HCBA Lawyer Magazine Vol. 30, No. 3 | Page 12

Y L D P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S A G E Je f f Wi l c ox – Hi l l Wa rd He n d e r s o n halfway there, but still time to engage with the ylD W if you have not yet joined a committee or attended any ylD events, it is not too late. the winter and spring months are often the “busy months” for the ylD. e are only at the halfway point for the YLD’s Bar year, but the YLD has already made its mark with great events such as its pro bono luncheon, fall happy hour, holiday happy hour, annual golf tournament, and first wellness event of the year. YLD members showed up in droves to support great causes and network with other young lawyers, and the YLD’s many committees have been hard at work planning the year’s various events. Even if you have not yet joined a committee or attended any YLD events, it is not too late. In fact, the winter and spring months are often the “busy months” for the YLD, and this year is no exception. If you still want to join a committee but you missed the initial sign-up, here is some information on the remaining events and who to contact to get involved: The Member Services Committee is planning more wellness events and will host the Coffee at the Courthouse and Judicial Shadowing Day on January 28, as well as supporting the 5K Pro Bono River Run and Judicial Food Festival on February 29. The main contacts are co-chairs Continued on page 11 The YLD Board hard at work at a recent board meeting. The Board also enjoyed the company of several BLI Class members and other guests. 10 JAN - FEB 2020 | HCBA LAWYER