Roanoke Bar Association

RBA - Law Day, May 1, 2023
2023-05-01 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

CLE Seminar - Legally Aging, May 18, 2023
2023-05-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Roanoke Higher Education Center
Date/Time:

Thursday, May 18, 2023, beginning at 2:00 pm.
The seminar will be presented both in-person and virtually. The in-person presentation will be held at the Roanoke Higher Education Center, Room 408.

Program:

Program is at 2:00 – 5:00 pm.

“Legally Aging”.
As the population ages, legal issues and needs emerge for clients, family members and attorneys. This CLE is for all lawyers, regardless of specialty. It is an overview of key topics including documents for estate planning, the regulation of senior housing and what may be litigated when things do not go as planned. Whether you have clients who need your assistance with these issues or you are simply want to know more for personal/family preparation, this CLE is one you should not miss. The outstanding panel includes Ann M. Green with Anderson, Desimone & Green PC, Charles L. Downs, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, Virginia Lutheran Homes, Inc. and Travis J. Graham, with Gentry Locke. The Honorable Christopher Clemens, Judge for the 23rd Judicial Circuit, Roanoke, Virginia, will moderate the program.

Cost:

$60.00 for in-person attendance. Seating is limited.
$75.00 for virtual attendance.

CLE Credit:

Approval pending for 3.0 hours of CLE credit.

Deadline:

Deadline to register is Monday, May 15, 2023. Registration is now closed. For late registration, email rba@roanokebar.com.

RBA - 98th Annual Meeting, June 13, 2023
2023-06-13 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

June 13, 2023
The Shenandoah Club
Sign in and lunch begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

98th Annual Meeting.
The Election of Officers and Directors.
Proposed Slate is:
For the position of President-Elect, the Board of Directors has nominated Amy H. Geddes, Esq.
For Directors positions, the Nominating Committee has submitted the following members as nominees:
Allegra Black, Esq.
Christopher Dadak, Esq.
T. Daniel “Bo” Frith, IV, Esq.
Adam McKelvey, Esq.
Mona Raza, Esq.
At the end of the meeting Christen C. Church, 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 2023 Frank W. “Bo” Rogers, Jr., Lifetime Achievement Award which will be presented to Maryellen Goodlatte, Esq. by Mark Feldmann, Esq. The 2023 Young Lawyer of the Year will be presented to T. Daniel “Bo” Frith, IV, 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:

$25.00

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.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 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 regarding walk-in availability.

Barrister Book Buddies, 2023-2024
2023-08-21 08:00 - 2024-05-01 15:00
Barrister Book Buddies Returns for 2023-2024!!
In 2019-2020 the RBA celebrated the 20th year of Barrister Book Buddies. Due to COVID the program was put on hold until it was safe to resume in-person events. The Roanoke City Schools has asked us to return for 2023-2024. We currently have more than 40 teachers who are looking for a Buddy this fall. The elementary schools are: Hurt Park, Preston Park, Morningside, Fallon Park, Lincoln Terrace and Virginia Heights. We are asking for volunteers to register now to ensure we have enough volunteers when school begins in August.
Each Book Buddy is asked to read for an hour, at least once a month. You may read more often if you wish. Once the assignments are made, it is the responsibility of the Book Buddy and the teacher to contact each other and determine the schedule.
If you have a preference for school and/or grade, please note that on your registration.
Every attempt will be made to honor your request, but that will depend upon the needs of the schools. We appreciate your willingness to help wherever you are needed. We encourage you to sign up for this award-winning community service program and make a difference in a child’s life.
We appreciate your participation and look forward to re-starting the Barrister Book Buddies.
Registration for 2023-2024 is closed.

RBA - Luncheon, September 12, 2023
2023-09-12 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

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

Program:

The speaker will be Dr. Todd Peppers. He will speak on changes at the US Supreme Court. Dr. Peppers is a professor of political science at Roanoke College and presently holds the Heny H. And Trudye H. Fowler Chair. He is the author of multiple books and articles on the U.S. Supreme Court.

