The Roanoke Law Foundation held the annual Fellows Reception on May 23, 2023 at 202 Social House. Macel Janoschka , 2022-23 Chairman of the Foundation, was unable to attend. Lori Bentley, incoming Chairman, filled in for the evening and welcomed the Trustees and Fellows. An induction ceremony was held for the new 2023 Class of Fellows. The Class of 2023 includes the Honorable Jonathan Apgar, the Honorable William Broadhurst, the Honorable David...

The annual Law Day Celebration was held at The Shenandoah Club on May 1, 2023, and was called to order by President Lori J. Bentley.  Victor “Dinny” Skaff, Legislative Chairman, introduced our legislators. This year’s theme was Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration. What better way to celebrate than to invite our federal, state, and local legislators from both sides of the aisle to join us and give us an...

The Honorable Adam H. Moseley was sworn in as a Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, Twenty-Third Judicial District on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at the Roanoke City Courthouse. A robe was presented to Judge Geddes by Lori J. Bentley, President of the Roanoke Bar Association, and Rachel Thompson, Past President Salem-Roanoke County Bar Association. Click on each image to see the full...

On April 27, 2023, The second annual RCPS’ Senior Shine & Dine event was held. It honors the graduating seniors who receive services through the McKinney-Vento Act. McKinney-Vento supports students who lack fixed, permanent housing. Congratulations to all! The RBA provided decorations, the catering from Mission BBQ and Sugar Magnolia and assisted as the wait staff. The event was held at Greene Memorial Church. It was a special day for...

The April 11, 2023, RBA luncheon meeting was held at the Shenandoah Club. The meeting was called to order by President Lori J. Bentley.  Following the welcome and announcements, Ms. Bentley turned the floor over to president-elect, Christen Church, who introduced the guest speaker, Christopher Kavanaugh, Esq., US Attorney for the Western District of Virginia.  Thank you to the RVPA for assisting with check-in. Click on individual picture to...