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mediation , in coalition with the HCBA Mediation & Arbitration Section . In March , we celebrated Law Week and sent dozens of young lawyers out into the community to conduct mock trials , courthouse tours , and to speak to classrooms regarding the importance of law in our society . We then rounded out the year with our annual State Court Trial Seminar , which boasted an impressive array of panelists and speakers for our attendees . The year was busy , no doubt , but it was also fun .
On June 6 , 2024 , I was proud to pass the torch to Nicole Gehringer , who will lead the HCBA YLD through the 2024-2025 Bar Year . It has truly been an honor leading the HCBA YLD this past year , and I simply cannot end without giving thanks to those who make this YLD so great . First , a special thanks to our Board of Directors , and to our outgoing YLD Board Members :
Past President Lyndsey Siara , Parliamentarian Blake Fromang , Director Daniela Mendez , and Director Harold Holder . Second , I want to recognize our hardworking volunteer committee chairs who made such an impact this year : Kevin Riley , Lauren Maier , Sarah Waters , Ana Lleonart , Sara Jawad , Kayli Smendec , Alison Gomez de la Vega , Brianna Zupko , Tiffani Thornton , Calli Burnett , Courtney Burroughs , and Quinn Cockrell . This past year would not have been so productive , fun , and engaging if not for the efforts of these amazing leaders . Lastly , I would like to thank Laurie Rideout and all of the HCBA staff who tirelessly work around the clock to keep us moving forward .
The state of the HCBA YLD is truly good and befitting of our pride in what we have accomplished together . I have enjoyed serving the HCBA YLD and making it a place where everybody knows your name . n
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onapril15 , theYounglawyersdivisionandthediversity , equity & inclusioncommitteeheldapopularluncheononanimportantissue : impostersyndrome . theeventofferedanopendiscussiononthetopic fromtampa ’ stopleadersinthelegalcommunity , discussingobstacles theyfaced , anddoubtstheyhaveovercome . theevent ’ spanelistsincludedJudgeBagge-hernandez , 13th Judicialcircuit ; traviscoy , Stateattorney ’ soffice ; ritaPeters , office ofStatewideProsecution ; alexisdeveaux , gunster ; andwas moderatedbygraceYang , grayrobinson , P . a .
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