Roanoke Bar Association

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

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

Program:

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

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

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

Cost:

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

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CLE Credit:

Approved for 1.0 hours of CLE

Deadline:

Monday, May 2, 2022.

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

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

Program:

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

Cost:

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

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CLE Credit:

Approval pending for 1.5 hours of CLE

Deadline:

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

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

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

Program:

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

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

Bylaw Amendments:

None

Board Meeting:

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

Awards

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

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$20.00

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

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

Reservations:

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

Deadline:

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

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

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

Program:

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

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$20.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

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

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

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

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

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

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

Program:

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

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$20.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

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

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

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

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

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

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

Program:

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

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$20.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

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

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

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

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

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

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

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

Location:

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

Deadline:

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

Cost:

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

Sponsors:

Thank you to our event sponsor:
Planet Depos

Registration:

Registration is now closed.

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

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

Program:

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

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

Cost:

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

CLE Credit:

Approval pending for 2.0 hours of CLE credit in ethics

Deadline:

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

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

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

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

Program:

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

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$20.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

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

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

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

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

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

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

Program:

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

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$25.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

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

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Program:

Program is at 9:00 – 10:00 am.

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

Cost:

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

CLE Credit:

Approved for 1.0 hours of CLE credit in Ethics.

Deadline:

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

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

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

Program:

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

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$25.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

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

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

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

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

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

Program:

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

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

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

Question and Answer Session With the Judges

Cost:

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

CLE Credit:

Approval pending for 1.0 hours of CLE credit in ethics

Deadline:

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

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

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

Program:

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

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

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

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$25.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

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

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

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

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

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

Program:

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

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

Cost:

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

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CLE Credit:

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

Deadline:

Monday, March 13, 2023.

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

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

Program:

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

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$25.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

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

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

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

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

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

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

Program:

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

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

$25.00; make check payable to Roanoke Bar Association

Payment:

Payment is expected at the door.

Parking:

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

Reservation #:

Please register below for the in-person luncheon.

Deadline:

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

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

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.
