On behalf of the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of the Monroe County Bar Association, please allow me to welcome you. Our group consists of nearly 50 attorneys who either have not yet reached age thirty-six (36) or have been in practice less than five (5) years. We are committed to bettering our community and our profession. Each Fall, we sponsor Project Kid Care where parents are provided with a free photo and identification booklet for use if their child is ever missing. Each December, in conjunction with Monroe County’s Red Cross, we sponsor a major Blood Drive. More information on these projects will be posted in the coming months. This year we also have ambitious plans for helping our members reach the peak of the legal profession. We plan on organizing and presenting continuing legal education courses, including some focused upon electronic legal research. We have applied for a grant from the American Bar Association which will allow us to host a series of educational programs with our local judges. We also have plans in the work for a young lawyer to young lawyer mentoring program. Finally, we plan on hosting a number of social events which will allow members to network and get better acquainted with one another. Before concluding, please allow me to say that your input is greatly appreciated. Whether you are a member of the YLD or a member of the community, if you have any suggestions for future projects, please contact the bar association. Sincerely, Brandon R. Reish