New Lawyers Survivor’s Guide CLE Seminar
Dates: April 9
Times: TBD
Location: Utah Law & Justice Center
645 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Utah State Bar and the YLD are teaming up to provide new lawyers with the information that they need to practice law in a changing economy – successfully starting a solo law practice, getting and keeping your first client, interviewing tips and secrets, advice from seasoned lawyers, and other information to help you succeed. Additional information will be announced by email and on the YLD website at www.utahyounglawyers.org.
Wills for Heroes
Date: March 19
(during the Utah Bar’s Spring Convention in St. George)
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Training will take place during the first hour.
Location: St. George Police Department
200 East 265 North
St. George, Utah
Date: April 17
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Training will take place during the first hour.
Location: Logan City Police Department
290 North 100 West
Logan, Utah
The Wills for Heroes program was predicated upon the alarming fact that an overwhelmingly large number of first responders – 80 to 90% – do not have simple wills or any type of estate planning documentation, although they regularly risk their lives in the line of duty. The objective of the Wills for Heroes program is to provide free estate planning documents to firefighters, police officers, paramedics, corrections and probation officers and other first responders and their spouses or domestic partners. Attorneys of all ages and experiences are encouraged to volunteer. For more information, and to register to volunteer visit the Wills for Heroes tab at www.utahyounglawyers.org.
Tuesday Night Bar
Dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
April 6, 13, 20, and 27
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Utah Law & Justice Center
645 South 200 East
Salt Lake City
Since October of 1988, the YLD has coupled with the Utah State Bar to provide a free legal advice program to help members of the community to determine their legal rights on a variety of issues. Each year, approximately 1100 individuals meet with a volunteer attorney for a brief one-on-one consultation at no cost. Attorneys of all ages and experiences are encouraged to volunteer. To volunteer, please contact Kelly Latimer at kellylatimer@comcast.net.
Wednesday Night Bar
(Spanish-language clinic)
Dates: March 3, 17
April 7, 21
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Sorenson Multicultural Center
855 West 1300 South
Salt Lake City
Spanish-speaking attorney Volunteers are needed for a Spanish-language clinic held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Attorneys of all ages and experiences are encouraged to volunteer. Contact Gabriel White for additional information at gabriel.white@chrisjen.com.
Citizenship Initiative
Dates: March 10, 24
April 14, 28
Times: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
Location: Sorenson Multicultural Center
855 West 1300 South
Salt Lake City
The YLD is beginning a new program this year aimed at assisting individuals who are preparing to take the Naturalization Test and become U.S. citizens. Volunteer attorneys will assist in tutoring individuals on the fundamental concepts of American democracy and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, including topics such as basic U.S. history and civics. Attorneys of all ages and experiences are encouraged to volunteer for this valuable and fun experience. To volunteer, please contact Nathan Burbidge at NBurbidge@burbidgewhite.com.
Cinderella Project
The Cinderella Project will take place in April. The date is still to be determined. The date, time, and location will be announced by email and on the YLD website at www.utahyounglawyers.org.
The Cinderella Project is a relatively new project aimed at providing low-income and disadvantaged high school aged young women with new or gently worn formal dresses and accessories to allow them to participate in school activities that they would otherwise be unable to attend, specifically the high school prom and other formal activities. The YLD volunteers work with the community to receive donations of special occasion attire, and then work with the individual students to provide assistance and mentoring to the young girls. Ultimately, the program seeks not only to boost self-esteem and provide positive role models for young women who have succeeded in the face of overwhelming adversity, but also works to remove social barriers and promote inclusiveness and diversity in the community. To make a donation, or to volunteer for this program, contact Angelina Tsu at angelina.tsu@zionsbancorp.com.
Young Lawyers Division
Executive Board Meeting
Dates: March 3
April 7
Times: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Utah Law & Justice Center
645 South 200 East
Salt Lake City
The YLD Executive Board meets once a month to discuss YLD business, projects, upcoming events, and how the YLD can benefit young lawyers and the community. If you would like to attend, please contact Michelle Allred at allredm@ballardspahr.com or any member of the Executive Board.
What is the Young Lawyers Division (YLD)?
All members of the Utah State Bar in good standing under 36 years of age and members who have been admitted to their first state bar for less than five years, regardless of age, are automatically members of the Young Lawyers Division. For more information on YLD, or the events listed below, visit www.utahyounglawyers.org or contact Michelle Allred, YLD President, at allredm@ballardspahr.com.