Young Lawyers Committee

OUR MISSION.

Launched in 2016, the YLC works in conjunction with the Northern Virginia Chapter's Board of Directors to provide newer lawyers with an opportunity to network and to enhance their professional development. The YLC organizes and promotes activities, including CLE seminars, networking opportunities, and social events, which are tailored to newer lawyers, and encourages pro bono and community service involvement.

OUR EVENTS.

The YLC's most popular event is the annual FBA v. EDVA Courthouse Kickball Tournament and Barbecue. The kickball tournament brings together local bar members and the bench and staff of the U.S. District Court for the EDVA, Alexandria Division.

We also organize CLE courses that introduce newer lawyers to federal practice, outings to local sports events, holiday parties, law school outreach events, and networking opportunities. Check back on our Events page or get involved to help plan our next event!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr 24

Apr 24, 2025

YLC: Spring Happy Hour 2025

Apr 24, 2025

Judges, law clerks, courthouse staff, and EDVA practitioners of all ages are invited to a spring happy hour event hosted by the FBA's Young Lawyers Committee. The event will be held at Atlas Brew Works in Alexandria and is free to attend. If you plan on attending, please RSVP using the form below by Monday, March 31, 2025.

Apr 24, 2025

HIGHLIGHTS

Nov 15, 2024

Seventh Annual Kickball Game: Gale-Force Winds MIA

Nov 15, 2024

Teams Courthouse and FBA-NOVA met to settle the score on a perfect October day in Quincy Park.

Nov 15, 2024

Feb 15, 2023

Fifth Annual FBA Kickball Game: Worth the Wait

Feb 15, 2023

A ragtag band of (physically underqualified) law clerks, (physically overqualified) deputy U.S. Marshals, and the rest of the EDVA courthouse family wrested the trophy back from the overconfident FBA team.

Feb 15, 2023

Feb 25, 2020

Trivia Night Raises $800 for a Great Cause

Feb 25, 2020

Thirteen teams made a valiant effort to secure bragging rights for 2020, but only three prevailed.

Feb 25, 2020

Oct 5, 2019

Fourth Annual FBA Kickball Tournament: History in the Making

Oct 5, 2019

Under the guidance of Honorable Coaches Nachmanoff and O’Grady, a ragtag band of (physically underqualified) law clerks, (physically overqualified) deputy U.S. Marshals, and the rest of the EDVA courthouse family wrested the trophy back from the overconfident FBA team, futilely helmed by Honorable Coaches Hilton and Anderson.

Oct 5, 2019

Oct 14, 2018

Third Annual FBA Kickball Tournament a Delight for All

Oct 14, 2018

A year after their come-from-behind heroics, Judge Nachnanoff and Judge O’Grady commanded their EDVA team to an early lead, but Judge Anderson coached the FBA team to victory, delivering the coveted kickball trophy back to the FBA team for the second time in three years.

Oct 14, 2018

Apr 16, 2018

First FBA-NOVA Trivia Night Brings the Competition

Apr 16, 2018

A great showing of judges, law clerks, and lawyers came out to display their knowledge beyond the courtroom.

Apr 16, 2018

Feb 22, 2018

Clerkship Panel at GMU a Valuable Resource for Law Students

Feb 22, 2018

The YLC thanks Judge Nachmanoff and the excellent panelists for sharing their thoughts and advice on the judicial clerkship process.

Feb 22, 2018

Oct 1, 2017

Second Annual FBA Kickball Tournament a Resounding Success

Oct 1, 2017

On the field, dreams were made and shattered over the course of nine innings. The FBA sought to defend their 2016 title, but were unable to withstand the sheer offensive power of the EDVA.

Oct 1, 2017

Young Lawyers Committee

**BOARD LIAISON**
Stacey LaRiviere
Sidley Austin LLP

COMMITTEE MEMBERCollette Corser Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP — **BOARD LIAISON**
Collette Corser
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP

**CO-CHAIR**
Chris Conrad
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

**CO-CHAIR**
Alex Faig
Moore, Christoff & Siddiqui, PLLC

**COMMITTEE MEMBER**
Colby Moore
Kaiser PLLC

**COMMITTEE MEMBER**
Richard Batzler
McGuire Woods

**COMMITTEE MEMBER**
Chris Carter
United States Attorney’s Office

**COMMITTEE MEMBER**
Madelyn Braman
Hogan Lovells

**COMMITTEE MEMBER**
Henry Morris
Arnold & Porter

ylc alumni - BOARD MEMBERS

YLC CO-CHAIRLaurie Kirkland Blankingship & Keith PC — **BOARD MEMBER**
Laurie Kirkland
Blankingship & Keith PC

COMMITTEE MEMBERMegan Loftus U.S. Attorney’s Office — **BOARD MEMBER**
Megan Loftus
U.S. Attorney’s Office

COMMITTEE MEMBERDaniel Gopenko Fish & Richardson — **BOARD MEMBER**
Daniel Gopenko
Fish & Richardson

COMMITTEE MEMBERAlexander Blanchard U.S. Attorney’s Office — **BOARD MEMBER**
Alexander Blanchard
U.S. Attorney’s Office

COMMITTEE MEMBERDaniel Wallmuth Vinson & Elkins — **BOARD MEMBER**
Daniel Wallmuth
Vinson & Elkins

FORMER MEMBERS