Roanoke Bar Association

RBA Monthly Luncheon - March 14, 2017
2017-03-14 12:00 UTC | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

March 14, 2017
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:30 p.m

Program:

Dr. Michael Friedlander, Director of the Virginia Tech / Carilion Research Institute will speak on : Advances in Medical Discovery in Roanoke”

Board Meeting:

10:30 a.m. Executive Committee 10:45 a.m. Board Meeting

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 #:

(540) 342-4905, option 1, or register below

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2017. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

Bench Bar Conference - February 24, 2017
2017-02-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Roanoke Higher Education Center
Date/Time:

Friday, February 24, 2017
Roanoke Higher Education Center, Room 212

Program:

Lunch

Implicit Bias and the Work of Lawyers and Judges
Presented by James Moliterno, Vincent Bradford Professor of Law, Washington & Lee University School of Law

State of the Judiciary Addresses
U.S. District Court Judge Glen Conrad
Circuit Court: Judge Charles Dorsey
General District Court: Judge Jacqueline Ward Talevi
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court: Judge Onzlee Ware

Question and Answer Session With the Judges

Cost:

$40.00 for RBA members
$50.00 for non-members – non-members must pre-pay
Judges are invited as our guest, but must register

Parking will be validated for this event. Please park in the Gainsboro Parking Garage next to the Higher Education Center and bring your ticket to the front desk for validation.

CLE Credit:

Approved for 1.0 hours of CLE (0.0 ethics)

Deadline:

Friday, February 17, 2017

Registration is now closed. Walk in spots maybe available. Contact rba@roanokebar.com for information on walk-in availability.

Opening - Substitute District Court Judge
2017-02-17 17:00
Please click on this link for
substitute judge application and questionnaire

Judicial Investiture Ceremony - Hon. Scott R. Geddes
2017-02-17 14:00 | Roanoke County Courthouse, 305 East Main Street, Salem, VA, 24153, United States
The Honorable Scott R. Geddes will be sworn in as a Judge in the General District Court of the 23rd Judicial Circuit on Friday, February 17, at 2:00 p.m. at the Roanoke County Courthouse.

RBA Monthly Luncheon - February 14, 2017
2017-02-14 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

February 14, 2017
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:30 p.m

Program:

Chris Morrill, Roanoke City Manager speaking on the topic “Eleven Signs a City will Succeed.”

Board Meeting:

10:30 a.m. Executive Committee 10:45 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

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 #:

(540) 342-4905, option 1, or register below

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2017. 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.

RBA Monthly Luncheon - January 10, 2017
2017-01-10 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

January 10, 2017
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:15 p.m

Program:

Our guest will be the Honorable Elizabeth Dillon speaking on Federal Court Advocacy Tips

Board Meeting:

10:30 a.m. Executive Committee 10:45 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

TBA

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 #:

(540) 342-4905, option 1, or register below

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2017. 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 closed. All registrations after January 5 will be as space allows.

RBA Monthly Luncheon - December 13, 2016
2016-12-13 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

December 13, 2016
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:15 p.m

Program:

Brant Hellwig, Dean, Washington & Lee Law School

Board Meeting:

10:30 a.m. Executive Committee 10:45 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

TBA

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 #:

(540) 342-4905, option 1, or register below

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2016. 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.

Santa at the Station - December 12, 2016
2016-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Virginia Museum of Transportation
Sponsored by the Roanoke Law Foundation
On Monday evening, December 12, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm, the Roanoke Law Foundation will sponsor the eleventh 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 experienced an amazing holiday party. The kids will enjoyed unlimited use of the museum as well as entertainment. They will 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

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

VWAA - Judicial Reception December 1, 2016
2016-12-01 17:30 - 19:30
Please click here judicial-reception-sponsorship-form for registration form

