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Omar J. Alaniz: 2011 National Outstanding Young Lawyer

The ABA YLD’s National Outstanding Young Lawyer of 2011 is Omar J. Alaniz, a Senior Associate at Baker Botts L.L.P.’s Dallas office. Mr. Alaniz received the award formally during Assembly at the ABA YLD Midyear Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 4, 2012.

America’s “Music City” to Host ABA YLD Spring Conference

The 2012 ABA YLD Spring Conference will be held from May 3 to 5 in Nashville, Tennessee. Boasting a multitude of programs on important and relevant topics along with ample opportunity for fun, this year’s event promises to be memorable.

Midyear Recap: Letting the Good Times Roll in NOLA

The 2012 ABA YLD Midyear Meeting brought attorneys from all over the world to New Orleans. Southern hospitality and good times reigned supreme. On the first day of the conference, attendees participated in programming and continuing legal education seminars before making their way through the French Quarter to Bourbon Street to celebrate at the Welcome Reception in The Old Absinthe House.

Around the Country

As the weather warms and spring break beckons, young lawyers can begin to take a step back and look at the many events that affiliates organized this winter. Young lawyers around the nation continue to make a difference while learning, giving, and having fun.

Don’t Forget . . . .

April 1, 2012 2012–2014 District and National Affiliate Representative Submission Deadline April 1, 2012 Awards of Achievement Nominations Process Opens

Affiliate Spotlight: Opportunities Blossom for Military Affiliates

District 34 of the ABA YLD comprises the federal and military affiliates, including affiliates in the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy. Each branch of the Armed Forces has one representative to the ABA YLD and the District 34 Representative acts as a liaison between the service representatives.

Local Affiliates Team Up to Host Regional Leadership Conference

We all recognize that conferences offer valuable opportunities for young lawyers to network and find out what other affiliates are doing so that new, fresh ideas can be taken back to local bar associations.

Affiliate Leader Spotlight: Jonathan H. Lomurro, LLM

For Jonathan Lomurro it’s all about friends. Lomurro, a trial attorney with the Freehold, New Jersey, firm of Lomurro, Davison, Eastman & Muñoz, P.A., is the Vice-Coordinator for the ABA YLD’s New Partner and In-House Counsel Conference.

Using Social Media: It’s Not Just About Creating a Facebook Page

Facebook. Twitter. LinkedIn. Foursquare. Blogger and Wordpress—up to four blogs at last count. I think I have all my social media bases covered . . . .

North Carolina Legislative Review - Young Lawyers Take the Initiative

North Carolina Senate Bill 254—which would have permitted non-attorneys to own up to 49% of the shares in a law firm’s professional corporation—was introduced to the North Carolina Senate during the North Carolina General Assembly’s long session on March 9, 2011.

Mock Trial Programs Pave the Way for the Next Generation of Lawyers

For individuals who have not grown up knowing many lawyers, the images of lawyers arguing cases before judges and juries on television shows and in movies creates an indelible impression about what it means to be a lawyer.

From Sea to Shining Sea: Law Day Activities Around the Country

Each year, Law Day brings with it exciting new challenges and activities designed to educate students and the public about our country’s legal system through the chosen annual theme.

Disaster Legal Services: Managing Disasters from Afar

As leaders of the ABA YLD and its Affiliates, we are all familiar with the Division’s flagship public service project, Disaster Legal Services (DLS). DLS is a collaboration between the ABA YLD and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide pro bono legal services to disaster survivors.