Nominating Committee of the Young Lawyers Section submits the following slate of candidates for election to the offices indicated. The term of office for each position to be filled shall be one year from the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Young Lawyers Section to the 2010 Annual Meeting, except the Co-Editors in Chief of the YLS Journal and the Directors shall have two-year terms. If you have questions, please call Jenni Bertolino, YLS Director, at 312-554-2031. Click here to view the slate.


Chicago Bar Association Night with the Bulls – March 22 and March 30
On these special nights all Chicago Bar Association members, family and friends can purchase tickets at half price! For seats 1-7 on the 300 level, tickets regularly priced at $60 are available for only $30. For seats 8-17on the 300 level, tickets regularly priced at $40 are available for only $20. To order tickets, fill out the form and fax or mail it back to the Chicago Bulls.


27th Annual Citywide Mock Trial Competition - March 23-25 and April 21
Every year, hundreds of Chicago public high school students participate in the Citywide Mock Trial Competitions which the Circuit Court of Cook County is pleased to sponsor in conjunction with the Chicago Bar Association, the Chicago Public Schools, and the law firm of Sidley Austin LLP.  The competition uses a hands-on approach to instruct students on the legal system and the courts through the preparation and presentation of a fictitious court case.

This year students will have the opportunity to appear in a courtroom at the Richard J. Daley Center to present their case before a judge of the Circuit Court.   Volunteers are needed to assist the judges in this worthwhile event which has student participants from 26 Chicago Public High Schools. The competitions will be held in the Richard J. Daley Center on each day from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering fill out the response form. If you have questions contact Mary Alice Brice.


Bin Donated
The Health & Wellness Committee of the Young Lawyer Section of the CBA encourages you to get involved in any way possible with Bin Donated, a new, Chicago-based, charitable organization. It is a virtually effortless way for lawyers and their clients to help give back to the community.

Bin Donated is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a free widespread collection and in-kind donation service to make charitable giving an active part of your everyday. In-kind donations are provided to organizations that have the most use for them at any given time. Currently the foucs is on the homeless and those seeking shelter from abuse. Bin Donated has partnered with CPS to support their 10,000+ homeless students as well as The Night Ministry and the Interfaith House in support of their homeless programs. Bin Donated creates efficiencies for these groups by soliciting in-kind donations on their behalf, helping them stretch their budgets and making monetary contributions to these groups go further.

There are 3 ways to support Bin Donated: volunteer , train or donate . All of these options and more information can be found on the website. Bin Donated's #1 volunteer request is to host a barrel in an office or residential building. Hosting a barrel is a great way to get everyone involved in the philanthropic spirit. There is a poster that is printed for each barrel where your business or building logo can be placed. Supporting Bin Donated means you’re helping collect hygiene products, food, books, toys, professional clothing, bicycles, pet supplies, back to school supplies and many other items that so many people need on a daily basis. Nothing that is collected is sold. All in-kind donations received are sorted, cleaned and promptly given out to partner organizations free of charge. If your firm is interested in getting involved, contact Judson Kinnucan.

Career Productivity Series Webcasts - View in the CBA Webcast Center
CBA members can access complimentary career-focused seminars in our Webcast Center. Titles from the recent "YLS Career Productivity Series" are now available:  The Productive Job Search, Productive Interviewing, The Curmudgeon's Guide to Practicing Law, and Online Networks: A New Way to Drive Opportunities to Your Career.

YLS Donations - Help Someone in Need:
All donations can be dropped off in the CBA Building lobby (321 S. Plymouth Ct.) through May 1, 2010. Email yls@chicagobar.org for more information on any project.

• Have a Heart Toiletries Collection
  Save hotel toiletries when you travel for work! The YLS will collect toiletries for women in a domestic violence shelter. Please only donate unopened items such as shampoo, lotion, soap, razors, unopened makeup and toothpaste.
• Cell Phone Collection
  Donate your old, working cell phones, batteries and chargers to the Wireless Foundation and the Verizon Wireless Hope Line, both of which reprogram cell phones to ring 911 for victims of domestic violence.