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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.
» Read More
» Your Voice, Your Future: The Ins and Out of the ABA YLD Assembly - Audio Download
» Make Your Voice Heard: Learn why affiliates should send delegates to the ABA YLD Assembly - Audio Download
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 you military branch point person regarding your interests.
Please note that delegates must be current ABA members and must be registered for the Meeting.
» Rule 1
of ABA YLD Assembly Standing Rules
» Delegate Count Information
» Certification Form – Advanced Annual Meeting Assembly Certification is now closed.
» 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 hotel. Note: sometimes this is not the ABA headquarter 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.
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.
» Drafting
Guide
» Resolution Example
» 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 Midyear Meeting
Boston, MA
February 14, 2009
ABA Annual Meeting
Chicago, IL
July 31 and August 1, 2009
Visit the YLD Calendar for More Information
Past Assemblies
2008 Annual Meeting Assembly
» Agenda – will be available in early August.
Advanced Delegate Certification is now closed.
If you, or your young lawyer organization, is interested in participating, visit the YLD Delegate Check-in and Certification Desk regarding availability. Remember, all YLD Assembly delegates must be registered for the ABA Annual Meeting and have their ABA Annual Meeting badge in order to check-in or certify.
Wednesday, July 30
ABA YLD Assembly Preview Teleconference Call with delegates planning to attend Assembly to cover the agenda of the Assembly, including resolutions, awards, guest speakers, etc. It will also cover the certification process at Annual Meeting. Call 800-936-4761 at 12:00 p.m. (Central time) to participate.
Delegate Check-in and Certification Hours
Marriott Marquis
46th Street Pre-function, 6th Floor
1535 Broadway
New York, NY
Thursday, August 7
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, August 8
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 9
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
» On-site check-in process for delegates being certified. Be sure to pick-up your registration information from the ABA Headquarter Hotel (Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas) first.
Assembly Hours
Marriott Marquis
Broadway Ballroom North, 6th Floor
1535 Broadway
New York, NY
Friday, August 8
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 9
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
