The Advocate | Summer 2022

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ADVOCATE VOLUME 36, NUMBER 4 - Summer 2022

THE ADVOCATE Young Lawyers Section Council Maryland State Bar Association EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Jessica Gorsky, Chair Kerri Smith, Chair Elect Lauren Lake, Treasurer Avigayil Pearlman, Secretary Emmanuel Fishelman, Member At-Large Elizabeth Rosen, Past Chair

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS REPRESENTATIVES Jessica Gorsky Chris Jennison Josephine Bahn Christian Noble

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STANDING COMMITTEES ACTIVITIES CO-CHAIRS Emily Greene & Ashley Fellona

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ABA DELEGATE Chris Jennison DISASTER RELIEF CHAIR Kerri Smith DIVERSITY COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS Maya Zegarra, Jasmine Caesar-England, & Beatrice Thomas EDUCATION CHAIR Rima Kikani FAMILY FRIENDLY CO-CHAIRS Lauren Macari & Adam Rutherford LAWYER WELLNESS CHAIR Genna Hoy

Message from the Chair Committee Updates 5 Public Service Committee 6 Activities Committee 8 Wellness Committee ABA Report

10 Wellness Sidebar: Eat Smart Be Smart 10 Applesauce BBQ Chicken

11 Italian Sausage Veggie Skillet

12 Rosemary Salmon and Veggies

13 Fresh Corn and Tomato Fettuccine

14 Young Lawyers at the Legal Summit: Collegiality in Law Panel Takeaways 16 Riding the Circuits

16 Anne Arundel County 16 Baltimore City

17 Frederick County 18 Harford County

LEGISLATIVE CHAIR Josephine Bahn MEMBERSHIP / LAW STUDENT OUTREACH CO-CHAIRS Justin Wallace NOMINATING CHAIR Jon Huddleston OPEN & ANNUAL MEETING CO-CHAIRS Greg Waterworth & Eleni vanRoden Bickley

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POLICY CHAIR Emmanuel Fishelman PRO BONO / WILLS FOR HEROES CO-CHAIRS Victoria Lucido, Bill Kiniry, & David Scull PUBLICATIONS CHAIR Heather Krick PUBLIC SERVICE CO-CHAIRS Christian Noble, Amy Rappole & Garrett Mannchen

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

BY JESSICA M. GORSKY, SECTION CHAIR (JGORSKY@WTPLAW.COM) Greetings,

SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR Kyle Anthony STRATEGIC PLANNING CO-CHAIRS Kerri Smith & Avigayil Pearlman TECHNOLOGY CO-CHAIRS TJ Keilty III & James Miller YLS SUMMIT CO-CHAIRS Kerri Smith & Lauren Lake CIRCUIT REPRESENTATIVES Jeff Sadri, Anne Arundel Rachel Samakow, Baltimore City Adam Konstas, Baltimore County Sierra Mitchell, Calvert/St. Mary’s Spencer Cropper, Lower Shore Madonna Lebling, Upper Shore Clark Adams, Frederick Michelle Dauksha, Howard Shua Tajammul, Montgomery Mike Reiter, Prince George’s David Arnold, Western Shore Daniel Santos, UB Law Camilla Thorpe, UMD Law The Advocate is published quarterly by the Section of Young Lawyers of the Maryland State Bar Association, 520 West Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201.

The opinions exercised in this publication are those of the authors and should not be construed to represent the opinions of the Section of Young Lawyers or Maryland State Bar Association ©2022 Maryland State Bar Association, Inc.

When I was chosen as the 2021-2022 Chair of the Young Lawyers Section (YLS) back in early 2020, the world looked very different. Back then, we did not yet know the full impact that COVID-19 would have on the world. Needless to say, things quickly changed in March 2020, and both MSBA and YLS adapted to our new reality with lightning speed. YLS began using the Zoom platform (which I think we’ve all come to love and hate) and through that remote platform, we were able to stay connected; keep putting on social, educational and philanthropic events; and even reach YLS members throughout Maryland that we had not previously had much opportunity to connect with pre-pandemic. As we have all been regaining some sense of normality once again, I think it is worth taking a moment to acknowledge the tremendous efforts of our MSBA staff and our YLS leaders who have been able to pivot, adapt and continue to make our Section as successful as ever, even in spite of a worldwide pandemic. As we approach the end of this bar year and more and more events and activities begin taking place in person once again, I also want to take a moment to say that I still hope everyone stays safe and healthy in the coming summer months.

