Young Lawyers' Section

This Year's Events

1.	Monthly Lunch Meetings - First Thursday	5.	Judge's Cocktail Reception - 4/23/09
2.	Happy Hours - throughout the year	6.	Phillies at Citizen Bank Park - 5/29/09
3.	Mock Trial (February through March)	7.	Bench Bar Conference - 6/10 to 6/12/09
4.	Texas Hold'Em Tournament Fundraiser - 3/13/09	8.	Annual Children's Christmas Party - 12/12/09

MONTHLY LUNCH MEETINGS - First Thursday of Each Month

February 5, 2009	July 2, 2009
March 5, 2009	August 6, 2009
April 2, 2009	September 3, 2009
May 7, 2009	October 1, 2009
June 4, 2009	November 5, 2009

The Young Lawyers Section of Delaware County encourages all members, and those interested in joining, to attend the monthly membership meetings. Please feel free to bring any comments, ideas and suggestions. The meetings are a wonderful way to network and to meet your peers.

The meetings begin at 12:30PM and are generally held in Lounge #2 of the DCBA Building.  Lunch is provided. If interested in attending, please RSVP with Joe Lesniak in advance of the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made for lunch.

HAPPY HOURS - Throughout the Year

The YLS sponsors several happy hours during the year which are open to the entire Bar. Be on the look out for notices over e-mail and in the DCBA weekly update.

The first Happy Hour of the year is scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 5:00PM – 9:00PM at Sligo’s.

MOCK TRIAL (February through March on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons)

Each year, the Young Lawyers Section of the Delaware County Bar Association proudly sponsors and organizes local high schools in a mock trial competition written and hosted by the Pennsylvania Bar Association. The trials of the Pennsylvania Bar Association problem are held at the Delaware County Courthouse before local judges and attorneys who sit as jurors and volunteer to hear individual and team presentations. Students are critiqued on their skills participate in every aspect of preparing their cases for trial. Emphasis is made during judging on the effectiveness of the overall presentation as well as the individual’s abilities and legal argument.

The competition is an enjoyable way for students to gain knowledge of the legal system as well as to learn the invaluable skill of public presentation. The winning team of the overall Delaware County competition participates in the state-wide competition with schools from across Pennsylvania.

The Young Lawyers proudly sponsors the educational event, which runs each year in the months of February and March, and are grateful for the support of the Delaware County Bench and Bar in this worthwhile experience. Trials are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 PM until approximately 5:00 PM. The trials will begin February 3 and conclude the first week of March. This year, we have a record number of student teams. Members of this Section and of the entire Bar are asked to volunteer to act as jurors for one or more og these trials. If interested in volunteering, please contact Joseph Lesniak.

TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER - MARCH 13, 2009

The Young Lawyers of Delaware County cordially invite all young and old attorneys, bench and bar, and family and friends, to participate in the Second Annual Texas Hold’Em Tournament on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the DCBA Building.

Come and prove that you are the Texas Hold’Em Champion! Have fun testing your poker prowess while raising money to help underprivileged children. Enjoy great fun, great food, great company, and chances to win great prizes. Seating is limited so reserve your seat early.

All proceeds will benefit the Young Lawyers’ Annual Holiday Party for underprivileged children.

JUDGES’ COCKTAIL RECEPTION - April 23, 2009

Each spring, the section sponsors a cocktail reception designed to give young lawyers the opportunity to meet and talk with the judges of the Delaware County Bench on a social level.

This year's party will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM  at the Bar Association Building. The Cocktail Party creates an opportunity for lawyers who practice in differing areas to socialize and interact with the judges and district justices of Delaware County. The party serves as an excellent opportunity to meet other attorneys and new members of the bar, and to network. The event is open to all members of the Delaware County Bar Association.

PHILLIES AT CITIZENS BANK PARK - May 29 2009

This spring, the Young Lawyers Section invites all seeking a fun afternoon to join them as they board a bus filled with food and spirits and travel to Citizens Bank Park for a fun and exciting afternoon of Phillies baseball. Good Food. Good Drink. Good Times. The event is open to all members of the Bar and their families. Seating is limited so reserve your spot early!

This year, the YLS will be hosting the event on Friday, May 29, 2009 to see the Phillies beat the Nationals. For more information, please contact Ian McCurdy.

BENCH BAR CONFERENCE - June 10 to 12, 2009

All members of the Section are encouraged to attend the DCBA's annual Bench Bar Conference held at the Skytop Resort in the Pocono's. This year, the conference will be held from Wednesday, June 10, 2009 until Friday, June 12, 2009. In addition to all the various CLEs and events, the YLS Section will be presenting a CLE and sponsoring a Texas Hold'Em Tournament. We look forward to seeing lots of young lawyers there!

Time and location TBA.

ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY (TO BENEFIT UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH)

On Saturday, December 12, 2009 the YLS will be hosting our annual Children's Christmas Party, the purpose of which is to benefit underprivileged youth. All members of the bench and bar are invited to attend this heartwarming event. Have fun while bringing some joy to those less fortunate. The party includes lunch, entertainment and activities, including face painters, crafts, and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus, who will arrive bearing gifts for the children!

Stay tuned for furtherinformation. The Young Lawyers encourages all members to help make this worthy event a success. Anyone interested in volunteering and/or making donations, may contact any of the Officers.

To see pictures from last year’s Annual Holiday Party, please click here.