Judicial Endorsement Meeting - November 8, 2016
2016-11-08 13:30 | The Shenandoah Club
Pursuant to Article XXVII of the Bylaws of the Roanoke Bar Association, you are hereby notified that on Tuesday, November 8, at 1:30 p.m. at the Shenandoah Club, a special meeting of the active membership of the Association will be held for the purpose of endorsing a candidate for the impending vacancy in the General District Court.
Only active members of the Association in good standing as of Monday, November 7, 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.
Any parties submitting themselves as candidates for this vacancy should refer to Article XXVII, Section 2, of the Roanoke Bar Association Bylaws for submission requirements: Those persons submitting themselves as candidates for endorsement shall file at least four (4) business days prior to the scheduled endorsement meeting with the secretary/treasurer at the address specified in the notice, a resume of their qualifications to fill such vacancy, which resume shall not exceed one page in length. The resume shall contain a certification made under oath and notarized that the candidate has not been publicly reprimanded, nor had their license to practice law suspended or revoked by the Virginia State Bar or any other state bar or similar regulatory body of another state. In the event that a candidate has been so disciplined, the candidate shall provide the date, grounds and/or finding, and the disposition of the same, and any other information deemed relevant by the candidate, which shall be reported to the Association at the meeting when nominations of the respective candidates are made. The secretary/treasurer may make a form available to candidates for use in complying with the requirements of this Section. Any candidate who fails to meet the requirements of this Section will not be considered for judicial endorsement by the Association. Judicial Endorsement Certification Form
Any candidate desiring to utilize the RBA membership database for mailing labels or endorsement letter merges should complete the request form and send it to the Executive Director at rba@roanokebar.com no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, in order to be processed. The fee for this service is detailed in the request form.
J. Lee E. Osborne
Secretary/Treasurer
Woods Rogers PLC
10 S. Jefferson St., Suite 1400
Roanoke, VA 24011
Phone: 540.983.7516
Email: losborne@woodsrogers.com

RBA Monthly Luncheon - November 8, 2016
2016-11-08 12:00
Date/Time:

November 8, 2016
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:15 p.m

Program:

Gary Larrowe, Botetourt County Administrator

Board Meeting:

10:30 a.m. Executive Committee 10:45 a.m. Board Meeting

Judicial Endorsement

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 General District Court following the November Monthly Luncheon at 1:30 p.m.

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. The Shenandoah Club will validate any one hour of parking on any attended lot.

Reservation #:

(540) 342-4905, option 1, or register below

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2016. 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 for the luncheon is now closed.

Child Care will be provided during the Judicial Endorsement Meeting beginning at 1:15 p.m. It will be located in the Jefferson Room on the first floor. Registration is required. There is no charge for this service. Registration is Closed.

CLE Conference - November 1, 2016
2016-11-01 16:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date:

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Location:

The Shenandoah Club

Time:

CLE Session: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Social Hour: 5:15 p.m.
Dinner: 6:15 p.m.
Program: 7:00 p.m.

Topic:

Selecting the Best Charitable Donee: Public Charity, Donor Advised Fund, or Private Foundation
Presented by Michele A. W. McKinnon (see biography below)

CLE Credit:

Approved for 1.0 hours of CLE (0.0 ethics)

Cost:

The 1-hour CLE session is being offered through a special arrangement with the Roanoke Valley Estate Planning Council (RVEPC) at no cost to RBA members, representing 1 hour of the 4 hours of free CLE included in RBA membership. RBA members are invited to stay for the social hour, dinner and program. For those who are not members of the RVEPC, the cost for the social hour and dinner is $35.00. Payment is expected at the door; the RVEPC is not able to invoice RBA members.

Registration:

Registration for CLE only will be handled by the RBA.
To register for the social hour and dinner/program, send an email to Manley Aylor at manly.aylor@nm by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Please specify which events you will attend (social hour, dinner/program).

Cancellation:

To cancel, send an email to Manley Aylor at manly.aylor@nm.com no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, October 31, 2016. Cancellations after this date/time will be billed a $35.00 cancellation fee for any social hour/dinner reservations.

Biography:

Michele A. McKinnon is a Partner in the Richmond, Virginia office of McGuireWoods LLP and is a member of its Private Wealth Services Group and Chair of its Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations Industry team. With over 30 years of experience, she represents many public charities, major colleges and universities, supporting organizations, private foundations, and charitable trusts in all aspects of compliance with the federal tax laws, as well as with governance, endowment, and investment matters. Her work also includes planned giving advice and implementation for individuals as well as charitable organizations and educational institutions, estate planning, and estate and trust administration.
She is a Fellow in the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel and previously served as its Virginia State Chair and is the Vice Chair of its Charitable Planning and Exempt Organizations Committee. She was selected for inclusion in America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Wealth Management, Chambers USA (2013-2016) and The Best Lawyers in America (2007-2016). She was named a “Virginia Super Lawyer” for Non-Profit, Tax, and Estate Planning & Probate (2006, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016). She lectures and writes regularly including presentations for ACTEC, ALI-ABA, and Virginia CLE.
Ms. McKinnon received her B.A. degree from the University of Virginia (1982), her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Richmond (1985), and her LL.M. in taxation from the College of William and Mary (1992).

