Last May 20, the Young Bar Association of Montréal (YBAM) chose the members of its new Board of Directors for 2011-2012. Mr. Frédéric Pagé, a lawyer at Lavery, was elected Administrator of the YBAM and he will take on the Presidency of the Continuing Education Committee.
Founded in 1898, the Young Bar Association of Montreal (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 to contribute to the well-being of the community.