Affiliates

Local	Voluntary Minority Bar Associations	Affiliates in the News	Outreach Conference	Registration

The Board works very closely with the various local Bar affiliates and assists them with many of their local projects. The purpose of the Local Bar Affiliate Networking Committee is to assimilate and communicate information to the many different young lawyers local bar affiliate organizations within the state. This Committee shall also assist the Outreach Committee by encouraging participation in the Affiliate Outreach Conference ("AOC"), and interacting with the affiliates during the AOC and social events.

The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Affiliate Outreach Conference (AOC) is an annual two day meeting of the leaders of local young lawyers sections and divisions throughout the state for the purpose of sharing information about young lawyers programs and projects, establishing a liaison between state and local young lawyer groups and promoting the exchange of ideas and contacts about young lawyers from different areas of the state. The purpose of this conference is to allow local YLD leaders from around the State to gather to exchange ideas, present projects and compete for monetary awards. The conference usually occurs in the fall of each year. Every affiliate that attends receives a sizable stipend to cover the costs of their lodging, transportation and meals.

The Local Bar Affiliate Outreach Committee improves communication among local Bar groups, and between the YLD and local bar sections, and acts as a clearinghouse for the dissemination of information. The Committee hosts the annual AOC, a program of presentations by leaders of young lawyer affiliates who discuss projects they have successfully implemented. The Committee also stays in close contact with young lawyer affiliates throughout the State and is available to assist any local affiliate organizations. In addition, the Committee invites and encourages each young lawyer organization in the State to have YLD Board member serve on the Young Lawyer affiliate organization board.