This subcommittee of the YLD Litigation Committee addresses issues specific to young lawyers whose practice involves either commercial litigation or commercial transactions. The subcommittee monitors and addresses legal developments in the areas of...

The purpose of this committee shall be to promote the objectives of the Young Lawyers Division within the field of Child Protection and Advocacy. The committee provides opportunities for young lawyers engaging in different areas of juvenile advocacy...

This committee provides opportunities for young lawyers to participate in local, state or national service projects focused on various social issues, such as working with organizations that address the needs of underprivileged children, hunger...

This committee addresses issues specific to young lawyers who practice in corporate legal departments, as well as those in private law firms that interact/represent corporate legal departments. The committee monitors and addresses legal developments...

This committee strives for the improvement of the criminal justice system, and where appropriate, seeks to implement changes. The committee annually sponsors CLE seminars and the Commitment to Justice Award.

This committee coordinates emergency legal assistance for victims of natural disasters.

This committee is involved in the delivery of legal services to the elderly, monitoring legislation and other legal developments affecting the elderly community, and providing general information to older Georgians. This committee also oversees the...

This committee develops programs to assist lawyers in achieving the ethical and professional standards set forth for the legal profession and to make the public aware that lawyers are striving to meet and exceed these standards. This committee works...

This committee provides educational and networking opportunities to young lawyers whose practice involves family law. The committee sponsors a networking event as part of the annual Family Law Institute, as well as an annual signature fundraising...

This subcommittee of the YLD Litigation Committee addresses issues specific to young lawyers whose practice involves federal litigation. The subcommittee provides opportunities for young lawyers engaging in different areas of federal practice to...

This committee provides educational litigation experience to hundreds of high school students by sponsoring an annual statewide mock trial competition, sending a team to the national competition and holding a fall law camp. Young lawyers, judges and...

This committee facilitates, analyzes and presents initiatives and programs which promote and increase participation, retention and representation of Georgia's diverse young lawyers to more accurately reflect the makeup of our state. The committee...

This committee promotes communication among young lawyers practicing in the various areas of intellectual property law as well as networking with other practice groups to enhance the availability of business opportunities. The committee provides CLE...

This committee sponsors the annual Intrastate Moot Court Competition among students from Georgia law schools. It organizes and conducts all aspects of the competition.

This committee serves the professional needs of, and addresses issues specific to, young lawyers serving as Staff Attorneys or Judicial Law Clerks in either State or Federal Courts throughout the state. In this regard, the committee monitors and...

This committee provides educational and networking opportunities by: (1) enhancing the role and skill of young lawyers engaged in the practice of labor and employment through the development and dissemination of materials and discussion on subjects...

The Law School Outreach Program seeks to communicate with each of Georgia's law schools and plan events where young lawyers can speak to students about getting involved in the YLD.

This subcommittee of the YLD Leadership Academy Committee provides continuing leadership development, community service, pro bono opportunities and networking opportunities for Leadership Academy alumni. The committee annually hosts a Holiday...

This committee coordinates with the Office of the Attorney General to host the statewide "Legal Food Frenzy," a food drive and fundraiser competition among Georgia's law firms, law schools and other legal organizations. The committee partners with...

This committee promotes education and involvement in the state legislative process. Working with the State Bar, the committee promotes Bar and/or YLD-initiated legislation and assists other YLD committees in legislative-related matters, including...

This committee addresses the needs of younger litigators by sponsoring litigation themed lunch-and-learns, CLEs and socials. The committee also places an emphasis on social activities as well as service to the community, fostering networking among...

This committee conducts the Region V competition of the National Moot Court Competition.

This committee oversees the Public Interest Internship Program (PIIP) and acts as a liaison to other public interest organizations.

This committee promotes communication among young lawyers practicing in the various areas of real estate law as well as networking with other practice groups to enhance the availability of business opportunities. The committee provides CLE programs...

This committee seeks to provide opportunities for and support to solo practitioners and young lawyers who work in small firms. Recognizing that the economy and many other factors contribute to young lawyers hanging their own shingles, this committee...

This committee seeks to create engaging and exciting programming for young lawyers centered around their shared love for sports. The YLD Sports Law Committee offers a platform for young lawyers to explore the world of collegiate and professional...

This committee is meant to help young lawyers navigate the stresses of the profession by creating and promoting programs that emphasize health and wellness, incuding physical, emotional and mental well-being, and increase awareness of existing Bar...

This committee hosts an annual criminal mock jury trial competition among law students. The talented competitors are law students hailing from law schools across the country. All Georgia law schools are also invited to participate. Every summer, the...

This committee's mission is to ensure the success of women attorneys just beginning their careers by providing a forum for dialogue and ideas on multicultural concerns of women, sponsoring programs directed to business and professional development...

This committee is aimed at young lawyers whose practice involves representing claimants, employers, insurers and servicing agents in workers' compensation claims. This committee seeks to be a resource to young workers' compensation attorneys by...