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New Lawyers

Like young attorneys themselves, the New Lawyers committee looks to the future. All activities and programs are designed to assist new lawyers in building successful, rewarding professional lives. The committee takes a comprehensive approach to the practice of law, helping young attorneys acquire all the tools needed to build a successful career; from the substantive knowledge and business sense expected of today's attorney to the sprawling networks, strong friendships and balanced perspectives that make professional growth both possible and rewarding.

New Lawyers events and activities typically include social events, seminar-type lunch meetings and CLE, as well as community service activities.

All CBA members under the age of 36 or with less than 5 years of law practice are automatically members of the New Lawyers Committee. Like all committees, the officers and staff will communicate with members through email listservs.

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2011-2012 New Lawyers Events

Join us at the following events for members in their first 5 years of practice. Dates, times and locations subject to change.

September 1 (5:00-7:00pm), New Lawyers Happy Hour @ Bar Louie (Arena District)
September 20 (12:00-1:00pm), Jeni's Ice Cream Tasting @ the Columbus Bar
September 27 (6:00-7:15pm), Street Legal @ Barack Community Center
October 4 (6:00-7:15pm), Street Legal @ Barack Community Center
October 6 (5:00-7:00pm), New Lawyers Happy Hour @ Bar Louie (Arena District)
October 11 (6:00-7:15pm), Street Legal @ Barack Community Center
October 18 (6:00-7:15pm), Street Legal @ Barack Community Center
October 25 (6:00-7:15pm), Street Legal @ Barack Community Center
October 26 (12:00-1:00pm), New Lawyers Committee Meeting @ the Columbus Bar
November 1 (6:00-7:15pm), Street Legal @ Barack Community Center
November 3 (5:00-7:00pm), New Lawyers Happy Hour @ Bar Louie (Arena District)
November 15, Blue Jackets Game & Networking Event, (5:45-7:00pm - Networking Program, 7:00-10:00pm - Game). $15 for CBA members, $31 for guests, pre-registration required.
December 1 (7:30-8:30am), Breakfast "Happy Hour" @ First Watch, 496 S. High St. (sold out, contact donna@cbalaw.org for waiting list information)
January 5 (5:00-7:00pm), New Lawyers Happy Hour @ Bar Louie (Arena District)
January 12 (7:30-9:00am), Barrister Leadership Program @ the Columbus Bar
January 17 (12:00-1:00pm), Columbus 20/20 @ the Columbus Bar
February 2 (7:30-8:30am), Breakfast "Happy Hour" @ Northstar Cafe (Short North)
February 9 (7:30-9:00am), Barrister Leadership Program @ the Columbus Bar
February 21 (12:00-1:00pm), New Lawyers Committee Meeting @ the Columbus Bar
March 8 (7:30-9:00am), Barrister Leadership Program @ the Columbus Bar
March 20 (12:00-1:00pm), New Lawyers / Judges Luncheon @ the Columbus Bar
April 5 (7:30-8:30am), Breakfast "Happy Hour" @ Sunny Street Cafe (Arena District)
April 12 (7:30-9:00am), Barrister Leadership Program @ the Columbus Bar
April 17 (12:00-1:00pm), New Lawyers Committee Meeting @ the Columbus Bar
May 3 (5:00-7:00pm), Happy Hour and Wine Tasting @ TBD
May 10 (7:30-9:00am), Barrister Leadership Program @ the Columbus Bar
May 15 (12:00-1:00pm), Bar Leadership Luncheon @ TBD
June 7, Year End Event (time and location TBD)
June 14 (7:30-9:00am), Barrister Leadership Program @ the Columbus Bar

New Lawyer Training

The Columbus Bar is offering 15 hours of live New Lawyer Training instruction between October 24 and December 13. The December 13 seminar meets the requirement for three hours of instruction in professionalism, client fund management, and law office management. Between December 20 and December 29 video replays of 12 hours of selected New Lawyer Training instruction will be on offer. All Columbus Bar NLT programs are CLE Easy Pass eligible.

Resources for Young Professionals

The Columbus Bar Association is a unique organization offering expertise and services designed to ensure that our newest members can raise their professional profile. We offer a variety of opportunities for new lawyers to be seen, get published, develop leadership skills, and to give back. Make the most of your Columbus Bar membership by taking advantage of the resources available to young professionals.

Leadership Development

Be a Leader

Taking on leadership roles can be one of the most rewarding parts of your legal career. The CBA offers several unique opportunities for lawyers of every practice type to demonstrate leadership abilities and advance your professional career-whether you've been practicing for only a few years or for several.

Leaders

Barrister Leadership Program

The program is designed to help new attorneys (5 or fewer years of practice) develop leadership skills, connect with influential leaders in both the legal community and the city of Columbus, and build a successful law practice/career.

Program topics include: business/client development, use of/management of social media, service on non-profit boards, effective negotiation, working with different generations/personalities, navigating the courts in Franklin County, bar leadership, getting involved in the community, and balancing all your interests/responsibilities while developing a successful career.