Capitol Region Event, Paralegal Seminar Registration Opens, VADA Day at Roseland Polo, and more. |
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VADA Defense Line
June 2026
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Capitol Region
July 9
Bar West
Join us for an evening of networking and fun with fellow VADA members at Bar West.
Please RSVP by July 1. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Capitol Regional Director, Stewart Pollock at spollock@moranreevesconn.com.
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Join the Blue Ridge Region for a Sunday afternoon watching polo.
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Polo at King Family Vineyards
October 11
Bring your families and join the Blue Ridge Region for a Sunday afternoon watching polo while mingling with friends and colleagues at beautiful King Family Vineyards. This event is open to all VADA members, regardless of region.
Tickets are $25 for adults (children are free) and VADA will provide tents, lunch, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, and a wine tasting. Wine is also available for purchase onsite. Families are welcome to provide their own food and drinks as well. |
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September 10
Bartizan Event Hall, Short Pump Your paralegals should plan now to join us for a full day of practical, skills-based training designed specifically for paralegals working in civil defense practices.
The seminar will cover key aspects of Virginia civil litigation, including discovery management, trial preparation, technology in practice, ethics, and strategies for maintaining wellness and work-life balance in a demanding legal environment. Attendees will gain actionable tools and insights to enhance their effectiveness and support their litigation teams. |
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Plans are underway for the 2026 VADA Annual Meeting at the historic Hotel Roanoke, and we are putting the finishing touches on an outstanding program of CLE, networking, and special events. Registration will open soon, but we encourage attendees to reserve their preferred hotel room type now, as the room block is expected to fill quickly. |
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Stay tuned - the full agenda and registration
details are coming soon. |
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VADA/VTLA Frank N. Cowan
Golf Tournament
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Save
the Date! The annual VADA/VTLA Frank N. Cowan Golf Tournament will be held
November 4, 2026, at Independence Golf Course!
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We are down to the wire! All non-renewed members will
automatically lapse June 30. If you have questions about your membership
status, please reach out to Executive Director Sherma Mather at smather@vada.org for more information! |
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Rachel Gropper
Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman Lindsay Keeler
Norfolk City Attorney's Office Ian Lambeets
Norfolk City Attorney's Office Christine Patterson
Norfolk City Attorney's Office Michael Pirrello
Norfolk City Attorney's Office Kelly Sheeran
Norfolk City Attorney's Office Marvin Smith
Norfolk City Attorney's Office Karla Soloria
Norfolk City Attorney's Office Hannah Wilk
Norfolk City Attorney's Office |
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This Jacksonville, North
Carolina, native and U.S. Navy veteran knows “Where the Party At.” Her
definition of success? Being good at whatever you do. For this, and
more, on this month’s VADA Spotlighted Member, click here. |
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The Women’s Section is in the process of planning an event in conjunction with the Annual Meeting at the Hotel Roanoke. If you have any suggestions, please reach out to us.
– Phylicia Preston & Ren Klinovskiy
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VADA’S Mission
The
mission of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys is to develop and
support Virginia attorneys engaged in a civil defense practice in the
professional and ethical representation of their clients through education,
communication and fellowship. |
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Join our social media sites where we post current court updates, relevant legal developments, and much, much more!
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Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
11533 Busy Street, #327
N. Chesterfield, VA 23236
804-649-1002 | www.vada.org Executive Director: Sherma Mather
Director of Meetings: Amy Gilbody
Journal of Civil Litigation Managing Editor: Molly Terry |
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