CLE Conference - October 25
2016-10-25 15:00 - 18:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

Tuesday, October 25, 2016
The Shenandoah Club
CLE Conference 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Reception 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sponsor:

This CLE conference is a joint effort by the Roanoke Bar Association and the Salem/Roanoke County Bar Association. The conference and reception are sponsored and presented by The McCammon Group.

Program:

Ethical Advocacy in Mediation
Speakers will include:
Hon. Lawrence L. Koontz (Ret.)– Senior Justice, Supreme Court of VA
Hon. B. Waugh Crigler (Ret.)– Retired U.S. Magistrate Judge, Western Division
Hon. William N. Alexander (Ret.)– Retired Circuit Court Judge, 22nd Judicial Circuit of VA
Hon. Colin R. Gibb (Ret.)– Retired Circuit Court Judge, 27th Judicial Circuit of VA
Hon.Pamela S. Baskervill (Ret.)– Retired Circuit Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit of VA
Hon. Joel C. Cunningham (Ret.)– Retired Circuit Court Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit of VA
Hon. J. Michael Gamble (Ret.)– Retired Circuit Court Judge, 24th Judicial Circuit of VA
Hon. Larry B. Kirksey (Ret). – Retired Circuit Court Judge, 28th Judicial Circuit of VA

CLE:

Approved for 2.0 hours of CLE (2.0 ethics)

Cost:

Free to RBA and SRCBA members; registration required

Deadline:

Registration is now closed.
To inquire about late registration please contact Alison Meyers, Marketing Manager, the McCammon Group at 804.433.2247 or by email at ameyer@mccammongroup.com

RBA - Rule of Law Day 2016
2016-10-19 08:00 - 15:00
Volunteers are needed to present the
Rule of Law Project
in the Civics classes of all the Roanoke Valley’s Middle Schools. If you have presented the Rule of Law Project before, you know that it is a worthwhile and often eye-opening experience.
Rule of Law Day in Roanoke City’s Public Middle Schools will be October 19 (and also October 18 at Lucy Addison Magnet School, which has A/B day scheduling) with 53 classes needing presenters.
Rule of Law Day in Andrew Lewis Middle School in Salem will be November 11, with 12 classes needing volunteers.
Registration for Rule of Law Day in Roanoke County on October 27 will begin as soon as we have the class schedules from the district office.
We need at least one volunteer per class. Volunteers who wish to team up may do so — Just have one volunteer sign-up and then include the name of the teaching partners in the space provided on the registration form.
We are using a new registration system this year, so you will need to create a new logon.We have added additional training dates for the Rule of Law Project on October 14 and October 21.There are lots of new materials available on the Center for Teaching the Rule of Law website also.
More information is available at SRCBA .

RBA Monthly Luncheon - October 11, 2016
2016-10-11 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

October 11, 2016
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:15 p.m

Program:

Whit Babcock, Virginia Tech Athletic Director will speak

Board Meeting:

10:30 a.m. Executive Committee 10:45 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

A memorial resolution will be presented to honor Charles Cornelison.

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. The Shenandoah Club will validate any one hour of parking on any attended lot.

Reservation #:

(540) 342-4905, option 1, or register below

Deadline:

Registration is now closed. Please email rba@roanokebar.com to inquire about additional reservations

Retirement Celebration - Judge Clifford Weckstein
2016-10-06 17:30 - 19:30 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

October 6, 2016
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The Shenandoah Club

Program:

A Retirement to Remember
Join the RBA as it honors Judge Clifford R. Weckstein and his service to our Circuit and our Commonwealth. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres, a desert table, and bar.

Special Guests:

Judge Samuel G. Wilson will speak

Sponsorships:

Platinuim Sponsor ($2500)
Gold Sponsor ($1000)
Silver Sponsor ($500)
Bronze Sponsor ($250)
Sponsorships may be purchased by mail – to John Lichtenstein 101 S. Jefferson St, Suite 400 Roanoke 24011 or RBA P.O. Box 18183 Roanoke 24014

Deadline:

Attendance is free for members of the RBA and members of the judiciary & their staff. Registration is now closed. Please direct any questions to rba@roanokebar.com

RVLSA 51st Annual Bosses' Night
2016-09-15 17:30 - 20:30

RBA Monthly Luncheon - September 13
2016-09-13 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

September 13, 2016
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:15 p.m

Program:

The speaker will be John D. Bassett, III, President of Vaughan-Bassett Furniture, Galax (the “Factory Man”)

Board Meeting:

10:30 a.m. Executive Committee 10:45 a.m. Board Meeting

Memorial Resolution:

A memorial resolution will be presented in memory of Judge Trabue

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. The Shenandoah Club will validate any one hour of parking on any attended lot.

