Over the course of any bar year, the ISBA YLD holds a number of flagship events that attract an enthusiastic bunch of young, smart lawyers and their friends. Each event is a unique opportunity for our sponsors to target and reach this up-and-coming group of lawyers.
We offer sponsors two basic ways to gain exposure: 1) an "Annual sponsorship," which gives the sponsor an opportunity to be involved in every event the YLD organizes over the course of a year; 2) targeted specific event sponsorships.
Individual Sponsorship Opportunities
If a sponsor cannot participate in the annual sponsorship or seeks specific event opportunities, individual event sponsorships are available. Both annual and individual sponsors will be recognized at events.
Flagship Events
The flagship Children's Assistance Fund Events for the 2022-2023 bar year are:
YLD Holiday Party (December)
Held at a pub in Chicago, the Holiday Party is one of YLD's most popular events. Food, drinks, music and the holiday spirit bring together hundreds of young lawyers, YLD alumni, and members from across the state.
YLD Winter Wine Event (Winter)
A wine tasting event at a Chicago law firm or at the ISBA Chicago office. The event includes appetizers, wine tasting, and teaching about wine. A great opportunity for lawyers to get out of the cold and learn to appreciate wine.
YLD Bean Bag Tournament (Spring)
The annual bean bag tournament is held on a Spring Saturday afternoon every year at a Chicago or Downstate Illinois bar. The event is casual and fun, bringing young lawyers together to test their skills at tossing bean bags.
If you have any questions about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ernest Barrens at 312-920-4689 or ebarrens@isba.org