You and the Law - Navigating Bankruptcy & Evictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2021-11-04 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Roanoke Higher Education Center
NAVIGATING BANKRUPTCY &
EVICTIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Date/Time:
November 4, 2021
Roanoke Higher Education Center, Room 212
108 N. Jefferson Street – Roanoke, VA

Cost:
FREE to the Public – Registration is Required as Seating is Limited

5:30 p.m.
Check in

6:00 p.m.
Welcome and Introductions
David Beidler, Esq. and Lori Thompson, Esq. – Committee, You and the Law Program

6:10 p.m.
Bankruptcy Program will be presented by the Honorable Paul Black and Andrew Goldstein, Esq., Bankruptcy Trustee. This session will provide an overview of how bankruptcy courts operate and key rules and procedures that govern how bankruptcy cases are conducted. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the fundamental differences between Chapters 7, 11 and 13, and the role of attorneys and trustees in bankruptcy proceedings.

6:50 – 7:00 p.m.
There will be a 10 minute break

7:00 p.m.
Landlord – Tenant presentation will be made by Grimes Creasy, Esq. and David Beidler, Esq. This session will focus on basic landlord-tenant law related to residential evictions in Virginia, including recent changes of state and federal law affecting evictions. This session will finish with an overview of Virginia’s Rent Relief Program.

7:40 p.m.
Questions and Answer period

8: 00 p.m.
Adjournment

To Register:
Registration is now closed. Walk-in seats are available. Written materials are limited to those on hand.

RBA - Luncheon, November 9, 2021
2021-11-09 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

November 9 , 2021
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m. A virtual option will be available.

Program:

Pete Eshelman, Director of Outdoor Branding, will be the speaker. Mr. Eshelman developed roanokeoutside.com, founded the Blue Ridge Marathon – America’s Toughest Road Marathon, and the GO Outside Festival to help build brand recognition for outdoor recreation and increase recognition of the region as a place to live, work, and invest. His work has changed the region’s community narrative to one that places a high value on the outdoors.

Board Meeting:

10:45 a.m. Executive Committee 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

There will be a memorial resolution to honor Patrick T. Fennell, Esq. presented by Devon J. Munro, Esq.

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$20.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

Parking in the Shenandoah Club lot is for club members only. Parking is available at the Franklin Road parking lot adjacent to the Club.

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon. This year we will reserve a table for our Young Lawyers. There is a separate reservation request for those seats. For those attending virtually, the virtual link will be emailed to the membership on Monday, November 8, 2021. The link will open at 12:15 p.m.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2021. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

Luncheon Registration

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Santa at the Station - December 6, 2021
2021-12-06 18:00 - 20:00
Sponsored by the Roanoke Law Foundation
Santa at the Station changes to Santa to the Rescue!
On Monday evening, December 6, 2021, the Roanoke Law Foundation will sponsor the second Santa to the Rescue, a holiday party delivered to the children and their parents living in shelters in our area during the holiday season. They will be treated to their favorite party foods and will receive supplies to create holiday arts and crafts.
Thank you to those who volunteered for this event or who agreed to be a sponsor.

RBA - Luncheon, December 14, 2021
2021-12-14 12:00 - 13:30 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

December 14 , 2021
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m. A virtual option will be available.

Program:

Monica Monday, Esq., Gentry Locke, will be the speaker. Ms. Monday will be informing our members about the impending transformation of Virginia’s appellate courts effective January 1, 2022. The Court of Appeals of Virginia will add six new judges and, for the first time, its jurisdiction will be expanded to provide an appeal of right in both criminal and civil cases. She will provide us with an overview of the newly revised appellate rules for the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, and will address how these appellate changes will necessarily impact all trial practice in Virginia.

Board Meeting:

10:45 a.m. Executive Committee 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

There will be a memorial resolution to honor Walter H. Peake, III, Esq. presented by Phillip V. Anderson, Esq.

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$20.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

Parking in the Shenandoah Club lot is for club members only. Parking is available at the Franklin Road parking lot adjacent to the Club.

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon. For those attending virtually no reservation is needed. The virtual link will be emailed to the membership on Monday, December 13, 2021. The link will open at 12:15 p.m.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2021. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

Registration is now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for walk-in availability.

RBA Luncheon - January 11, 2022
2022-01-11 12:00 - 13:30
Date/Time:

January 11 , 2022
The Virtual Meeting begins at 12:00 noon. There is no in-person meeting.

