Join the MSBA Young Lawyers Section for an evening of candid conversation with Maryland lawyers and leaders about turning early-career legal experience into meaningful leadership roles in the bar, public service, and the community. This engaging program will feature panelists sharing their leadership journeys, practical strategies for getting involved, and candid reflections on their paths to service. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with fellow young lawyers, public servants, and bar leaders. Light hors d’oeuvres and drink tickets will be available, courtesy of our event sponsors, Planet Depos and The McCammon Group.
Panelists:
* The Honorable Michael W. Siri, Associate Judge, District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County
Judge Siri chairs the Judiciary’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and serves on numerous committees focused on access to justice, language access, and judicial education. Prior to his 2019 appointment, he was a partner at Bowie & Jensen, LLC. A longtime bar leader, he’s served on the MSBA Board of Governors, Executive Committee, and as President of the Baltimore County Bar Association.
* Kerri L. Smith, Partner, Silverman Thompson
Kerri Smith leads a robust real estate practice and is deeply engaged in legal community leadership. A past Chair of the MSBA Young Lawyers Section, she has held leadership roles with the Bar Association of Baltimore City and the ABA. She has twice been named one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women and was recognized among the ABA’s Top 40 Young Lawyers in 2023.
* Councilmember Dawn Luedtke, Montgomery County Council, District 7
A former Assistant Attorney General and certified law enforcement trainer, Councilmember Luedtke has focused her career on public safety, behavioral health, and community engagement. Elected to the Montgomery County Council in 2022, she serves on the Public Safety and Health & Human Services Committees and is a leading voice on school safety and crisis response issues.
* Delegate Vaughn Stewart, Maryland House of Delegates, District 19
Delegate Stewart has represented District 19 in the Maryland House of Delegates since 2019, where he serves as Chief Deputy Majority Whip. A member of the Environment and Transportation Committee, he is a leading voice on housing, transit, and environmental issues. Before joining the legislature, he practiced at WilmerHale and clerked on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.
5:30 - 6:00: Networking/Food
6:00 - 7:00: Panel Discussion
Event Sponsors:
This program is proudly sponsored by Planet Depos and The McCammon Group whose generous support helps make this event possible. Their sponsorship will provide complimentary beverages for attendees. We are grateful for their partnership in supporting Maryland’s young lawyer community.
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