Young Lawyer’s Division

by Travis Morock

My name is Travis Morock. I am honored to serve as this year’s President of the Young Lawyer’s

Division (YLD). I’m a graduate from the University of Florida Levin College of Law (class of 2015) and have been practicing in Pensacola since 2015 at Carver Darden. My practice areas focus on real estate, commercial transactions and litigation, and general business law.

Upon relocating to Pensacola, I’ve had the privilege of being involved with and a part of several charitable and civic organizations in the community. I’ve also had the pleasure to serve on the Board of the Directors for the YLD since 2017 and served as the Vice President last year. During my time on the Board of Directors, I was actively involved with YLD in facilitating community programs including Jazz for Justice, OnBikes and Breakfast with Santa. Additionally, the YLD frequently hosts new, exciting events that involve networking with other legal professionals in the area, hosting panels with guest speakers in the legal community, learning from judges, and other wellness and family-friendly activities.

We are looking forward to making this a great year by continuing YLD’s purpose and goals in a safe and responsible manner. As we all know, COVID-19 has impacted everyone’s life—both professionally and socially. It is imperative that we adapt to the constantly changing atmosphere. In particular, YLD intends to focus its programs on mental health and how to maintain a work/life balance during COVID-19. Accordingly, YLD intends to further its missions and goals by providing support and networking opportunities for young lawyers in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties while operating under governmental health and safety guidelines.

In addition to continuing our traditions and events in a safe manner, YLD is implementing new programs and events that I believe will continue well into the future. Recently, YLD co-sponsored a happy hour networking event with the Northwest Chapter of FAWL to benefit Manna Food Bank in its fight against hunger in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The event was held in accordance with CDC guidelines.

I’m glad to report that the event was a success! We collected 128 lbs. of food, which will provide 142 healthy meals to those in need. I believe that this event will serve as a framework and example for upcoming YLD happy hour events in the future.

We are also partnering with Families First Network’s Operation Santa. Operation Santa is a charitable program designed to spread Christmas joy to children who have experienced trauma and loss. YLD is sponsoring children and will provide toys and gifts from the children’s wish list to ensure that the children know that someone is thinking specifically about them on Christmas morning. I believe that YLD’s involvement with Operation Santa will be a success and an ongoing YLD tradition.

I am excited to lead YLD during these unprecedent times and implement programs and events for our current and future membership. The YLD is a valuable organization that any new attorney can turn to for assistance. I have personally benefited from my prior involvement in YLD and opportunities provided by being an active member in YLD. As this year’s YLD President, I will lead the YLD in our continuing effort to help, mentor and advise young attorneys in our community.