Program:

Joseph Mott, Esq., retired, will be the speaker. He will speak about his time serving in Afghanistan as the Justice Attaché from November 2018 to December 2020.

Board Meeting:

10:45 a.m. Executive Committee 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

No Charge for attendance

Payment:

Parking:

Reservation #:

No reservation is needed for virtual attendance. The virtual link will be emailed to the membership on Monday, January 10, 2022. The link will open at 11:50 a.m.

Deadline:

RBA - Luncheon, February 8, 2022
2022-02-08 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

February 8 , 2022
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m. A virtual option will be available.

Program:

Christopher Roberts, City of Roanoke Youth and Gang Violence Prevention Coordinator will be the speaker. Mr. Roberts is a native of Roanoke. He has experience working at the Juvenile Detention Center and Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice.

Board Meeting:

10:45 a.m. Executive Committee 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

There will be a memorial resolution to honor the Honorable Glen E. Conrad presented by Roy V. Creasy, Esq. and John P. Fishwick, Jr., Esq.

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$20.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

Parking in the Shenandoah Club lot is for club members only. Parking is available at the Franklin Road parking lot adjacent to the Club.

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon. For those attending virtually no reservation is needed. The virtual link will be emailed to the membership on Monday, February 7, 2022. The link will open at 12:15 p.m.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2022. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

Registration is now closed.

RBA - Luncheon, March 8, 2022
2022-03-08 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

March 8 , 2022
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m. A virtual option will be available.

Program:

Jay Myerson, Virginia State Bar President will be the speaker. Mr. Myerson is a graduate of Georgetown University and Georgetown Law School. He founded The Myerson Law Group, P.C., and supervises a six-attorney domestic, criminal, and civil litigation practice in Fairfax County. He is the first VSB president whose law firm is based in the community of Reston.

Board Meeting:

10:45 a.m. Executive Committee 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

There will be a memorial resolution to honor the Honorable Clifford R. Weckstein presented by the Honorable Samuel G. Wilson and John E. Lichtenstein, Esq.

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$20.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

Parking in the Shenandoah Club lot is for club members only. Parking is available at the Franklin Road parking lot adjacent to the Club.

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon. For those attending virtually no reservation is needed. The virtual link will be emailed to the membership on Monday, March 7, 2022. The link will open at 12:15 p.m.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2022. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

Registration is now closed.

Bench Bar Conference - March 25, 2022
2022-03-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Roanoke Higher Education Center
Date/Time:

Friday, March 25, 2022
The Roanoke Higher Education Center, Room 212
Virtual option available

Program:

Lunch begins at 11:45 am. Program begins at 12:30 pm.

“Ethical Duties Lawyers Owe to the Court” and “New and Hot Topics in Legal Ethics”, presented by Barbara Balogh Saunders, Assistant Ethics Counsel for the Virginia State Bar.

State of the Judiciary Addresses
U.S. District Court
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Circuit Court
General District Court
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court

Question and Answer Session With the Judges

Cost:

$45.00 for RBA members.
$50.00 for non-members – non-members must pre-pay. Payments may be mailed to P.O. Box 18183, Roanoke, VA 24014.
Judges are invited as our guest, but must register.

CLE Credit:

Approved for 1.0 hours of CLE credit in ethics

Deadline:

Registration is now closed.

RBA - Luncheon, April 12, 2022
2022-04-12 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

April 12 , 2022
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m. A virtual option will be available.

Program:

The speaker will be Randy Cargill, Esq., Assistant Federal Public Defender, from the Roanoke office.

Board Meeting:

10:45 a.m. Executive Committee, 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

There will be a memorial resolution to honor the late Honorable Jackson Kiser presented by the Honorable David Carson and Phillip Anderson, Esq.

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$20.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

Parking in the Shenandoah Club lot is for club members only. Parking is available at the Franklin Road parking lot adjacent to the Club.

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon. For those attending virtually no reservation is needed. The virtual link will be emailed to the membership on Monday, April 11, 2022. The link will open at 12:15 p.m.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

Reservations are now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for walk-in availability.

RBA - Law Day, Monday, May 2, 2022
2022-05-02 12:00 | Fitzpatrick Hall – The Jefferson Center
Date/Time:

May 2 , 2022
The Jefferson Center, Fitzpatrick Hall
Bella’s Event Catering will be providing the hot buffet. Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

Our legislators, Sen. John Edwards, Sam Rasoul, Chris Head, David Suetterlein and Joseph McNamara will join us and present an update on the most recent session of the General Assembly.

