The October 12, 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.  President-elect, Lori Bentley, introduced the guest speaker, Sheriff David Bell.  Sheriff Bell shared upcoming changes to the security at the courthouse.  Thank you to the RVPA for assisting with check-in. Click on individual picture to view full...

On October 7, 2021, the Young Lawyer Committee organized a Courthouse Welcome program for attorneys who passed the bar since 2017. Judge David Carson introduced the judges, clerks, and sheriff to the attendees. Each attendee also introduced themselves to the court. The courthouse program was followed by a social at 202 Social House, Speakeasy. The event was sponsored by Planet Depos. Gracemarie Braunberg of Planet Depos provided door prizes....

The Roanoke Law Foundation held the annual Fellows Reception on September 22, 2021 at 202 Social House, Speakeasy. Dan Frankl, 2021 Chairman of the Foundation, welcomed the Trustees and Fellows. An induction ceremony was held for the new 2020 Class of Fellows. The Class of 2020 includes Laura Ellerman, the Honorable Melissa Friedman, Greg Haley, Patrick Kenney and Bob Ziogas. Click on individual photos to see the whole...

The first meeting of the 2021-2022 RBA year was presented both virtually and in-person at the Shenandoah Club. The meeting was called to order by President Macel Janoschka.  President-elect, Lori Bentley, introduced the guest speaker, the Honorable Robert Ballou.  Judge Ballou spoke on the topic of professionalism. Thank you to Stephanie Rodgers and Shannon Honaker of the RVPA for assisting with check-in. Click on individual picture to view...

President Daniel Frankl called the 96th Annual meeting to order. The 96th Annual RBA meeting was held at the Jefferson Center, Fitzpatrick Hall. A virtual option was also available which some members elected to use. President Frankl recognized RLF Chairman, Patrick Kenney who announced the scholarship recipients, Kerin Daly and Nelson Helm. Ms. Daly will receive both the Jane Glenn Scholarship and a James Kincanon Scholarship. Mr. Kenney also...

The annual Bench Bar Conference was held on Friday, May 14th at the Mill Mountain Theatre, Center in the Square.  Sarah Jessee, Chairman of the Young Lawyers Committee, organized the event. Patice Holland, Esq., Woods Rogers, presented a one hour CLE program titled; “Implicit Bias, Diversity and Inclusion”.  The State of the Judiciary addresses were presented by judges from the various courts, followed by an open forum discussion. Please click...