The Illinois State Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division is kicking off its Professional Development Luncheons (PDLs) with a session titled “Getting Your Foot in the Door.” The program will be on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at noon at the Chicago Regional Office, 20 S. Clark Ste. 900.

The four part series is aimed at teaching law students and young attorneys practical steps in advancing their career. The first luncheon program features three esteemed panelists who will discuss how to get your first job or new job in the legal profession whether you are interested in working at a small firm, large firm, or for the government.

• Gina DeBoni, Managing Partner, Romannucci Blandin
• Pat Driscoll, Head of Civil Actions Bureau, Cook County State’s Attorney
• Tom Fahey, Managing Partner, Ungaretti Harris, LLP

Cost: $10 includes lunch (If you require a specific dietary lunch, contact Janet Sosin)

Registration required by Sept. 7 at http://www.isba.org/sections/yld/pdl/09-12-2012

No MCLE credit is available for this program.

For general inquiries, please contact Matt Coleman at mcoleman@ridgeassoc.com; Jessica Durkin at jessica@mdr-law.com; or Heather Pfeffer, at heather.pfeffer@gmail.com.