Board Meeting:

10:45 a.m. Executive Committee, 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$20.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

Parking is available at no charge in the parking lot across the street from the Center.

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

Registration is now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for walk-in availability.

CLE - Premises Liability & The Building Code, May 4, 2022
2022-05-04 13:00 - 14:00
Date/Time:

Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The virtual presentation will be hosted by J.S. Held.
You are invited to a webinar.
When: May 4, 2022, 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: CLE – Premises Liability & The Building Code
You can register for the webinar by clicking the link below: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3216721743479051023

Program:

Building code expert Mike Rimoldi, MPA, CBO, CFM, will present a one-hour* course on “Premises Liability & the Building Code,” which will cover:

Key Events that Led to Better Safety Standards
Two Top Causes of Premises Liability Claims: Stairs & Poor Lighting
Why Legacy Code Items Are Important to Consider on Liability Claims

*One hour of CLE credit will be available in VA.

Cost:

No Charge for RBA members. Registration is required. Each person will receive a link unique to them.

.

CLE Credit:

Approved for 1.0 hours of CLE

Deadline:

Monday, May 2, 2022.

CLE - Cannabis: Products Liability, Employment Law, Hemp Legalization, May 16th
2022-05-16 13:00 - 14:30
Date/Time:

Monday, May 16, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
CLE Webinar – “Cannabis in Virginia: Products Liability, Workplace and the Future”. This will be a virtual CLE presentation.

Program:

“Cannabis in Virginia: Products Liability, Workplace and the Future”
Cannabis and Products Liability by Stewart Pollock & Christian Tucker, Moran Reeves
Cannabis and Employment Law considerations by Todd Leeson, Gentry Locke
Cannabis and Hemp legalization by Patrice Lewis, Gentry Locke.
*1.5 hours of CLE credit pending

Cost:

$30.00 for RBA members. $40.00 for non-members. RBA members will be billed. Non-members must pay in advance. Registration is required. Materials and login information will be emailed to attendees on Friday, May 13, 2022.

.

CLE Credit:

Approval pending for 1.5 hours of CLE

Deadline:

Deadline to register is Thursday, May 12, 2022. Registration is now closed.

RBA - 97th Annual Meeting, June 14, 2022
2022-06-14 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

June 14, 2022
The Shenandoah Club
Sign in and lunch begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. A virtual option will be available.

Program:

97th Annual Meeting. The Election of Officers and Directors. Proposed Slate is:
For the position of President-Elect, the Board of Directors has nominated Christen C. Church, Esq.
For Directors positions, the Nominating Committee has submitted the following members as nominees:
Martha W. Elder, Esq.
Sarah C. Jessee, Esq.
John M. McNeil, Jr., Esq.
Victor S. “Dinny” Skaff, III, Esq.
Daniel R. Sullivan, Esq.

At the end of the meeting Lori J. Bentley, Esq. will become President of the Association.

Bylaw Amendments:

None

Board Meeting:

10:45 a.m. Executive Committee 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Awards

The 2022 Frank W. “Bo” Rogers, Jr., Lifetime Achievement Award which will be presented to Ronald M. Ayers, Esq. by the Honorable David Carson. The 2022 Young Lawyer of the Year will be presented to Sarah C. Jessee, Esq. by Lori D. Thompson, Esq. Volunteer Service Awards will be presented . The Jane Glenn Scholarship and the James N. Kincanon Scholarship Awards will be announced along with awarded Grants.

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$20.00

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

Parking in the Shenandoah Club lot is for club members only. Parking is available at the Franklin Road parking lot adjacent to the Club.

Reservations:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon. For those attending virtually no reservation is needed. The virtual link will be emailed to the membership on Monday, June 13, 2022. The link will open at 12:15 p.m.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00. Registration is now closed. Email rba@roanokebar.com for walk-in availability.

RBA - Luncheon, September 13, 2022
2022-09-13 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

September 13 , 2022
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Verletta B. White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools.

Board Meeting:

10:45 a.m. Executive Committee, 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$20.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

Parking in the Shenandoah Club lot is for club members only. Parking is available at the Franklin Road parking lot adjacent to the Club.

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2022. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

Registration is now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for walk-in availability.

RBA - Luncheon, October 11, 2022
2022-10-11 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

October 11 , 2022
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Stephanie E. Grana, Esq., President, Virginia State Bar.

