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38 Affiliate 1 (2012-2013)

handle is hein.journals/aff38 and id is 1 raw text is: Thms ss* Fall Conference in Charleston, South Carolina .........................page 2 Around the Country.. - .............................................. .... page 3 Don't Forget,.. ............................................................. ...Page 3 ABA YLD Year of Service ................................... . ........ .....page 4 Targeted Trainings Provide New Lawyers Specialized Knowledge ........page 4 Free Legal Assistance to Natural Disaster Survivors .............page 5 ABA YLD Hits Chicago fur Annual Meeting ...........................page 5 Working with Your Affiliate's Staff............................................ page 6 2 012-2013 Di'strict/National Affiliate Representative List ...............page 7 Next Steps Challenge Gears Up for Season 2 .................... ......page 8 Project Salute Recap ..................... ...I................................ page 8 American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division 321 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 606 54-7598 ISSN: -0360-5485 AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION Youn g Lawyers Division Te newsletter and resource guid o brlaers nationwide A Publication of th e American Bai Association Young Lawyers Division* www.aiuericanhar.or/l ABA YLD Affiliate Loses Funding from Big Bar By Keya Koul O nMay 22, 2012, the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Board of Governors (BOG) voted 9-4 to eliminate the Washington Young Lawyers Dhaisiun (WVYLD) as a divi- sion of the WSBA, to defund the WYLD, and to niake the WYLD a standing commnittee with a $ 10,000 budget. The history of events leadting up to this vote is as folows: 2008-2010: The WSBA Program Review Com-mittee com- pletes a comprehensive review of all wsl3A programs Including the WYID. The WSBA BOG approves locus areas and recommends various mission and program changes., but does not recommend change to the WYLD structure or mem- bership requirements. March 2010: The WSBA BOG reviews the final Program Review of the WYLD and adopts the recommendations of theNWSBA Program Revew Committee. *March 2011: The WSBA Budget & Audit Connittee con- siders a possible transition of VHLD to a dues-paying section not supported by WSBA dues. In light of opposition by the WYLD, the proposal does not comie forward to the VvSBA BOG. *April 6,2012. A referendum to reduce WSB3A dues fromn $450 to $325 passes with 52%1/ of those voting (12,339 voting) in favor The -referendum is passed, requiring ant approximately $3. 1 million reduction to the WSBA budget. *April 16,2012: The WYLD Board of Trustees is first inform-ed of the WSBA Budget & Audit Committee's -proposal to change the WID to an unfunded, unstaffed standing committee. *April 27,2012: The WSBA BOG mneets i Tualip, Wash- ington. The WIAYLD Board of Trustees submits a memo along wit nueros lttes from Amencan Bar Asso ciation Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD) affiliates in opposition to the proposal. The WSBA Budget & Audit Committee Proposal regarding the WYLD is removed from the agenda. Governors hear public comment -regarding the WYLD and other pro- gramrs slated for reduction or elimination. *May 16, 2012: The WSBA Budget & Audit Comittee meets. WYLD members attend in anticipation of the Committee's consideration of the proposal regarding the WYT 'qD- The VvYLD proposal is not discussed. *May 22,2012: The WSBA BOG holds its special meeting and reviews a staff memo that states that Pro- ~4ItttA~?!Ms h tiThe WSBA BOG vote on May 22, 201 2 vlo n oe Wcame after WYLD iieribernjyd numerous events and programs dur Aftl 4t PtMd~ / 4. ffi ing the 2011-2012 bar year, planned anti implemented by Division leaders. A significant highlight of the year was hosting the ABA YLD Fall Conference in Seattle in Octuber 2011. Great CLE and nun-CLE programs, strung spun- sorship, and robust attenidance by young l awyers were highlights of the conference, which brought national-quality programming to Was hington young lawvyers. The ABA YLD Fall Conference in Seattle was also the launch of the 2011-2012 ABA YLD Public Service Project-Prqiect Salute:, Young Lawyers Serving Veteranv. Matu Potempa, the 2011-2012 ABAYLD Public Service Project Coordinator, commented,; 1% very disappointing to see state bar affiliates like the WYLD lose fund- mug. The WYLD was imstrnmental in. coordinating the launch of this year's pu blic service project, Pm/et Salute: Young Lcuvtyerv Serv- ing Vewerans, held at Pike Place Senior Center, last fall. Seattle-area attorneys voluniteered thecir time pro bono to help many veterans obtain their entitled benefits. Events like this immeasurably improve the public image of lawyers and wouldn't be possible without orga- nizations like the WYLD' During the year, the WYLE) implemented programs to foster organic connections anitong memnbers, such as the successful Open Section Night and the WYLD Section Liaison Program. The 2nd Annual Ope n Section Night was held injanuaty 2012. All WSBA sections were i'nvited to attend to showcase their section for WYLD members and law students. Open Section Nighf'has been also a fantastic opportunity for WYLD members to create mentoring rela- tionships. The Section Liaison Program was modeled after the ABA YLDI liaison appointments. The Washington First Responder Will Clinic (FRWC), ar implementation of the ABA. YLD WiIs for Heroes program, offers free basic estate planning to honor first responders and their ser- vice to the public. The FRWC got its start with WIAYLD funding, and serves hundreds of first responders trough clinics held nine to ten times a year Volunteer attorneys from all. areas of practice and a variety of expenience levels participate. The WYLD Member Outreach Committee sponsored. regular social and networking events, with the 2011-2012 year focused on connecting WvYLD members to other young professionals. joint networkdig events were held -with Washingtonts Young Psycholo- gists group, Young Accoumtants, the Risk Management Association, and Rotary Clubs. Events were planned around die state to give WYLD members information about the WSBA Statewinde Mod- crate Means Program, a reduced-fee direct representation project created by the WYLD 'in collaboration with the state Access to Justice Board and iniaplemiented by several. county young lawyer affiliates. WYLD members enjoyed other reg-ular social and net- continued on page 6. N on prof it Org. U.S. Postage PAID American Bar Association Affiliate Membership Provides the Tools You Need!

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