Officers

Rebecca A. Herbig
Chair

Nicole H. Brakstad
Chair-Elect

Lauren M. Wheeling
Secretary

Lynne C. Rhode
Immediate Past Chair

Executive Committee

Lester C. Brock
Kelly B. Martin
John A. Merrick
Jonathan L. Moore
Antoinette N. Morgan
Jeremy S. Williams

The Young Lawyers Section of the Richmond Bar provides an opportunity for networking and professional development for young and newly admitted attorneys. The section is open to members who are under 38 years of age or who have been a member of the Virginia State Bar for four years or less regardless of their age.

Announcements

Lunch Buddy Program

The Richmond Bar Association Young Lawyers Section is kicking off a great opportunity for lawyers to get involved in the community and participate in a rewarding experience with minimal time commitment. It's called the Lunch Buddy Program at Fairfield Elementary School in Richmond (8-10 minutes from downtown). The program matches volunteers with children during their lunch period for about 30 minutes of mentoring/just getting to know the child each month. The program allows low-income children to foster relationships with folks they otherwise would not meet and hopefully get them on the path to success! These children have very few role models in their life and are in need of our mentorship and companionship. The program requires a minimum commitment of 30 minutes a month, but volunteers are encouraged to meet with their lunch buddy as often as schedules allow.

In order to participate, there is a short application to complete and a background check. Completing the application should take no more than 5 to 10 minutes. If you are interested in volunteering and giving back in this very important, stress-free way, please contact Kelly Martin at kmartin@twdinjurylaw.com or 358-6741. When responding, please indicate whether you have a gender and grade preference for your lunch buddy.

The program begins in January. Please express your interest by December 15.

Young Lawyers Athletics

The Young Lawyers Section will be participating in the River City Sports & Social Club's kickball season beginning in June 2010. Those interested in participating or learning more about the section's Athletic Committee should contact Glen Sturtevant at gsturtevant@hunton.com.