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HCba ’ s young Lawyers Division Continues to Shine : yLD wins Florida bar yLD ’ s 2021 Large affiliate of the year award
“ because of the strong commitment of the yLD ’ s leadership to carry out the HCba ’ s mission to serve the legal profession and the community , i believe the future of the HCba looks bright .” — HCba Pres . Cory Person
Over the years , the HCBA ’ s Young Lawyers Division has been a true “ workhorse ” for everything the HCBA does .
So , it was exciting to hear the news that the Florida Bar YLD recently recognized the HCBA YLD as the 2021 Large Affiliate of the Year .
The announcement was made in February at the Florida Bar YLD ’ s annual Affiliate Outreach Conference , which was held this year in Tampa .
HCBA YLD President Alex Palermo told me she was thrilled to accept the award on behalf of the YLD board and the entire YLD team that put together the nomination package .
“ We knew that whether we won or not , we were so proud of all we had accomplished over the past year to serve our members and the community ,” Palermo said .
“ We have an incredible group of Board members , committee chairs and committee members .”
With its innovative and creative programming , the HCBA ’ s YLD provides a wonderful entrée into the legal profession for newly minted attorneys , as well as practical training and information to help more seasoned attorneys grow their career and thrive in the everchanging legal profession .
Further , the YLD , which has more than 800 members , has made it a priority to give back to the Tampa Bay community through its numerous pro bono and charitable projects .
And , in recent years , the YLD has increased its focus on mental health and wellness issues .
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