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, September 7, 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. For walk-in availability please email rba@roanokebar.com

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

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

Program:

The speaker will be Retired Lt. General James Clapper on the challenges facing the national intelligence community. He is the longest tenured Director of National Intelligence having served for almost 6 ½ years for President Obama.

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, October 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.

Courthouse Introduction with Judge David Carson, October 18, 2023
2023-10-18 15:45 - 17:00
Date/Time:

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Roanoke City Courthouse 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Followed by a Social Hour. Details to be announced.

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 2019 – 2023 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
5:15 – 7:00 p.m. – Social Hour, Corned Beef & Company

Deadline:

The deadline to register is Monday, October 16, 2023, at noon.

Cost:

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

Sponsors:

Registration:

Registration is now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com to be added to the walk-in list.

CLE - Balancing Ethics, Well Being and Technology, Oct 31, 2023
2023-10-31 09:00 - 11:00
Date/Time:

Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Virtual presentation organized by Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program .

Program:

“Another Dilemma for Legal Professionals: Balancing Ethics, Well-Being and Technology”.
Join us as Brian Moore, Esq., Southwest Virginia Program Manager of the Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program presents a a two (2) hour technology / ethics CLE that has been approved for 2 hours of ethics credit. This program will be presented virtually.

The Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program will be providing the zoom link for this program. Please register here and the link will be sent by email.

Cost:

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

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CLE Credit:

Approved for 2.0 hours of CLE including 2.0 hrs of Ethics

Deadline:

Friday, October 27, 2023. Registration is now closed.

RBA - Luncheon, November 14, 2023
2023-11-14 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

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

Program:

The speaker will be Chidi L. James, Esq., VSB president. Mr. James is a 1997 graduate of Texas A&M University and a 2001 graduate of the George Mason University School of Law. Before joining Blankingship & Keith in 2003, Mr. James served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the judges of the Arlington County Circuit Court and completed the Judge Advocate General School Course at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. He has served for over 25 years as a military reservist and is currently assigned to the National Guard Bureau’s Legal Service Office in Arlington, Virginia. Mr. James is a personal injury lawyer handling cases including wrongful death, products liability, and inadequate security. He is the immediate past president of the Board of Legal Services of Northern Virginia, former president of the Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association, and a member of both the Fairfax Law Foundation Board and the Old Dominion Bar Association Foundation Board. James has also served on the Board of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association for many years.

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, November 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.

Santa at the Station - December 11, 2023
2023-12-11 16:30 - 20:30 | Virginia Museum of Transportation
Sponsored by the Roanoke Law Foundation
On Monday evening, December 11, 2023, 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 please sign up online below or to become a sponsor use the mail in form available for printing here:
Santa at the Station Sponsor Form. If you have questions please email rba@roanokebar.com

Santa at the Station Sponsorship and Volunteer Form

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Photography Sponsor $350

Santa's Workshop - arts & craft supplies $50

Santa's Sack Sponsor - (children select a gift for family) $250

Dessert Treats Sponsor $75

Treat bags for the children $75

Holiday Feast Sponsor $100

Monetary Donation of your choice - All donations are tax deductible.

Volunteer Opportunities

Registration Desk - welcome and sign up for photos

Photos with Santa - assist the photographer

Dining Room Server - food and beverage

Santa's Workshop - arts and crafts

Santa's Sack - help children choose gifts for family

Wherever I am needed

Volunteer Times Available

4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. set up

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

let me know when I am needed

RBA - Luncheon, December 12, 2023
2023-12-12 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

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

Program:

The speaker will be Benjamin Leigh, Esq., VBA President. Mr. Leigh is a principal with Troxell Leigh, P.C., in Leesburg. His practice focuses on real estate, assisting owners, developers and institutions with varied issues and litigation. He joined the VBA in 1997 and has been active in the Real Estate Section since 2011, serving as section Chair from 2015 to 2017. In 2018, he was appointed to the VBA Public Service Committee and in 2019 joined the Board of Governors. Ben earned undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Richmond and served as law clerk to then-Chief Justice Harry L. Carrico at the Supreme Court 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, December 7, 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.

