The New Lawyers Section represents the interests of and assists attorneys of all ages in their first decade of practice.
Members practice in every professional setting and in every area of law.
The section also welcomes law students and serves as the BBA's liaison to area law schools. The section also publishes a newsletter. This annual event provides NLS members with practical advice and tips on effective communication with Court personnel, brief writing, and much more. The New Lawyers Section, the Individual Rights and Responsibilities Section,and the Litigation Section co-sponsored a meeting on April 27, 2001. The discussion focused on how attorneys can use their experiences with public or private sector employers to effectively make a career transition, i.e. establish a private practice, obtain a corporate in-house counsel position, or seek election to public office.