Bench Bar Conference, February 28, 2025
2025-02-28 12:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Habitat for Humanity Community Work Day, March 1, 2025
2025-03-01 08:00 - 14:00
Join the Roanoke Bar Association’s Habitat for Humanity Community Service Day – March 1, 2025.
Sign up to be part of the RBA’s Habitat for Humanity Community Service Project on Saturday, March 1, 2025, 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. The deadline extended to register. Register by February 21, 2025.
Registration is now closed. Please contact Mollie Elder if you are able to volunteer after Feb 21st deadline – mollie.elder@wrvblaw.com.

RBA - Luncheon, March 11, 2025
2025-03-11 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

March 11 , 2025
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Joe Thompson, President of Property Catalyst Group.

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

There will be a memorial resolution for the Honorable Onzlee Ware presented by the Honorable Charles N. Dorsey.

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

RBA - Wine and Chocolate Tasting at CSG, March 19, 2025
2025-03-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Crystal Spring Grocery, 2205 Crystal Spring Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia, 24014
RBA Centennial Event
100 Years at the Bar’s
March Event is
Wine and Chocolate Tasting at Crystal Spring Grocery
On March 19th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, the RBA will host a Wine and Chocolate Tasting at Crystal Spring Grocery. CSG is located at 2205 Crystal Spring Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24014. Each attorney attending may bring one paralegal or staff member. The RBA member must attend with their guest.
There is no charge for RBA members to attend. We do ask you to register by March 13th. Registration is now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for walk-in availability.

RBA - 100th Anniversary Gala, April 5, 2025
2025-04-05 18:00 - 22:00 | The Roanoke Country Club
Date/Time:

April 5 , 2025
The Roanoke Country Club
3360 Country Club Drive NW
Roanoke, Virginia 24017

Program:

Roanoke Bar Association
Centennial Gala
Please join us as we celebrate our 100 years of history

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, please join us as we celebrate with cocktails, dinner, dessert and music. The evening will be about socializing and celebrating. There will be a very brief welcome from our committee chairpersons, Amy Geddes and Thomas Miller, beginning at 6:30pm. Dinner will begin at 6:45pm. Service will be in the form of food stations ending at 8:45pm. The menu will include Beef Tenderloin, Chicken Skewers, Shrimp and Grits, Flank Steak, and Salmon along with assorted sides, salad and desserts. Drink tickets will be picked up along with the nametags. There is no assigned seating.
Enjoy the display of our historical memorabilia and take time to view the many recorded interviews of our members on the various screens. Hurley and Hoprich Photography will be there taking pictures throughout the evening.

Music Requests :

Music with be provided by RSP Entertainment. The playlist will be based on the music you select. Music requests are open. Click here to make requests.

Schedule of Events:

6:00 – 10:00 pm.
6:00 Cocktails
6:30 Welcome Remarks
6:45 Dinner Stations open

Gala Reservations:

Tickets:

$60.00; per couple, $35.00 per individual. Price includes drink tickets.
Dress is Black tie optional.

Payment:

Members will be billed for tickets, no money will be collected at the door

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Registrations have closed.

RBA - Luncheon, April 8, 2025
2025-04-08 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

April 8 , 2025
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be the Honorable S. Bernard Goodwyn, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia. Chief Justice Goodwyn graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia’s School of Law in 1986. Prior to his appointment to the bench, Goodwyn practiced law at the law firm of Willcox & Savage. On October 10, 2007, Goodwyn was appointed to the Supreme Court of Virginia by Governor Tim Kaine. He became chief justice on January 1, 2022.
Prior to hearing from our speaker, there will be a presentation of a Proclamation on the 100th Anniversary of the incorporation of the RBA by Mayor Joe Cobb.

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

Welcome to the Federal Court House, April 22nd
2025-04-22 16:00 - 18:15
Date/Time:

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Roanoke Courthouse
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Followed by a reception from 5:00 – 6:15 pm in the lobby of the courthouse.

The judges of the Western District of Virginia will hold an introductory event to the courthouse for all new attorneys. This includes attorneys who are new to the area or new to federal practice. The program will include an introduction to the courthouse, the judges, clerks, courtroom deputies, and courtroom security. This event is co-sponsored by the Roanoke Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association. You do not need to be a member of either to attend, but we ask that you please register your attendance.

Location:

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. – United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Roanoke Courthouse which is located in the Poff Building at 210 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24011.
5:00 – 6:15 p.m. – reception in the courthouse lobby

Deadline:

The deadline to register is Thursday, April 17, 2025, at noon.

Cost:

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

Sponsors:

Registration:

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

Senior Shine and Dine Dinner, April 23-24, 2025
2025-04-23 17:30
The Senior Shine and Dine returns for the fourth 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 23, 2025, a room at Greene Memorial Church will be transformed into a happy and special place to celebrate and on April 24, 2025, members of the RBA will serve a catered meal and provide cleanup.
Volunteer registration is now closed. Please email mollie.elder@woodsrogers.com if you would like to volunteer.

RBA - Law Day Luncheon, May 1, 2025
2025-05-01 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

Thursday, May 1, 2025
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, Del. Sam Rasoul, Del. Joseph McNamara, and Del. Chris Obenshain.

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 Wednesday, April 23, 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. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for walk-in availability

RBA - Trivia Night at Corned Beef & Co, May 7, 2025
2025-05-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Corned Beef & Company, 107 S. Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA, 24011
RBA Centennial Event
100 Years at the Bar’s
May Event is
Trivia Night at
Corned Beef & Co.
You have spoken! Trivia Night was so popular we are bringing it back!
On May 7th 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. Registration is now closed. For walk-in availability please email rba@roanokebar.com

CLE Seminar, May 15, 2025
2025-05-15 10:00 - 12:00
Date/Time:

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 10:00 am – noon.
The seminar will be presented virtually.

