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YLS on the Move

YLShas been extremely active over the last few months!

In honor of Women’s History Month, we partnered with CFAWL for our March luncheon entitled “Preparing to Have a Family as a Lawyer.” Our panelists provided their unique perspectives on balancing their professional careers and family lives. Thank you to our esteemed panelists: Sarah Rodriguez, Charity Tonelli, and Judge Denise Beamer! Special thank you to our attendees!

On March 9, 2023, YLS elected Jacob Schumer as President-Elect. He will serve as President-Elect for 2023-2024 and as President for 2024-2025. He is a current board member and a chair of several committees. Congrats Jacob!

On March 11, 2023, YLS headed outdoors and had a great time at Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park. After getting harnessed up, YLS members completed four tree top ropes courses and a zip line. The courses included regular climbing, walking a rope, navigating through nets, and more. Thanks to the Health and Wellness Committee for putting this together! Thank you to the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Health and Wellness Grant for making this happen!

On March 16, 2023, YLS’ annual BBQ and Bingo with Vets made its triumphant return after nearly four years. YLS treated our amazing veterans at the VA in Baldwin to a fun evening of great barbeque and bingo! Thank you to chair Katrina Mosciski for organizing such an amazing event. Thank you to the volunteers who helped make this event a success!

On March 23, 2023, YLS hosted a Tequila Tasting at Eola Lounge. Attendees were treated to different popular brands of Tequila and learned the history behind Tequila. The event was an excellent follow-up to last year’s Whisky Tasting. Thank you to chairs James Davis and Eloisa Pino Hicks for organizing this awesome event! YLS continued its momentum in April! On April 1st and April 20th, YLS hosted its annual Wills for Heroes event. This year we were only to help over a hundred heroes in Central Florida, including deputy sheriffs and police officers, with their estate planning. Thank you to chairs Linnea Eberhart and Cooper Powell for continuing this event’s success! Special shout out to all the volunteers!

On April 21, 2023, YLS held its April luncheon. James Greene from the FBI Tampa Field Office provided an amazing presentation on all the roles an attorney can take on as a legal advisor to the FBI. Everyone in attendance also received CLE credit!

On May 13, 2023, YLS will hold its annual field day at Great Oaks Village. Volunteers will spend the afternoon with the children participating in traditional field day games including water balloon toss, three legged race, tug-of-war, and many more!

YLS will put on its first ever End of the Year Happy Hour on May 17, 2023, to honor all of the sponsors that have made this year a success. Thank you to our amazing sponsors whose contributions have made it all possible!

On May 19, 2023, YLS will host its Pass the Gavel ceremony. The gavel will officially pass to YLS 2023-2024 President Lauren Reynolds. True to tradition, past YLS presidents are sure to give her sage advice for her new role. Congrats and good luck Lauren! Vaughn G.S. Glinton, Esq., is an attorney with Jackson Lewis P.C., where he practices employment law. He has been a member of OCBA since 2017.