I am honored to serve as the chair of the Young Lawyers Section (YLS) of the New York State Bar Association. The YLS provides great opportunities to network with other young lawyers. However, the key is not just to join but to get involved and be an active participant in the association.

In order to get the most out of your membership, volunteer to write an article or serve on a committee. The YLS is always looking for new members to serve on its executive committee. In addition to the YLS, you can join a substantive section and even be a liaison from that section to the YLS. This allows you to work directly with experienced lawyers across the state in that practice area.