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Despite having functioned primarily remotely this year, YLS has had an exciting Spring and we anticipate so many more fun things to come in the next bar year. In furtherance of our Section’s continuous efforts to bring quality programming, helpful resources, and networking connections for all our members, below is a recap of some of the fantastic events that our Section Council put forth during Spring 2022.

In April, our Activities Committee brought our Annual YLS Charity event back in person at Gertrude’s Restaurant in the Baltimore Museum of Art. Well over 100 attendees joined YLS on a beautiful spring evening in support of the Maryland Food Bank. We were regaled with delicious food, live music, a robust virtual silent auction and enthralling speakers. By the end of the event, YLS had raised over $13,000 in donations, sponsorships, ticket sales and silent auction contributions, as well as dozens of pounds of donated food and needed items. The event was truly a success and a wonderful kick off to more in-person events to come. I want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who came out to the Charity Event or who otherwise lent their support by donating, sponsoring, and generally spreading the word. The Maryland Food Bank has expressed its gratitude to YLS for our efforts and we hope to continue to partner with the Food Bank in the future. As a result of our efforts, MSBA President, Natalie McSherry awarded YLS with this year’s Presidential Best Section Project Award to Benefit the Public for the 31st Annual Charity Event.

I would be remiss if I did not thank Emily Greene and Ashley Fellona, co-chairs of the Activities Committee, who really made the event the success that it was, thank you ladies for your efforts and your continued commitment to the YLS. In May, our Open Meeting Committee hosted our Spring Open Meeting in the form of a panel discussion comprised of past YLS leaders who spoke on things they wished they had known when they were starting out in their careers, and our new incoming chair, Kerri Smith, hosted our YLS Summit in conjunction with the MSBA 125th Celebration events where many young lawyers were able to meet and socialize in person.

In June, many young lawyers and YLS leaders headed to Ocean City for the MSBA Annual Conference and Legal Summit which occurred in person for the first time in two years. In addition to hosting our traditional YLS Happy Hour at the kickoff of the conference, YLS also co-sponsored and helped coordinate the always popular “Are You Smarter Than A Law Clerk?” Event. Just like prepandemic, the event was standing room only, and our very own Rima Kikani, who served as our YLS panel representative, proved that we are in fact just as smart as the judicial law clerks.

It has been a truly tremendous bar year made successful only by the collective efforts of all of our young lawyer leaders.

It has been my honor and privilege to serve as your Chair this year, and I am so grateful to have had this opportunity.

It has always been my goal to ensure that all of our members are provided 4

with opportunities to engage, learn and grow so we may all continue to improve and strengthen our legal community. To this end, for us to continue serve you better, we need your input. We always welcome all of our members to check out the exciting events and activities offered

by YLS on msba.org and through our Section’s listeners on MSBA Connect.

We also value your suggestions on how YLS can continue to meet the needs of all Maryland young lawyers, which can

be submitted directly to Angela Munro at angela@msba.org.

Once again, thank you all for this amazing opportunity. I wish you all a safe and wonderful summer and I look forward to seeing many of you back in person in the next bar year. All my best to all of you.

COMMITTEE UPDATES Public Service Committee: Serving with Habitat for Humanity

By: Amy Rappole, Public Service Committee Co-Chair On Saturday, April 30, 2022, the YLS Public Service Committee volunteered with Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna in Havre de Grace, Maryland. YLS members showed up bright and early at 8:00 AM and started the day by shoveling dirt from large piles to shore up the foundation of the partially built house. Next, we hammered nails into the outside boards of the home, and used a large, very sharp saw to create precisely measured boards that Habitat employees would use for the house later. After a yummy lunch in downtown Havre de Grace, we returned to the site and lowered ourselves into the crawlspace. In the crawlspace, we used foam insulation to patch up any spots where drafts might enter the home. Then we helped the Habitat team clean up. We enjoyed our time giving back to the Havre de Grace community.