RBA - January 9, 2024, Luncheon
2024-01-09 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

January 9 , 2024
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Roanoke City Police Chief Scott Booth. He joined the Roanoke Police Department in October of 2023. Chief Booth started his law enforcement career with the Richmond, Virginia, Police Department in 1996, where he served for nearly 20 years. In August of 2015, he joined the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority in Washington, DC, where he served as the Deputy Chief of Operations and then as the Chief of Police. In July of 2017, he took a position with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security where he served as the Deputy Federal Security Director for the Charlotte, NC region, coordinating transportation security efforts for the Federal Government in western North Carolina until he became the Chief of Police for Danville, Virginia, in February 2018.

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 4, 2024. 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.

RBA - February 13, 2024, Luncheon
2024-02-13 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

February 13 , 2024
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Hon. Steven Agee, 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. He was born in Roanoke and was educated at Bridgewater College (Bachelor of Arts), the University of Virginia School of Law (Juris Doctor) and New York University School of Law (Master of Laws, Taxation). He was nominated by George W. Bush on March 13, 2008; confirmed by the Senate on May 20, 2008, and received his commission on July 1, 2008. Prior to his nomination to a seat on the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, his professional career includes: United States Army Reserve, 1986-1997; Private practice in Roanoke, Virginia, 1977-2000; Member, Virginia House of Delegates, 1982-1994; Judge, Court of Appeals of Virginia, 2001-2003; Justice, Supreme Court of Virginia, 2003-2008.

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 8, 2024. 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. For walk-in availability email rba@@roanokebar.com

Bench Bar Conference - February 23, 2024
2024-02-23 12:00 - 15:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

Friday, February 23, 2024
The Shenandoah Club

Program:

Lunch begins at 12:00 pm. Program begins at 12:30 pm.

The program will include a 1.0 hour CLE presentation followed by the State of the Judiciary Addresses. The CLE presentation will be divided into two topics. The first on specific issues and strategies for attorneys to use (or not use) AI followed by a presentation on how to avoid bar complaints and how to respond to them. The speakers will be Travis J. Graham, Esq., Harrison Richards, Esq. and Jessiah Hulle, Esq. CLE approval pending for 1.0 hour in Ethics.

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:

$50.00 for RBA members.
$60.00 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. Luncheon will be a sandwich buffet by the Shenandoah Club. Registration is now closed. For walk-in availability please email rba@roanokebar.com

Habitat for Humanity Community Service Day - March 9, 2024
2024-03-09 08:00 - 14:00
Join the Roanoke Bar Association’s Habitat for Humanity Community Service Day – March 9, 2024.
Sign up to be part of the RBA’s first Habitat for Humanity Community Service Project on Saturday, March 9, 2024, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Work alongside Habitat’s construction staff to create a new house for a deserving family. All tools and safety equipment are supplied. No construction experience necessary! You only need to bring a lunch and work gloves. Sign up is limited to 12. If we have enough response, we will add an additional work date in April at either a building site or the Habitat Restore.
Registration is now closed.
Please contact Mollie Elder with questions or work openings – mollie.elder@wrvblaw.com.

RBA - March 12, 2024 Luncheon
2024-03-12 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

March 12 , 2024
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Ben Rottenborn, Esq., principal at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black, speaking on the Amber Heard/Johnny Depp trial and the impact of social media on trying cases.

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, March 7, 2024. 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 closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for walk-in availability.

CLE - A Guide To Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Law, April 3, 2024
2024-04-03 16:00 - 17:00
Date/Time:

Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This will be a virtual presentation.

