Young Lawyers Section: Connections

During the month of February, the Young Lawyers Section sponsored a Speaker Luncheon featuring Janet Ward Black as the keynote speaker. The luncheon, which was held at Undercurrent Restaurant in Downtown Greensboro, had a great turnout of both GBA and YLS members, who received advice from a prominent local attorney on furthering their careers and making the most of the legal profession. Thank you to Janet Ward Black for such informative presentation and thank you to all Young Lawyers Section members and GBA members who were able to join us! 

The Young Lawyers Section also held an in-person service opportunity in February at BackPack Beginnings in Greensboro. The GBA and YLS volunteers who participated packed weekend food bags which were distributed to children in need at preschools and elementary schools in our community. The YLS collected grocery bags and canned goods leading up to the event. Thank you to all of the GBA and YLS members who donated and/or participated in this service opportunity!

Greensboro Urban Ministries In-Person Service Opportunity:

The Young Lawyers Section is holding an in-person service opportunity at Greensboro Urban Ministries Potter’s House Community Kitchen. The service opportunity will take place on Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm, and volunteers will be preparing and serving food to members of our community. Greensboro Urban Ministries is located at 305 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro. If you would like more information or are interested in attending, please RSVP to info@greensboroyls.org. Space is limited.

YLS Kickball Team:

The Young Lawyers Section is recruiting for its 2023 Kickball Team! In 2022, the YLS premiered its coed beginner league kickball team, “Torts Illustrated.” 21 members strong, the team had a fun-filled season and was celebrated at the YLS End of the Year Party! We look forward to growing our team and camaraderie in the 2023 spring season. Membership and jerseys are FREE, courtesy of the YLS. All YLS and GBA members and their spouses are welcomed to join. SPOTS ARE LIMITED, so sign up today at YLS Kickball Team Interest Survey (surveymonkey.com). We are also accepting submissions for the 2023 team logo/t-shirt design. Please submit all suggestions to Team Manager, Elizabeth Robertson,. We look froward to seeing you on the field! Let’s play ball!

NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge:

The Young Lawyers Section is holding an NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge. The competition is open to all GBA and YLS members and participants can submit a completed bracket for a chance to win a gift card. First, second, and third place winners will receive a prize. Please keep an eye out for more information on the YLS Facebook page. 

Connect with YLS:

One of our main goals is to serve our members by providing service opportunities and activities that interest you.  We are working diligently to think of new events and that will create additional ways to interact with other young lawyers. We encourage you to consider what service opportunities and activities you would be interested in, and we would love to hear from you. Please email your ideas and suggestions to the Young Lawyers Section at info@greensboroyls.org. 

The Young Lawyers Section would like to celebrate life’s milestones with our members. Email the YLS at info@greensboroyls.org to share personal and professional updates about yourself that you would like celebrated on the YLS Facebook page.

If you are interested in more information about the Young Lawyers Section and how you can get involved, visit our Facebook page (Greensboro Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section) or email the YLS at info@greensboroyls.org.

If you would like to be added to the Young Lawyers Section email list, please email the YLS at info@greensboroyls.org.