The meeting was called to order by President Joe Mott.  Lori Thompson encouraged everyone to participate in the VBA-sponsored Legal Food Frenzy.  President-Elect Hugh Wellons introduced guest speaker David Beidler, General Counsel and Executive Director of Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley, who presented The Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley – 50 Years of Legal Aid for the Poor.   RVSLA members Jennifer Carnes and Nancy Stewart insured a...

The annual Bench Bar Conference was held on February 26 at the Jefferson Center.  Macel Janoschka, Chairman of the Young Lawyers Committee, served as moderator and Rob Dean presented Online Sleuthing for Lawyers. The State of the Judiciary addresses were presented by judges from the various courts, followed by an open forum discussion. Click on the individual pictures to see the whole picture. Macel Janoschka Rob Dean Judge Conrad Judge Black...

The meeting was called to order by President Joe Mott.  President-Elect Hugh Wellons introduced guest speaker Diane Kelly, Executive Director, Mental Health America Roanoke Valley. RVSLA members Melinda Childress-Dearing and Nancy Stewart insured a smooth check-in. Click on each photo to see the full size. Joe Mott Hugh Wellons Diane Kelly Melinda Childress-Dearing and Nancy...

The meeting was called to order by President Joe Mott.   President-Elect Hugh Wellons and Past President Rich Maxwell presented  Cocktail Party Crib-Notes on Election Law.  RVSLA members Nancy Stewart and Dawn Resende insured a smooth check-in. Joe Mott Rich Maxwell and Hugh Wellons Nancy Stewart and Dawn...

The meeting was called to order by President Joe Mott.   Lori Thompson, Chairman of the  Santa at the Station committee, reported on a very successful event.  President-Elect Hugh Wellons introduced guest speaker Hon. Clifford Weckstein.  RVSLA members Monica Guilliams and Nancy Stewart insured a smooth check-in. Click on each photo to see the full size Joe Mott Lori Thompson Hugh Wellons Judge Weckstein Monica Guilliams and Nancy...