Board Meeting:

10:45 a.m. Executive Committee, 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$20.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

Parking in the Shenandoah Club lot is for club members only. Parking is available at the Franklin Road parking lot adjacent to the Club.

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

Registrations are now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.co for walk in availability.

RBA - Luncheon, November 8, 2022
2022-11-08 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

November 8 , 2022
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Michael Friedlander, Ph.D., Vice President for Health Sciences & Technology, Virginia Tech, & the Executive Director, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute.

Board Meeting:

10:45 a.m. Executive Committee, 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$20.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

Parking in the Shenandoah Club lot is for club members only. Parking is available at the Franklin Road parking lot adjacent to the Club.

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2022. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

Registrations are now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.co for walk in availability.

Courthouse Introduction with Judge David Carson, November 16, 2022
2022-11-16 15:45 - 18:45 | Roanoke City Courthouse, 315 Church Avenue, SW, Roanoke, VA, 24011, United States
Date/Time:

Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Roanoke City Courthouse 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Followed by a Social Hour at 202 Social House, 202 Market Street, 5:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

Judge Carson will hold an introduction to the courthouse for all new attorneys. This will include introduction to our chief judges, clerks of court and the Sheriff. Judge Jacqueline Talevi will also speak on the new Mentor/Mentee program starting in January 2023. This event is for all attorneys who passed the Bar between 2018 – 2022 or attorneys who are waiting for results. You do not need to be an RBA member to attend but you must register.

Location:

3:45 – 5:00 p.m. – Roanoke City Courthouse, Courtroom 4, 315 Church Ave SW, Roanoke, VA
5:00 – 6:45 p.m. – 202 Social House, 202 Market Street, Roanoke, VA

Deadline:

The deadline to register is Monday, November 14, 2022, at noon.

Cost:

There is no charge for this event. Please join us!

Sponsors:

Thank you to our event sponsor:
Planet Depos

Registration:

Registration is now closed.

CLE Seminar - Ethics and Professional Regulation Update, December 1, 2022
2022-12-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Wells Fargo Tower, Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black
Date/Time:

Thursday, December 1, 2022
The Law Offices of Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black, Wells Fargo Tower
Virtual option available. In-person seating is limited. Please arrive early to clear security.

Program:

Check in begins at 2:45 pm. Program is 3:00 – 5:00 pm.

“Ethics and Professional Regulation Update”, presented by Scott Prince, retired Virginia State Bar legal counsel. Mr. Prince will present a 2 hour CLE on ethics including updates from the VSB and what to do if you involved in a VSB Complaint.

Cost:

Free for RBA members.
$25.00 for non-members – non-members must pre-pay. Payments may be mailed to P.O. Box 18183, Roanoke, VA 24014.

CLE Credit:

Approval pending for 2.0 hours of CLE credit in ethics

Deadline:

Please select attendance preference on registration form. Registration is now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for late registration.

Santa at the Station - December 12, 2022
2022-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Virginia Museum of Transportation
Sponsored by the Roanoke Law Foundation
On Monday evening, December 12, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm, the Roanoke Law Foundation will sponsor the annual Santa at the Station, a holiday party for children and their parents who are living in shelters in our area during the holiday season. For this special event, the children and their parents will be picked up and transported to the Virginia Museum of Transportation where they will experience an amazing holiday party. The kids will enjoyed use of the museum as well as entertainment. They will be treated to their favorite party foods and have their photos taken with Santa Claus. They will visit Santa’s Workshop where they will create holiday arts and crafts, and Santa’s Sack where they can select a small, special gift to wrap and give to their parents this holiday season. It will truly be a magical evening.
To volunteer at this event or to become a sponsor please sign up online below or use the mail in form available for printing here.
Santa at the Station mail in form. Volunteer registration has closed. Please contact Lori Thompson if you would like to be added as a volunteer.

RBA - Luncheon, December 13, 2022
2022-12-13 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

December 13 , 2022
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Dean Melanie D. Wilson, Dean of Washington and Lee School of Law. Attending with her will be Elizabeth Branner, Assistant Dean for Law School Advancement.

Board Meeting:

10:45 a.m. Executive Committee, 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$20.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

Parking in the Shenandoah Club lot is for club members only. Parking is available at the Franklin Road parking lot adjacent to the Club.

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2022. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

Registration is now closed. For walk-in availability email rba@roanokebar.com

RBA - Luncheon, January 10, 2023
2023-01-10 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

January 10 , 2023
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Victor Cardwell, President of the Virginia Bar Association. Mr. Cardwell also serves on the Virginia State Bar’s Board of Governors for its Diversity Conference.