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Activities Committee: 31st Annual YLS Charity Event

Chair: Ashley Fellona, Activities Committee Co-Chair The Activities Committee held the 31st Annual YLS Charity Event on April 22, 2022. This year, the beneficiary of the event was the Maryland Food Bank.

For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the MSBA YLS returned to Gertrude’s Restaurant to host the event. The Charity Event marked one of the MSBA’s first inperson events in approximately two years.

Gertrude’s welcomed guests into their beautiful gardens as well as their indoor restaurant. The combination of indoor and outdoor spaces allowed attendees to mix and mingle in-person for the first time in years, while also maintaining the space and distance that suited their comfort level. During the event, Gertrude’s catered a delicious selection of food and drinks, and guests enjoyed live music by Off the Ladder.

The Committee was thrilled to return to an in-person event but did not forget the lessons learned about the value and benefits of remote capabilities.

With those lessons in mind, we once again hosted a silent auction, but kept it completely online. QR codes to access the auction website were dispersed throughout the venue, so guests could browse the generously donated items and place their bids. Plus, because the

Representatives from Maryland Food Bank in attendance and ready to collect canned good donations

auction was entirely online, we were able to keep it open for a few days after the event, generating a wider reach, allowing more time for bidding, and ultimately increasing our profits to the Maryland Food Bank.

In addition to the silent auction, guests were invited to participate in a food

Elise Krikau, Senior Vice President of Development of Maryland Food Bank

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drive to benefit the Maryland Food Bank. For every five canned goods that were donated, guests received one raffle ticket to be entered into a raffle.

At the end of the night, one lucky person won a gift card to Gertrude’s Restaurant.

We were able to donate more than 453 pounds of donated items. When converted to meals served that means the donation facilitated 544 meals to our neighbors in need.

Thanks to our committee members, attendees, sponsors, and donors, the

Ashley Fellona, Jessica Gorsky, Denise Brown, Heather Krick

Activities Committee was able to hold yet another successful Charity Event.

We were able to raise more than $13,000 for the Maryland Food Bank!

We are grateful to have been able to reunite, in-person, once again with our friends and colleagues for a successful Charity Event, and we are honored that MSBA President Natalie McSherry chose YLS to award with the Presidential Best Section Project Award to Benefit the Public for the 31st Annual Charity Event!

Jessica Gorsky

Michael Hudak, Elizabeth Rosen, Jessica Gorsky, Kerri Smith, Nate Risch, Indira Sharma, Lauren Lake

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Wellness Committee

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#MSBAYLS GROUP

Join MSBA YLS members during the LIVE ride Wednesday evenings to burn off the beginning of the week and help push through to the end of the week. The LIVE class we do is the first one at or after 6pm so members have time to get clipped in after work!

Don’t have a Peloton bike? No problem! Download the Peloton app, go to “add tags,” find #MSBAYLS, and join us on any cycling bike!

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ABA REPORT

By: Chris Jennison, ABA Representative As the world reopens in a “new normal,” the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division is busy with programming­­— including in person programming — in coming months, to serve young lawyer affiliates like the MSBA YLS across the country!

We also had our first in person conference since COVID in Atlanta in early May. It was great to reconnect with old friends, take in Atlanta, and even have a celebration at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

There were a few DC and Maryland folks in attendance, but we hope to have more people attend future programs.

If you have any questions about the future conferences, please let me know! chris.s.jennison@gmail.com Here are a few upcoming programs of the ABA YLD-- but be sure to check out the YLD’s website for more information (https://www.americanbar.org/groups/ young_lawyers/).

• Everything Young Lawyers Want to Know but Are Afraid to Ask Regional CLE Program, in person (Chicago - July 19, 2022): This program will target young, female lawyers and offer them practical tips on how to advance their career, focusing on how to become a first chair lawyer, how to handle work/home balance conflicts, and how to handle the office creep.

• Annual Meeting Conference, Chicago, August 3-9: Join the most influential legal professionals from across the industry, in person, at the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago!

