SPONSORED BY THE YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION
This is a must-attend event for newer attorneys, who will learn the practical information needed to practice civil defense law.  Sessions are taught by experienced members of the civil defense bar and the judiciary.  We are offering a different agenda than 2024, so you should attend again.

Agenda

9:30-10:30         Navigating Your Way through Virginia General District and Circuit Courts and other Practical Tips in Civil Litigation

Lindsay Rollins, The Progressive Group, VADA Immediate Past President

10:30-11:30      The Survivor's Guide to Expert Witnesses

John Dunnigan, Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman, VADA Board Member
Andy Southerland, M.D., Department of Neurology, University of Virginia            

11:45-12:45      Ethical Issues in Civil Defense Practice (1.0 HR Ethics)

B. Patrick O'Grady, Thomas, Thomas & Hafer

12:45-1:15            Box Lunch

1:15-2:15           Effective Advocacy in Mediation

The Honorable Beverly Snukals (Ret.), The McCammon Group 

2:30-3:15           Written Discovery

Taylor Brewer, Moran Reeves Conn, VADA President-Elect
Tracy Taylor Hague, Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black

3:15-4:00           Insurance Coverage in Automobile Cases

Donald E. Morris, Law Offices of Donald E. Morris

4:15-5:15           Judicial Advice for New Lawyers Panel Discussion

Hon. Richard E. Moore (Ret.), Charlottesville Circuit Court
Hon. Matt Quatrara, Albemarle General District Court 
Additional Judges TBD
Moderator:  Rachel Horvath, Piedmont Liability Trust, VADA President

5:15                  Optional Virginia Museum of History and Culture First Fridays Event

Enjoy free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, Holiday Makers Market, access to food trucks, and live music. Each participant will receive two drink tickets.       

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Sponsors      

To learn about meeting sponsorship, contact Amy Gilbody at agilbody@vada.org.