Y L D P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S A G E Melissa Mora - Adventist Health System
Fall into the HCBA YLD
We all know that lawyers live busy lives , but it is very important to find time for professional growth and giving back to our community .
Fall is here , which means the HCBA YLD is full steam ahead planning for this upcoming Bar year . It also means cooler temperatures ( I hope ), football , the YLD Golf Tournament , and that my beloved pumpkin flavors are making their way back into stores and on shelves . It also means Bar results are forthcoming , and we have new lawyers joining the ranks .
I am privileged to serve as president of the YLD this year . I have been a member of the YLD since 2007 , when I began my organizational involvement as a committee chair and before becoming a board member in 2008 . My experience on the YLD has led to personal fulfillment , longstanding friendships , and professional networking . I look forward to serving you this year and will do my best to live up to the trust that you have placed in me .
As president , I am honored to serve beside several outstanding young lawyers who make up the YLD board . Each one of these individuals contributes to the
success of the YLD , ensuring that we continue to be one of the largest and strongest Young Lawyers Divisions in Florida . In August , I had the pleasure of working with the YLD board members to plan this year ’ s events and make committee assignments . We appreciate those of you who have expressed interest in serving on our committees . Our committee chairs also play a key role in offering members of the YLD countless opportunities to lead and serve , whether it be in the legal community or our local community . Newly admitted lawyers , if you missed the opportunity to get involved with a YLD committee over the summer , please go to our webpage at www . hillsbar . com /? page = YLDcommitteeform and submit a form or contact me .
I encourage each YLD member to get more involved this year to help us make a difference in our community . The YLD is often referred to as the service arm of the
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