Roanoke Bar Association

Bench Bar Conference - February 28, 2020
2020-02-28 11:45 - 15:00 UTC | Blue 5 Restaurant, 312 2nd St SW, Roanoke, VA, 24011
Date/Time:

Friday, February 28, 2020
Blue 5 Restaurant, The White Room

Program:

Buffet Lunch begins at 11:45 am. Program begins at 12:15 pm.

Launching a Pro Bono Initiative in the 23rd Judicial Circuit: What is the “Justice Gap” and Who Cares?, presented by John Whitfield, Executive Director, Blue Ridge Legal Services .

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:

$40.00 for RBA members
$50.00 for non-members – non-members must pre-pay
Judges are invited as our guest, but must register

CLE Credit:

Approved for 1.0 hours of CLE credit in ethics

Deadline:

Friday, February 21, 2020

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

RBA Luncheon - March 10, 2020
2020-03-10 12:00 UTC | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

March 10 , 2020
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Brandy Salmon, founding executive Director of the Innovation Campus at Virginia Tech. She will speak on Virginia Tech’s role in partnering with Amazon and the expansion of Virginia Tech into Northern Virginia along with what effect that partnership may have in the Roanoke Valley.

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

A memorial resolution will be presented in honor of A. Carter “Chip” Magee, Jr., Esq. Mr. Magee was a founder and partner of Magee Goldstein Lasky & Sayers, PC. The resolution will be presented by Andrew S. Goldstein, 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. Registrations may also be made by phone (540) 342-4905.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020. 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. Walk-in seats are available. Please email rba@roanokebar.com

RBA Luncheon - April 14, 2020
2020-04-14 12:00 UTC | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
April 14 , 2020
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Juval O. Scott, Federal Public Defender. Ms. Scott previously served as an attorney adviser in the defender services arm of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts in Washington, D.C.

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

A memorial resolution will be presented in honor of Walter H. Peake, III, Esq. Mr. Peake was a partner and founder of Frith Anderson & Peake, PC. The resolution will be presented by Philip 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. Registrations may also be made by phone (540) 342-4905.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2020. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Judicial Endorsement Meeting - April 20, 2020
2020-04-20 10:00 UTC
Judicial Endorsement Meeting – April 20, 2020

Pursuant to Article XXVIII of the Bylaws of the Roanoke Bar Association, you are hereby notified that on Monday, April 20, 2020, beginning at 10:00 a.m., 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 Saturday, April 18, 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. The ballet will be held by teleconference. details to be announced.

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.

Macel H. Janoschka, Esq.
Secretary/Treasurer
Frith Anderson and Peake, PC
P. O. Box 1240
Roanoke, VA 24004
Phone: 540-725-3372
Email: mjanoschka@faplawfirm.com

RBA 95th Annual Meeting - June 9, 2020
2020-06-09 12:00 UTC
Date/Time:

June 9, 2020
Meeting will be held through GoToMeeting
Beginning at 12:00 noon. Meeting information will follow.

Program:

95th Annual Meeting. The Election of Officers and Directors. For the position of President-Elect, the Board of Directors has nominated Macel H. Janoschka.
For Directors positions, the Nominating Committee has submitted the following members as nominees:
Christen C. Church
Amy H. Geddes
Talfourd H. Kemper, Jr.
Nancy F. Reynolds
Seth C. Weston
At the end of the meeting Daniel P. Frankl will become President of the Association.

Announcement of RLF Scholarships and Grants

James N. Kincanon Scholarship recipients will be announced along with the Grant recipients.

Board Meeting:

11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Awards to be Presented in the Fall.

Awards Announcement
The 2020 Frank W. “Bo” Rogers, Jr., Lifetime Achievement Award and the 2020 Young Lawyer of the Year will be announced. The celebration of this achievement will be held in the fall. Volunteer Service Awards will be also be presented in the fall.

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

No Charge

Meeting Information

Meeting information will be sent email no later than Friday, June 5, 2020.

A Guide to Virginia Residential Landlord & Tenant Law - CLE, July 23, 2020
2020-07-23 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
Date/Time:

Thursday, July 23, 2020, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Virtual presentation using GoToMeeting.

Program:

A Guide to Virginia Residential Landlord & Tenant Law.
Presented by Grimes Creasy, Esq., of Johnson Ayers & Matthews.

Cost:

No Charge but registration is required. Materials will be distributed by email. Meeting information will be distributed no later than Tuesday, July 21st.

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CLE Credit:

Approved for 2.0 hours of CLE (0.0 ethics)

Deadline:

Monday, July 20, 2020.

registration is now closed.

