Young Lawyers Division State Bar of Georgia

Young Lawyers Division State Bar of Georgia 104 Marietta St. NW, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30303
[email protected]
https://linktr.ee/georgiayld What is the YLD?

On May 31, 1947, what is now the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia, commonly known as the YLD, was formed. All members of the Bar who have not yet reached their 36th birthday or who have been admitted to their first bar less than five years are automatically members. Today, the YLD is one of the most dynamic arms of the Bar, offering outreach to both the profession and to the publ

ic through various legal programs and projects. Over the years, the YLD's various committees have accomplished amazing things. For example, the YLD is recognized as the moving force behind the Georgia Legal Services Program. In 1968, the YLD initiated a study to address the needs of the poor, concluding that "there was a distressing disproportion between the actual need for legal services by those who could not afford them and the present supply of legal services available to them." As a result of reports like these, the YLD created GLSP in 1971. The YLD is also the source of the Georgia High School Mock Trial Program. Founded in 1987, it has grown into a nationally recognized educational program. Another project credited to the YLD is the rewrite of Georgia's Juvenile Justice Code. In 2004, the YLD secured funding to create a model juvenile code, and the YLD's Juvenile Law Committee spearheaded an entire overhaul of the previous code. The governor's Criminal Justice Reform Council focused on reforms to Georgia's juvenile law and legislation was passed unanimously by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2013 legislative session to rewrite and recognize Georgia's juvenile law. The YLD has been recognized numerous times throughout its 67 years with various awards from the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. In keeping with its motto of "working for the profession and the public," the YLD has over 30 hard-working committees that provide service to the public, the profession and the Bar through an array of projects and programs. Did You Know We Have 13 Affiliate YLDs Around the State?
-Albany County YLD
-Augusta YLD
-Cobb County YLD
-Columbus YLD
-DeKalb County YLD
-Glynn County YLD
-Gwinnett County YLD
-Houston County YLD
-Macon YLD
-Rome YLD
-Savannah YLD
-Valdosta YLD
-Western Circuit YLD

06/02/2026
Friday is the last day to register for the 2026 State Bar of Georgia Annual Meeting at the Omni Amelia Island Resort in ...
06/01/2026

Friday is the last day to register for the 2026 State Bar of Georgia Annual Meeting at the Omni Amelia Island Resort in Fernandina Beach, Florida June 11-14.

Build meaningful, lasting connections with colleagues, earn CLE credits, and create unforgettable experiences.

Click here to register today: https://bit.ly/4do1H6i

Join us for our annual dinner and swearing-in ceremony Friday, June 12 from 7-9:30PM at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Ferna...
05/29/2026

Join us for our annual dinner and swearing-in ceremony Friday, June 12 from 7-9:30PM at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Fernandina Beach, FL. The awards ceremony will spotlight the accomplishments of the YLD’s many outstanding members as 2025-26 YLD President Veronica R. Cox presents the Awards of Achievement, as well as the Ross Adams Award, which honors a past YLD president, and the 22nd Annual YLD Ethics and Professionalism Award.

The evening culminates with the swearing-in of the 2026-27 YLD officers. Incoming YLD President Virginia C. Josey will then highlight her plans for the YLD during the upcoming Bar year.

This event is open to all lawyers—members of the YLD and otherwise.

Click here to register: https://bit.ly/4do1H6i

The latest edition of the Georgia Bar Journal is now online, and you won’t want to miss YLD President Veronica R. Cox’s ...
05/28/2026

The latest edition of the Georgia Bar Journal is now online, and you won’t want to miss YLD President Veronica R. Cox’s article, “A Pivot in Practice.”

Packed with practical lessons and thoughtful self-assessment questions, the article offers insight for lawyers navigating change and growth in their practice.