Program:

“A Guide to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Law”.
Join us as Grimes Creasy, Esq., of Johnson Ayers & Matthews, presents a one (1) hour CLE on Virginia residential landlord and tenant law. This program was last presented in April 2021 and has been updated. Approval pending for 1 hours of credit. This program will be presented virtually. Materials and zoom link will be sent no later than April 1, 2024.

Cost:

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

CLE Credit:

Approved for 1.0 hours of CLE.

Deadline:

Deadline to register is Friday, March 29, 2024. Registration is now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for late registration.

RBA - 2024-2025 Composite Photos
2024-04-09 00:00 - 2024-04-19 00:00 | Virginia Museum of Transportation
The RBA will celebrate 100 years in 2025.
A year long celebration is being planned with a variety of activities through out the year. As part of the celebration, a new composite is being done. The last one was done in 2014.
The Roanoke Bar Association has engaged the firm of JRussell Photography, who specializes in “Executive Portraits” to photograph all the members for our association beginning April 9, 2024. Photo sessions will be April 9 – 12, April 16-19, April 30 – May 3. Gentry Locke attorneys have the option of April 15 in-house at Gentry Locke.
JRussell has over 90 years of combined professional portrait photography experience and is the nation’s leading executive portrait studio. They have worked with more than 900 professional organizations and photographed over 250,000 professional attorneys and physicians.
The photographs will be taken at the Virginia Transportation Museum, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 303 Norfolk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016, and there is no cost for you to participate. A professional portrait photographer will photograph you in several poses. You will then be able to view your proofs immediately through an instant video system and choose your photograph for the association use. Additional portraits will also be made available to those wishing to purchase however, there is no obligation.
For professional quality and best presentation, appropriate dress is suggested. We recommend professional attire in dark and/or bold colors.
We ask that you appreciate the importance of this project and assist JRussell in making this a most successful experience for your association.
Please call JRussell at “512-266-8921” to schedule your appointment. You can also schedule your appointment online at www.goJRussell.com (choose “Schedule” from the menu on the left side of the website, then choose “Guest Account” to get to the calendar). If you do not schedule an appointment either by calling or online JRussell will be calling to schedule you an appointment.

RBA - April 9, 2024, Luncheon and CLE
2024-04-09 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

April 9 , 2024
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:20 p.m.

Program:

Following the announcements this month, our guest speaker, Justice D. Arthur Kelsey, Supreme Court of Virginia, will present a 1 hour CLE program:” How Artificial Intelligence Will Change the Legal Profession”. Shawn D. Lillemo, and Laura Ellingson will assist with the program. Justice Kelsey was elected to the Supreme Court of Virginia in January 2015 after being appointed to the Court of Appeals of Virginia in 2002. Prior to that he served as a judge in the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Virginia from 2000-2002.

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost of Lunch:

$25.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association. There is no additional charge for the CLE program.

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 4, 2024. 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.

Senior Shine & Dine Dinner - April 24th & April 25th
2024-04-25 16:30 - 20:00
The Senior Shine and Dine Dinner Returns for the Third Year!
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 24, 2024, a room at Greene Memorial Church will be transformed into a happy and special place to celebrate and on April 25, 2024, members of the RBA will serve a catered meal and provide cleanup. More details will be provided as the event gets closer.
Please register here to help. Registration is closed

RBA - Law Day Luncheon, May 1, 2024
2024-05-01 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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: Sen. David Suetterlein, Sen. Chris Head, Del. Sam Rasoul, Del. Joseph McNamara, Del. Chris Obenshain and Del. Will Davis.

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost of Lunch:

$25.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association. There is no additional charge for the CLE program.

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 25, 2024. 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 Seminar - Lawyers Gone Viral: Trying Cases with Todays Media
2024-05-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Roanoke Higher Education Center
Date/Time:

Wednesday, May 15, 2024, beginning at 2:00 pm.
The seminar will be presented both in-person and virtually. The in-person presentation will be held at the Roanoke Higher Education Center, Room 408.

