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addition, I enjoyed being able to represent North Dakota and weigh in on the various policy initiatives being considered by the House of Delegates. What impact has your involvement in the ABA and in the Young Lawyers Division had on your work as a lawyer in North Dakota? What are some of the rewarding or interesting initiatives the ABA Young Lawyers discussed at the Annual Meeting in August? Being involved as a delegate has given me appreciation for the value of volunteering and participating in professional organizations on the national, state, and local levels. By participating in these organizations, attorneys are able to provide valuable insight and assist in affecting positive change for the legal profession and the general public. The most interesting initiative discussed by YLD was Resolution 109, which sought to amend Rule 8.4, and Comment of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct to add an anti-discrimination and