The State Bar Association of North Dakota Winter 2015 Gavel Magazine | страница 28

YOUNG LAWYER SHOWCASE Spring is quickly approaching, maybe not quickly enough, but nonetheless, the North Dakota Young Lawyers Section (YLS) is continuing to develop programming that not only supports young lawyers in the State, but also encourages them to become involved in their local communities. In order to accomplish these objectives, YLS continues to plan several exciting events, including another year of “Feed Your Community,” Wills for Heroes, various webinars, and social events. As most of you recall, last year YLS partnered with the Great Plains Food Bank and hosted an extremely successful state-wide food and fund drive. YLS is in the midst of planning yet another, hopefully just as successful, statewide food and fund drive. This is a great way to get involved with your local community and fight to end hunger in North Dakota! Additional information on how to get involved will be provided as this event nears. Wills for Heroes is a program that provides essential legal documents free of charge to first responders. YLS is hoping to expand this program to include Veterans. The documents provided include wills, living wills, and powers of attorney. This event is still in the planning stages, but it is tentatively scheduled to be held in the near future. The YLS Education and Professionalism Committee is busy planning several upcoming webinars. The first is tenatively scheduled for February. Young lawyers, as well as other licensed attorneys, are invited to participate in the webinars. Please be on the lookout for information on the upcoming webinars. YLS will continue to host different social events, such as luncheons or after work gatherings. The last luncheon hosted by YLS was a huge success! We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of the YLS members that participated in this event. Please be on the lookout information on any upcoming social events. Contact Jennifer Albaugh, YLS President-Elect, at [email protected] to recommend young lawyers for a future showcase or to get involved in the YLS. 28 THE GAVEL