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The ISBA hosted a fall happy hour on September 14, 2018, at Fremont in Chicago. The networking event was co-sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division, Family Law Section Council, and Real Estate Law Section Council.
Young Lawyers Division’s Annual Bean Bag Tournament.
The ISBA Young Lawyers Division hosted a free networking reception on Friday, April 27, at Moe's Cantina in Chicago.
The ISBA Young Lawyers Division hosted a yoga and brunch event on Saturday, April 7 at the Chicago Regional Office. The hour-long yoga session was taught by a retired attorney-turned-yoga-instructor, who provided valuable tips and tricks for using exercise as a way to combat stress, depression, and anxiety. After yoga, young lawyers enjoyed brunch and mimosas.
The ISBA Young Lawyers Division hosted a free lunch and learn on Wednesday, March 28, at the Chicago Regional Office. The four panelists — Judy Conway, Stephanie Garces, Terrill Wilkins, and Natali Marquez-Ponce — gave a Q&A-style presentation covering their best tips and tricks for success at a solo practice or small firm.
The Young Lawyers Division hosted ISBA Day at the ISBA Mutual office on Thursday, Feb. 15. A panel of young lawyers spoke to law students about how to prepare for and what to expect from life after law school. Topics covered included the most valuable skill they learned in law school, the most difficult workplace situation panelists have encountered as lawyers, how to handle the stress of your first law firm job, finding work-life balance, and more. The discussion opened up to audience questions at the end for a more interactive discussion.
The ISBA Young Lawyers Division hosted a wine tasting event on Friday, Feb. 9, at the ISBA Mutual office in Chicago. Young lawyers, newly-admitted lawyers, and law students came together to sample and learn about five different wines, socialize, and network.
Thank you to everyone who attended and our event sponsors!
The ISBA Young Lawyers Division hosted its annual holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 7, at Exchequer Restaurant & Pub in Chicago. All proceeds went to the Illinois Bar Foundation YLD’s Children’s Assistance Fund.
The Young Lawyers Division hosted their annual Day at the Races on September 23 at Arlington Park Racecourse.
The Young Lawyers Division hosted its 19th Annual Holiday Party on Dec. 8 at Lizzie McNeill's in Chicago. Proceeds from the event benefit the IBF/YLD Children's Assistance Fund.