2007 Annual Meeting
San Francisco,
California
August 9-11, 2007
Join us in closing the bar year in the enchanting city of San Francisco. Bring your family for a last minute summer vacation by the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Lombard Street, and the sea lions on Pier 39 while joining other state delegates in debating and deciding important issues facing the legal profession and the Association.
Arrange ride shares and room shares on our YLD Discussion Board.
Photos
Here are some of the photos from our Annual Meeting
Past chairs of the ABA YLD gather to pass the Gavel.
2006-2007 Chair-Elect Justin Goldstein confers with 2006-2007 Secretary-Treasurer Lizz Acee
2006-2007 Chair Jay Ray prepares to pass the gavel to Justin Goldstein, as past ABA YLD Chairs gather in the background.
Tentative Meeting Schedule
Thursday, August 9, 2007
| 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Awards of Achievement Judging, Sea Cliff room |
| 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | New District Representative FEMA Training, Marina room |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | YLD Delegate Certification, Regency Foyer |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | YLD Co-Sponsored Program: "Legislative and Governmental Advocacy Update Program and Reception" (click for details) |
| 6:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 2006/2007 Council Dinner (Invitation Only) |
| 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Welcome Reception |
Friday, August 10, 2007
| 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | New District Representative Orientation, Sonoma room |
| 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | YLD Delegate Certification, Regency Foyer |
| 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | YLD CLE Programming, Sea Cliff room |
| 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. | YLD Co-Sponsored Program: "GWOT vs. SAVE or a New Legal Framework? Is it a Global War on Terrorism or a Struggle Against Violent Extremism?" (click for details) |
| 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Council Meeting, Gold room |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | YLD Co-Sponsored Program: "Innovative Judicial and Legal Responses to Teen Dating Violence" (click for details) |
| 9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Bar Leadership Programming, Marina room |
| 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | YLD Assembly, Grand Ballroom |
| 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | The Annual Fellows of the Young Lawyers Division Dinner Dance (Ticketed event), One Market |
Saturday, August 11, 2007
| 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | YLD Delegate Certification, Regency Foyer |
| 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | YLD Assembly, Grand Ballroom |
Sunday, August 12, 2007
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Young Lawyer Delegate to the ABA House Caucus, Sea Cliff room |
Programming
Friday August 10, 2007
8:30 – 9:30 am
Best Practices Under the Americans with Disabilities Act for Legal Employers (CLE)
Cosponsors: Section of Labor and Employment Law and the Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law
The program will consist of a one-hour panel presentation concerning the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act to legal employers. Panel members include members of the private bar, as well as the EEOC.
This program will:
- provide an overview of the employment provisions of the ADA
- cover requirements concerning "reasonable accommodation" for persons with disabilities
- include measures that legal employers can take to ensure compliance with the ADA
- highlight legal opportunities for individuals with disabilities
Moderator:
Alexander P. Ryan , Attorney, Groom Law Group Chtd, Washington, DC
Panelists:
Scott LaBarre, Attorney, LaBarre Law Offices, P.C., Denver, Colorado
William R. Tamayo, Regional Attorney, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, San Francisco, CA
Kathi Pugh, Pro Bono Counsel, Morrison & Foerster, San Francisco, California
9:45 – 10:45 am
Best of Best Projects – Breaking Molds, Starting Trends and Setting New Standards for Bar Work (Bar Leadership)
Co-sponsor: ABA Division for Bar Services
This program will highlight a handful of proven projects from the 20th anniversary edition of the ABA’s Division for Bar Service’s Best Projects publication. Particular emphasis on projects modeled for or adaptable by young lawyer organizations will be shared. Attendees will receive relevant material from the featured projects.
Featured Projects:
Classic Law Film Series - Washington County Bar Association (PA)
Credit Ready: A Guide to Credit Literacy - North Carolina Bar Association
Law Student Web Site - Tennessee Bar Association
Legislative Mentoring Program - Oregon State Bar
9:45 – 10:45 am
2007 Supreme Court Antitrust Findings: The Insiders’ Perspective (CLE)
Cosponsor - Section of Antitrust
Learn from three attorneys who were involved in the Twombly, Credit Suisse, and Weyerhaeuser antitrust cases that the Supreme Court decided this year.
