BAMSL Members

YLD is a network of lawyers interested in career advancement, public service, leadership training and social interaction with lawyers of all ages. All members of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis under the age of 36 or have been practicing law fewer than 5 years, automatically become members of the Young Lawyers' Division.

YLD provides programs and services responsive to the needs of the Bar and the St. Louis Community. YLD is governed by an executive committee of young lawyers elected by the YLD membership every year, along with committee chairs appointed by the YLD chairperson, and is an active affiliate of the YLD of the American Bar Association and the Young Lawyers’ Section of The Missouri Bar.

Members perform valuable service projects for those in need in the St. Louis Community. Several YLD public service programs have received national and statewide recognition, while assisting elderly, young, disabled, homeless, abused, and terminally ill individuals and groups.

YLD assists lawyers in adapting to the ever-changing and demanding legal profession, by offering opportunities to remain updated on new law and pertinent issues facing the legal profession through Continuing Legal Education seminars. Members may also serve as faculty for CLE seminars; develop leadership skills through participation in YLD and BAMSL committees; plan/participate in public service projects throughout the community; and network with attorneys of all ages by attending athletic and social events.

In addition, planning and participating in the numerous YLD activities and committees is an excellent way to strengthen leadership skills and network with lawyers, judges, and leaders in the community.

YLD sponsors:
Call-A-Lawyer
Read Across America
Monthly Happy Hours and Social Events
Annual Law Clerks Luncheon
Annual Family Picnic
Welcome to the Bar Reception for new attorneys
John C. Shepherd Professionalism Award
Teens Speak Out
Project Angel Tree

Want to get involved? Have a question? Send is an email to dwillis@bamsl.org or call BAMSL at 314.421.4134. Or download our brochure here.