During its Annual General Meeting, held on May 10, the Young Bar Association of Montreal (YBAM) announced the election results for various positions. Ms. Léa Maalouf, a Litigation lawyer at Lavery, was elected for a first term as administrator on the YBAM Board of Directors for 2013-2014.
Founded in 1898, the YBAM represents lawyers with 10 years or less of practice, registered in the Montreal area. The mission of the YBAM is to defend and promote its members’ interests. It also offers various segments of the population consulting and legal information on a volunteer basis, besides organizing charitable activities. Overall, the YBAM seeks to improve access to justice and contribute to the well-being of the community.