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Melissa Mora - Adventist Health System
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HCBA, because so many young lawyers are involved in a
multitude of worthwhile projects and community service.
The YLD’s mission is to support the HCBA’s initiatives
and goals, promote professionalism and ethical conduct,
provide guidance and support to new lawyers, provide
educational opportunities for our members, organize
programs and events of interest to young lawyers, and
encourage community involvement. To meet our mission,
we have our golf tournament (October 6 at the Temple
Terrace Golf & Country Club), Wills for Heroes, Family
Forms Clinic, youth projects, Steak and Sports Day and
Holidays in the New Year programs, and many other
initiatives that we participate in.
In addition to your involvement with the YLD, I also
encourage you to get involved with the HCBA, often
referred to as the “Big Bar.” The Big Bar hosts several
networking opportunities each year. You never know;
you may meet your next mentor there.
We all know that lawyers live busy lives, but it is very
important to also find time for professional growth and
giving back to our community. The YLD is here to
support you and help you find opportunities to get
involved in community groups, professional organizations,
and projects that benefit the less fortunate. Start small,
perhaps with a night volunteering at the Family Forms
Clinic or an hour one afternoon reading to children.
Remember, “No act of kindness, however small, is ever
wasted.” — Aesop
I look forward to serving and meeting more of our
YLD members at this year’s events.
2017-2018
HCBA YLD
Board of Directors
OFFICERS
President: Melissa Mora
President-Elect: Jason Whittemore
Immediate Past President: Web Melton III
Secretary: Drew McCulloch
Treasurer: Maja Lacevic
Historian: Domenick Lazzara
Parliamentarian: Adam Fernandez
Liaison to the HCBF: Katelyn Mae Ferry
DIRECTORS
Traci Koster
Brett Metcalf
Amy Nath
Alexandra Palermo
Lyndsey Siara
Laura Tanner
Jeff Wilcox
EX-OFFICIO
Hon. Samantha L. Ward
John Dicks II
Anisha Patel
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