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/GBJ_V31_N4

Join us at the YLD Leadership Academy Mixer on Friday, June 12 from 3-4:30PM at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Fernandina Be...
05/28/2026

Join us at the YLD Leadership Academy Mixer on Friday, June 12 from 3-4:30PM at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Fernandina Beach, FL. Don’t miss this networking opportunity with food, fun and friends. Meet the newest Leadership Academy class and reconnect with other alumni.

If you’re new to YLD activities, this is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the 2026-27 YLD officers and learn how to get involved. This event is open to all meeting attendees.

Click here to register: https://bit.ly/4do1H6i

Join the YLD for the Mike Monahan Memorial Wellness Hour on Friday, June 12 from 7-8AM at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Fer...
05/27/2026

Join the YLD for the Mike Monahan Memorial Wellness Hour on Friday, June 12 from 7-8AM at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Fernandina Beach, FL.

Formerly known as the YLD/Pro Bono Fun Run, this annual event has been renamed to memorialize former Pro Bono Resource Center Director Mike Monahan to recognize his courageous fight against cancer and his inspiring commitment to wellness, service and community.

The wellness hour will feature two activity choices: a guided 5K run/walk around the resort, or yoga and sound bath meditation.

Click here to register: https://bit.ly/4do1H6i

The Young Lawyers Division and the Senior Lawyers Division are hosting a donation drive benefiting Rethreaded, an organi...
05/26/2026

The Young Lawyers Division and the Senior Lawyers Division are hosting a donation drive benefiting Rethreaded, an organization which exists for the complete restoration of survivors of human trafficking. They provide a three to-five-year Survivor Development Program that works with survivors of human trafficking as they restore their lives through employment, career development, mental health counseling and trauma-informed care management.

Please drop off your donations at the State Bar of Georgia registration desk at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Fernandina Beach, FL.

Questions? Contact YLD Director Jessica Oglesby at [email protected].

Hygiene Basics*
Toothbrushes with covers
Dental floss
Deodorant (stick preferred)
Bar soap
Feminine hygiene products
Disposable razors
Shaving cream (travel size)

On -the -Go Care*
Wet wipes/baby wipes
Facial cleansing wipes
Tissues (travel packs)
Lip balm
Sunscreen (travel size)
*not limited to these items

Visit the Rethreaded pop-up shop at the YLD Leadership Academy Mixer on
Friday, June 12.

All State Bar of Georgia offices will be closed today for Memorial Day. Join us as we reflect and honor those service me...
05/25/2026

All State Bar of Georgia offices will be closed today for Memorial Day. Join us as we reflect and honor those service members who died in active military service.

With the World Cup coming to town, we are pressing pause on Supreme Cork this year, but we are keeping the energy going....
05/21/2026

With the World Cup coming to town, we are pressing pause on Supreme Cork this year, but we are keeping the energy going.

In lieu of this event, we are teaming up with our friends at Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation for their Summer Social.

Join us June 4 for an evening built around connection, conversation and community. The YLD Family Law Committee will host giveaways for attendees, and you will have the chance to learn more about the incredible impact AVLF is making across Atlanta and how you can be part of it.

Space is limited!

Get your tickets here: https://avlf.org/summer

Join the YLD Real Estate Law Committee for Torts in Real Estate: More Than Just Land on Thursday, June 11 from 2-4PM at ...
05/21/2026

Join the YLD Real Estate Law Committee for Torts in Real Estate: More Than Just Land on Thursday, June 11 from 2-4PM at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Fernandina Beach, FL. If you are unable to attend in-person, a virtual option is available.

Registration for this program is complimentary; however, those attendees wishing to claim the CLE credit hours that will be reported and available on their transcript will be required to pay the $4 per credit hour fee. This CLE has been approved for 2 general CLE hours. To check your CLE transcript, log in to your member portal at www.gabar.org and click the Check My CLE Status link under the Education heading.

In-Person Registration: https://bit.ly/4do1H6i
Virtual Registration: https://bit.ly/VTRE_26AM

Special thanks to our sponsor, Guilmette Henderson.

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104 Marietta Street NW, Ste 100
Atlanta, GA
30303

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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