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• Polo at King Family Vineyards Networking Event

  • When
    08 Sep 2024
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    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    King Family Vineyards, 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet, VA 22932
  • Registered
    10 registrants

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  Polo at King Family Vineyards
  September 8
  (Rain date September 22)

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  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. 

  (Please note that Virginia ABC does not permit outside alcohol at this event). 

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• 2024 Paralegal Seminar

  • When
    10 Sep 2024
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    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Via Zoom
  • Registered
    8 registrants

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  A must-attend event for paralegals of all levels working in civil defense firms. This one-day webinar is designed to hone your skills as a valuable member of your legal team. Instructors include attorneys and senior paralegals from several Virginia defense firms. 

  Agenda

  The Rules of Engagement: Primer on Federal and State Court Rules

  This session will address topics such as where to find applicable rules, most used rules, recent changes to rules, and how to find local rules and customs.

  Who’s Who? How to Effectively and Efficiently Research Jurors

  Where and how do you ethically look for juror information, what information is relevant and important, and what are the best formats for organizing juror information for the trial attorney?

  Lunch/Work Break

  Tips and Best Practices for Assisting with Document Review & Production

  This session will share tips and best practices for collecting, organizing, reviewing and producing documents from parties as well as non-parties for cases (and firms) of all sizes, including privileges to be aware of when reviewing documents to be withheld, Virginia spoliation laws, and federal production/preservation issues. Also includes a discussion of the privileges to be aware of when reviewing documents to be withheld, Virginia spoliation laws, and federal production/preservation issues topics.

  Trials 101: A Paralegal’s Role in Trial Prep and Trial

  This session will address how to work up a case before trial, what’s needed as you approach trial, local rules and procedures to watch out for, use of demonstratives, and the paralegal’s role as air traffic controller during trial and include a discussion of what needs to be in your Trial Toolkit.       

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  For sponsorship information, contact Amy Gilbody at agilbody@vada.org.
  

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• 2024 Annual Meeting

  • Start
    23 Oct 2024
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    25 Oct 2024
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Kingsmill Resort, 1010 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
  • Registered
    11 registrants

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  Wednesday

  6:00-7:00	President’s Welcome Reception
  7:30-9:30	Dine Arounds (Various locations)
  9:30-11:00	Late Night

  
  

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  Thursday

  8:00-9:00	Registration and Buffet Breakfast
  9:00-10:00	Motions Practice 101
  10:00-11:00	The Art of Persuasive Arguments in the Courtroom
  11:15-12:15	Chat GPT and Other AI in the Practice of Law
  12:15-2:15	Awards Luncheon
  2:30-4:30	Litigation Section Breakouts
  4:30-6:00	Break
  5:00-6:00	Young Lawyers Informal Gathering
  6:00-7:30	Bench-Bar Reception
  7:30-9:30	Dinner on Your Own/Optional Women's Dinner
  9:30-11:00	Late Night

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Friday
  

  6:30-7:15	Riverview Yoga
  8:00-9:00	Breakfast Buffet
  9:00-9:50	Creating Good Relationships with Opposing Counsel
  10:00-10:50	Elimination of Bias: Racial Bias in the Legal System
  10:50-11:50	The Lawyers Role in Helping Clients Survive Litigation
  11:50-12:05	Box Lunches Available
  12:05-1:15	Navigating Occupational Risks to Practicing Law
  1:15	Adjourn

  
  

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  REGISTRATION

  The registration fee includes all CLEs, meals and receptions. New members joining VADA will have their first-year membership fee waived for 2025.  First membership bill will be sent January 2026. For further details, contact Sherma Mather at smather@vada.org.

  Guest registration fee includes Wednesday and Thursday receptions.  For guest ticket information for Thursday's Awards lunch, please contact Amy Gilbody at agilbody@vada.org. 

  Cancellations accepted until October 11, 2024.  No refunds after October 11, but substitutions welcome anytime. Email Amy Gilbody at agilbody@vada.org for further information.

  HOTEL

  Kingsmill is a place steeped in honored traditions and genuine Southern hospitality. In 1969 Anheuser-Busch purchased 3,900 acres of James River land with plans to build a large brewery. As part of the land purchase agreement, Anheuser-Busch agreed to develop hundreds of those acres into what is now Kingsmill Resort. Today, Kingsmill Resort retains those magnificent traits inherent in Kingsmill’s early life with grand accommodations, gracious hospitality and stately service. 

  As a resort property, Kingsmill offers various room types and locations. See this property map for details. All of our events will be in the Resort Center, where there is plenty of free parking. River Rooms are located along the James River, closest to the Resort Center. Deluxe Rooms are located near Wareham's Pond and Resort Rooms are near the Tennis Club. Some room types have limited availability, so book your preferred room now.  The room block will close the earlier of October 1, or when it fills.

  
  

  WEDNESDAY'S DINE AROUNDS

  Enjoy dinner while networking with new or long-time VADA friends. It is Dutch treat, with each participant paying for their own meal. If your plans change, please edit your Sign Up, or contact your meal host listed.

  Sign Up Genius link coming soon.  Registrants will receive an email when the registration link is opened in September, if not before.

  WOMEN'S DINNER

  Please join the Women’s Section on the Thursday evening of the Annual Meeting for a Paint & Sip.  An art instructor will lead an informal art class where each of us will paint a canvas from start to finish, while enjoying pizza, beverages, and each other’s company.  No art experience required.  The event will take place on-site at Kingsmill and supplies will be provided. Cost to attend is $25 and can be selected as an option during registration. 

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• Point-Counterpoint: Not Crossing the Ethical Fine Line

  • When
    29 Oct 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Webinar sponsored by VADA & VTLA

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• 2024 Young Lawyers Boot Camp

  • When
    06 Dec 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virginia Museum of History & Culture (NEW LOCATION), 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond VA 23220
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  NEW LOCATION
  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.  We are offering a different agenda than 2023, so you should attend again.

  Stay on after our program to attend the museum's popular First Fridays program, where the museum offers free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks, live music, and a cash bar.   

  Agenda

  Your Role as Second Chair
  Stanley P. Wellman, VADA Past President, Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman

  Your First Jury Trial
  Carlyle (Randy) Wimbish III, VADA Past President, Wimbish Gentile McCray & Roeber

  Tips for Practice in Federal Court
  Meghan Gosline, Hancock Daniel

  How to Try a Case in General District Court
  Katie M. DeCoster, Sands Anderson

  What the Insurance Adjustor Needs from You: Teamwork in Insurance Claims
  Melissa H. Katz, VADA Past President, McGavin Boyce Bardot Thorsen & Katz

  Spoliation
  Audra Dickens, VADA Board of Directors, The Progressive Group

  Judicial Advice for New Lawyers Panel Discussion     

  Networking Reception

  Registration

  The registration fee is $300 and includes all CLEs, lunch, and networking reception. New members joining VADA will have their first-year membership fee waived for 2025.  First membership bill will be sent January 2026.  Cancellations accepted until November 21.  Substitutions welcome anytime.

  We do not have a block of hotel rooms reserved for this event, but there are numerous hotel options nearby. 

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

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• 2025 Spring Sections Seminar

  • Start
    07 May 2025
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    09 May 2025
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Hotel 24 South, 24 S. Market Street, Staunton, VA 24401
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Join us for our annual specialized litigation sections training.

  Further information coming in 2025.

  
  

  For sponsorship information, please contact Amy Gilbody at agilbody@vada.org.
  

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• 2025 Annual Meeting

  • Start
    22 Oct 2025
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    24 Oct 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Marriott Resort Virginia Beach Oceanfront

  Further information coming soon.

  SPONSORS

  Contact Amy Gilbody at agilbody@vada.org for sponsorship information.

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• 2026 Spring Sections Seminar

  • Start
    29 Apr 2026
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    01 May 2026
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    The Virginian Hotel, 712 Church Street, Lynchburg 24504

  
  

  
  

  Join us for our annual specialized litigation sections training.

  
  

  Agenda

  WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

  6:00 - 7:30 PM      Welcome Reception

  7:30 PM                  Dinner on Your Own (RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED)

  THURSDAY, MAY 2

  8:00 - 9:00 AM      Breakfast and Registration

  9:00 - Noon          Morning Sections

  Noon - 1:00 PM    Lunch

  1:00 - 4:00 PM       Afternoon Sections

  4:15 - 5:15 PM       General Session

  5:15 - 6:30 PM       Networking Reception

  6:30 PM                  Dinner on Your Own (RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED) or optional Women's Section Dinner 

  9:00 - 10: 30 PM    Late Night Dessert Reception

  FRIDAY, MAY 3

  8:00 - 9:00 AM       Breakfast and Registration

  9:00 - Noon            Morning Sections

  Noon Box              Lunch

  
  

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  Coming Spring 2026

  Hotel

  
  

  The Virginian Hotel
  Lynchburg

  Discounted booking link coming Spring 2026

  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.

  Community Service

  Coming Spring 2026

  Women's Section Dinner

  Coming Spring 2026

  Sponsors

  For sponsorship information, please contact Amy Gilbody at agilbody@vada.org.

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