Limited Spots Available at Next Week's Deposition Workshop, Book Your Spring Sections Seminar Hotel Room Now, and more. |
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VADA Defense Line
February 2026
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LIMITED SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE - REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY
March 6
Jepson Alumni Center
The University of Richmond
This workshop will teach you the skills needed to prepare your witness; depose medical experts; take remote depositions; handle difficult depositions; and more!
Using a NITA case file, the afternoon will be spent in four-person breakouts in which the attorneys will play the parts of defense attorney, plaintiffs’ attorney, and observer. At each stage of the depositions, senior coach-attorneys will critique performances and suggest approaches to use. |
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Judicial Advice for New Lawyers The Honorable Richard E. Moore (Ret.), formerly of the Charlottesville Circuit Court, and the Honorable Matthew Quatrara of the Albemarle General District Court joined VADA President Rachel Horvath on February 18 to provide practical guidance for both newly admitted and experienced practitioners. The judges addressed key considerations for counsel appearing before the court, including strategic use of dispositive motions, the proper scope of materials submitted in support of legal arguments, and other best practices for effective courtroom advocacy. If you were unable to attend the webinar, a recording is available on the Webinar Recordings page (member login required). Please note that viewing the recorded program does not qualify for CLE credit. |
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April 29 - May 1
The Virginian Hotel
Lynchburg
New Meeting Format This year we are implementing a revised format for the Spring Meeting. In lieu of traditional section breakout sessions, the program will feature plenary sessions developed and led by Section Chairs, addressing topics of broad relevance and practical value to the membership. Members of the Medical Malpractice Section will continue to have the option to attend dedicated breakout sessions on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Plenary programming will include a legislative update and an Appellate Court update, which will feature two judges from the Court of Appeals and additional sessions are being finalized. Dine-arounds will also be incorporated into this year’s Spring Meeting schedule. Registration will open in March. In the interim, 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. |
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We are still in renewal season! 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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Arlington Kelly
Eckert Seamans Jeffrey Kiser
Goodman Allen Hannah Littlefield
Carr Maloney Joseph Marino
Christian Barton Benjamin Naidorf
Alexandria City Attorney’s Office Deborah Nixon
Harman Claytor Corrigan Wellman Barrett Richardson
Suffolk City Attorney’s Office Ashley Whidby
Harman Claytor Corrigan Wellman |
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Introducing our At Large Directors for 2025-26! Beginning in the top left are Sam Bernier of Frith Anderson + Peake; Anthony Cottone of Byrne Canaan Law; John Dunnigan of Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman; Jonathan Hyslop of Furniss Davis Rashkind and Saunders; Patrick O’Grady of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer; and Eva Roffis of McCandlish Holton. Our thanks to each of you for your leadership and your service to our members!
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This Garden State native
counts history buff, football nerd, and movie critic among his many claims to
fame. If you’ve ever seen him mad-dog mean, you can thank The Outlaw
Josey Wales! For this, and more, on this month’s VADA Spotlighted Member,
click here. |
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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!
– 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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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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