Join us for three days of learning and networking with fellow civil defense attorneys.
Planning Committee
Chair Matthew Kelley, Frith Anderson + Peake
Sam Bernier, Frith Anderson + Peake
Sophia Brasseux, Moran Reeves Conn
Lindsey Brock, MGC Law
Johnita M. Coston, Portsmouth City Attorney’s Office
Gifford “Giff” V. Hampshire, McGavin, Boyce, Bardot, Thorsen & Katz
Sarah Knarzer, McCandlish Holton
Angela MacFarlane, Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman
William “Will” Miller, McGavin, Boyce, Bardot, Thorsen & Katz
Sally Moore, Babcock & Moore
Katherine Morley Schwieder, Moran Reeves & Conn
Quinn B. Novak, FloranceGordonBrown
Kerrigan C.K. O’Malley, Carter & Shands
Phylicia A. Preston, Byrne Canaan Law
Nia White, McCandlish Holton
Glenn Williams, Frith Anderson + Peake
Agenda
(Requesting 9.0 HRS, 2.0 Ethics)
Wednesday
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6:00
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President’s Welcome Reception
Seaside Lobby
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7:30
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Dine Arounds
Various locations
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9:30-11:00
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Late Night
Raleigh Room at the Cavalier
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Registration
Thursday
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8:00
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Registration and Buffet Breakfast
Seaside Lobby
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9:00-10:00
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Decoding the Gen-Z Jury, 1.0 HR
Seaside Ballroom
Leslie Ellis, The Caissa Group
Pamela Hutchens, William & Mary School of Law
Carlyle (Randy) Wimbish III, Wimbish Gentile McCray & Roeber
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10:00-11:00
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Appeals as a Matter of Right – How is it Going One Year In? 1.0 HR
Seaside Ballroom
Alicia M. Penn, McGuireWoods
S. Virginia Bondurant Price, McGuireWoods
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11:15-12:15
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Daubert, 1.0 HR
Seaside Ballroom
Brian Casey, Clarke Dolph Hull & Brunick
Gerald “Jerry” Harris, City of Virginia Beach
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12:15-2:15
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Awards Luncheon
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2:30-4:30
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Litigation Section Breakouts
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4:30-6:00
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Break
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Young Lawyers Informal Gathering
Tulu Seaside Bar
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6:00-7:30
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Networking Reception
Seaside Terrace
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7:30-9:30
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Dinner on Your Own
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9:30-11:00
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Late Night
Cavalier Beach Grill
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Friday
6:30-7:15
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Oceanside Yoga
West Lawn
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8:00-8:45
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Breakfast with the Judiciary
Seaside Ballroom
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9:00-10:00
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Direct Negotiation Strategies for Resolving Cases 1.0 HR
Seaside Ballroom
Bryn L. Clegg, Willcox Savage
Joseph Moriarty, Willcox Savage
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10:00-11:00
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Common Trial Mistakes & How to Avoid Them: A Judge’s Perspective, 1.0 HR
Seaside Ballroom
Hon. David B. Carson, Roanoke City Circuit Court
Hon. Mary Jane Hall, Norfolk City Circuit Court
Hon. John M. Tran, Fairfax County Circuit Court
Moderator: Matthew E. Kelley, Frith Anderson + Peake
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11:15-12:15
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Preventing Nuclear Verdicts 1.0 HR
Seaside Ballroom
Robert F. Tyson, Jr., Tyson and Mendes
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12:15-1:15
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Remote work is Here to Stay: Maintaining Data Security, Ethics and Your Wellbeing in the New Era of Practicing Law, 1.0 HR Ethics
Seaside Ballroom
Taylor Brewer, Moran Reeves & Conn
Matt Daly, MGC Law
Shyrell Reed, Moran Reeves & Conn
Hon. Beverly Snukals (Ret.), The McCammon Group
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1:15
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Adjourn and Box Lunches
Seaside Lobby
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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 2024. First membership bill will be sent January 2025. 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 10, 2023, minus a $25 processing fee. No refunds after October 10, but substitutions welcome anytime. Email Amy Gilbody at agilbody@vada.org for further information.
Hotel
Marriott Resort Virginia Beach Oceanfront
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We will be meeting at the Marriott Resort Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Use this link to book your room at the VADA discounted rate. The block will be released the earlier of October 3, or when the block fills so book today. *Please note that Marriott International automatically adds a resort fee to their reservations. VADA has negotiated the removal of this fee for our attendees, and it will be deleted from your reservation upon check-in at the hotel.
Awards
VADA Award for Excellence in Civil Litigation
John D. McGavin of McGavin
Boyce, Bardot, Thorsen & Katz, P.C.
The Board of Directors of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys is honored to announce John D. McGavin of McGavin, Boyce, Bardot, Thorsen & Katz, P.C., as this year’s recipient of the VADA’s Award for Excellence in Civil Litigation! The Award honors a distinguished jurist, civil litigator, or other appropriate person who exhibit the highest standards of ethics, demeanor and temperament; exemplary conduct inside and outside the courtroom; courtesy and fairness in dealing with others; and work of the highest quality.
We will present John with this Award during the Annual Meeting on October 26. Congratulations, John, on an honor well deserved!
VADA/VTLA Award for Civility and Professionalism
Thomas J. Curcio
Curcio Law
The VADA Board of Directors is pleased to announce Thomas J. Curcio of Curcio Law as the recipient of the 2023 VADA-VTLA Civility and Professionalism Award! Now in its eighth year, this Award, which is given each year by the VADA to a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and by the VTLA to a member of the VADA, honors an attorney who exhibits the highest degree of civility and professionalism in the practice of law and, through his or her interaction with others, promotes the highest levels of competence, integrity, and ethical conduct in the legal profession.
We will present Tom with this Award during the Annual Meeting on October 26. Congratulations, Tom, on an honor well deserved!
Wednesday Night Dine Arounds
Enjoy dinner while networking with new or long-time VADA friends. See the restaurant choices and sign up here. 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.
Bon Appetit!
Womens' Section Dinner
Join the Women’s Section for dinner during the Annual Meeting! Following the Rooftop Reception on Thursday, October 26, please join the Women’s Section at Cobalt Grille at 7:30 pm for an evening of fine dining among friends. Cost to attend is $50 per person and you can add it to your online registration.
If you have already registered for the meeting, email agilbody@vada.org, to add this to your meeting registration.
Community Service Project
In conjunction with our meeting, VADA is collecting monetary and in-kind donations for Connect with a Wish. Connect With a Wish connects the wishes and needs of children in Virginia Beach foster care with the generosity of our community and provides the resources and support needed to give these children the opportunity to grow into positive and productive members of our community. See our flyer for requested items.
Wellness Committee Activities
Wellness Challenge
September 23 - October 20
Are you ready to take your wellness journey to the next level? We invite you to participate in the VADA 2023 Wellness Challenge, where you can join fellow members in a fun and friendly competition while enhancing your overall well-being. Prizes will be awarded at the Annual Meeting.
The challenge is open to all VADA members, even those not attending the Annual Meeting. The challenge will run from September 23, 2023, to October 20, 2023 and you can join here.
Young Lawyer's Section
The Young Lawyers Section is planning an informal get-together on Thursday before the Networking Reception. Join the fun starting at 5:00 PM at Tulu Seaside Bar. This event is self-pay.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the Annual Meeting, please contact VADA Director of Meetings, Amy Gilbody, at agilbody@vada.org.
Sponsors
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Contact Amy Gilbody at agilbody@vada.org for sponsorship information.
