Young Lawyers Section

The Young Lawyers Section (YLS) is comprised of more than 750 attorneys practicing in a variety of areas of law throughout Central Florida. Members of the YLS must be under the age of 35 or practicing law five or fewer years. As a new lawyer, the YLS is a valuable resource because it offers an array of opportunities for relationship building, charitable service, and professional growth. Whether you choose to attend a monthly luncheon, volunteer for a charitable project, or chair our next big event, the YLS is the gateway to enhance your career. Get involved!


Purpose

The YLS's mission is to meet the unique needs and interests of new lawyers by (a) providing a forum for exchanging ideas and offering assistance regarding concerns common to the new lawyer; (b) offering opportunities to enhance their professional skills and knowledge, and ethical development; (c) providing opportunities for career and leadership development, mentoring, and relationship building; (d) offering opportunities to serve on public service committees and charitable projects; and (e) encouraging their interest and participation in the YLS, the Orange County Bar Association, the legal profession, and their communities.


Meeting Time and Location

YLS meets for lunch the third Wednesday of the month (except 9/15/11, 4/25/12 and 5/23/12) from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the University Club, Orlando.

Please note: In an effort to promote efficiency, the YLS email address has changed to Jacquelynne.Regan@lowndes-law.com. The new account will allow you to RSVP directly to YLS luncheons by simply accepting the invitation included in the YLS e-mail!


YLS-Law Student Mentoring Program

Invitation to participate as YLS Mentor

For information regarding the YLS-Law Student Mentoring Program, please visit the program's website at www.ylsmentoring.org.


2011-2012 Calendar of Events

June 2011

  • YLS IDignity Event, June 16, 2011
  • Afternoon at the Courthouse, June 17, 2011
  • YLS Pub Crawl, June 17, 2011

July 2011

  • YLS Young Lawyers Reception, July 21, 2011

August 2011

  • YLS Backpack Project, TBD

September 2011

  • YLS 20th Annual Golf Tournament, September 30, 2011

October 2011

  • YLS Family Fun Day, TBD
  • Lawyers for Literacy Spelling Bee, October 20, 2011
  • Fall Oath of Admissions

November 2011

  • YLS Happy Hour
  • YLS Gator Bus Trip, TBD

January 2012

  • Holidays in January, TBD

February 2012

  • Evening with the Judiciary, TBD

March 2012

April 2012

  • Great Oaks Village Fun Day, TBD

May 2012

  • YLS Luncheon, May 23, 2012 (Pass the Gavel Ceremony)
  • Relay for Life, TBD


YLS Officers

LaShawnda K. Jackson
YLS President

Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A.
300 S. Orange Ave., Ste. 1400
Orlando FL 32801
Ph: 407-872-7300
Contact by email

Anthony F. Sos
Vice President/President-Elect

Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna & Ruffier, LLP
719 Vassar St.
Orlando FL 32804
Ph: 407-244-3000
Contact by email



Lauren F. Carmody
Treasurer

Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A.
300 S. Orange Ave., Ste. 1400
Orlando FL 32801
Ph: 407-839-2120
Contact by email

Sunny L. Hillary
Secretary

Hillary, P.A.
511 Purdue St.
Orlando FL 32806
Ph: 407-864-1616
Contact by email



Jacquelynne J. Regan
Communications Coordinator

Lowndes Drosdick, Doster, Kantor and Reed, P.A.
450 S. Orange Ave., St. 800
Orlando, FL 32801
Ph: 407-843-4600
Contact by email

Eric C. Reed
Immediate Past President

Shutts & Bowen, LLP
300 S. Orange Ave., Ste. 1000
Orlando, FL 32801
Ph: 407-835-6790
Contact by email



Board Members

Amber Neilson Davis
Beusse, Wolter, Sanks
Mora & Marie, P.A.

Daryl P. Gottlieb
Fisher, Rushmer, Werrenrath, Dickson, Talley, and Dunlap, P.A.

Kristopher J. Kest
Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.

Jonathan A. Stimler
Latham, Shuker, Eden & Beaudine, LLP

Chelsie J. Flynn
Ford & Harrison, LLP

Lauren Heatwole
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

W. Doug Martin
Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna & Ruffier, LLP

Melanie S. Griffin
Dean, Mead, Egerton, Bloodworth, Capouano & Bozarth, P.A.

Taylor C. Kessel
Ruth's Hospitality Group

Chanel A. Mosley
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin