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...

You and the Law:  Navigating Bankruptcy & Evictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic On November 4, 2021 the Roanoke Law Foundation  presented a program that included the following: A Bankruptcy session which provided an overview of how bankruptcy courts operate and key rules and procedures that govern how bankruptcy cases are conducted.  Attendees gained a better understanding of the fundamental differences between Chapters 7, 11 and 13, and...

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...