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About the ABA YLD Assembly
The ABA YLD Assembly is the principal policy-making body of the ABA YLD. During the Assembly, many issues of importance to young lawyers and potential resolutions for adoption are debated and then voted on. By taking part in this event you have the opportunity to have your voice heard and to help shape the profession.
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Assembly Resources
Delegate Certification
Ensure that your voice is heard at the ABA YLD Assembly. Young
lawyer state bar organizations, national affiliates, and
military branches must submit delegate names to the YLD.
If you are interested in serving as a delegate, contact
your local
young lawyer affiliate, state young lawyer bar organization,
the appropriate national affiliate, or your military branch point person regarding your interests.
Please note that delegates must be current ABA members and must be registered for the Meeting.
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Rule 1 of ABA YLD Assembly Standing Rules |
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Delegate Count Information |
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Delegate Certification Instructions and Form – for delegates to the ABA YLD Assembly |
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YLD Bylaws |
On-site Check-in for Delegates being Certified
- Go to the ABA headquarters hotel and pick up your ABA registration badge or register on-site. You will need your ABA registration badge to certify.
- Next go to the ABA YLD delegate certification table, which is located at the YLD hotel. Then you will need to sign in to receive a delegate ribbon.
- On the day of the Assembly, bring your ABA registration
badge and delegate ribbon to the Assembly room and sit
with your state, national affiliate, or military branch.
Resolutions
Resolutions are sometimes called reports with recommendations. The ABA House of Delegates considers resolutions that, after adoption by the House, become Association policies. A YL Resolution is one written by a Young Lawyer. Those that pass the Assembly are brought to the house on the ABA YLD's behalf.
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Drafting Guide |
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Resolution Example |
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YLD Bylaws |
Typical Assembly Schedule:
Midyear Meeting
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Annual Meeting
Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Future Assembly Meetings
ABA Annual Meeting
Chicago, IL
July 31 and August 1, 2009
ABA Midyear Meeting
Orlando, FL
February 6, 2010
Visit the YLD Calendar for More Information
Past Assemblies
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2008 Annual Assembly Recap |
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2008 Midyear Assembly Recap |
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2006-2007 Assembly Recap |
2009 Midyear Meeting Assembly - Boston
KEY DATES and DEADLINES:
Monday, December 1
Local affiliates must submit
delegate nominations to state young lawyer organization
Monday, December 15
State young lawyer organizations, national
affiliates, and military branches must submit
delegate names to YLD
Friday, January 9
Advance Registration and Hotel Deadline
Wednesday, February 4 (1:00
p.m. EST)
ABA YLD Assembly Preview Teleconference
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Assembly Agenda (coming in January) |
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Summary of Resolutions (coming
in January) On Consent Calendar and for Debate |
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ABA YLD Complete Assembly Standing Rules |
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Source, Function, and Process of Resolutions |
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Assembly Caucus Talking Points |
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Minutes of the 2008 YLD Annual Assembly (coming in January) |
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Informational Report to the House of Delegates (coming in January) |
Delegate Check-in and Certification Hours
Westin Copley Place
10 Huntington
Avenue
Boston, MA
Thursday, February 12
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, February 13
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 14
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
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On-site check-in
process for delegates being certified.
Be sure to pick-up your registration
information from the ABA Headquarter
Hotel (Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton
St., Boston, MA) first. |
Assembly Hours
Westin Copley Place
10 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA
Saturday, February 14
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
