YLD President Message

The YLD has showcased renewed enthusiasm and engagement as we returned to in-person meetings and social events in the fall of 2022, and springboard into 2023. I am impressed with our Board members’ commitment to the YLD despite the myriad day-to-day demands, obstacles, and challenges that younger attorneys face. The cooperative spirit our Board has exhibited in achieving common objectives has surpassed my expectations. This group genuinely supports and appreciates each other, both as colleagues and individuals, and that’s uncommon. Having fun in the process is an ancillary, and critically important, benefit.

The YLD is excited to host multiple events in 2023 This year marks the return of the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel’s Annual Softball Tournament! This one-day event will take place at the El Dorado fields in Scottsdale on April 1, 2023 All proceeds go to Southwest Human Development, a non-profit focusing on early childhood development Historically, the battle for the tournament cup has been hotly contested, so gather up your teammates and register today! Team members are not required to work at the firm In fact, we are hoping to host a team from “The Old Pueblo” this year to add a little friendly competition between Phoenix and Tucson This BYOB event will give us a rare opportunity to “play” together rather than work!

Given the time limitations, only a limited number of teams can participate in the tournament, so round up your players and register today at: https://fundraise givesmart com/e/u-5tyg?vid=xcszc Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about the tournament nmg@jaburgwilk com

The YLD hosted a very successful CLE event in the fall led by Nate Meyer of Jaburg, Wilk, “How to Make Partners Happy & Manage a Case Load ” The presentation was well-attended with high demand for a follow up webinar On April 26, 2023, Wendi Sorensen of Burch & Cracchiolo will lead a webinar on mediation for the YLD Plans are in the works for additional YLD webinars and events. If you are interested in presenting, have any idea for an event or topic, or would like to work on a YLD Committee, please reach out to me at nmg@jaburgwilk.com. This is your professional organization, and your participation is welcome!

It’s been fun working with this group of YLD Board members over the last several months. We look forward to seeing you at the El Dorado fields on April 1, 2023 to play ball for a good cause!

Nathan M. Gallinat

2022-2023 YLD President