Roanoke Bar Association

RBA - April 9, 2024, Luncheon and CLE
2024-04-09 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

.

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

URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*First nameLast name testFirm1*testEmail Address*Phone Number*

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.

Courthouse Introduction with Judge David Carson, October 23, 2024
2024-10-23 15:45 - 17:00
Date/Time:

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Roanoke City Courthouse 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Followed by a Social Hour from 5:15 – 7:00 pm at Corned Beef & Company.

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 2020 – 2024 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 at Corned Beef & Company.

Deadline:

The deadline to register is Monday, October 21, 2024, at noon.

Cost:

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

Sponsors:

Registration:

Registration is closed. Email rba@roanokebar.com for walk-in availability.

Habitat for Humanity Restore Service Day - November 2, 2024
2024-11-02 09:30 - 12:30
Join the Roanoke Bar Association’s Habitat for Humanity Restore Service Day – November 2, 2024.
Register below for the RBA’s Habitat for Humanity Restore Service Project on Saturday, November 2, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Habitat Restore is located at 3435 Melrose Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24017
The Habitat ReStore is open to everyone. The ReStore is a non-profit store and donation center selling used and some new items to fix, repair, maintain or decorate your home. ReStores accept donations and sells a constantly changing inventory of diverse, high-quality merchandise to the public at a fraction of the retail price, while diverting reusable household items and building materials from area landfills. Sales of donated items help Habitat-Roanoke with local families to build and rehabilitate affordable homes in the Roanoke Valley.
Sign up for the workday is limited to 10 volunteers. We are planning a construction/build work date in the spring.
This event has been postponed until Spring 2025.
Please contact Mollie Elder with questions or work openings – mollie.elder@woodsrogers.com

RBA - Luncheon, November 12, 2024
2024-11-12 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

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

Program:

The speaker will be Attorney General Jason Miyares. Jason Miyares is the first Hispanic American to be elected to a statewide office in Virginia, and the first child of an immigrant to be Attorney General. A product of Virginia public schools, Mr. Miyares graduated with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from James Madison University and a Juris Doctorate from the College of William and Mary School of Law. He also served as a prosecutor in the Virginia Beach Commonwealth’s Attorney Office.

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

CLE Seminar, November 13, 2024
2024-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Roanoke Higher Education Center
Date/Time:

Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 10:00 am – noon.
The seminar will be presented in-person at the Roanoke Higher Education Center, Room 408.

Program:

Program is from 10:00 am to noon.

“Suicide Prevention Best Practices for the Legal Community.”
The program will be presented by Deb Casello, president and founder of KEYS 365. She is a master-level suicide prevention trainer, and a dedicated professional working in crisis and trauma support since 2008.

Cost:

There is no charge to attend but seating is limited.
Registration is required.

CLE Credit:

Approved for 2.0 hours of CLE credit including 2.0 hours of Wellness.

Deadline:

Deadline to register is Friday, November 8, 2024. Registration is now closed

False Claims Act Webinar , November 14, 2024
2024-11-14 12:00 - 13:30
Qui Tam Section: False Claims Act Today – Western District of Virginia [VIRTUAL]

November 14 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
“The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a single federal district and feature an experienced local panel that includes an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district; a federal judge; a relator-side attorney; and a defense attorney. This online-only event will be conducted via Zoom and will spotlight the Western District of Virginia.
Opening remarks by Amy H. Geddes, Roanoke Bar Association and Bryce J. Hunter, FBA Western District of Virginia Chapter. SPEAKERS include: Hon. Michael F. Urbanski, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia; Laura Day Taylor, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Virginia; John R. Thomas, Jr. (relator perspective) Hafemann Magee Thomas; Justin M. Lugar (defense perspective) Woods Rogers. The MODERATOR is Scott Oswald FBA Qui Tam Section.
This event does not offer CLE credit.
Register here – https://employmentlawgroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7YWI_5UtSnumSyL0mB3Yyg#/registration

RBA - Trivia Night at Twisted Track, Nov 20th, 100th Year Event
2024-11-20 17:00 - 19:30
RBA Centennial Event
100 Years at the Bar’s
November Event is
Trivia Night at
Twisted Track Brewpub
On November 20th from 5:00 – 7:30 pm, the RBA will host a Trivia Night at Twisted Track Brewpub. Trivia begins at 5:30 pm. Bring your own Trivia Team or form one when you arrive!
Drink tickets will be provided along with an assortment of snacks! There is no charge for RBA members to attend. We do ask you to register by November 18th. Registration is closed but walk-ins are welcome. Email rba@roanokebar.com.

Santa at the Station - December 9, 2024
2024-12-09 18:00 - 20:00
Sponsored by the Roanoke Law Foundation
On Monday evening, December 9, 2024, 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 2024. Registration has closed but volunteers are still welcome. Please email rba@roanokebar.com.

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

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

Program:

The speaker will be Michael York, the 86th president of the Virginia State Bar. Mr. York is a recognized litigator and a Pulitzer Prize-winning former journalist. His litigation practice has included defending class-action lawsuits, overturning multi-billion-dollar verdicts as well as defending whistle-blowers and corporate officials against white-collar criminal allegations. We will also hear from Oneida Huntington, the JLAP representative.