Survey 2020
2020-08-11 00:00 - 2020-08-19 00:00 UTC
As the Board begins to prepare for the 2020-2021 Roanoke Bar Association year, we ask each member to complete the Survey below by Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Thank you

Survey 2020

Age of Member*

39 & under

40 - 59

60+
Number of Years as RBA Member*

0 - 10

11 - 20

21+
Number of RBA Luncheons attended each year*

0 - 2

3 - 6

7+
How likely are you to attend in-person RBA luncheons where social distancing guidelines are followed and face masks are required?*

Very likely

Not likely

Maybe
How likely are you to attend virtual meetings instead of in-person meetings?*

Very likely

Not likely

Maybe
If you are willing to participate in a virtual RBA meeting, what type of topic or speaker are you most interested in attending? Please select your 1st Choice / Most Interested*

Judge / Judicial update

Special Event - award presentation, memorial, meeting where vote is needed

CLE Program (1 Hr)

Community Speakers / Civic Leaders
What type of topic or speaker is your 2nd Choice / Somewhat Interested topic for a virtual meeting?*

Judge / Judicial update

Special Event - award presentation, memorial, meeting where vote is needed

CLE Program (1 Hr)

Community Speakers / Civic Leaders
What type of topic or speaker are you not interested in attending in a virtual meeting?*

Judge / Judicial update

Special Event - award presentation, memorial, meeting where vote is needed

CLE Program (1 Hr)

Community Speakers / Civic Leaders
Comments

CLE - A Practical Guide to License Restoration & Criminal Expungement, Sept 10th
2020-09-10 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Date/Time:

Thursday, September 10, 2020, 2:00 p.m.
Virtual presentation using GoToMeeting.

Program:

A Practical Guide to License Restoration and Criminal Expungement.
Presented by Patrick J. Kenney, Esq., Law Office of Patrick J. Kenney.

Cost:

No Charge but registration is required. Materials will be distributed by email. Meeting information will be distributed no later than Tuesday, September 10th.

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CLE Credit:

Approval pending for 1.0 hours of CLE (0.0 ethics)

Deadline:

Monday, September 7, 2020.

Registration is now closed

CLE - How to Make Friends, Influence People and Make Money, October 2, 2020
2020-10-02 09:00 - 16:20 (America/New_York)
Date/Time:

Friday, October 2, 2020, 9:00 a.m. – 4:20 p.m
Virtual presentation using GoToMeeting.

Program:

How to Make Friends, Influence People and Make Money.
Presenters include: Judge David Carson, John Lichtenstein, Esq., Judge Scott Geddes, Chelsea Williams and Mia Yugo, Esq.

Schedule:

9:00-10:15 – Judge David Carson
Jurors’ Insights on the Trial of Cases
10:15-10:25 Break
10:25 to 11:40 – John Lichtenstein, Esq.
Before Technique: Effective Advocacy to the Judges of the General District and Circuit Courts
11:40 to 12:15 Lunch Break
12:15 to 1:45 – Judge Scott Geddes
Professionalism in the Courtroom
1:45 – 1:55 Break
1:55 to 3:10 – Chelsea Williams
Growing Green; Practical Solutions for Creating & Sustaining Profitability in Your Law Firm
3:10 – 3:20 Break
3:20 to 4:20 – Mia Yugo, Esq. (Ethics)
Don’t Be That Lawyer

Cost:

$60.00 for RBA members, $75.00 for nonmembers. RBA members will be billed. Non-members must prepay by check no later than September 29, 2020. Registration is required. Materials will be distributed by email. Meeting information will be distributed no later than Wednesday, September 30th.

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CLE Credit:

Approved for 5.0 hours of CLE including 1.0 hr of Ethics

Deadline:

Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

Registration is now closed. Please contact rba@roanokebar.com to inquire about late registration.

RBA Luncheon - October 13, 2020
2020-10-13 12:00 (America/New_York)
Date/Time:

October 13, 2020
Meeting will be held through GoToMeeting
Beginning at 12:00 noon. Meeting information will be emailed no later than October 12th.

Program:

Judge David Carson will speak on the effects of COVID-19 and the judicial system.
The 2020 Awards presentation will follow including:
The 2020 Frank W. “Bo” Rogers, Jr., Lifetime Achievement Award which will be presented to G. Michael Pace, Esq.
The 2020 Young Lawyer of the Year will be presented to Andrew S. Gerrish, Esq. by Phillip Anderson, Esq.
The Distinguished Service Award will be presented. This is the third Distinguish Service Award ever presented by the RBA.
Volunteer Service Awards will be announced.

