1. 2016-2017 Liaison Training Morgan Macdonald, Liaison Director
Morgan Swing, Liaison Vice-Director
Kristen Shaffer, Liaison Vice-Director

2. Leadership Introductions
Morgan Macdonald
Liaisons Director
Morgan Swing
Liaisons Vice-Director
Kristen Shaffer
Liaisons Vice-Director
Renee Lugo
ABA Staff

3. What is a YLD Liaison?! Link from the YLD to an entity within the ABA.
Serve as the “young lawyer” face to your ABA entity.
Report back to the YLD and look for opportunities to benefit young lawyers.

4. Ambassador Pipeline Lobbyist Programming Membership Reporting
Liaison Roles
Ambassador
Pipeline
Lobbyist
Programming
Membership
Reporting

5. ABA Structure & Governance

6. ABA Structure & Composition
Elected Officers
President, President-Elect, Chair of the House of Delegates, Secretary & Treasurer
ABA House of Delegates
Vested by ABA Constitution & Bylaws with the control and administration of the ABA.
Adopts policy on legislative and national issues Members.
ABA Board of Governors
Has the authority to act for the ABA, consistent with the previous action of the House of Delegates, when the House is not in session. 38 Members.
Oversees the general operation of the ABA & develops specific plans of action.
Specialty Groups
Include Sections (21), Divisions (7), Forums (6), Task Forces & Committees
Executive Director
Chief Operating Officer of the ABA & has overall management responsibility for staff operations.

7. ABA Structure

8. Sections ABA Sections are specialty groups that focus on a unique area of law or business―allowing for more in-depth examination of issues, regulations, and national trends.
Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice
Labor and Employment Law
Antitrust Law
Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Business Law
Litigation
Criminal Justice
Public Contract Law 
Dispute Resolution
Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law
Environment, Energy, and Resources
Family Law
Real Property, Trust and Estate Law 
Health Law
Science & Technology Law
Individual Rights and Responsibilities
State and Local Government Law
Intellectual Property Law
Taxation
International Law
Tort Trial and Insurance Practice

9. Divisions The ABA has two kinds of divisions – some are specialized groups for members and others are internal departments.
ABA Divisions help legal professionals with their professional goals based on their career stage and/or practice setting. Learn from leading experts and your colleagues from across the U.S.
Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division
Judicial Division
Law Practice Division
Law Student Division
Senior Lawyers Division
Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division
Young Lawyers Division (YLD)*
*If you are under the age of 36 or in practice five years or less, you've automatically been enrolled in the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) at no extra charge.
These Divisions are internal ABA departments. 
Bar Services
Communications and Media Relations
Legal Services
Public Education
Public Services

10. Forums ABA Forums explore and monitor new areas of law as they emerge on a national scale.
Affordable Housing & Community Development Law
Air & Space Law
Communications Law
Construction Law
Entertainment and Sports Industries
Franchising

11. Centers & Commissions From the Center for Human Rights to the Commission on Immigration, you’ll find a range of influential centers and commissions at the ABA.
Commissions, which may be created by resolution of the House of Delegates defining their powers and duties, shall investigate and study specific matters relating to the purposes or business of the Association. Unless it is continued by the House, a commission terminates upon the adjournment of the first annual meeting after its creation.
ABA Commissions include:
Civic Education in the Nation’s Schools
Disability Rights
Domestic & Sexual Violence
Ethics 20/20
Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities
Homelessness & Poverty
Immigration
Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts (IOLTA)
Jury Project
Law and Aging
Lawyer Assistance Programs
Legal Services
Racial & Ethnic Diversity in the Profession
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Women in the Profession
Youth at Risk

12. Committees The ABA’s many special and standing committees examine topics ranging from environmental law to bioethics to pro bono and public service.
Standing Committees investigate and study continuing or recurring matters related to the ABA.
ABA Standing Committees include:
American Judicial System
Amicus Curiae Briefs
Armed Forces Law
Audit Committee
Bar Activities and Services
Client Protection
Continuing Legal Education
Delivery of Legal Services
Disaster Response and Preparedness
Election Law
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Federal Judiciary
Gavel Awards
Governmental Affairs
Group and Prepaid Legal Services
Gun Violence
Law and National Security
Law Library of Congress
Lawyer Referral and Information Service
Lawyers' Professional Liability
Legal Aid and Indigent Defendants
Legal Assistance for Military Personnel
Medical Professional Liability
Membership
Paralegals
Pro Bono and Public Service
Professional Discipline
Professionalism
Public Education
Publishing Oversight
Specialization
Strategic Communications
Substance Abuse
Technology and Information Systems

13. YLD Structure & Governance

14. Where Does YLD Fit In? Mission Statement Membership We are the …
The Young Lawyers Division is committed to enhancing the professional and personal development of new lawyers through educational, leadership, networking, advocacy and public service opportunities, with a dedication to diversity and inclusion in all of its efforts.
Membership
ABA Members under 36 years of age or admitted to practice for 5 years or less
Approximately 165,000 members (approximately 60,000 of those are Law Student Division members)
We are the …
Largest Division in the ABA, and the
Largest young lawyer organization in the world!

15. Overview of the YLD Four Focuses of the YLD
Affiliate Assistance –More than 300 Strong!
Diversity – At the Forefront of the Division and the ABA!
Member Service – The Value and Benefits of Membership!
Public Service – Proud Tradition of Service!

