About the YLS
The Young Lawyers Section (YLS), founded in 1971, was created to
address the needs and interests of newly admitted attorneys. To satisfy
these needs the YLS offers substantive practice committees as well as
public service committees and projects. The diversity of committees and
projects affords a wide variety of ways for attorneys to participate in
the YLS. Through this participation, the YLS encourages attorneys to
develop and pursue innovative ideas and programs.
Since its inception, the Section has enjoyed national prominence, having
repeatedly received the American Bar Association award for the best
Young Lawyers Section in the United States as well as numerous awards
for individual projects and programs. With over 9,000 members, the
Section has its own officers, rules, budget, staff and administrative
structure.
YLS
Executive Council
The YLS Executive Council is
composed of approximately 100 volunteer attorneys. The Council consists
of nine officers, nine directors, special project coordinators and
committee chairs. The purpose of the Council is to address the needs and
interests of attorneys during their first 10 years of practice.
YLS Annual Report
A synopsis of the seminars, committee meetings, public service
projects and volunteer activities held throughout the bar year, which is
on a June to June calendar. Click
here to take a look at what the YLS accomplished during the
2011-2012 bar year under the leadership of Justin L. Heather.
YLS
History
Forty years ago, the YLS was created to encourage young lawyers to work
together on projects for their community and for their profession.
Over the course of the 2010-2011 bar year a historical chronicle
documenting the camaraderie and the successes of each YLS bar year was
created. What began as a small group of fifty young lawyers
hosting continuing legal education programs covering a handful of
substantive law areas has grown into a dynamic and diverse group of more
than 9,000 lawyers and law student members. The YLS now boasts
nearly 30 substantive law committees and implements close to 50 special
projects every bar year.
YLS Survey of the Current State of the Profession and the
Organized Bar
One of the marquis projects implemented by the YLS in service to our
members during the 11-12 bar year consisted of a survey of the YLS
membership regarding the current state of the profession, its future,
and how the YLS can better serve its members. The 85-question survey
covered a number of topics, which included questions about the current
state of the profession and questions regarding the performance of the
YLS. With respect to the current and future state of the profession, the
survey sought information about job content; career and skills
development; leadership; cooperation and work environment; salary and
compensation; and tenure. With respect to YLS and CBA membership, the
survey covered numerous items, including: bar membership and
participation; committees; seminars and CLE programming; socials; public
service projects; and career development. Approximately 770
members (or 15% of those solicited) responded to the survey, providing
invaluable insights into both the profession and the YLS’ role in
providing benefits to our members. The results of this survey will
assist the YLS’ in improving existing member service projects and
creating new ones to further benefit our members. Click
here to view the results of the survey.
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