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PRESIDENT’S PAGE BY DANIEL A. COTTER The New Young Lawyers Section

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continued revisiting of the programs and services the YLS performs each year to ensure relevancy to the challenges facing law students and young lawyers, as well as the general public. A few of those programs are outlined below. Suits for Success Paul and the YLS implemented this public service project designed to benefit students at Christo Rey High School. The YLS solicited donations of new or gently used suits, arranged for the dry cleaning of the suits (at no charge), and then invited the students to The Chicago Bar Association for resume reviews by lawyers. After the resume reviews, each participant was able to choose one of the suits. Through the hard work of Paul and his leadership team, they collected and distributed an amazing 400 suits! This project will benefit many and prepare them for job interviews and college interviews. Future of the Profession It is no secret that law students graduating in recent years have seen a decline in the availability of decent paying jobs, while at the same time experiencing increased average student loan burdens and tough times. Young lawyers are the future of our profession and the YLS and CBA are doing everything we can to help address this crisis in the profession. This year, Paul agreed to continue the work that Mary Curry began in her bar year. During the Future of the Law Week in February 2015, the YLS hosted a number of events to address issues such as innova- tive pricing techniques, expert systems and knowledge management, and practicing differently. The week ended with a Future of the Law Expo.

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“I was young, not dumb Just wishing to be blinded By you, brand new And we were pilgrims on our way.” – U2, “The Miracle (of Joey Ramone)” “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” –John Maxwell T his edition of the CBA Record is the Annual YLS Issue. In 2016, The Young Lawyers Section will celebrate 45 years of existence. Created to address the needs and interests of newly admitted attorneys, it has enjoyed national prominence, including recognition by the American Bar Association for best com- prehensive programming as well as various service projects. This year is no exception. I have the privilege of serving you this year alongside the YLS Chair and a very close friend of mine, Paul Ochmanek. Paul has continued the tradition of excel- lence and has implemented programs that are amazing and reflect his passion and dedication to the bar and community. The theme of this year’s YLS edition, “The New Young Lawyers Section,” reflects a

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