New Meeting Format This Year
- This year, we are introducing a new format for the Spring Meeting. Instead of section breakouts, we will host plenary sessions organized by section chairs, featuring topics of broad interest to our membership. Medical malpractice section members will still have the option to attend breakout sessions on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning.
- Plenary topics will include a legislative update and an appellate court update, featuring two Court of Appeals judges. Additionally, due to the success of our dine-arounds, we are excited to include them in the Spring Meeting this year.
Agenda
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
6:00 PM — Welcome Reception
7:30 PM — Dine Around Dinners
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
8:00–9:00 AM — Breakfast & Registration
9:00–10:00 AM — Legislative Update (Organized by Legislative Committee)
10:00–11:00 AM — Study of Recent Sovereign Immunity Cases (Organized by Local Government)
11:00-11:15 AM — Break
11:15–12:15 PM — Session Title/Speaker(s) TBD (Organized by Corporate & Commercial Lit.)
12:15-2:00 PM — Lunch and Work Break
2:00–3:00 PM — Appellate Court Update (Organized by Appellate Advocacy)
3:00-3:15 PM — Break
Attend either the General Sessions or Medical Malpractice
GENERAL SESSIONS
3:15–4:15 PM — Advanced Removal Strategy: Winning the Fight Over Federal Jurisdiction (Organized by Policy Coverage)
4:15–5:15 PM — Session Title/Speaker(s) TBD (Organized by Products & Toxic Torts)
OR
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE (PART 1)
3:15 -5:15 PM — Topics TBD
5:15–6:30 PM — Networking Reception
6:45–9:00 PM — Dinner on Your Own
6:45-9:00 PM — Optional Women’s Section Dinner
9:00–10:30 PM — Late Night
FRIDAY, MAY 1
8:00–9:00 AM — Breakfast
Attend either the General Sessions or Medical Malpractice
GENERAL SESSIONS
9:00–10:00 AM — Session Title/Speaker(s) TBD (Organized by Auto & Transportation)
10:00–11:00 AM — Session Title/Speaker(s) TBD (Organized by Workers’ Compensation)
OR
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE (PART 2)
9:00–10:00 AM — Topic TBD
10:00-11:00 AM — The Invisible Advantage: What Modern Trial Teams Are Doing Differently
11:00-11:15 PM — Break
11:15-11:30 PM — Wellness Minute & Raffle Winner Announced
11:30–12:30PM — Session Title/Speaker(s) TBD (Organized by Professional Liability, 1.0 HR ETHICS)
12:30 PM — Adjourn and Box Lunches Available
FULL AGENDA
Hotel
The Virginian Hotel
Lynchburg
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An eminent feature of Lynchburg since 1913, the Virginian Hotel combines historic detail with modern style. Discover the James River Heritage Trail and the city's arts district just steps from their door. Skyline Grill provides exclusive views as downtown Lynchburg's only rooftop restaurant and The William Henry Steakhouse, created by two seasoned steakhouse operators, brings an exceptional menu in a warm and inviting dining room. Reservations are suggested if you plan to dine in the hotel.
Use this link or call the hotel at (434) 329-3200, ext. 0 and use Group Code ‘VADA26’ to access the group rate. Attendees are encouraged to book their hotel rooms promptly, as the discounted room block will close on March 31 or upon reaching capacity, whichever occurs first.
Registration
The registration fee for the entire seminar is $395, and includes all sessions, breakfasts, lunches, receptions, late night, and written materials. Cancellations accepted until April 15, but substitutions are welcome anytime.
New members, registration includes your first-year membership in VADA. No membership bill sent until 2027. Contact Sherma Mather at smather@vada.org for details.
Guests are invited to join us for the Thursday Networking Reception for a $75 fee, and you can add this on your registration form
Women's Section Dinner
The Women’s Section will be hosting a fun and relaxing candle workshop! Create your own custom candle while enjoying a warm, social atmosphere. The evening includes delicious food, wine, and a selection of other beverages.
The event will be at the hotel, and the fee is $40 and it can be added to your registration.
Come unwind, get creative, and connect with great company!
Wellness Committee
The Wellness Committee will raffle off a basket, sponsored by S-E-A, with of a variety of health and wellness items. Stop by the S-E-A table before Friday to add your name to the raffle. The committee will pull the winner at 11:00 AM Friday and will also offer a Wellness Minute before our closing session.
Sponsors
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For sponsorship information, please contact Amy Gilbody at agilbody@vada.org.
