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MCB Young Lawyers Division Working Together: The Future of YLD By Amanda Sifford Smiley, Chair Allow me to introduce myself: I am Amanda Smiley and I have the honor of serving as the 2011–12 MCB Young Lawyers Division Chair. I Amanda Sifford Smiley, Chair have been involved with the YLD in various positions for the past four years and I look forward to taking on this mantle, following in the footsteps of the excellent leaders the YLD has had during that time. Each of the YLD chairmen whom I have had the pleasure to serve under have identified particular areas in which to concentrate and improve upon. This year, the YLD will focus on improving our visibility with a particular eye on open communications and increased synergy with the MCB. The stated purposes of the YLD, which includes lawyers 36 years of age or under or lawyers within their first three years of practice, are to encourage the participation of young lawyers in the purposes and objectives of the Mecklenburg County Bar; assist young lawyers through professional and social activities; and conduct programs and projects of interest to the general public. As Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” The YLD stands in a particularly good position to help young lawyers find their place in the legal profession and with the MCB. By working together with the MCB, our hope is to continue to foster our profession’s and community’s future leaders. To further YLD and MCB’s goals, our 2011–12 events will include in-person Ask-A-Lawyer days, CLEs, relevant group community service projects and quarterly socials. As a reminder to MCB and YLD members, below is a brief description of the six YLD Committees: Community Service Committee —Facilitates public service opportunities for YLD members, which included this year providing meals for the needy, building a Habitat for Humanity house, participating in holiday gift drives, clothing drives, etc. Education Committee —Organizes activities that educate the Mecklenburg County community, including the Big Bad Wolf Project, Lawyers Teaching Justice, Law Explorers and the Academic Internship Program. Legal Assistance Committee —Organizes projects which provide legal assistance to the citizens of Mecklenburg County and/or North Carolina as a whole, including Ask-A-Lawyer Day and NCBA’s 4-All Service Day. Social Committee —Organizes quarterly socials for YLD members and provides other events and gatherings which promote the interests of YLD members. Membership Committee —Focuses on increasing YLD membership and ensuring that the YLD meets the needs of its members. This committee also organizes the MCB YLD Young Lawyer of the Year Award and the new lawyer swearing-in ceremonies. Connectivity Committee —Ensures that the YLD members are actively participating in the goals and missions of the MCB. This committee bridges the gap between the YLD and the MCB and assists YLD members as they increase their involvement in the MCB. We encourage young lawyers to join us in any of these committees – we always welcome the help. If you’d like more information about the MCB YLD or are interested in getting involved in any of the above committees, please contact me at asmiley@cshlaw.com or 704/ 940-3409 or our Connectivity Committee Chair Carrie Mansfield at cmansfield@charlottelaw.edu. We also have worked to increase our visibility online and have a presence on www.MeckBar.org and Facebook. We encourage all YLD lawyers to keep an eye on both pages as future events and notices are posted there. We look forward to having you join us for what promises to be a great year for our Division and our Bar. www.MeckBar.org July 2011 7
51 Attorneys Sworn-In at Spring 2011 Ceremony Congratulations to the new attorneys who were sworn in on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at The Blake Hotel! Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Richard D. Boner presided over the state portion of the ceremonial court session and U.S. Chief District Court Judge Robert J. Conrad Jr. presided over the federal portion of the ceremonial court session. Daniel A. Merlin, chair of the Young Lawyers Division, helped congratulate the newly sworn in attorneys. The Young Lawyers Division thanks its sponsor LexisNexis and the Western District of North Carolina for their support. Please welcome the following Above: Each new attorney was introduced to the courts and Bar by an established member of the Bar. Below: New attorneys swore or affirmed to support the Constitution of the U.S., bear true allegiance to the state of N.C. and honestly demean his/her self in the practice of an Attorney. attorneys to the North Carolina State Bar: Victor H. Adelman Tulane University Loyola School of Law Kelli Y. Allen University of North Carolina – Charlotte Charlotte School of Law Stephen M. Anthony University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill North Carolina Central University School of Law William D. Anthony University of California, Los Angeles Southwestern University School of Law 8 July 2011 www.MeckBar.org
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