Board Meeting:

10:45 a.m. Executive Committee, 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$25.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

Parking in the Shenandoah Club lot is for club members only. Parking is available at the Franklin Road parking lot adjacent to the Club.

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $25.00. Registration is now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for walk-in availability.

Judicial Endorsement Meeting - January 10, 2023
2023-01-10 13:30 | The Shenandoah Club
Judicial Endorsement Meeting – January 10, 2023.
Pursuant to Article XXVIII of the Bylaws of the Roanoke Bar Association, you are hereby notified that on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, immediately following the monthly luncheon, a special meeting of the active membership of the Association will be held for the purpose of endorsing a candidate for the upcoming vacancy in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Only those Candidates who are included in the public written report provided by the joint Judicial Committee of the RBA and the SRCBA are eligible for endorsement by the RBA as part of the endorsement process.

Only active members of the Association in good standing as of Monday, January 9, 2023, shall be permitted to participate in the balloting, and any member of the Association who has participated or intends to participate in a meeting of another bar association for the same vacancy shall not be permitted to participate in the balloting.

Please note that seventy-five (75) active members of the Association shall constitute a quorum, which is required by the bylaws before the meeting can proceed.

Amy H. Geddes, Esq.
Secretary/Treasurer
OPN Law
3140 Chaparral Drive, Suite 200-C
Roanoke, VA 24018
Phone: 540-989-0000
Email: ageddes@opnlaw.com

CLE Seminar - Let's Talk Tech, February 3, 2023
2023-02-03 09:00 - 10:00
Date/Time:

Friday, February 3, 2023, beginning at 9:00 am.
The seminar will be presented virtually. The link will be sent to those registered no later than Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Program:

Program is at 9:00 – 10:00 am.

“Let’s Talk Tech”, presented by Brandon S. Osterbind, Chair, Virginia State Bar Special Committee on Technology and the Future Practice of Law . Mr. Osterbind will present a 1 hour CLE on “BRINGING LAWYERS AND THE
INTERNET TOGETHER IN AN ETHICAL AND PRACTICAL WAY”.

Cost:

Free for RBA members.
$20.00 for non-members – non-members must pre-pay. Payments may be mailed to P.O. Box 18183, Roanoke, VA 24014.

CLE Credit:

Approved for 1.0 hours of CLE credit in Ethics.

Deadline:

Deadline to register is Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Registration is now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for late registration.

RBA - Luncheon, February 14, 2023
2023-02-14 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

February 14 , 2023
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Frank Shushok Jr., Ph.D., President of Roanoke College. Shushok has 30 years of work experience in higher education, the past 13 at Virginia Tech. Prior to his work at Virginia Tech, Shushok served at his alma mater, Baylor University. While at Baylor and Virginia Tech, Shushok has been a formidable fundraiser, a prolific author, and a passionate partner to underserved and underrepresented student populations. He authored and co-authored multiple in-depth studies, helped bring in millions of dollars in gifts, and led a re-organization that addressed the systemic pattern of residence hall racial segregation.

Board Meeting:

10:45 a.m. Executive Committee, 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$25.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

Parking in the Shenandoah Club lot is for club members only. Parking is available at the Franklin Road parking lot adjacent to the Club.

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2023. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $25.00. Registration is now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for walk-in availability.

Bench Bar Conference - February 24, 2023
2023-02-24 11:45 - 15:00 | Roanoke Higher Education Center
Date/Time:

Friday, February 24, 2023
The Roanoke Higher Education Center, Room 212

Program:

Lunch begins at 11:45 am. Program begins at 12:30 pm.

“Avoiding A Bar Complaint” presented by Prescott L. Prince, Esq., retired Assistant Bar Counsel with the Virginia State Bar.

State of the Judiciary Addresses
U.S. District Court
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Circuit Court
General District Court
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
Court of Appeals

Question and Answer Session With the Judges

Cost:

$45.00 for RBA members.
$50.00 for non-members – non-members must pre-pay. Payments may be mailed to P.O. Box 18183, Roanoke, VA 24014.
Judges are invited as our guest, but must register.