Connect and network with our diverse legal community, reach your professional goals by attending up to 7 CLE Showcase Programs, and celebrate the achievements of the past year. We look forward to seeing you August 3 - 9, 2022! We will also have YLD specific programming, including the YLD Assembly and Elections, from August 4-6. YLS has TEN people attending, which is a great showing for the first ABA YLD Annual meeting back in person since the start of the pandemic.

You should also save the date for these upcoming opportunities: • Annual Meeting, August 2-7, 2022, Chicago, IL • Southeastern September Orlando, FL

Regional 22-24,

Summit, 2022,

• Joint Fall Conference with Civil Rights & Social Justice Section and State and Local Government Section, September 29-October 1, 2022, Portland, OR • Western States Regional Summit, April 13-15, 2023, Colorado • ABA Day in Washington, April 19-21, 2023, Washington, DC 9

WELLNESS SIDEBAR: EAT SMART BE SMART Make an Appealing Meal!

Summer Themed Fast, Easy, and Healthy Dinner Recipes for the Busy Lawyer

Applesauce BBQ Chicken Prep and cook time: 20 minutes.

You only need a few ingredients to create this sweet and peppery chicken. The subtle flavor of apple makes this tender barbecue dish stand out and dresses up chicken into something sassy and delicious.

Ingredients • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2/3 cup chunky applesauce • 2/3 cup spicy barbecue sauce (or sub honey BBQ for less of a kick!)

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar • 1 teaspoon chili powder Instructions Sprinkle chicken with pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides.

In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 7-10 minutes.

Notes Add a fresh summer side(s); corn on the cob, potato wedges, salad, quinoa, green beans, etc. OR see corn and tomato pasta dish recipe below!

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Italian Sausage Veggie Skillet Prep and cook time 30 minutes Do you love Italian sausage sandwiches, but the bread/sub roll is just too much? Do you have a garden overflowing with veggies? This is the recipe for you!

Ingredients • 4 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta) • 1 pound Italian turkey sausage, casings removed • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 garlic clove, minced • 2 medium zucchini, chopped • 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped • 1 large sweet yellow pepper, chopped • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained • 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper Instructions Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add zucchini and peppers; cook until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender and begin to release their juices, 5-7 minutes. Serve with pasta.

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Rosemary Salmon and Veggies Prep and cook time 30 minutes Looking for something delicious and super easy on a busy weeknight when you want something home cooked and healthy but not a lot of work? This dish is light and refreshing and is simple, quick, and flavorful!

Ingredients • 1-1/2 pounds salmon fillets, cut into 4 portions • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or olive oil • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar • 1 garlic clove, minced • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed • 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • Lemon wedges Instructions Preheat oven to 400°. Place salmon in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine oil, vinegar, rosemary, garlic and salt. Pour half over salmon. Place asparagus and red pepper in a large bowl; drizzle with remaining oil mixture and toss to coat.

Arrange around salmon in pan; sprinkle with pepper. Bake until salmon flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender, 12-15 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

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Fresh Corn and Tomato Fettuccine Prep and cook time 30 minutes This recipe combines delicious whole wheat pasta with the best of fresh garden produce. It’s tossed with heart-healthy olive oil, and a little feta cheese gives it bite! **Why I love this one: after hosting a summer BBQ or grilling corn on the cob, there is always leftovers. This recipe is the perfect way to reuse those leftovers!

Ingredients • 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat fettuccine • 2 medium ears sweet corn, husked • 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper • 4 green onions, chopped • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon salt & pepper • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (or sub mozzarella or goat cheese if you prefer!)

• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Instructions Cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding corn during the last 8 minutes of cooking (if your corn is NOT cooked already). Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add red pepper and green onions; cook and stir until tender. Drain pasta and corn; transfer pasta to a large bowl. Cool corn slightly if you cooked it in step 1; cut corn from cob and add to pasta. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, remaining oil and the pepper mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

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Notes Serve warm or chill. Like a little more of a kick? Add Italian seasoning, more salt, or red pepper, or other herbs of choice!

