The first years of legal practice can be intimidating and isolating, especially for lawyers in small/solo firms or offices without other young lawyers. Imposter syndrome is extremely common, and AYLA wants to do something to help!
The Freshquire program was started thanks to a grant from the Texas Young Lawyers Association. The program provides a community for lawyers in their first three years of practice to build a network of comrades, to make entering the legal practice less intimidating.
Freshquire’s primary focus is to build a community of peers for newly licensed lawyers by offering a variety of unique opportunities without having to worry about the cost to attend.
The program will introduce young lawyers to leaders in the legal community who have a desire to mentor and see the next generation of attorneys thrive.
The program will also expose those lawyers to opportunities to become involved with AYLA, TYLA, the Austin Bar, the State Bar of Texas, and other affiliate legal organizations.
Past Freshquire events include:
- Nov. 9, 2023 – Freshquire kick-off event
- Dec. 13, 2023 – CLE at the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility
- Jan. 22, 2024 – New Year kick-off happy hour at The Cavalier
- Feb. 22, 2024 – CLE at the federal courthouse
Visit www.ayla.org to find out more about upcoming Freshquire events.
(L-R): Alex Conant, Judge Dustin Howell, Kelsey Abbey, and Rafael Haros talked about the difference between state and federal court practice during a Freshquire event on Feb. 22, 2024.