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Child Protection and Advocacy Networking Reception
Date: January 22, 2025, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
190 Marietta Street One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
Meet and network with other child advocacy professionals from across the state at the YLD Child Protection and Advocacy Committee Networking Reception. Join us at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks immediately following the Child Protection & Advocacy Law Section Annual Meeting and CLE on January 22, 2025. The reception will take place from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Light appetizers will be provided.
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Upcoming YLD Events
Child Protection and Advocacy Networking Reception
Date: January 22, 2025, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
190 Marietta Street One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
Meet and network with other child advocacy professionals from across the state at the YLD Child Protection and Advocacy Committee Networking Reception. Join us at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks immediately following the Child Protection & Advocacy Law Section Annual Meeting and CLE on January 22, 2025. The reception will take place from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Light appetizers will be provided.
Click her to RSVP.
Please RSVP by Monday, Jan. 20.
Sponsors
Contacts
zipporah.tillman@gmail.com
dsimpson@gapublicdefender.org
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