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Special Issue l THE NEWYLS
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produce a groundbreaking event attended
by more than 120 members. The evening
featured live music, gourmet catering, and
several open bars. A very special thank
you is extended to Jonathan Amarilio,
Co-Editor-in-Chief of the YLS Journal,
for securing his firm’s participation and
planning much of the event.
The committee’s third objective was to
partner with non-legal young professional
organizations to offer joint social events.
Every lawyer will admit that one of the
hardest professional tasks is to originate
business. The committee viewed this as a
unique opportunity for YLS members to
network with peers outside the legal profes-
sion in an attempt to encourage new-client
relationships. This spring, the committee
plans to host a joint social event with the
Chicago chapter of Young Professionals in
Energy, a 40,000-member global organiza-
tion of professionals in the energy industry.
The committee hopes this concept will
become a frequently recurring offering at
future social events.
So far this year, the committee has
already accomplished its fourth goal—to
ensure its longevity by cultivating strong
relationships with sponsors, venues, vol-
unteers, and members so it may continue
to provide YLS members with engaging
opportunities to relax, socialize, network,
and escape occupational stress. If you have
not yet attended a YLS social, please join
us at one of the events this bar year.
Jonathan Mraunac is Of Counsel with
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stew-
art, P.C. in Chicago. He concentrates his
practice in the area of Construction Law,
representing owners, general contractors,
and subcontractors.
Jonathan Mraunac is a Construction Law
Attorney with Ogletree Deakins in Chicago
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