YLD e-Blast: November 2021

By Claire O’Brien and Michael Cohen

DATES TO KNOW

December 2 | Member Social at Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard | 5 to 6 p.m.

December 9 | Virtual Escape Room | 6 p.m.

December 10 | YLD Winter Council Meeting | 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

December 10 | YLD Social | 5 to 7 p.m.

January 13 | Firsthand Experiences with Salary Negotiation | noon to 1 p.m.

Foundation and Development Committee

The YLD Season of Giving Recurring Gift Campaign kicks off today. YLD members who make a recurring gift commitment today through December 10 are entered to win great daily prizes and one of two grand prize weekend stays. All recurring gifts in any amount qualify you to win. Find all the details and learn more here.

Privacy and Data Security Section Spotlight – Recorded Event

Privacy and Data security are always in the news these days, and almost all companies and consumers have been (or will be) affected by a data breach or new privacy law. Watch the recording of this event to learn more about the newest NCBA section and this rapidly growing practice area. This panel discussed what privacy and data security practice actually looks like from various perspectives: in-house counsel and consumer advocacy, big firms, and small firms. Watch the recording here.

Law Student Outreach Committee

Firsthand Experiences with Salary Negotiation – Upcoming Event (January 13, 2021)

The YLD Law Student Outreach Committee invites young lawyers and law students to join us for part two of our salary negotiations event on January 13 at noon. Earlier this month you heard from Karen Chopra, LPC, CCC, NCC, founder of ChopraCareers, who discussed salary negotiations from the perspective of a career counselor. We now invite you to join us for a conversation with two attorneys and a law firm recruiter who will share their firsthand experiences with salary negotiation in the legal field. Register today.

Salary Negotiations 101 – Recorded Event (November 1, 2021)

During this event, Karen Chopra helped us learn everything we needed to know to confidently negotiate our next job offer. Karen covered key negotiating concepts, how to handle salary questions in interviews and online applications, and how to ensure you get the best deal from the employer. Watch the recording here.

Leveraging LinkedIn – Recorded Event (November 11, 2021)

This event was inspired by our 2021-22 law student reps and offered a variety of strategic approaches to use LinkedIn for building connections and creating a professional presence that stands out. According to the ABA Tech Report for 2020, 76% of law firms and 88% of individual lawyers are on LinkedIn. You certainly want to put your best foot forward on your LinkedIn profile and we will show you some tips to do just that. But that is just the beginning! Start by building connections. Are you contributing content? Interacting with connections? Start developing your professional persona now! Watch the recording here.

You can also view additional resources here.

Bar Exam Committee

A Guide for Managing Stress for Legal Professionals: Directed Meditation Session – Recorded Event (November 16, 2021)

The NCBA YLD Bar Exam Committee held a directed meditation session by Roy Wyman. During this event, students and young lawyers had the opportunity to participate in a meditation session directed by an attorney, as well as learn tips and tricks on how to manage stress in the legal profession. Watch the recording here.

Civic Engagement Committee

Examples of Lawyer Leadership Perspectives from Across the Nonprofit and Public Interest Sectors – Recorded Event (October 29, 2021)

This panel featured attorneys from the nonprofit and public interest sectors who shared their experiences working for, with, and within philanthropic, nonprofit, and public advocacy groups. Lawyers play a unique role in the nonprofit and public interest space, and young attorneys and law students had an opportunity to learn from our experienced panelists about the challenges and benefits of their work – whether that be as a volunteer, board member, in-house counsel, executive, or private practitioner. Watch the recording here.

GET INVOLVED

Connect with the YLD through the Online Community Platform

We encourage all YLD members to connect with the YLD through the Online Community Platform! To learn more about the 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 Collins Saint.

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, Michael Cohen and Claire O’Brien – they’d love to hear from you!