YLD e-Blast: May 2021

By Christina Cress and Claire O’Brien

Dates to Know

June 3 | Candid Conversations with Diverse Attorneys (Law Student Event) | 5 p.m.
June 10 | Virtual Summer Cocktail Class and Happy Hour | 5:30 p.m.
June 16 | Summer Quarterly Council Meeting and Annual Meeting | 4 p.m.
June 17-18 | NCBA Annual Meeting

Committee and Section Updates

Law Student Outreach Committee – Grab a Coffee Program

The Law Student Outreach Committee is hosting a mini summer relaunch of the Grab a Coffee Program (“GaC”). The program will continue to be virtual until further notice. Volunteer attorneys are needed to meet with current law students at a time convenient for both parties. If you have signed up during a previous launch, you will need to sign-up again. This is a great opportunity to connect with a law student and pass on valuable insight you may have about succeeding in law school, passing the bar exam, or entering the practice of law. GaC is a one-time, 30-minute commitment, but it could have a lasting impact on a student! If you would like to volunteer, please fill out this form (law students can sign up here until May 21). Volunteers will be notified by email with more information once they are paired with a law student.

YLD Final Lunch and Learn Series

“Working in Big Law”: The YLD held its final Lunch and Learn Series on “Working in Big Law” on May 19 that featured Will Quick (Brooks Pierce), Jamey Lowdermilk (Brooks Pierce) and Xavier Lightfoot (Ward and Smith). If you missed it, you can view the recording below:

Get Involved

Connect with the YLD through the New Online Community Platform

We encourage all YLD members to connect with the YLD through the New Online Community Platform! To learn more about the New Online Community Platform, check out this blog post and these FAQs.

Volunteer with the Young Lawyers Division

We want your talents, energy and viewpoints in the YLD! Whether your passion is for serving the public, serving the profession, writing articles for publication, improving the administration of justice, building your skills and gaining experience, or helping those in need, we’ve got a role that’s perfect for you! To get involved and join one of our committees, please review your options and complete this online form. If you have questions about membership or committee participation, please reach out to Administrative Division Director Jonathan Bogues.

NCBA Pro Bono Opportunities

Be sure to check out the exciting pro bono opportunities available across the state! Click here for NCBA/NCBF Volunteer Opportunities.

BarCARES

COVID-19 has brought about many changes to our everyday lives. Oftentimes, unprecedented changes serve as triggers or stressors. BarCARES is an organization focused on improving the mental health and overall quality of life for NCBA members, local bar groups, and law students, offering no-cost assistance in dealing with personal, family, financial, work, and/or career stressors. Visit BarCARES online or call 800.640.0735 to speak to someone immediately or arrange a telehealth appointment.

NCBA Career Center

Our online career center averages between four to seven new North Carolina jobs a week! Members searching for employment can post their resumes anonymously, and members searching for employees receive a 15% discount on postings! Email questions to Tesha Blancett.

e-Blast Ideas? NCBarBlog Post Ideas?

If you’d like to see additional or new content in the e-Blast Newsletter or featured on the NCBarBlog, email your YLD Communications Committee Co-Chairs, Christina Cress and Claire O’Brien – they’d love to hear from you!