Young Lawyers Section: Connections
Elizabeth Robertson, is President of the Greensboro Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section and Personal Injury Litigation Attorney at CR Legal Team, LLP
An Update from YLS
Happy New Year! As we celebrate the beginning of a new year, YLS is looking forward to several exciting upcoming events. We are partnering with the Mentorship Committee to host a mentorship lunch & learn in February. In March, we are happy to announce YLS SERVICE WEEK, featuring in-person service and donation opportunities – see “Upcoming YLS Events” for more details.
YLS Kickball Sign Ups are Open!
YLS Kickball Team “Torts Illustrated” is recruiting for the 2024 season! Membership and jersey are free – several open spots are remaining. Fill out the survey here to get involved:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DXWNFC8
Email Elizabeth at errobertson@crlegalteam.com for more information!
Upcoming YLS Events:
On February 16, 2024, YLS and the Mentorship Committee are hosting “The Art of Mentorship” Lunch and Learn at Elon Law, Room 105 from 12:30 – 2:00 PM. Guest speaker is Keith Kannenberg of The Kannenberg Group. Lunch will be provided. All GBA members are invited to attend! RSVP to Hillary Kies.
In March, YLS looks forward to YLS Service Week, March 4-8, 2024, comprised of several service events open to all GBA Members:
- Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Read Across America Celebration with Hunter Elementary School 8:00 – 11:30 AM
- Thursday, March 7, 2024 Making & serving meal at Greensboro Urban Ministries
- Friday, March 8, 2024 YLS Giving Day: Donation Day for Hunter Elementary Fund
We welcome and encourage all members of the Greensboro Bar Association to participate in this year’s Service Week events. For more information about YLS events & service opportunities, follow us on Facebook: Greensboro Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section.
YLS Board Member Spotlight: Ben Rafte
Ben Rafte
Ben Rafte practices Business and Real Estate Litigation, General Corporate Law, and Commercial Real Estate Transactions at Isaacson Sheridan here in Greensboro. Ben’s favorite part about his job is the people he gets to work with. When asked why he chose to be a YLS board member, he stated: “I really enjoyed the YLS events that I attended and I wanted to become more involved in the group. I am also involved in the real property section, the mentorship program, and of course the YLS kickball team.”
For more information about Ben and his firm, visit https://www.isaacsonsheridan.com/benjamin.
Connect with YLS:
To provide feedback & suggestions for future events/programming, please email the Young Lawyers Section at info@greensboroyls.org.
The Young Lawyers Section would like to celebrate the personal milestones and professional accomplishments of its members. Email YLS at info@greensboroyls.org to share achievements that you would like celebrated on the YLS Facebook page.