Program:

Program is from 10:00 am to noon.

“Cybersecurity & AI in 2025: Attorney Ethics and Technology’s Next Frontier .” The two hour program will be presented by Beth Burgin Waller, Esq.

Cost:

The charge to attend for RBA members is $50.00. The cost for non-members is $60.00. Non-members need to pay in advance. Registration is required. Materials and zoom link will be sent to those registered on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

CLE Credit:

Approved for 2.0 hours of CLE credit including 1 hour of Ethics..

Deadline:

Deadline to register is Monday, May 12, 2025. Registration is now closed. For late registration please email rba@roanokebar.com.

RBA - Family Fun Day Picnic, May 31, 2025
2025-05-31 11:00 - 15:00
RBA Centennial Event
RBA Family Fun Day Picnic
will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at the Girl Scout Icimani Adventure Center located at 5488 Yellow Mountain Rd, Roanoke, VA 24014
This event is for all RBA members and their families. The day will include live music, a catered lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, and barbecue, a bounce house, a dunk booth, card games, an afternoon Kickball Tournament, and a free shirt or hat for all of those attending and more.
Our younger guests will be treated to a variety of activities including hiking, creek wading, a scavenger hunt, rock wall crawl, and other surprises under the direction of trained adult camp staff.
For those choosing to play in the kickball tournament, you can register with or without a whole team. We will organize teams out of any unaffiliated registrants. If your team is organized in advance, please name your team organizer on the registration form. The kickball rules: 9 players per team and at least 4 must be under 18 years of age or female.
There is no charge for RBA members and their family to attend. We do ask you to register by May 9th to allow time for the shirts and hats to arrive. Registering after May 9th may delay your shirt until after the event. registration has now closed.

RBA - 100th Annual Meeting on June 10, 2025
2025-06-10 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

June 10, 2025
The Shenandoah Club
Sign in and lunch begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

100th Annual Meeting.
The Election of Officers and Directors.
For the position of President-Elect, the Board of Directors has nominated Victor S. “Dinny” Skaff, III, Esq.
For Directors positions, the Nominating Committee has submitted the following members as nominees:
Mona A. Raza, Esq.
Allegra M. C. Black, Esq.
Devon J. Munro, Esq.
Jennifer A. Baker, Esq.
Laura M. Carini, Esq.
At the end of the meeting Jonathan D. Puvak, 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 2025 Frank W. “Bo” Rogers, Jr., Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Roy V. Creasy, Esq. by Lori Thompson, Esq. The 2025 Young Lawyer of the Year will be presented to Alicha M. Grubb, Esq. by Monica Monday, 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 5, 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 has now closed. For walk-in availability email rba@roanokebar.com

RBA - Summer Social, July 24th
2025-07-24 17:00 - 19:00
Date/Time:

July 24, 2025
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Please join us for an evening of fellowship and refreshments as we begin the 2025-2026 year. The RBA would also like to congratulate Brett Marston on becoming the new Virginia State Bar President. Please come and wish him well.
All current summer interns are welcome to attend with a member.

Location:

Corned Beef & Company
107 S Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24011

Registration:

Please Register (see below)

Deadline:

The deadline to register is Thursday, July 17, 2025. Please join us!

Cost:

Free to RBA members

Registration:

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

RBA - Luncheon, September 9, 2025
2025-09-09 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

September 9 , 2025
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Mayor Joe Cobb.

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

There will be a memorial resolution for J. Rudy Austin, Esq., retired partner of Gentry Locke. The memorial will be presented by K. Brett Marston, Esq. Mr. Austin was a past president of the RBA and was selected as the 2018 recipient of the Frank W. “Bo” Rogers, Jr., Lifetime Achievement Award.

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

RBA - Luncheon, October 14, 2025
2025-10-14 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

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

Program:

The speaker will be John Hull. 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. 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:

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

Courthouse Introduction with Hon. David Carson, October 27, 2025
2025-10-27 08:00 - 10:00
Date/Time:

Monday, October 27, 2025
Roanoke City Courthouse 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

New attorneys are invited to join Judge Carson and the judges of the 23rd Judicial Circuit for an introduction to the courthouse. The program will include a light breakfast with the judges in the Judge’s Library, beginning at 8:00AM and each judge will share a bit about their courtroom and invite attorneys to observe proceedings later in the day. This will be a great opportunity for new attorneys to become acquainted with the judges and the courthouse and observe the proceedings that are relevant to their practice area. This event is for all new attorneys and those who may still be pending entry to the bar. You do not need to be an RBA member to attend, but you must register.

Location:

Roanoke City Courthouse, Judge’s Library, 315 Church Ave SW, Roanoke, VA
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Light breakfast and introduction with the judges.
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Courtroom observation period.

Deadline:

The deadline to register is Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at noon.

Cost:

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

Sponsors:

Registration:

Courthouse Welcome Breakfast

NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*

First

Last

Year You Passed the Virginia Bar or pending*Email*

Firm*

RBA - Luncheon, November 11, 2025
2025-11-11 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

November 11 , 2025
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

The speaker will be Roland Lazenby. Mr. Lazenby is a prolific sportswriter and educator known for his in-depth biographies of basketball legends like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Jerry West. He has written over five dozen non-fiction books, primarily about basketball and football, and spent three decades interviewing figures across the NBA. Mr. Lazenby studied at Virginia Military Institute and Hollins University, and has been a member of Virginia Tech’s Department of Communication and Radford University’s School of Communication.

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 6, 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. For Walk-in availability please email rba@roanokebar.com.
