The ABA YLD Assembly is the principal policy-making body of the ABA YLD. During the meeting, young lawyer issues and resolutions are debated and voted upon. By serving in this body you have the opportunity to have your voice heard and to help shape the profession.

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Delegate Certification
Ensure that your voice is heard as a delegate of the ABA YLD Assembly. Young lawyer state bar organizations, national affiliates, and military branches chooose the Assembly delegates. 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 ABA members and registered for the ABA Meeting.

»	Rule 1 of ABA YLD Assembly Standing Rules
»	Delegate Count Information
»	State Affiliate Delegate Certification Form – for delegates to the ABA YLD Assembly
»	YLD Bylaws

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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

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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.

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Future Assembly Meetings

ABA Midyear Meeting
Orlando, FL
February 6, 2010

ABA Annual Meeting
San Francisco, CA
August 6 and 7, 2010

Visit the YLD Calendar for More Information

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Past Assembly Meetings

»	2009 Annual Assembly Recap
»	2009 Midyear Assembly Recap
»	2008 Annual Assembly Recap
»	2008 Midyear Assembly Recap
»	2006-2007 Assembly Recap

KEY CONTACTS

Assembly Speaker: Ethan Tidmore
Assembly Clerk: Carlos Escurel
Staff Lead: Bill Stanton

KEY DATES

By December 1
»	(Local YL Affiliates) Submit names of potential delegates to your state young lawyer organization.
By December 7
»	Submit Resolution proposals to Ethan Tidmore and Jill Eckert McCall
By December 15
»	(State and specialty YL Affiliates and military branches) Submit delegates to ABA YLD.
By January 18 @ 5 p.m. ET
»	Register for the 2009 Midyear Meeting and secure hotel accommodations.
By January 26 @ 1 p.m. ET
»	Attend the Assembly Preview Call.
On February 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET
»	(Delegates) Attend the ABA YLD Assembly in business attire. The Assembly is at the ABA YLD Hotel, The Walt Disney World Dolphin.

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ASSEMBLY MEETING RESOURCES

»	Delegate Checklist
»	ABA YLD Preview Call (available for download on January 27)
»	Assembly Agenda (available for download in January)
»	Resolution Summary (available for download in January) Those on our Consent Calendar and up for Debate
»	Standing Rules
»	Source, Function, and Process of Resolutions
»	Assembly Caucus Talking Points
»	2009 YLD Annual Assembly Minutes (available for download in January)
»	YLD Informational Report to the House of Delegates (available for download in January)

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DELEGATE CHECKLIST:
Preparation and On-Site Tips for the ABA Midyear Meeting

By Monday, January 18 at 5 p.m. ET
»	Register for the 2009 Midyear Meeting and secure hotel accommodations.
On Tuesday, January 26 at 1 p.m. ET
»	Attend the Assembly Preview Call.
Before you leave for Orlando -
»	Print and review the Assembly agenda, resolutions, and addendums. ** NOTE, copies of the resolutions will not be distributed at the meeting, so save them on your laptop or pack them for your trip!
»	Listen to the Assembly Preview Teleconference Call if you did not participate. An audio file will be available January 27.
»	Pack business attire for the Assembly and business cards for networking.
»	Visit Meeting webpage for the full schedule of YLD events in Orlando.
Upon arrival in Orlando - Pick up your name badge at ABA Registration, The Walt Disney World Dolphin Hours are:
»	Thursday, February 4, Time TBD
»	Friday, February 5, Time TBD
»	Saturday, February 6, Time TBD
After you get your name badge - Sign in to obtain your needed delegate ribbon at the Check-in/Certification table at the ABA YLD Hotel, The Walt Disney World Dolphin. Hours are:
»	Thursday, February 4, Time TBD
»	Friday, February 5, Time TBD
»	Saturday, February 6, Time TBD
Note: YOU CANNOT RELY ON DELEGATE CHECK-IN/CERTIFICATION REOPENING DURING THE ASSEMBLY MEETING. It did not reopen at last year's Midyear Meeting.
On February 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Attend the ABA YLD Assembly* in business attire. The Assembly is at the ABA YLD Hotel, The Walt Disney World Dolphin. Be sure to bring:
»	Name badge
»	Delegate ribbon
»	Assembly agenda, resolutions, and addendums
*Delegations are seated by district and national affiliate. You may only sit and vote with your delegation if you have your name badge and delegate ribbon.