PO Box 245, Ostrander, Ohio 43061, United States
prestigious 2024 Recognition of Merit Program for NewLawyers
What is the 2024 Recognition of Merit Program?
- This program is for new lawyers practicing less than 7 years in the United States that are interested in celebrating and growing within their community professionally and/or personally.
- PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS:
- Book Highlight & Celebration Opportunity
- 2024 President's Volunteer Service Award Opportunity
- CLE training on Professional Conduct including Community Volunteer and Pro bono How To, Self-Care Focus for Long Term Happiness, Attorney Addiction Awareness, etc.
- Q&A with experts within the Counsel Collective Board
How can I become recognized within the 2024 New Attorney Recognition of Merit Book?
- Takes Less than 10 minutes.
- No fee to be recognized for all members.
- Fill out the form below.
- Send in a professional headshot OR action shot practicing law (office or court)
- Choose to be highlighted for how far you have come and share your perspective with peers, potential employment and the nation. Celebrating the incremental steps along the way is very healthy for new attorneys.
How can I attend the C.L.E.? IMPORTANT INFO COMING SOON
Regardless of what state you are located, you can attend the C.L.E. which will give you more insight into how to start volunteering, practicing pro bono and some Ohio-specific requirements regarding professional conduct to consider from overall well-being to specific processes to get started.
- up to 2.5 hrs of Ohio C.L.E. credit
- If outside of Ohio: You may independently request receiving the credit by that governing body. You are responsible for any fees and time frames associated therewith.
- FEES do APPLY. More info coming soon.
What is the President's Volunteer Service Award?
What do you need to do to receive the President's Volunteer Service Award?
- No fees: Join the exclusive nationwide 2024 group and contribute at least 25 hours of volunteer service between Jan to Dec 2024.
- APPROVED TRACKER INCLUDED: We will send TRACKER/google sheet on how to track your hours and what information is needed.
- What and When to report?
- Make sure you follow the guidelines of scope of work allowed.
- Report hours no later than Dec 31, 2024
- What you receive?
- You will be given formal recognition and an acknowledgement certificate.
- Spend as little as 25 hours(within the 365 days of 2024) volunteering locally wherever and however you feel passionate to help which includes NON LEGAL work.
Connecting with Others
- Quarterly Virtual Opportunities to ask questions to seasoned attorneys and other new lawyers across the country