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

test new
2024-12-23 08:00 - 17:00

test
2025-01-07 08:00 - 17:00

RBA - Luncheon, January 14, 2025
2025-01-14 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

January 14 , 2025
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Eric Monday, General Counsel of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport who will talk about the airport’s current and long term planning initiatives. We will also hear from Monica Monday about the Virginia Poverty Law Center.

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 9, 2025. 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 - Rail Yard Dawgs Night - January 16, 2025, 100th Celebration Event
2025-01-16 18:00
RBA Centennial Event
100 Years at the Bar’s
January Event is
Hockey Night with the
Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
On Thursday, January 16th, the RBA will host a hockey night with the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Macon Mayhem at the Roanoke Civic Center. To add to the fun, the Rail Yard Dawgs are hosting a Trivia Night on January 16th. Our group will be seated in Section 11.
Tickets for the RBA member plus a guest will be provided along with a parking pass (parking passes are subject to availability) and a $15 per person food voucher! There is no charge to attend. You must register to attend. Tickets and parking passes will be distributed electronically. Food vouchers will be distributed at the game. Deadline to register is January 9th. Registration is now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com regarding late registrations.

CLE Seminar, January 22, 2025
2025-01-22 15:00 - 16:00
Date/Time:

Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 3:00 pm – 4:00pm.
The seminar will be presented virtually.

Program:

Program is from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

“What Every Virginia Attorney Should Know About Truck Accident Cases.” The program will be presented by Robert E. Byrne, Jr., Esq.

Cost:

There is no charge to attend but registration is required. Materials and zoom link will be sent to participates on Monday, January 20, 2025.

CLE Credit:

Approved for 1.0 hours of CLE credit.

Deadline:

Deadline to register is Friday, January 17, 2025. Registration is now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com regarding late registration.

test
2025-02-05 08:00 - 17:00

CLE Seminar, February 13, 2025
2025-02-13 10:00 - 12:00
Date/Time:

Thursday, February 13, 2025, 10:00 am – noon.
The seminar will be presented virtually.

Program:

Program is from 10:00 am to noon.

“To Present or Not to Present: Ethical and Strategic Considerations for the Opening Session in Mediation .”
Traditionally, lawyers have presented their cases to opposing parties in the opening session of a mediation. Recently, some lawyers have chosen to waive this opportunity. As is true of an opening statement at trial, the presentations in the opening session of a mediation very much impact how the mediation will proceed. Much can be gained by an effective presentation; yet there may be some risk. This course will be presented by the Hon. J. Michael Gamble (Ret.) and the Hon. Michael T. Garrett (Ret.) from The McCammon Group. This 2-hr CLE provides the ethical and strategic issues that should be considered in deciding “To Present or Not to Present.”

Cost:

There is no charge for RBA members to attend but registration is required. Materials and zoom link will be sent to participates on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

CLE Credit:

Approved for 2.0 hours of CLE credit in Ethics.

Deadline:

Registration is now closed. For late registration, please email rba@roanokebar.com.

RBA - Luncheon, February 18, 2025
2025-02-18 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

NEW DATE DUE TO WEATHER
February 18 , 2025
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.
All previous reservation for February 11th have been cancelled. If you are planning to attend on February 18th you will need to make a new reservation.

Program:

The speaker will be Joshua Fairfield, an internationally recognized law and technology scholar, specializing in digital property, electronic contract, big data privacy, and virtual communities. He has written on the law and regulation of e-commerce and online contracts and on the application of standard economic models to virtual environments. Professor Fairfield’s current research focuses on big data privacy models and the next generation of legal applications for cryptocurrencies.
Professor Fairfield consults with U.S. government agencies, including the White House Office of Technology and the Homeland Security Privacy Office, on national security, privacy, and law enforcement within online communities and as well as on strategies for protecting children online.

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 previous reservation for February 11th have been cancelled. If you are planning to attend on February 18th you will need to make a new reservation. All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025. 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.

RBA - Trivia Night at Corned Beef & Co., Feb 19th
2025-02-19 17:00 - 19:00
Event has been postponed due to weather! Watch your email for a new date.
RBA Centennial Event
100 Years at the Bar’s
February Event is
Trivia Night at
Corned Beef & Co.
You have spoken! Trivia Night was so popular we are bringing it back!
Postponed! On February 19th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, the RBA will host another Trivia Night at Corned Beef Co. Trivia begins at 5:30 pm. Bring your own Trivia Team or form one when you arrive!
Drink tickets will be provided along with an assortment of snacks! There is no charge for RBA members to attend. We do ask you to register by February 14th. New date coming!

Bench Bar Conference, February 28, 2025
2025-02-28 12:00 - 14:30 | Roanoke Higher Education Center
Date/Time:

Friday, February 28, 2025
The Roanoke Higher Education Center, Room

Program:

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

The program will include a 2.0 hour CLE presentation in the form of “Judicial Squares”. Judge Chris Clemens will serve as moderator. Additional Judges participating include: Judge Black, Judge Geddes, Judge Ciaffone, Judge Moseley, Judge Roe, Judge Urbanski, Judge Thompson, Judge Dillon and Judge Ferguson. Approved for 2.0 hours CLE including 1.0 hour of Ethics.

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:

Approved for 2.0 hours of CLE credit including 1.0 hour of Ethics.

Deadline:

Deadline to register is February 21st. Registration is now closed. For walk-availability please email rba@roanokebar.com