Board Meeting:

11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

No Charge

Meeting Information

Meeting information will be sent by email no later than Monday, October 12, 2020.Registration has closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for late registration.

CLE - Ethical and Effective Advocacy in Mediation, October 22, 2020
2020-10-22 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Date/Time:

Thursday, October 22, 2020, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m
Virtual presentation organized by The McCammon Group.

Program:

Ethical and Effective Advocacy in Mediation.
Presenters will be: Hon. Bill Broadhurst (Ret.) and James W. Barkley, Esq.
Program sponsored by the McCammon Group.

Cost:

No Charge for RBA members. Registration is required. Materials will be distributed by email. Meeting information will be distributed no later than Tuesday, October 20th.

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CLE Credit:

Approved for 2.0 hours of CLE including 2.0 hr of Ethics

Deadline:

Monday, October 19, 2020.

Registration is now closed.

RBA Meeting - November 10, 2020
2020-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Date/Time:

November 10, 2020
Meeting will be held through GoToMeeting
Beginning at 12:00 noon. Meeting information will be emailed no later than November 9th.

Program:

The speaker will be the new superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, Verletta White. Please join us as we welcome Ms. White to Roanoke as she shares her thoughts on the direction of our city schools.

Board Meeting:

11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

No Charge

Meeting Information

Meeting information will be sent by email no later than Monday, November 9, 2020.

RBA - Membership Meeting - December 8, 2020
2020-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Date/Time:

December 8, 2020
Meeting will be held through GoToMeeting
Beginning at 12:00 noon. Meeting information will be emailed no later than December 7th.

Program:

The speaker will be Erin Ashwell, Chief Deputy Attorney General for the Office of the Attorney General. Please join us as we welcome Ms. Ashwell, formerly of Woods Rogers.

Board Meeting:

11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

No Charge

Meeting Information

Meeting information will be sent by email no later than Monday, December 7, 2020.

RBA Membership Meeting - January 12, 2021
2021-01-12 12:00 (America/New_York)
Date/Time:

January 12, 2021
Meeting will be held through GoToMeeting
Beginning at 12:00 noon. Meeting information will be emailed no later than January 11th.

Program:

The speaker will be Judge Martin Clark, Jr. He is a retired judge in the Virginia Circuit court and an author known for writing mystery thrillers. He will speak on his latest book, ” The Substitution Order.” A copy of his book will be given to one lucky attendee. Please join us as we welcome Judge Clark.

Board Meeting:

11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

No Charge

Meeting Information

Meeting information will be sent by email no later than Monday, January 11, 2021.

RBA Membership Meeting - February 9, 2021
2021-02-09 12:00 (America/New_York)
Date/Time:

February 9, 2021
Meeting will be held through GoToMeeting
Beginning at 12:00 noon. Meeting information will be emailed no later than February 8th.

Program:

The speaker will be Dr. Todd Peppers. Dr. Peppers is the Henry H. & Trudye H. Fowler Professor in Public Affairs at Roanoke College. He will speak about how he turned a fascination with Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes into a one-act, one-man play.

Memorial

All memorials will be held once in-person meetings resume.

Board Meeting:

11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

No Charge

Meeting Information

Meeting information will be sent by email no later than Monday, February 9, 2021.

RBA Membership Meeting - March 9, 2021
2021-03-09 12:00 (America/New_York)
Date/Time:

March 9, 2021
Meeting will be held through GoToMeeting
Beginning at 12:00 noon. Meeting information will be emailed no later than March 8th.

Program:

The speakers will be April Haynes, Regional Vice President, Community Foundation of Roanoke Valley and Kaitlyn Van Buskirk, Grants Associate, Community Foundation of Roanoke Valley. Ms. Haynes and Ms. Buskirk will provide information on the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia (formerly Roanoke Valley Gives) and will discuss the widely successful Roanoke Valley Gives event. This annual event raised over $700,000 for Roanoke Valley non-profits last year.

Memorial

All memorials will be held once in-person meetings resume.

Board Meeting:

11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

No Charge

Meeting Information

Meeting information will be sent by email no later than Monday, March 8, 2021.

A Guide to Virginia Residential Landlord & Tenant Law - CLE, April 1, 2021
2021-04-01 09:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York)
Date/Time:

Thursday, April 1, 2021, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Virtual presentation using GoToMeeting.

Program:

A Guide to Virginia Residential Landlord & Tenant Law.
Presented by Grimes Creasy, Esq., of Johnson Ayers & Matthews. This program includes new updates since July 2020.

