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On June 6 , Chief Judge Sabella swore in the 2024- 2025 HCBA Young Lawyers Division Board of Directors . While there are many returning Board members , we are excited for the addition of new Officers who have all previously served as YLD committee chairs and deserve a special welcome : John Gerding , Sara Jawad , Hillary Thornton and Briana Zupko .
If you attended the installation ceremony , you heard me talk about my experience serving the YLD over the past nine years . When I worked as a staff attorney in the Thirteenth Circuit fresh out of law school , a couple instrumental people in my professional life encouraged my involvement in the YLD . I heeded that advice , joining committees — later chairing those committees — and was elected to the Board four years ago , before serving in my current role as the YLD President . These individuals
pulled me into an organization that I did not fully understand , at that time , would benefit me in so many ways personally and professionally . I feel a deep sense of gratitude to them and privilege to serve in this position .
Our Board members already hit the ground running this summer to evaluate each YLD event and plan future programming for our members . It is through the Board ’ s efforts and dedication along with our hardworking committees and chairs that we continue to achieve our mission .
Our flagship event , the annual YLD Golf Tournament is scheduled to take place on October 25 , 2024 , at the Temple Terrace Golf Club — mark your calendars now ! This is the YLD ’ s main fundraiser that allows us to host
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