Works great as a side for the applesauce chicken recipe; or add shrimp, salmon, chicken, or ground turkey to the dish if you want more protein.

YOUNG LAWYERS AT THE LEGAL SUMMIT: Collegiality in the Law Panel Takeaways By: Eleni v. Bickley, Esquire On June 2, 2022, YLS member Josephine Bahn, Esquire moderated a panel discussion titled “Collegiality in the Law” during MSBA’s Annual Meeting. Panelists included the Honorable Lisa Hall-Johnson, Harry S. Johnson, Esquire, Jesse S. Keene, Esquire, and Eleni v. Bickley, Esquire who discussed best practices when working with opposing counsel.

Mr. Johnson highlighted some Attorney Grievance Commission cases and gave tips on how best to respond to heated communications without losing dignity or Bar licensure. For example, if opposing counsel provokes you, don’t fire off an email.

Instead, consider writing a draft to keep in your drafts folder. Go back to it later a few hours later or the next day after you’ve cooled down to edit out the emotional language and keep to the issues in the case. Mr. Keene added to be sure not to add the recipient’s address until you are ready to hit send to prevent accidentally sending an email with fiery language.

Judge Hall-Johnson gave recommendations regarding professionalism before the Court, and how Zoom has had an impact on professionalism. She encouraged working with opposing counsel to make as many stipulations as possible ahead of trial, noting that judges remember when opposing counsel work together.

Additionally, not making stipulations will increase trial time and become distractions.

Mr. Keene provided examples of collegiality and asked additional questions of the panelists based upon experience.

Ms. Bickley gave insightful suggestions for how to handle aggressive behavior young lawyers may encounter from opposing counsel during litigation. For example, always document discussions and requests with opposing counsel in a follow-up 14

email. Keep documentation for several cases so judges are aware if it is not a onetime occurrence. This was particularly helpful when an attorney did not respond for several months and told the judge they did not know what she was referring to, but she was able to document her requests. In another instance, discussions with opposing counsel became so intolerable she had to ask an attorney to limit their correspondence to writing.

The audience provided great feedback questions that allowed for the panelists to additionally discuss how mentors and bosses can set examples to be of best assistance to newer attorneys experiencing the various obstacles of the legal profession. Attendees and panelists alike left with a better sense of maintaining professionalism and learning from each other’s experiences to improve our profession and our practices.

YLS Snapshots from the Legal Summit

Romana Muzzammel, Heather Krick, Michael Hudak, and Jamie Alvarado-Taylor

Kerri Smith, Raymond Gambrill, Jessica Gorsky at the YLS Happy Hour

James Archibald, Veronica Mina, Honorable Lynne Battaglia, Paul Sandler, Rima Kikani, William “Elliot” Hunter

Manny Fishelman with his award for correctly answering a trivia question during the “Are You Smarter Than a Law Clerk” session.

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RIDING THE CIRCUITS Anne Arundel County

By: Jeffrey Sadri, Circuit Representative On April 20, 2022, the Anne Arundel Bar Association held their Charity Pub Quiz at Galway Bay in Annapolis, Maryland. It was a great time and it was nice to see lawyers come together after being isolated for nearly two (2) years.

On June 7, 2022, the Anne Arundel Bar Association hosted the 2022 President’s Reception to celebrate the Honorable Kemp Hammond’s appointment to the District Court for Anne Arundel County. Due to the torrential rain that evening, the location of the reception needed to be quickly switched and tents needed to be assembled. This was accomplished successfully, and the reception was a wonderful celebratory event.

Baltimore City

By: Rachel Samakow, Circuit Representative Recap of 2022 Programming to Date: January Virtual Trivia Night: The Bar Association of Baltimore City (BABC) Young Lawyers Division (YLD) kicked off the calendar year with virtual trivia on 1/25. A great time was had by all and the virtual event was not affected by any potential weather issues!

Breakfast with the Bench: The YLD enjoyed breakfast and conversation with The Honorable Shirley Watts.

February Breakfast with the Bench: The YLD talked law over coffee with The Honorable Brynja McDivitt Booth.

