YLD PRESIDENT MESSAGE

An exciting chapter is on the horizon for the YLD as we return to in-person meetings and social events. The YLD Board has many new members infusing a renewed enthusiasm. I am impressed with the collaborative spirit of our YLD members, and their proactive mindset. The early returns of YLD engagement are promising, and I am looking forward to serving alongside this group.

My primary emphasis this term is to help create an environment conducive to network building in which the YLD members have fun. It is easier to put in the necessary work for the YLD to be a contributory player to the aims of the AADC if people are having fun in the process. In-person connectively will be paramount to this end. Moreover, my other main goal this year is for the YLD Board to become better integrated into the main AADC Board. To accomplish this end, we are stressing the importance of committee assignments and integration into the AADC’s various committees.

Our premier event this term is the softball tournament, which returns for the first time since the start of the pandemic. This event will benefit the non-profit Southwest Human Development, which is a wonderful local organization focused on early childhood development. We are anticipating a February tournament, are in the planning stages, and will be making a formal announcement soon. Moreover, the YLD’s CLE committee is in the process of planning a few CLEs geared toward attorneys in their first few years of practice. I am looking forward to working with the YLD Board to make this a successful year, and I am excited for the year ahead.

Nathan M. Gallinat 2022-2023 YLD President