From the YLD President, 0617 GABJ, GSB Vol. 22, No. 7, Pg. 10
A Successful Year of Statewide Service
The 2016-17 State Bar year is now winding to a close, and I want to thank my fellow members of the Young Lawyers Division for the honor of serving as YLD president. The success we have had this year is a result of the hard work and tremendous support of YLD members from all parts of Georgia. To let everyone else in the State Bar know what the YLD has worked to achieve this year, here are a few of the highlights:
A Centennial Celebration
Last August, the YLD’s Women in the Profession Committee—co-chaired by Morgan Clemons and Baylie Fry of Atlanta—spearheaded the State Bar’s celebration of “Women in the Profession: 100 Years of Georgia Women Lawyers.” The occasion appropriately observed the century of progress dating back to 1916, when the Georgia General Assembly approved legislation and the Supreme Court of Georgia decided to admit women into the practice of law.
Held at the Bar Center, the event featured an exhibit of photos, articles, clothing and other historical items. The committee also presented an impressive program, which included dramatic readings, a commemorative film and a panel discussion for CLE credit—all to celebrate the progress of women lawyers and inspire us to continue to take on leadership roles within the profession.
In that spirit, the Women in the Profession Committee sponsored a two-day retreat with CLE programming and activities last October in the peaceful mountain setting of Blue Ridge, Ga. The presentations included “Creating Your Own Professional Development Path: Tips for Navigating Your Career in Today’s Legal Market,” “Avoiding Legal Malpractice,” “Trial Advocacy for Women,” “The Art of Self-Promotion,” “How Women Help Women Succeed” and “Lawyer Horror Stories: Best Practices for Confronting Gender Diversity & Inclusion Issues with Professionalism & Civility.”
Signature Fundraiser for Georgia CASA
In February, the YLD held our 11th annual Signature Fundraiser at Terminus 330 in Atlanta. This year’s event, “Carnival for CASA,” was a black-tie affair that included dinner, dancing and a silent auction— along with some carnival-themed fun like ring-toss, whack-a-mole, a claw machine and doughnut wall, covered with delectable Krispy Kreme products. YLD Past President and current State Bar Secretary Darrell Sutton was presented with the YLD’s annual Signature Service Award...
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