Program:

Program is at 2:00 – 5:00 pm.

“Lawyers Gone Viral: Trying Cases with Todays Media”.
The panel includes John P. Fishwick, Jr., Fishwick & Associates PLC, Ben Rottenborn, Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black, Scott Sexton, Gentry Locke and James C. Turk, Turk & Turk, PC. The Honorable David Carson will moderate the program.

Cost:

$60.00 for in-person attendance. Seating is limited.
$75.00 for virtual attendance.

CLE Credit:

Approved for 3.0 hours of CLE credit including 1.0 hour of Ethics.

Deadline:

Deadline to register is Friday, May 9, 2024. Registration is now closed

RBA - 99th Annual Meeting, June 11, 2024
2024-06-11 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

June 11, 2024
The Shenandoah Club
Sign in and lunch begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

99th Annual Meeting.
The Election of Officers and Directors.
Proposed Slate is:
For the position of President-Elect, the Board of Directors has nominated Jonathan D. Puvak, Esq.
For Directors positions, the Nominating Committee has submitted the following members as nominees:
Martha “Mollie” Elder, Esq.
Sarah C. Jessee, Esq.
Andrew S. Gerrish, Esq.
Jay O’Keeffe, Esq.
Justin E. Simmons, Esq.
At the end of the meeting Amy H. Geddes, 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 2024 Frank W. “Bo” Rogers, Jr., Lifetime Achievement Award which will be presented to Eugene M. Elliott, Jr., Esq. by Brett Marston, Esq. The 2024 Young Lawyer of the Year will be presented to Brittany M. Haddox, Esq. by Monica L. Mroz. The 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:

$25.00

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 luncheon.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024. 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.

RBA - CLE Seminar, June 26, 2024
2024-06-26 12:00 - 13:00
Date/Time:

Wednesday, June 26, 2024, noon – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual presentation organized by Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program .

Program:

CLE Seminar – “Managing Stress and Building Resilience”.
Join us as Barbara Mardigian, Clinical Director and Oneida Harrington, Southwest Regional Manager of the Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program present a a one (1) hour Wellness CLE program. Approval is pending for 1 hour of Wellness credit. This program will be presented virtually.

Please register below and the materials and virtual CLE link will be sent by email no later than June 24, 2024.

Cost:

No Charge for RBA members. Registration is required.

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CLE Credit:

Approved for 1.0 hours of CLE credit including 1.0 hours of Wellness

Deadline:

Registration is now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for late registration.

RBA - Salem Red Sox Game and Picnic, August 10, 2024
2024-08-10 17:00
RBA Centennial Event
Salem Red Sox Game and Picnic
The RBA will kick off our centennial year with a Salem Red Sox baseball game and picnic. The Salem Red Sox will play the Delmarva Shorebirds. The game will be on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Salem Memorial Stadium. Gates open at 5:05 pm. First pitch is at 6:05 pm. The RBA will picnic in the Left Field Pavilion. The Pavilion is a completely covered area with over 20 picnic tables. It is located down the left field foul line next to the Red Sox bullpen. The picnic will include hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixing’s, vegetarian baked beans, Lay’s potato chips, assorted cookies, and canned Pepsi products and bottled Aquafina water. Tickets will be Field Level Admissions. Our own Nick Leitch from Gentry Locke will sing the National Anthem!
The RBA has purchased a block of tickets which will be issued first come-first serve. RBA members and one guest attend at no charge. Additional tickets may be purchased. Registration deadline is August 5th at noon. Registration has closed. To check availability please email rba@roanokebar.com.

