Potomac Networking Event, All Members Invited to Polo, Annual Meeting Dine Arounds Open, and more. |
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VADA Defense Line
September 2026
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This year’s program offers 9.0 CLE hours, including 3.0 Ethics hours (pending), along with valuable opportunities to reconnect with colleagues from across the Commonwealth.
The agenda is packed with practical programming designed for defense attorneys, including two hours of Litigation Section breakout programming.
The week begins Wednesday evening with the President’s Welcome Reception, Dine Arounds, and Late Night, followed on Thursday by the Awards Luncheon, Young Lawyers Meet Up, Bench-Bar Reception at the Taubman Museum of Art, Women’s Section Dinner and another Late Night. |
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If you are planning to attend the meeting, but sure to use the link below to save your seat at our popular Wednesday night Dine Arounds Dinners. You'll enjoy dinner, while networking with new or long-time VADA friends. It is Dutch treat, with each participant paying for their own meal. |
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We look forward to seeing you in Roanoke! |
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October 8
Circa at The Boro
We are excited to announce another networking reception in the Potomac Region!
Fall is finally here, and we look forward to bringing everyone together for another opportunity to connect, catch up, and enjoy time with colleagues — whether you joined us in May or are attending for the first time —you are invited to join us for an evening of networking at Circa at the Boro in Tysons. |
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All members are invited to 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 sponsored by Planet Depos and 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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The Ethics of
Artificial Intelligence
Presented by VADA and VTLA October 28
Zoom
1 Hour CLE Ethics pending
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday legal practice—but the ethical rules governing its use continue to evolve. For Virginia litigators, the questions are no longer simply whether AI can be used, but how, when, and under what circumstances its use creates professional responsibility concerns.
This one-hour, interactive program examines the ethical implications of AI in Virginia legal practice through a plaintiff/defense point-counterpoint format. Presenters will cover Virginia LEO 1901 concerning reasonable fees and AI-assisted work, proposed LEO 1902 addressing an attorney's obligations when opposing counsel's filings contain suspected AI-generated hallucinations, and the increasingly complex patchwork of Virginia state and federal court requirements concerning AI disclosure, certification, and verification. |
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SPONSORED BY THE YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION December 4
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
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. |
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VADA/VTLA Frank N. Cowan
Golf Tournament
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The annual VADA/VTLA Frank N. Cowan Golf Tournament will be held November 4, 2026, at Independence Golf Course! To join Team VADA, please contact Team Captain John Owen at jowen@hccw.com.
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Sam Finkel
McAngus Goudelock Courie Brooke Gerber
Moran Reeves Conn
Lucas Park
Kalbaugh Pfund Messersmith Kia Scott
McAngus Goudelock Courie Mustafa Turaani
McAngus Goudelock Courie Rambert Tyree
McAngus Goudelock Courie
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This Fairfax, Virginia,
native and proud Hokie is an avid cyclist who recently checked a very cool item
off the top of his bucket list. Among his many other claims to fame?
The Oscars Death Race. For this, and more, on this month’s VADA
Spotlighted Member, click here. |
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We will offer an evening of creativity in a flower arranging workshop at the Annual Meeting. Enjoy dinner, wine, and other beverages while learning the art of floral design in a relaxed setting. We will create a fall-themed floral arrangement with guidance from experienced Roanoke florist Mary Jo Thompson (Flowers by Gloriosa). At the end of the evening, you’ll have the choice to take your arrangement or donate it to a local organization that supports survivors of domestic violence. To join the fun, add the event to your Annual Meeting registration.
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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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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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