Connecticut Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section

Connecticut Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section Serving Connecticut's Young Lawyers since 1947. The YLS works to promote justice, public service, diversity, and education.

On March 5, the CBA Women in Law Section and the CBA YLS Women in the Law Committee presented the 2026 Ladder Award to N...
03/20/2026

On March 5, the CBA Women in Law Section and the CBA YLS Women in the Law Committee presented the 2026 Ladder Award to Nancy Kennedy at this year’s Pathways to Leadership for Women Lawyers event.

The Ladder Award honors a woman attorney who has “left the ladder down” for women to follow in her footsteps.

Thank you to YLS members Audrey Trace and Claire Pariano for their hard work in planning this event!

Join the YLS for Litigation Improv Night on Wednesday, March 4th at  ! Visit ctbar.org/events to register!
02/25/2026

Join the YLS for Litigation Improv Night on Wednesday, March 4th at ! Visit ctbar.org/events to register!

Congratulations to the YLS Diversity Director, Hugh Sokolski, for organizing an incredible Diversity Dinner! The event w...
02/23/2026

Congratulations to the YLS Diversity Director, Hugh Sokolski, for organizing an incredible Diversity Dinner! The event was attended by over 150 members of the bar and included a keynote address by Representative

Last night the YLS hosted its annual Holiday Party at New England Brewing Company! We wish everyone a happy holiday and ...
12/18/2025

Last night the YLS hosted its annual Holiday Party at New England Brewing Company! We wish everyone a happy holiday and some restful time off with family and friends.

We are one week away from the joint  & CBA YLS Day of Giving! Join us on December 2 at Adnet Technologies to donate toys...
11/25/2025

We are one week away from the joint & CBA YLS Day of Giving! Join us on December 2 at Adnet Technologies to donate toys for and use the QR code or link to donate to !

On October 14th, YLS hosted the annual Pro Bono Fair at the Hartford Golf Club where attendees learned about pro bono se...
11/07/2025

On October 14th, YLS hosted the annual Pro Bono Fair at the Hartford Golf Club where attendees learned about pro bono services available throughout the state! The keynote speaker was Connecticut Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Stewart. In her remarks, Judge Stewart spoke about her role in the Connecticut Judicial Branch’s Access to Justice Commission as the chair of the pro bono subcommittee.

October has been busy for the YLS! On October 9th, members were welcomed back at  ! What a great way to kick start the f...
10/29/2025

October has been busy for the YLS!

On October 9th, members were welcomed back at ! What a great way to kick start the fall season 🍁🍂

Join the YLS on Thursday, October 9th for a Welcome Back Meeting! Networking begins at 6pm and your ticket includes a dr...
09/22/2025

Join the YLS on Thursday, October 9th for a Welcome Back Meeting! Networking begins at 6pm and your ticket includes a drink and BBQ bites!

As we near the end of September, make sure you are taking a moment for your wellbeing. We hope you get BINGO!
09/19/2025

As we near the end of September, make sure you are taking a moment for your wellbeing. We hope you get BINGO!

Congrats to Jermaine Brookshire Jr. for receiving the 2024-2025 Volunteer of the Year Award! Jermaine provided over 121 ...
09/09/2025

Congrats to Jermaine Brookshire Jr. for receiving the 2024-2025 Volunteer of the Year Award! Jermaine provided over 121 hours of pro bono and community service this past bar year. Jermaine’s continued commitment to pro bono and community service is truly unmatched.

Congrats to Hugh Sokolski, Jr. for receiving the 2024-2025 Rookie of the Year award! Hugh not only satisfied his duties ...
09/02/2025

Congrats to Hugh Sokolski, Jr. for receiving the 2024-2025 Rookie of the Year award! Hugh not only satisfied his duties as a YLS committee chair but surpassed them. As an active member of the CBA’s LGBT Section, Hugh helped organize our donation to the Annual One Big Event Gala and was integral in the planning and organizing of the YLS holiday party.

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