2008 ABA YLD Annual Meeting

New York, NY

August 7 - 10, 2008

Highlights

• The YLD Assembly where you can make your voice heard through Debate and Officer Elections.
• The annual Fellows Dinner Dance on Friday, August 8th, honoring the YLD Fellows Award Recipient in outstanding service to the public.
• Expand you network.
• Sharpen your legal skills.

Special Events

The Annual Fellows of the Young Lawyers Division Dinner Dance and Award Presentation
Friday, August 8th

Friends and colleagues of the YLD and the Fellows of the Young Lawyers Division look forward to this event each Annual Meeting when everyone comes together to enjoy an evening of dining, dancing and honoring a great leader in public service in the profession.

Learn more about this year's esteemed winner, Helaine M. Barnett.

Wills for Heroes

In partnership with The Wills for Heroes® Foundation and with the help of the U.S. Park Police, the YLD will create free wills and other basic estate planning documents for emergency first responders and their spouses or domestic partners. When:   Saturday, August 9th, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where:  Liberty Island – Transportation will be provided If you are an attorney licensed in the New York or New Jersey and you would like to help, contact Kristine Gregorio.

Assembly

On Friday, August 8, and Saturday, August 9, hundreds of young lawyer delegates are coming together to New York to debate and discuss issues affecting the profession and the communities we serve. To access the agenda including resolutions for debate and consent and more, visit the YLD Assembly Home Page.

Sponsorship Options

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Cindy Galvan at galvanc@staff.abanet.org

Scholarships

Financial scholarships are available for New York attorneys. Scholarships are intended to increase membership involvement in entity activities by providing support to those who would otherwise be financially unable to participate. To request an application or receive additional information, contact Bill Stanton by email or phone (312) 988-5629. All applications must be received by July 7, 2008.