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FEATURE
DELAWARE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION YOUNG LAWYERS’ SECTION . . . WHERE 40 IS THE NEW 35!
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embership in the Young Lawyers’ Section of the Delaware County Bar Association is now open to anyone 40 years of age or younger. (Previously, the maximum age was 35.) Joining the YLS is great way to network and enjoy the camaraderie of other young attorneys. You can join this great Section if you are 40 or under for the nominal annual dues of $15.00. To join, simply check off the “YLS” section on your dues bill or contact Debby Sulek at debby@delcobar.com to arrange to make your YLS dues payment. Not only does the YLS offer excellent networking opportunities, but it also provides members with opportunities to give back to the community. The YLS hosts a variety of events throughout the year such as the Judges’ Cocktail Party in the spring, a Phillies’ Games Tailgate in the summer and a number of happy hours. Additionally, the Section members participate in the Annual Bench Bar Conference each summer by presenting a Continuing Legal Education seminar. The YLS sponsors other great educational programs throughout the year as well. In keeping with its goal of service to the community, the Section sponsors an annual holiday party for underprivileged children and a 5k Run/Walk each fall to benefit the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. The Young Lawyers’ Section meets on the first Thursday of every month at 12:30 p.m. Please join the YLS in 2016 on the following dates:
01/07/16 02/04/16 03/03/16 04/07/16 05/05/16 06/02/16
OFFICERS 2016 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TRESURER
07/07/16 08/04/16 09/01/16 10/06/16 11/03/16 12/01/16
Michael H. Hill, District Attorney’s Office Michael J. Davey Matthew Bilker Gina M. Gerber
PAST PRESIDENT Ryan Grace
18 | Winter 2016
Pictured Left to Right: Ed Pisani, CID Detective; Ryan Grace, Esq.; President Judge Chad F. Kenney; Honorable Spiros E. Angelos; Michael J. Davey, Esq.; and Steven Pacillio, Esq. December, 2015. Young Lawyers’ Section Winter CLE Seminar “SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE LAW” The Young Lawyers’ Section presented its second annual Winter CLE Seminar at the Delaware County Bar Association. This year’s topic was Social Media and the Law. Social media websites and mobile applications have emerged as a major force in the world, affecting everything from personal entertainment to geo-political upheavals. It is now imbued in all facets of the legal system—within practical firm management, substantive evidence gathering, as well as various ethical considerations. It has become essential for attorneys to have a working understanding of social media and its relationship to their legal practice. President Judge Kenney chaired the panel, providing valuable insight from the bench. CID detective Ed Pisani supplied technical expertise, and attorneys Steven Pacillio and Michael J. Davey presented the legal implications and possibilities of various social media. Ryan Grace, Esq., YLS President, 2015, moderated this exciting and informative group.