Young Lawyers Division
From the YLD President
Read “Building Momentum and Celebrating Success” by YLD President Virginia C. Josey in the Summer 2026 issue of the Georgia Bar Journal.
YLD President’s PageFeatured Event
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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Please RSVP by Monday, Jan. 20.
Sponsors
Contacts
zipporah.tillman@gmail.com
dsimpson@gapublicdefender.org
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
YLD Leadership Academy
The Young Lawyers Division is now accepting applications for the 2027 Leadership Academy. The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 18.
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