RBA - Luncheon, September 10, 2024
2024-09-10 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

September 10 , 2024
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be John Hull, Executive Director of the Roanoke Regional Partnership. Mr. Hull is the executive director of the Roanoke Regional Partnership. He also serves as the executive director of the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority. Mr. Hull has spent more than 17 years serving the Roanoke Region in various economic development roles. A graduate of Roanoke College, the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute, and the Roanoke College Management Institute, Hull also has earned the certified economic research professional designation from the Council for Community and Economic Research. While managing the Roanoke Regional Partnership’s research and business investment functions, Hull has assisted in the creation of more than 6,000 jobs and the attraction of more than $1 billion in investment.

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

There will be a memorial resolution to honor G. Michael Pace, Jr. Esq. presented by K. Brett Marston, Esq. Mr. Pace practiced at Gentry Locke in Roanoke, where he was managing partner from 1999-2012. Mr. Pace created the Rule of Law Project.

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, September 5, 2024. 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.

RBA - Stock Bistro & Bar - Celebrating 100 Years, Sept 19th
2024-09-19 17:15 - 19:00
RBA Centennial Event
100 Years at the Bar’s
September 19th Event is a
Happy Hour Event at
Stock Cafe & Bistro
On September 19th from 5:15 – 7:00 pm, the RBA will host a Happy Hour Event at Stock Cafe & Bistro – the former Fire Station One. We will be in the Txtur showroom.
Stock Cafe offers a Nordic and Scandinavian inspired cuisine with a full cocktail bar, and an eclectic local wine selection. The bistro is fully furnished with Txtur furniture, made in Roanoke, VA. Join us for an after work beverage and snack! There is no charge for RBA members to attend. We do ask you to register by September 17th.

100th Happy Hour Social Registration

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RBA - Picnic & Pickleball Tournament, October 5, 2024
2024-10-05 11:00
RBA Centennial Event
Picnic & Pickleball Tournament Finals
The RBA will host the finals of the 1st RBA Pickleball Tournament followed by a Picnic catered by Mission Barbecue on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
The Tournament Finals will begin at 11:00 am followed by the Picnic at noon. The event will be held at Chip Casola’s cabin – 8714 Willett Lane, Bent Mountain, VA 24059. All RBA members are welcome even if you have not participated in the pickleball tournament.
The picnic will include sliced brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, mac-n-cheese, cold slaw, green beans, buns and cornbread along with tea and lemonade. Please bring your own chair. Pictures of this beautiful venue are below.
RBA members and their guest attend at no charge. You do need to register. Registration deadline is September 30th.

Registration has closed but we have room for additional attendees. please email me at rba@roanokebar.com if you would like to come.

RBA - Pickleball Tournament
2024-10-05 13:00
RBA Centennial Event
Register Now for the First RBA Pickleball Tournament
Tournament play will begin in July with the Finals to be held on October 5, 2024. Beginners to Masters are welcome. Brackets will be formed based on your pickleball rating and the average number of times played per month. Your partner does not need to be an RBA member.
The Pickleball Finals will be hosted by Chip Casola and catered by Mission Barbecue. Spectators and Players are welcome. This is a Bring Your Own Chair Event. There will be a separate signup for October 5th with more details in August.
Team Registration is closed. The current Bracket can be found here – RBA – Pickeball Bracket (9.6.24). Stay tuned for registration to attend the Finals tournament.

RBA - Luncheon, October 8, 2024
2024-10-08 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

October 8 , 2024
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Bryan Stinespring Head Football Coach at Roanoke College. Roanoke College is rebuilding it’s football program after a hiatus of more than 80 years. Stinespring, previously the associate head football coach and offensive assistant at Virginia Military Institute, brings more than 30 years of Virginia coaching experience to the role, including 26 years under legendary coach Frank Beamer at Virginia Tech.

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

There will be a memorial resolution to honor D. Adam McKelvey, Esq. presented by Stephen Huff, Esq. Mr. McKelvey practiced at Crandall & Katt. He was an active member of the RBA Board of Directors at the time of his passing.

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, October 3, 2024. 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. For walk-in availability email rba@roanokebar.com.