Virtual Spirit Tasting: The Baltimore Spirits Company curated a special collection of spirits for this well attended virtual event. YLD members learned to make new cocktails and to enjoy twists on old classics.

March Public Service Committee (PSC) Project at Filbert Street Community Garden: YLD members got to clean up the Filbert Street Garden and make new animal friends!

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April YLD PSC Volunteer Project at Our Daily Bread: YLD members helped serve lunch to members of the community.

Mental Health and Wellness Webinar: The YLD teamed up with the MAJ and MSBA YLS to present a panel for mental health and stress for young lawyers. The event was well attended and there were a lot of helpful suggestions on how lawyers can reduce stress.

YLD CLE Pre-Trial Litigation Panel: The diverse panel discussed the use of remote technologies for pre-trial litigation purposes, including practical application, as well as benefits and drawbacks.

May YLD PSC Volunteer Project at Franciscan Center of Baltimore: YLD members helped with dinner service for community members.

YLD Spring Happy Hour: Members enjoyed mojitos and a fun night out catching up with friends.

Practice Tips on Tap: The YLD CLE enjoyed discussion and a very interactive Q & A with The Honorable Jennifer Schiffer and Anthony Vittoria at the QG Clocktower.

YLD Spring Social and Awards Ceremony: the YLD celebrated some of our hardworking members at Guildford Brewery hall. Congratulations to Sarah Beladri on the Public Service Award, Kenrick McCleod on the Rising Star Award, and Sara ElShall on the Sustained Leadership Award!

Frederick County

By: Clark Adams, Circuit Representative Recap of Spring 2022 programming/preview of upcoming events The Frederick Center Legal Clinic – The Frederick Center is an organization serving the LGBTQ+ community in Frederick. In May of 2022, a group of the Bar Association of Frederick County (BAFC) lawyers, including several members of the Young Lawyers Section volunteered for The Frederick Center‘s inaugural legal clinic providing free brief legal advice to the LGBTQ+ community. For more information about The Frederick Center, see: https://thefrederickcenter.org Upcoming BAFC Events – The BAFC hosted a friends and family night at the Frederick Keys baseball game on July 8th with a pre-game picnic at the stadium beginning at 17

5:00 p.m. The BAFC also once again sponsored a morning fishing outing for children attending the Salvation Army Day Camp Friday on July 15, 2022 at Culler Lake.

Upcoming YLS Events – YLS restarted monthly happy hours in June 2022 at local breweries in Frederick. YLS also plans to begin hosting quarterly “Dine Around” dinner events. Finally, YLS is planning a bowling event this summer at Fourth Dimension Fun Center. We are looking forward to a hopefully busy summer and fall!

Harford County

By: Eleni v. Bickley, Circuit Representative Recap: Harford County Happenings In the Spring of 2022, Harford County has had a lot of updates to celebrate!

Our very own Circuit Court Administrative Judge, the Honorable Angela M. Eaves, was elevated to the Court of Appeals. Judge Eaves was appointed to succeed Judge Robert N. McDonald upon his mandatory retirement in February 2022. As Judge Eaves’ mother is from Panama and her father is African American, Judge Eaves is the first Hispanic appointed to Maryland’s appellate courts. She is also the first Harford County resident appointed to the Court of Appeals in over 100 years. On Monday, May 23, 2022, an investiture ceremony was held at the Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union Arena in Harford County to honor Judge Eaves. Attendees included judges from the Court of Appeals as well as from the Circuit and District Courts all over Maryland. Members of the Bar Associations, legal clerks, and friends attended as well and enjoyed an evening of celebration that will not soon be forgotten.

With the elevation of Judge Eaves to the Court of Appeals, the Honorable Yolanda L. Curtin was named by former Court of Appeals Chief Judge Getty as Harford County’s new administrative judge for the Circuit Court for Harford County.

Additionally, District Court Judge Mimi R. Cooper announced her retirement and was celebrated on Thursday, May 19, 2022 with members of the bench and Bar alike. Judge Cooper was the first female judge named to the District Court for Harford County and will be the youngest senior judge in Harford County as she heads into retirement. Judge Cooper looks forward to relaxing and digging into long-held hobbies.

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