Wednesday
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6:00-7:00
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President’s Welcome Reception
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7:30-9:30
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Dine Arounds (Various locations)
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9:30-11:00
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Late Night
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Registration
Thursday
| 8:00-9:00 |
Registration and Buffet Breakfast |
| 9:00-10:00 |
Motions Practice 101 |
| 10:00-11:00 |
The Art of Persuasive Arguments in the Courtroom
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| 11:15-12:15 |
Chat GPT and Other AI in the Practice of Law |
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12:15-2:15
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Awards Luncheon
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2:30-4:30
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Litigation Section Breakouts
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4:30-6:00
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Break
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| 5:00-6:00 |
Young Lawyers Informal Gathering
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6:00-7:30
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Bench-Bar Reception
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7:30-9:30
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Dinner on Your Own/Optional Women's Dinner
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9:30-11:00
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Late Night
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Friday
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6:30-7:15
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Riverview Yoga
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8:00-9:00
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Breakfast Buffet
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9:00-9:50
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Creating Good Relationships with Opposing Counsel
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10:00-10:50
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Elimination of Bias: Racial Bias in the Legal System
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10:50-11:50
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The Lawyers Role in Helping Clients Survive Litigation
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11:50-12:05
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Box Lunches Available
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12:05-1:15
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Navigating Occupational Risks to Practicing Law
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1:15
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Adjourn
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REGISTRATION
The registration fee includes all CLEs, meals and receptions. New members joining VADA will have their first-year membership fee waived for 2025. First membership bill will be sent January 2026. For further details, contact Sherma Mather at smather@vada.org.
Guest registration fee includes Wednesday and Thursday receptions. For guest ticket information for Thursday's Awards lunch, please contact Amy Gilbody at agilbody@vada.org.
Cancellations accepted until October 11, 2024. No refunds after October 11, but substitutions welcome anytime. Email Amy Gilbody at agilbody@vada.org for further information.
HOTEL
Kingsmill is a place steeped in honored traditions and genuine Southern hospitality. In 1969 Anheuser-Busch purchased 3,900 acres of James River land with plans to build a large brewery. As part of the land purchase agreement, Anheuser-Busch agreed to develop hundreds of those acres into what is now Kingsmill Resort. Today, Kingsmill Resort retains those magnificent traits inherent in Kingsmill’s early life with grand accommodations, gracious hospitality and stately service.
As a resort property, Kingsmill offers various room types and locations. See this property map for details. All of our events will be in the Resort Center, where there is plenty of free parking. River Rooms are located along the James River, closest to the Resort Center. Deluxe Rooms are located near Wareham's Pond and Resort Rooms are near the Tennis Club. Some room types have limited availability, so book your preferred room now. The room block will close the earlier of October 1, or when it fills.
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WEDNESDAY'S DINE AROUNDS
Enjoy dinner while networking with new or long-time VADA friends. It is Dutch treat, with each participant paying for their own meal. If your plans change, please edit your Sign Up, or contact your meal host listed.
Sign Up Genius link coming soon. Registrants will receive an email when the registration link is opened in September, if not before.
WOMEN'S DINNER
Please join the Women’s Section on the Thursday evening of the Annual Meeting for a Paint & Sip. An art instructor will lead an informal art class where each of us will paint a canvas from start to finish, while enjoying pizza, beverages, and each other’s company. No art experience required. The event will take place on-site at Kingsmill and supplies will be provided. Cost to attend is $25 and can be selected as an option during registration.
SPONSORS
Contact Amy Gilbody at agilbody@vada.org for sponsorship information.