Cost:

$35.00 for RBA members; $50.00 for non-members. Non- members must pay in advance. RBA members will be billed. Registration is required. Materials will be distributed by email. Meeting information will be distributed no later than Tuesday, March 30th.

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CLE Credit:

Approved for 2.0 hours of CLE (0.0 ethics)

Deadline to Register:

Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

registration is now closed

RBA Membership Meeting - April 13, 2021
2021-04-13 12:00 (America/New_York)
Date/Time:

April 13, 2021
Meeting will be held through GoToMeeting
Beginning at 12:00 noon. Meeting information will be emailed no later than April 12th.

Program:

The speaker will be Margaret Ogden, Esq., Wellness Coordinator, Virginia State Bar. Ms. Ogden will present a 1 hour CLE on “Occupational Well-Being: Understanding the Risks and Building Our Resilience” in conjunction with VJLAP. 1 hour CLE approval pending.
We’ve known about the higher rates of burnout, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse in our profession for a long time, but have only recently begun to take collective steps to improve our wellness. In this seminar, lawyers will examine physical, mental/emotional, adaptation, and self-actualization risks that go hand-in-hand with the practice of law, as well as tips to address these risks on both an individual and organizational level. Margaret H. Ogden, the Wellness Coordinator for the Supreme Court of Virginia, will tell you about small, habitual changes we as lawyers can make to lower stress, bolster work-life balance, enhance our professional satisfaction, and elevate our performance.

Memorial

All memorials will be held once in-person meetings resume.

Board Meeting:

11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

THERE WILL BE NO FEE FOR THIS SEMINAR

Meeting Information

Deadline to register is Sunday, April 11, 2021. Meeting information will be sent by email no later than Monday, April 12, 2021. Registration is now closed.

Survey 2021
2021-04-14 12:00 - 2021-04-23 12:00 (America/New_York)
As the Board prepares for the final meetings of this year and the beginning of the 2021-2022 Roanoke Bar Association year, we ask each member to complete the Survey below by Friday, April 23, 2021. Thank you

Survey 2021

Age of Member*

39 & under

40 - 59

60+
Number of in-person luncheons usually attended each year*

0 - 2

3 - 6

7+
Number of virtual meetings attended this year?*

0 - 3

4+
Did you attend an RBA virtual CLE seminar this year?*

Yes

No
Have you been vaccinated (with even one of two shot vaccines, please respond YES)*

Yes

No

Not planning to receive vaccine
Do you feel the RBA should offer an in-person meeting with a virtual option?*

Yes

No

Maybe
If a combination in-person & virtual meeting is held, The Shenandoah Club is not able to accommodate a virtual option. Are you willing to attend the lunch at the Higher Education Center or the Jefferson Center?*

Yes

No
With the increase in both vaccinations & the number of people permitted at in-person functions please select your preferred method of meeting attendance.*

attend in-person where facemasks are required & social distance guidelines are followed with a plated/boxed meal served.

attend in-person where facemasks are required & social distance guidelines are followed with NO MEAL

continue attending virtually

Undecided
If you are not willing to attend an indoor meeting/luncheon, would you attend an outdoor event?*

Yes

No

Maybe
Comments

CLE - Firearms and Gun Sales Legislation, April 23, 2021
2021-04-23 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Date/Time:

Friday, April 23, 2021, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Virtual presentation through GoToMeeting.

Program:

Firearms and Gun Sale Legislation; Continuing Education Seminar.
The presenter will be Gregory A. Porter, Esq.

Cost:

$35.00 Charge for RBA members and $50.00 charge for nonmembers. Nonmembers must pay in advance. Registration is required. Materials will be distributed by email. Meeting information will be distributed no later than Wednesday, April 21st.

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CLE Credit:

Approval pending for 2.0 hours of CLE, no Ethics

Deadline:

Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

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RBA Law Day - Monday, May 3, 2021
2021-05-03 12:00 (America/New_York)
Date/Time:

Monday, May 3, 2021
Meeting will be held through GoToMeeting
Beginning at 12:00 noon. Meeting information will be emailed no later than April 30th.

Program:

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

Memorial

All memorials will be held once in-person meetings resume.

Board Meeting:

11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Meeting
Reservations:

Cost:

No Charge

Meeting Information

Meeting information will be sent by email no later than Friday, April 30, 2021.

Bench Bar Conference - May 14, 2021
2021-05-14 14:45 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Date/Time:

Friday, May 14, 2021
Mill Mountain Theatre, Center in the Square. Masks will be required. Venue is marked for social distancing. In-person seating will be limited.
We are planning to offer a Virtual option. Details are still being worked out.

