On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, the NCBA YLD accepted the ABA Award of Achievement in the “Single Project: Service to the Bar” category. This award continues the NCBA YLD’s winning streak in taking home an ABA Award of Achievement every year, and we are grateful for this honor.

The Lunch and Learn Series is the brainchild of our fearless Division Director, Sheila Spence, who crafted the project in response to requests from young lawyers about potential career paths in the legal profession. Sheila created four virtual panels held during the lunch hour on the following topics: sports and entertainment law, going in house, working in nonprofits, and working in BigLaw.

During each session, YLD liaisons from different industries teamed up with a YLD Executive Council member to discuss the liaison’s practice area. These virtual discussions provided a valuable resource for our law student members and young lawyer members, as they were able to receive practical advice and insight into fields that they may not otherwise have been exposed to in law school or the early days of their careers. The project was so successful that we intend to build on it this bar year with a full Sections Spotlight program.

Congratulations to Sheila and the entire YLD team for another ABA Award of Achievement!

August 9, 2021/by NCBA YLD