The annual Bench Bar Conference was held on Friday, March 25th at the Roanoke higher Education Center.  Jon Puvak, Chairman of the CLE Committee, organized the event. A one hour CLE seminar titled “Ethical Duties Lawyers Owe to the Court” and “New and Hot Topics in Legal Ethics”, was presented by James McCauley, Ethics Counsel for the Virginia State Bar.  The State of the Judiciary addresses were presented by judges from the various courts,...

The March 8, 2022, RBA luncheon meeting was presented both virtually and in-person at the Shenandoah Club. The meeting was called to order by President Macel Janoschka.  Memorial and Resolution Chairman, Amy Geddes, announced there would be a memorial resolution in honor of the Honorable Clifford Weckstein. Those sharing memories of Judge Weckstein included the Honorable William Broadhurst and John Lichtenstein, Esq. The Honorable Samuel Wilson...

The February 8, 2022, RBA luncheon meeting was presented both virtually and in-person at the Shenandoah Club. The meeting was called to order by President-elect Lori Bentley.  John Fishwick, Jr., Esq. read a memorial resolution in honor of the Honorable Glen Conrad. President-elect, Lori Bentley, introduced the guest speaker, Christopher Roberts, City of Roanoke Youth and Gang Violence Prevention Coordinator.  Thank you to the RVPA for...

The December 14, 2021, RBA luncheon meeting was presented both virtually and in-person at the Shenandoah Club. The meeting was called to order by President-elect Lori Bentley.  Memorial and Resolution Chairman, Amy Geddes introduced Phillip Anderson, Esq. who read a memorial resolution in honor of Walter H. Peake, III, Esq. President-elect, Lori Bentley, introduced the guest speaker, Monica Monday, Esq., partner at Gentry Locke.  Ms. Monday...

The November 9, 2021, RBA luncheon meeting was presented both virtually and in-person at the Shenandoah Club. The meeting was called to order by President Macel Janoschka.  Memorial and Resolution Chairman, Amy Geddes introduced Devon J. Munro, Esq. who read a memorial resolution in honor of Patrick T. Fennell, Esq. President-elect, Lori Bentley, introduced the guest speaker, Pete Eshelman, Director of Outdoor Branding. Mr. Eshelman developed...