CLE Credit:

Approval pending for 1.0 hours of CLE credit in ethics

Deadline:

Deadline to register is February 16th. Catering by Seasons and Occasion. Please make a lunch selection on the registration form. Registration is now closed. For walk-in availability please email rba@roanokebar.com

RBA - Luncheon March 14, 2023
2023-03-14 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

March 14 , 2023
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Katie Slusher, Planning and Development Coordinator for Roanoke Parks and Recreation. Katie Slusher, who is a native of Roanoke, VA, pursued a master’s degree in architecture at the University of Texas, Austin. Before returning to Roanoke, Ms. Slusher was the current head of Making Our Own Space, or MOOS, in Cleveland. That program helped low-income minority children understand how architecture and urban design affects their lives.

Board Meeting:

10:45 a.m. Executive Committee, 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

There will be a memorial resolution honoring the late G. Marshall Mundy, Esq. presented by the Honorable Frank W. Rogers, III.

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$25.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

Parking in the Shenandoah Club lot is for club members only. Parking is available at the Franklin Road parking lot adjacent to the Club.

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $25.00. Registration is now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for walk-in availability.

CLE - Ethics for Lawyers in Negotiation & Mediation, March 15, 2023
2023-03-15 15:00 - 17:00
Date/Time:

Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m
Virtual presentation organized by The McCammon Group.

Program:

“Ethics for Lawyers in Negotiation & Mediation”.
Join us as the Honorable J. Michael Gamble (Ret.) and Honorable Larry B. Kirksey (Ret.) from The McCammon Group discuss the ethical Rules, principles, and practices involved as lawyers negotiate in mediation as well as in the other areas of their practices. Drawing from the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct and the ABA Model Rules, the topics addressed will include: competence, honesty, the role of the client in making decisions, communicating with the client, communicating with those affiliated with opposing parties, and threats of criminal sanctions to gain leverage. Hypotheticals will be used to illustrate. This program will be presented virtually.

The McCammon Group will be providing the registration for this program. Registration is now closed.

Cost:

No Charge for RBA members. Registration is required. Materials will be distributed by email.

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CLE Credit:

Approval pending for 2.0 hours of CLE including 2.0 hrs of Ethics

Deadline:

Monday, March 13, 2023.

RBA - Luncheon, April 11, 2023
2023-04-11 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

April 11 , 2023
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Christopher Kavanaugh, Esq., US Attorney for the Western District of Virginia. Mr. Kavanaugh received his Bachelor of Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2002 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2006. Kavanaugh was a law clerk for Judge James C. Cacheris. of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia from 2006 to 2007. From 2007 to 2014, Kavanaugh was an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. Kavanaugh served as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Western District of Virginia from 2014 to 2021. Since 2011, he has been an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, where he teaches federal criminal practice and trial advocacy. In 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Kavanaugh to be the United States attorney for the Western District of Virginia.

Board Meeting:

10:45 a.m. Executive Committee, 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$25.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

Parking in the Shenandoah Club lot is for club members only. Parking is available at the Franklin Road parking lot adjacent to the Club.

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $25.00. Registration is now closed. Email rba@roanokebar.com for walk-in availability.

Senior Shine and Dine Dinner, April 26th & April 27th
2023-04-27 17:30 - 20:30
The Senior Shine and Dine Dinner is back!
Imagine graduating from high school and your family not having the financial means to celebrate this milestone. Imagine further that you are homeless, and you may not even have a family. Many students graduating from Patrick Henry and William Fleming High Schools are in this situation. these students have accomplished so much yet often have no one able to celebrate their graduation.
The RBA will provided the decorations, the catering and assist as the wait staff to provide a special day for these seniors and their guests.. On April 26, 2023, a room at Greene Memorial Church will be transformed into a happy and special place to celebrate and on April 27, 2023, members of the RBA will serve a catered meal and provide cleanup. More details will be provided as the event gets closer.
Please register to help here. Registration closed.

RBA - Law Day, May 1, 2023
2023-05-01 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

May 1 , 2023
The Shenandoah Club. Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

Our legislators will join us and present an update on the most recent session of the General Assembly along with local updates. Guests will include: Elda Stanco Downey, Tim Kaine’s representative, John Edwards, Sam Rasoul, Chris Head, David Suetterlein, Joseph McNamara, Ben Cline, Morgan Griffith, Sherman Lea, Luke Priddy and Renee Turk.

Board Meeting:

10:45 a.m. Executive Committee, 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$25.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

Parking in the Shenandoah Club lot is for club members only. Parking is available at the Franklin Road parking lot adjacent to the Club.

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $25.00.

Registration is now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for walk-in availability.
