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YLD Contacts

Have a question/comment? These YLD officers can help.

General inquiries: Abbie DuFrayne, YLD Chair: adufrayne@petrellilaw.com

Community Outreach: Carey Chopko, YLD Chair-Elect: cchopko@feldmanshepherd.com

Pro Bono/Public Interest: Kelly Gastley, YLD Vice Chair: kgastley@phillyvip.org

Networking: John Encarnacion, YLD Treasurer: encarnacionj@whiteandwilliams.com

CLEs: Melanie Taylor, YLD Secretary: melanie.taylor@phila.gov

Law School Outreach: Rachel Kopp, YLD Financial Secretary: rkopp@srkw-law.com

Social Media: Aneesh Mehta, Executive Committee member: aneesh_mehta@hotmail.com

YLD Executive Committee Elections 2010

Each year, the YLD seeks 7 new members for election to 3-year terms on the YLD Executive Committee. This year's election will take place on December 7 in conjunction with the Bar Association's Annual Meeting. In order to run in the election, two required forms must be received at Bar Association headquarters by October 6, 2010 and can be downloaded HERE (Personal Statement) and HERE (Nominating Petition). Get more details HERE.

YLD Social Media

Check out some of the latest posts on the YLD blog PhiLAWdelphia

"Like" the Young Lawyers Division's Facebook Page! Click here

People's Law School 2010 Registration Now Open

Click here to learn more about and register for this annual public service presented by the YLD and open to all area citizens interested in learning more about legal topics that affect daily life.

August 14, 2010 Got Stress? Get help.  

August 06, 2010 Down time  

August 06, 2010 Discovery Rule Doesn’t Apply to Blogs  

July 29, 2010 YLD Holds Family Night at Citizens Bank Park  

July 28, 2010 An Unattractive City? Big Deal.  

About

What is the YLD?
The Young Lawyers Division ("YLD") of the Philadelphia Bar Association is comprised of:

  • All  Philadelphia Bar Association members who have not reached their 37th birthday or
  • All Philadelphia Bar Association members who are 37 or older and have been practicing less than three years.

Membership in the YLD is automatic for attorneys who meet the criteria and have paid the regular Bar Association annual dues -- there is no additional fee to be a member of the YLD.

How is the YLD Structured?
The YLD Executive Committee manages and directs the business and activities of the YLD's more than 2,300 members, including oversight of 20 committees in the areas of public service, law-related education and service to the legal community.  Each year, seven new members are elected to serve three-year terms on the Executive Committee, and one additional member is appointed by the Chair.

The Executive Committee is always looking for new ideas and projects.  If you have an idea about how to improve the community, the courts, or the practice of law, please contact any YLD Executive Committee member.

What does the YLD do?
The YLD is very active in both the law community and the community of Philadelphia. Throughout the year, members of the YLD are involved in numerous committees to develop programs that help children, the elderly, the disadvantaged, and many more.