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About Our Section

The Young Lawyers Section (YLS) has as its primary goals the promotion of justice, the encouragement of public service, and the promotion of diversity and education of young lawyers and newly admitted practitioners. These goals are achieved through the educational, public service, and community programs produced by the section’s twenty-plus statewide committees and the nine regional young lawyer organizations in the state. The section also serves a valuable social and networking role in introducing young lawyers to each other and assisting them in their transition into the Connecticut legal practice. The section includes all members of the CBA who are 37 years old or younger or who have been admitted to the Bar for less than six full bar years.

Section Executive Committee

Chair
Vianca T. Malick
Connecticut Office of the Attorney General
165 Capitol Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
(860)808-5090
vianca.malick@ct.gov

Chair-elect

Paige Vaillancourt
Rescia Law PC
5104 A Bigelow Commons
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 452-0052
paige@ctmalaw.com

Treasurer
Sara Bonaiuto
Shipman & Goodwin LLP
265 Church St, Ste 1207
New Haven, CT 06510
(203)836-2803
sbonaiuto@goodwin.com

Secretary
Jermaine A. Brookshire Jr.

Herrick Feinstein LLP
2 Park Ave
New York, NY 10016
(212)592-1597
jbrookshirejr@herrick.com

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The CBA wishes to further encourage and increase the active involvement of young lawyers, lawyers who no longer qualify for membership in the Young Lawyers Section, and diverse lawyers in the leadership and activities of CBA sections. The goal of the CBA Presidential Fellows Program is to provide such lawyers with an opportunity to become more involved in the substantive work of CBA sections, further develop their leadership abilities, and promote the section to other members of the YLS and the bar.

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YLS EC Application for 2025-2026 will be available in early 2025

Upcoming Events

EC Calendar

  • Feb 11
    Non-Compete Agreements: Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape (EYL250211)
    Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
    11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

    The focus of this CLE will be the ever-changing landscape of non-compete laws, with a particular focus on the FTC’s recent ruling banning the use of non-compete in many circumstances and courts’ enjoinment thereof. In addition to reviewing the impact on the traditional use of non-competes in the workplace, this panel discussion will also review how non-competes are typically used in M&A transactions.

  • Mar 06
    Mastering Financial Management for Law Firms: Essential Budgeting Skills for Success (EYL250306)
    Webinar- CLE Pass Eligible
    12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

    In today’s evolving legal landscape, effective financial management is a critical skill for law firms of all sizes. This session provides attorneys with practical tools and strategies for budgeting, cash flow management, and financial planning to ensure sustainable growth and stability. Attorney Ryan McKeen shares insights on essential financial metrics, the impact of budgeting on firm health, and how to align financial practices with firm goals. Attendees will gain the knowledge needed to build or refine their financial systems for greater predictability and success.

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