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Yld2023-2024 : aYearinreview
thestateofthehcBaYldistrulygoodandbefittingofourpride inwhatwehaveaccomplishedtogether .
The 2023-2024 Bar Year has come to a close , and what an eventful year it has been with the HCBA Young Lawyers Division .
We kicked off the bar year with a rebranding of the HCBA YLD through a new and unique logo . In the fall , we hosted events geared towards philanthropy , service , and socialization . We benefited the Joshua House with a back-to-school drive , donated approximately 800 pounds of Thanksgiving food to Metropolitan Ministries and families in need , and held an adoption event for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay . We also hosted a pro bono luncheon , which garnered a diverse gathering of non-profit and legal aid organizations throughout Hillsborough County . Lastly , we reached new heights in our annual golf tournament with over 120 participants .
In the spring of 2024 , the HCBA YLD advanced its focus on legal education , professionalism , community involvement , and strengthening our friendship with the local judiciary . In January , we held a successful Coffee at the Courthouse and Judicial Shadowing Day . We further recognized outstanding lawyers , including Judge Edward LaRose , recipient of our Robert W . Patton Outstanding Jurist Award ; and Antina Mobley , recipient of our Outstanding Government / Non-Profit Lawyer Award . In February , we hosted a CLE and panel on a young lawyer ’ s first
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