YLD Fellows

    The Fellows contribute to YLD’s objectives and help mentor young lawyers in the activities of the Association. They offer members a host of activities and services, especially the annual YLD Fellows Debate at the ABA Midyear Meeting and the annual Fellows Gala at each ABA Annual Meeting.

    2020 Fellows Honorees

    Claire Babineaux-Fontenot

    As Chief Executive Officer, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot oversees the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and second-largest U.S. charity, according to Forbes.

    Cheri Beasley

    Cheri Beasley is the first African-American woman in the North Carolina Supreme Court’s 200-year history to serve as Chief Justice.  She has been on the state’s highest Court since 2012 and was named Chief Justice in March of 2019.

    2019 Fellows Honoree

    Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

    Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye has emerged as one of the country’s leading advocates for equal access to justice, transparency, and reform of state court funding models that unfairly impact the poor.

    2018 Fellows Honoree

    Judge Ann Claire Williams (Ret.)

    Judge Ann Claire Williams (Ret.), a trailblazer and leader, heads Jones Day's efforts in advancing the rule of law in Africa.

    Past - Award Recipients

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    About the Fellows of the YLD

    The YLD created the Fellows of the Young Lawyers Division to provide those who have aged out of the YLD a means to continue their activities with friends they have made during their years in the Division. Meet our board and read our bylaws for more information.

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