16. 2016-2017 YLD Leadership Officers Chair Chair-Elect Secretary
Treasurer
Speaker
Clerk
Immediate Past Chair
Anna Romanskaya
Dana Hrelic
Tommy Preston
Mark Nichols
Shenique Moss
Casey Kannenberg
Lacy Durham

17. ABA House of Delegates Nominating Committee Board of Governors
YLD Leadership
Constitutional Representatives
ABA House of Delegates
Nominating Committee
Board of Governors
Myra McKenzie-Harris
Andrew Schpak
Lacy Durham
Stefan Palys
Mario Sullivan
Min Cho
Erica Grinde

18. 2016-2017 YLD Leadership Directors Administrative Affiliates
Committees
Liaisons
Technology & Innovation
Conference, Programs & Products
Disaster Legal Services
Diversity
Membership
Public Service
Logan Murphy
Jenna Overmann
Chris Brown
Morgan Macdonald
Sheena Hamilton
Miriah Holden
Andrew VanSiegel
Daiquiri Steele
Bryan Rogers
Dionna Lewis

19. 2016-2017 YLD Leadership Coordinators Member Service Project
National Conferences
Public Service Team
Technology & Innovation
Christina Huszcza
Beth Overmoe
Adam Landy
Christopher Cooper
Collin Cooper

20. YLD Communications
Leadership Portal Important documents and information for Division leaders
(YLDAbout UsLeadership Portal)

21. YLD Communications Social Media “ABA Young Lawyers Division” group
ABA YLD and ABA Young Lawyers Division Affiliates
@ABAYLD
ABA YLD

22. Overview of ABA YLD Assembly
The Assembly meets twice each year:
During the Midyear Meeting (Saturday)
During the Annual Meeting (Friday and Saturday)

23. Overview of ABA YLD Assembly
The Assembly is a gathering of young lawyers representing affiliated national, state, and local bar associations from across the country.
The Assembly is the principal policy-making body of the ABA YLD.

24. A Young Lawyer's Idea Can Become ABA Policy
Young Lawyer Proposes Idea and Drafts Resolution
ABA YLD Assembly Considers & Approves Resolution
ABA House of Delegates Considers and Approves Resolution
Aba
policy

25. Resolution Ideas Can Come From Anywhere Within ABA YLD
Affiliates (National, State, & Local Young Lawyer Bar Associations)
Teams
Liaisons
Committees
Boards

26. ABA YLD Staff

27. ABA YLD Staff Who to Contact
Cash: Tara Blasingame Reimbursements Conferences: Donna Nesbit Event Planning, Logistics, Programming Tara Blasingame Registration, Tickets, Programming Content: Tracy Kaempf Webinars, Distance learning, special interest products, TYL Communications: Tracy Moore Marketing, Website, Social Media, Kyle Harris Technology Committees: Renee Lugo Committees, Liaisons, Diversity and Public Service Confused?: Asia Harris General Information

28. Liaison Expectations Make contact with your entity Plan of Action
Quarterly reporting
Hold meetings with leadership of ABA entity and relevant YLD Committee
Attend ABA entity meetings
Provide programing or content to benefit young lawyers
Assist with creation of practical mentoring tips document
Provide content for liaison lounge **Read the Liaison Manual

29. Critical Dates August 31, 2016 Make Contact with ABA Entity
September 15, Plan of Action Due (No Separate Q1 Report)
October 20-22, Fall Conference (Detroit, MI)
December 1, Assembly Resolution and Reports for Midyear
December 15, Q2 Reports Due
January 15, Provide ABA Entity Programming/Content
February 2-4, Midyear Meeting (Miami, FL)
April 1, Q3 Reports Due
April 1, Liaison Practical Mentoring Tips Due
May 1, Assembly Resolution and Reports for Annual
May 4-6, Spring Conference (Montreal, Quebec)
June 30, Q4 Reports Due
August 10-12, Annual Meeting (New York, NY)

30. Plan of Action
Provide a description of your entity – get to know your entity (i.e., contact information, social media presence, etc)
What are your top three goals for the year?
How are you going to interact with your entity (e.g., attend meetings)
How can your entity benefit young lawyers (i.e., speakers, content, conferences, liaison lounge, etc)
What do you need help with?

31. Reporting Quarterly reporting is crucial.
Timely
If extension required - Ask in advance
Directors must file Council reports, which cannot be completed until Liaisons file their reports.
Each one will be read and responded to.
Include questions, issues, concerns
Midyear funding and awards are based largely on reporting

32. Other Requirements Providing materials/content for young lawyers
Practical tips/skills documents
General communication with YLD and collaboration (work with committees!)

33. http://www. americanbar

34. Working with Committees
Chris Brown
Director
(Committees)

35. Programming with Committees
Teleconferences
Live Program Proposals
Committee Newsletters
101/201 Articles
Co-Sponsorship
Need approval of YLD Chair
Donna Nesbit:
Copy Morgan, Morgan and Kristen
YLD Assembly Resolutions
Social Media for Existing Content

36. Funding Generally, no funding Opportunities: Midyear Funding
Entity Funding
Affiliate Funding
Measurable YLD Benefit (membership)

37. Awards Directors’ List (quarterly) YLD Stars of the Quarter
Funding for Midyear
Liaison of the Year

38. Liaison Tips Take the initiative Be creative
Take on tasks no one else wants
Engage other young lawyers in your Entity
Ask Leadership or Staff for advice

39. Questions?