Florida Bar Young Lawyer Division Upcoming Events

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Date: Tuesday, October 20 - December 29, 2009
Event: YLS Sports League / Co-Ed Kickball League
Location: Fishweir Elementary
Registration: Contact Charlie Jimerson (cjimerson@jimersonlawgroup.com)

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Event: Happy Hour
Location: St. Joe Building
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Sponsor: Jackson Lewis
Charity Fundraising: $5.00 donation collected at the door for Breast Cancer Foundation

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009
Event: JBA Ask-A-Lawyer Pro Bono Project
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
To Participate: Please contact one of the following: Michael Fox Orr (mforr@mforrlaw.com), Kimberly Killian Law (kimberly.law@hklaw.com) or Melanie Griffin (mgriffin@deanmead.com).

Info : The Florida Bar YLD is working in conjunction with JALA to provide a Pro Bono day on 10/24. This date falls squarely within the ABA's Celebrate Pro Bono Week, during which the JBA is planning many pro bono-related activities. One of the activities planned is the JALA Ask-A-Lawyer Project. The Jacksonville Bar Association is aware that for many in our community, legal representation is cost prohibitive. Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and many pro bono attorneys assist with representing low-income clients in their legal matters, but the need far exceeds the legal resources. In some cases, legal representation may not be required and in some cases brief counsel and advice from a licensed attorney may be all the assistance a person needs. The JBA would like to offer "Ask-A-Lawyer" opportunities in low-income neighborhoods in the Fourth Circuit. These forums will be staffed by pro bono attorneys. Neighborhoods will be identified by members of the Jacksonville City Council. The forums may take place in community centers and may be held in conjunction with other neighborhood events. Residents who participate will sign statements verifying that they understand that the interviewing attorney will not be opening a case, but is simply there to provide some legal guidance and information on additional community resources. For matters that may require full representation, residents may be referred to Jacksonville Area Legal Aid or to the Jacksonville Lawyer Referral Service. The Jacksonville Bar Association is committed to bringing legal assistance to our low-income and under-served residents.

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
Event: Judicial Breakfast (Circuit Civil/Probate/Criminal)
Location: Duval County Courthouse, Room 505 (Old Jury Room)
Time: 8:00am to 9:00am
RSVP: To Elizabeth Howard (ehoward@rtlaw.com) by 11/5/09

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Event: Movie Night
Location: 5 Points Theatre
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Happy hour starts at 6:00pm. Movie to follow beginning at 6:45pm)
RSVP: To Christian George (cgeorge@lgcglaw.com) by 11/12/09
***What movie would you like to see? Please forward your requests to Christian.***

Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Event: Judicial Breakfast (County/Family/Juvenile)
Location: Duval County Courthouse, Room 505 (Old Jury Room)
Time: 8:00am to 9:00am
RSVP: To Elizabeth Howard (ehoward@rtlaw.com) by 2/24/10

Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010
Event: YLS 5K Run to Benefit the Florida Skin Cancer Foundation
Location: TBD
Time: 5:30pm
Info: Run for Cover! is one of several races around the state of Florida that are run in memory of Alan C. Sundberg, Jr., who died of skin cancer in 1998 at the age of 33. Alan is the son of former Florida Supreme Court justice Alan C. Sundberg, and the brother of Tallahassee lawyer Bill Sundberg, who is one of the founding members of the Florida Skin Cancer Foundation. Founded in 1996, the Florida Skin Cancer Foundation is dedicated to educating Floridians about the dangers of prolonged exposure to the sun. Free skin cancer screenings will be offered to everyone (runners, volunteers and spectators) by local dermatologists. As usual, YLS is partnering with 1st Place Sports to put on this great event. If you would like to run, please see the attached registration form, go to your nearest 1st Place Sports store or visit them online at www.1stplacesports.com. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Christian George at cgeorge@lgcglaw.com.

***Logo Competition*** The YLS is looking for a new logo for our annual run. If you are interested in submitting a logo, please contact Christian George at cgeorge@lgcglaw.com. The winner will receive a free entry in to the race!


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YLS SPORTS LEAGUE SCHEDULE / 2009 - 2010

10/20/09 - 12/29/09 Fall Co-Ed Kickball
1/5/10 - 2/18/10 Winter Co-Ed Basketball (4 on 4)
2/23/10 - 4/13/10 Spring Co-Ed Flag Football
4/1/10 - 5/28/10 Spring Co-Ed Golf
4/20/10 - 6/1/10 Spring Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee
6/1/10 - 8/3/10 Summer Co-Ed Basketball
8/30/10 - 10/5/10 Fall Co-Ed Softball
10/12/10 - 12/14/10 Fall Co-Ed Kickball

To register a team, contact Rick Britton (brittonlaw@bellsouth.net) or Charlie Jimerson (cjimerson@jimersonlawgroup.com).