Roanoke Bar Association

Senior Shine and Dine Dinner, April 22-23, 2026
2026-04-23 17:15 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
The Senior Shine and Dine returns for the fifth 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 22, 2026, a room at Greene Memorial Church will be transformed into a happy and special place to celebrate and on April 23, 2026, members of the RBA will serve a catered meal and provide cleanup.
Registration has closed. Please email Jay O’Keeffe at jokeeffe@michiehamlett.com if you have any questions or want to volunteer.

CLE Seminar - Elder Law: Legally Aging, April 28, 2026
2026-04-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Roanoke Higher Education Center
Date/Time:

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 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 409.

Program:

Program is at 2:00 – 5:00 pm.

“Elder Law: 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.

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.

Deadline:

Deadline to register is Thursday, April 23, 2026. Registration is closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com about late registration.

RBA - Law Day Luncheon, May 1, 2026
2026-05-01 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

Friday, May 1, 2026
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. Christopher Head, Del. Sam Rasoul, Del. Joseph McNamara, and Del. Lily V. Franklin.

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

TBA

Meeting Reservations:

Cost of Lunch:

$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 Monday, April 27, 2026. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $25.00. Reservations are now closed. For walk-in availability, please email rba@roanokebar.com

RBA - 101st Annual Meeting, June 9, 2026
2026-06-09 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

June 9, 2026
The Shenandoah Club
Sign in and lunch begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

101st Annual Meeting.
The Election of Officers and Directors.
For the position of President-Elect, the Board of Directors has nominated Sarah C. Jessee, Esq.
For Directors positions, the Nominating Committee has submitted the following members as nominees:
David R. Berry, Esq.
Andrew S. Gerrish, Esq.
James J. O’ Keeffe, Esq.
Jason G. Moyers, Esq.
Devon R. Slovensky, Esq.
At the end of the meeting Victor S. “Dinny” Skaff, III, Esq. will become President of the Association.

Bylaw Amendments:

The Active members will consider the summary of proposed amendments and the 2026 draft Bylaws of the Association.

Memorial Resolution:

There will be a memorial resolution in honor of Diana M. Perkinson presented by Deborah S. Caldwell-Bono, Esq.

Board Meeting:

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

Awards

The 2026 Frank W. “Bo” Rogers, Jr., Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to George A. “Al” McLean, Jr., Esq. by the Hon. Samuel G. Wilson. The 2026 Young Lawyer of the Year will be presented to Jamie H. Wood, Esq. by Justin E. Simmons, Esq. The Volunteer Service Awards recipients will be recognized. 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 4, 2026. 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 - "Ethics for Lawyers in Negotiation & Mediation", June 16th
2026-06-16 15:00 - 17:00
Date/Time:

Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
Virtual presentation organized by The McCammon Group.

Program:

“Ethics for Lawyers in Negotiation & Mediation”.
Join us as the Hon. J. Michael Gamble (Ret.), John T. Jessee, Esq., and James F. Neale, Esq. 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.

Cost:

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

CLE Credit:

Approved for 2.0 hours of CLE including 2.0 hours of Ethics

Deadline:

The deadline to register is Friday, June 12, 2026. Registration is closed. For late registration email rba@roanokebar.com

RBA - CLE Seminar - Protective Orders 101, June 22, 2026
2026-06-22 11:00 - 12:30
Date/Time:

Monday, June 22, 2026, beginning at 11:00 am.
The seminar will be presented virtually.

Program:

Program is at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm.

“Protective Orders 101”.
Presenting the CLE will be Susheela Varky, Director, Center for Family Advocacy; Staff Attorney for Domestic and Sexual Violence at the Virginia Poverty Law Center and Elizabeth Barbour, Esq., Legal Aid Society Roanoke Valley.

Materials will be emailed to those registered no later than Friday, June 19th.

Cost:

There is no charge for RBA members.

CLE Credit:

Approval pending for 1.5 hours of CLE credit.

Deadline:

Deadline to register is Thursday, June 18, 2026. Registration has closed. For late registration email rba@roanokebar.com

RBA - CLE Seminar - More Than Just IQ , June 24, 2026
2026-06-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Gentry Locke, 10 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA, 24011
Date/Time:

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, beginning at 11:00 am
The seminar will be presented in-person at Gentry Locke

Program:

Program is from 11:00 am – Noon.

“More Than Just IQ: The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Ethical and Competent Legal Practice”.
Presenting the CLE will be Oneida Huntington, Southwest Virginia Region Manager, of the Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program.
Course Description: The practice of law is intellectually rigorous and emotionally demanding. Lawyers routinely operate in high‑stakes, adversarial environments that elicit strong emotional responses which directly affect judgment, communication, and professional conduct. Yet most attorneys receive little formal training on how emotions shape decision‑making and ethical behavior.This program introduces emotional intelligence (EI) as a core professional and ethical competency for lawyers. Participants will learn how emotional awareness and regulation support sound judgment, effective communication, professionalism, and ethical compliance. The program integrates practical strategies lawyers can implement immediately to reduce reactive behavior, improve client interactions, and lower ethical risk under the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct.

Materials will be distributed at the seminar.

Cost:

There is no charge for RBA members.

CLE Credit:

Approval pending for 1.0 hours of CLE credit. (1.0 Well-Being / 1.0 Ethics)

Deadline:

Deadline to register is Friday, June 19, 2026. Registration is now closed.

RBA - Summer Social, July 7, 2026
2026-07-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Twisted Track Brewpub
Date/Time:

Tuesday, July 7, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

The RBA and the Ted Dalton American Inn of Court invite you to join us for an evening of fellowship and refreshments as we begin the 2026-2027 year. All current summer interns are welcome to attend with a member.
Twisted Track hosts Trivia Night on Tuesdays beginning at 6:30 pm. While this is not a trivia night specifically for the RBA and Inn of Court, feel free to stay and participate if you would like.

Location:

Twisted Track Brewpub
523 Shenandoah Ave NW
Roanoke, VA 24016

Registration:

Please Register (see below)

Deadline:

The deadline to register is Monday, June 29, 2026. Please join us!

Cost:

Free to RBA and Inn of Court members

Registration:

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

RBA Luncheon, September 8, 2026
2026-09-08 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

September 8 , 2026
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Eric Monday. His topic will be; “VA250– what’s next? July Fourth has come & gone, but there’s still plenty of Revolution ahead, as VA250 continues all the way to Yorktown in 2031. He will present a power point that includes a review of upcoming events.

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

There will be a memorial resolution in honor of Holly Caitlin Farris, Esq. presented by Amy H. Geddes, Esq.

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 3, 2026. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $25.00.

Luncheon Registration

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