Each panelist will:
- discuss the holdings of their respective cases
- explain their expected impact on antitrust law
- offer insight into appellate practice, especially before the Supreme Court
Moderator:
Matthew R. Schultz, Associate, Zelle, Hofmann, Voelbel, Mason & Gette LLP, San Francisco, CA
Panelists:
Stephen Bomse, Attorney, Heller Ehrman, San Francisco, California
Christopher Lovell, Senior Attorney, Lovell Stewart Halebian LLP, New York, New York
J. Douglas Richards, Partner, The Pomerantz Law Firm, New York, New York
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Anatomy of a Trial Series: Closing Arguments (CLE)
Cosponsor: TIPS Section
In the ABA YLD's Anatomy of a Trial Series, seasoned trial lawyers have shared their wisdom and offered practical advice for younger lawyers seeking to hone their skills in the courtroom. This final installment to the series will focus on closing arguments. Learn tips to put the finishing touches on your case by arguing your clients' position to the court in a polished, organized and effective manner.
Speakers:
Janice P. Brown, Esq., The Brown Law Group, San Diego, California
David L. Deehl, Partner, Deehl & Carlson PA, Coral Gables, Florida
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Bar Mentor Series – Experienced Bar Leaders Share Their Thoughts and Best Practices (Bar Leadership)
In this small-group setting Julius Turman, a Bay Area attorney with a broad and proven record as a bar leader, will share his thoughts and best practices on the most pressing issues facing young bar leaders today, giving participants the benefits of a valuable mentorship they might otherwise miss.
Speaker:
Julius Turman, of Counsel, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, San Francisco, California
Hotel
The Palace Hotel is the YLD Headquarters hotel for Annual Meeting
Palace Hotel
2 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-3402
Phone: 415.512.1111
Fax: 415.543.0671
Deluxe Single/Double: $179.00
1 Bedroom Suite: $465.00
Note: Reimbursement is not available for the ABA Annual Meeting except for AOA Judges and incoming YLD District Representatives.
Assembly
Council
Related Events
Social Event
Annual Fellows of the Young Lawyers Division Dinner Dance
NO ENTRANCE WITHOUT TICKET
AT THE DOOR!
Date: Friday 8/10
Time: 6:00 pm to 12:00 am
Suggested Attire: Black Tie Optional
Location: One Market Pavilion (1 Market St.)
Price: $90
Dinner Dance Ticket Update
Tickets for the Dinner
Dance are no longer available.
Event Description:
Join your friends and colleagues as we present
the 2007 Annual Fellows Award to William Reece Smith,
ABA president 1980-1981, and
one of this nation’s finest and most respected leaders of the law. During
his 50-year career,
Smith has been a leader as a lawyer, an educator, a mentor, a community servant,
and an outstanding citizen.
We will gather under the massive skylights of the impressive and stunning Lattice Pavilion designed by world renowned architect, Cesar Pelli. A grand evening will match this grand venue. Everyone will come together for and evening of cocktails followed by a gourmet dinner and dancing.
Welcome Reception
Join YLD for the Welcome Reception at:
Thirsty Bear
661 Howard St.
9pm -12am
Thursday, August 9
Don't miss our welcome reception on the second level of the Thirsty Bear, the first brewpub in the United States to serve an authentic Spanish Menu. Located just 8 short (walkable) blocks from the YLD headquarter hotel (the Palace Hotel), the Thirsty Bear is housed in a beautiful historic brick building directly across the street from the Moscone Center. This restaurant and bar is the perfect place to catch up with old friends and make news friends, play a game of pool or darts, all while enjoying one of the 9 hand-crafted beers on tap (made on premises).
Wills for Heroes
Wills for Heroes is the ABA YLD Public Service Project for 2007-08.
Attorneys licensed in California will conduct a Wills for Heroes program which will provide basic estate planning documents to first responders. The program will run until 4 pm on Saturday 8/11. We encourage you to visit after the YLD Assembly concludes, and to consider implementing the program in your state. Location and other details are TBD.
Learn more about the program at the Wills for Heroes Foundation web site at www.willsforheroes.org
