Young Lawyers Division
Get Involved through Committees and Volunteer Opportunities
Contact any of the committee chairs for more information on the specific activities of that committee or to learn more about volunteer opportunities on the committee. For general information on how to be more involved with the YLD, contact the Membership Committee chair.
Community Service Committee
This committee coordinates public service opportunities for YLD members, including meals for the needy, the Giving Tree, clothing drives, etc.
Chair Stacey A. Vandiford
Connectivity Committee
This committee ensures that the YLD Members are actively participating in the goals and missions of the MCB. This committee bridges the gap between the YLD and the MCB and assists YLD Members as they increase their involvement in the MCB.
Chair Christian Staples
Legal Assistance Committee
This committee organizes projects which provide legal assistance to the citizens of Mecklenburg County and/or North Carolina as a whole. Such activities include Ask-A-Lawyer Day and NCBAs 4-All Service Day.
Jeremy R. Sugg
Education Committee
This committee organizes activities that educate the Mecklenburg County community. Such activities include the Big Bad Wolf Project, Lawyers Teaching Justice, Law Explorers and the Academic Internship Program.
Chair Michael J. Hoefling
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Membership Committee
This committee focuses on increasing YLD membership and ensuring that the YLD meets the needs of its members. This committee also organizes the Young Lawyer of the Year Award and the new lawyer swearing-in ceremonies.
Chair Chris Hood
Social Committee
The social committee prepares quarterly socials for the YLD Members and provides other events and
gatherings which promote the interests of YLD Members
Chair Anthony (Tony) B. Taylor