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Y O U N G L A W Y E R S J O U R N A L

Learning to L.E.A.D. This year, we are launching a new series of programming aimed at young associ- ates at large and mid-sized law firms. The six-part “Lawyer Engagement and Devel- opment (L.E.A.D.) Series” kicked off on December 15 with its first program titled “Cross-Selling Strategies to Grow Your Book of Business.” The program, hosted byTaft Stettinius &Hollister LLP, featured panelists frommajor law firms, accounting firms and banking institutions to discuss cross-selling strategies and techniques for young lawyers to implement in their prac- tice. Special thanks toTrisha Rich, associate at Holland & Knight LLP, and Jonathan Amarilio, associate at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, for putting this compelling series together. Leadership Institute The CBA also accepted applications for a formal leadership program targeted at associates at large and mid-size law firms. The “Leadership Institute,” which begins in January 2016, promises to enhance the leadership skills and professional growth of attorneys who have been practicing between three and ten years. The faculty includes an impressive list of in-house general counsel, the program is particu- larly valuable to “big firm” associates with mostly corporate clients. Networking Finally, the YLS offers an array of network- ing opportunities for young lawyers of all practice areas and firm sizes. On December 17, we had our YLS Holiday Party at Hol- land &Night with an incredible turnout of YLS members. Our social chair, Jonathan

CBA YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION Chair

Matthew A. Passen Passen Law Group First Vice-Chair Kathryn Carso Liss Law Offices of Jean Conde

Second Vice-Chair Jonathan Amarilio

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Member Service Manager Trisha Rich Holland & Knight Public Service Manager Octavio Duran Jr. Bekkerman Law Offices

Leadership Development

By Matthew A. Passen YLS Chair

W hen I began my legal career as an associate at Jenner & Block LLP, I remember questioning the value of getting involved with the CBA or other bar associations. Sure, I heard from leaders at the firm like Terri Mascherin, Past-President of the CBA, who spoke about the importance of bar association involvement and encouraged associates to get involved early in their careers. But I wondered what value could the CBA provide me, a young associate at a large law firm? Even though I’ve since moved on from “big firm” life, I wanted to answer that question as Chair of the YLS.

Project Officer Shawna Boothe Schiff Hardin LLP Project Officer Brandon E. Peck Peck Ritchey LLC

Secretary/Treasurer Paraisia Winston Gray YLS Journal Co-Editors in Chief Geoffrey Burkhart American Bar Association Oliver Khan Arnstein & Lehr LLP

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Look for announcements for the following upcoming sessions in the L.E.A.D Series: January: Professional Ethics Issues at Large Firms, hosted by Holland & Knight LLP February: Large Firm Economics, hosted by Greenberg Traurig LLP March: Developing a Coveted Expertise, hosted by K&L Gates LLP April: How to Generate Business by Serving the Community, hosted by Sidley Austin LLP May: Life after Big Law, hosted by the CBA, and followed by reception

Assistant Co-Editor Nicholas Standiford Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz LTD

YLS Director Jennifer Byrne

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