Program:

Sign-in begins at 2:20 pm. Program begins promptly at 2:45 pm. A bagged snack with be provided. Following the program, there will be a cocktail social at Corn Beef & Co., Deck level.
This program is being sponsored in part by Alps.

The CLE seminar, “Valuing Diversity and Recognizing Implicit Bias”, will be presented by Patice Holland, Esq. Approval for 1 hour CLE credit is pending.

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:

$40.00 for RBA members. Members will be billed.
Judges are invited as our guest, but must register

CLE Credit:

Approval pending for 1.0 hours of CLE credit

Deadline:

Registration deadline is Friday, May 7, 2021. Registration is now closed.

RBA 96th Annual Meeting - June 8, 2021
2021-06-08 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Fitzpatrick Hall – The Jefferson Center
Date/Time:

June 8, 2021
The Jefferson Center, Fitzpatrick Hall
Sign in and lunch begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. A virtual option will be available.

Program:

96th Annual Meeting. The Election of Officers and Directors. For the position of President-Elect, the Board of Directors has nominated Lori J. Bentley.
For Directors positions, the Nominating Committee has submitted the following members as nominees:
Allegra M.C. Black, Esq.
Christopher S. Dadak, Esq.
T. Daniel “Bo” Frith, IV, Esq.
Jonathan D. Puvak, Esq.
D. Adam McKelvey, Esq.
At the end of the meeting Macel H. Janoschka, Esq. will become President of the Association.

Bylaw Amendments:

The Active members will consider proposed amendments to the Bylaws of the Association.

Board Meeting:

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

Awards

The 2021 Frank W. “Bo” Rogers, Jr., Lifetime Achievement Award which will be presented to George I. Vogel, II, Esq. by his son, George I. Vogel, III, Esq.
The 2021 Young Lawyer of the Year will be presented to Catherine J. Huff, Esq. by Monica T. Monday, 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:

Members will be billed.

Parking:

Parking in the Jefferson Center lot is free.

Reservation:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, 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.

Reservation and
lunch selection:

Please email rba@roanokebar.com if a vegetarian option is preferred. Registration is now closed.

RBA Luncheon - September 14, 2021
2021-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

September 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:

The speaker will be Juval O. Scott, Esq. Ms. Scott is the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Virginia, which has offices in Roanoke, Charlottesville, and Abingdon. Her office collaborates to provide compassionate, creative, and courageous representation for the indigent accused at all stages of federal criminal litigation.

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. 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, September 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, September 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. Walk-in seats are available. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for more information.

Young Lawyer Table Registration

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CLE - Ethics of Negotiations
2021-10-06 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Date/Time:

Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m
The virtual presentation will be handled by the McCammon Group.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Oct 6, 2021, 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: CLE – Ethics in Negotiation and Mediation, October 6, 2021
Register is now closed.

Program:

Ethics of Negotiations. There will be two presenters. One will be John McCammon, Esq. – Founder and President of the The McCammon Group and a Certified Mediator for the Supreme Court of Virginia. The other will be John Douglass, Esq – Current Professor and Former Dean, T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond, and a Former Assistant United States Attorney, Chief of Criminal Section.

Cost:

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

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CLE Credit:

Approved for 2.0 hours of CLE, Ethics

Deadline:

Monday, October 4, 2021.

Introduction to the Courthouse with Judge David Carson
2021-10-07 15:30 - 18:45 (America/New_York)
Date/Time:

Thursday, October 7, 2021
Roanoke City Courthouse 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Followed by a social at 202 Social House, 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. This event is for all attorneys who passed the Bar between 2017 – 2021 or attorneys who are waiting for results. You do not need to be an RBA member to attend but you must register.

Location:

3:30 – 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 SE, Roanoke, VA

Deadline:

The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 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.

RBA - Luncheon, October 12, 2021
2021-10-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

October 12 , 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:

David Bell, Roanoke City Sheriff, will be the speaker. Sheriff Bell is a state certified General Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Intermediate Weapons Instructor, VCIN Instructor and certified Auditor with the American Correctional Association. He also had oversight on multiple improvement projects at the Roanoke City Jail, including the successful implementation of a new mental health housing unit to address of the biggest ongoing issues faced by correctional facilities.

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. 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, October 11, 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, October 7, 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.

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 (America/New_York) | 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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Young Lawyer Table Registration

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Santa at the Station - December 6, 2021
2021-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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.
