WHO WE ARE
Membership in the Young Lawyers Section (YLS) is open to all law students and attorneys who have been admitted within the past 10 years.
Countless NYSBA members took their first steps within the Association through the Young Lawyers Section and have grown in their profession and continue to give back to the legal community.
As new attorneys adapt to practicing in an ever-evolving legal landscape, it is more important than ever to be engaged, so you can ensure your voice is heard for integral changes.
SECTION BENEFITS
YLS is committed to bringing our members together through the use of technology in order to ensure that we are at the forefront of this transformation, while providing the core programming, networking and professional development opportunities that the NYSBA is known for.
Young Lawyers Section Membership Benefits:
- Free access to 100s of CLE courses/programs
- Free access to the Section’s publication Perspective and other members-only content
- Access to the members-only online Community
- Networking opportunities
- Professional development
- Leadership opportunities on the Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee
* NYSBA Membership Required to join the Young Lawyers Section
Contact the Young Lawyers Section Liaison
To learn more about this Section, please contact Amanda Logue, Section Liaison
[email protected]
518-487-5795
Please do not contact the Section liaison with a request for legal advice or an attorney referral. You can instead visit our ‘Public Resources’ or ‘Lawyer Referral Service’ page for this type of request.
Jacob W. Petterchak, Esq.
Jacob W. Petterchak, Esq. is the chair-elect of the New York State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section and the young lawyer delegate to the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates. He is currently working as a litigation staff attorney at Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton and Garrison LLP in Manhattan. He is a graduate of the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies. He is licensed to practice law in New York and England and Wales. In addition to being a member of the bar, he is a Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist and a licensed US Customs Broker. He is well published on matters of financial crimes and professional conduct and has previously lectured and tutored for the US Customs Broker Exam.
Awards
The Young Lawyers Section each year honors a young lawyer who has rendered outstanding service to both the community and legal profession. The Outstanding Young Lawyer Award recognizes an attorney who has actively practiced less than 10 years, and has a distinguished record of commitment to the finest traditions of the Bar through public service and professional activities.