Reservation #:

(540) 342-4905, option 1, or register below

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2016. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

Luncheon Registration

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RBA Summer Social 2016
2016-08-22 17:30 - 19:30 | The River and Rail, 2201 Crystal Spring Avenue, SW , Roanoke, VA, 24014, United States
Date/Time:

August 22, 2016
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Location:

2201 Crystal Spring Avenue, SW
Roanoke, VA 24014

Registration:

Registration is required (see below)

Deadline:

The deadline to register is Thursday, August 18, 2016

Cost:

Free to RBA members

Sponsors:

Frith, Anderson & Peake
Gentry Locke
LeClairRyan
Spilman Thomas & Battle
Woods Rogers

registration is closed.

Judicial Investiture Ceremony - Hon. J. Christopher Clemens
2016-06-30 15:00 | Roanoke County Courthouse, 305 East Main Street, Salem, VA, 24153, United States
The Honorable J. Christopher Clemens will be sworn in as a Judge in the Circuit Court of the 23rd Judicial Circuit on Thursday, June 30, at 3:00 p.m. at the Roanoke County Courthouse.

RBA Annual Meeting
2016-06-14 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

June 14, 2016
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:15 p.m

Program:

91st Annual Meeting
Election of Officers and Directors
Volunteer Service Awards
James N. Kincanon and Jane S. Glenn Scholarship Awards

Board Meeting:

10:30 a.m. Executive Committee 10:45 a.m. Board Meeting

Election of Officers/Directors:

Roanoke Bar Association elections will be held at the annual meeting on June 14, 2016, at the Shenandoah Club, at 12:00 p.m.
For the position of President-Elect, the Board of Directors has nominated Kevin W. Holt. For Director positions, the Nominating Committee has submitted the following members as nominees:
Lori Jones Bentley
Daniel P. Frankl
Patrick J. Kenney
James J. O’Keeffe
Justin E. Simmons
At the end of the meeting Hugh B. Wellons will become President of the Association.

Bylaws Amendments:

The Active members will consider proposed amendments to the Bylaws of the Association.

Memorial Resolution:

A memorial resolution will be presented in memory of The Honorable George W. Harris, Jr., who died on January 23, 2015.

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. The Shenandoah Club will validate any one hour of parking on any attended lot.

Reservation #:

(540) 342-4905, option 1, or register below

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

The deadline for registration and cancellation has passed. Email roanokebar@earthlink.net for availability.

Judicial Investiture Ceremony - Thomas W. Roe, Jr.
2016-06-08 15:00 | Roanoke County Courthouse, 305 East Main Street, Salem, VA, 24153, United States
Thomas W. Roe, Jr., will be sworn in as a Judge in the General District Court on Wednesday, June 8, at 3:00 p.m. at the Roanoke County Courthouse in the Circuit Courtroom #4.

No Bills Night - June 1
2016-06-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Crandall & Katt, 366 Elm Avenue, SW, Roanoke, VA, 24016, United States
No Bills Night is a program put on by the Young Lawyers Conference of the Virginia State Bar and is an opportunity for area lawyers to provide a valuable service to our local community, while promoting our profession in a positive manner.
Volunteers are needed for at least one hour on Wednesday, June 1, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., at Crandall & Katt, 366 Elm Avenue, SW, Roanoke, VA 24016, answering telephone calls and providing limited legal representation to those in the community who need legal advice.
Register below. If you have questions, please contact Adam McKelvey for more information.

No Bills Night

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5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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Red Cross Blood Drive - May 17
2016-05-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Wells Fargo Tower, Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black
Give the gift of life and sign up today for the Red Cross Blood Drive on May 17 at the Wells Fargo Tower. Enter the Sponsor Code: RBA. Click on Roanoke Bar Association/Wells Fargo Tower, choose your appointment time and sign in or create a new account.

VSB and CLBA Solo and Small-Firm Practitioner Forum - May 16
2016-05-16 08:00 - 15:45 | Virginia Tech – Commonwealth Ballroom
Virginia State Bar’s Conference of Local Bar Associations, in cooperation with the Supreme Court of Virginia presents the Solo and Small-Firm Practitioner Forum on May 16

Western Virginia Bankruptcy Conference - May 6
2016-05-06 08:45 - 17:00 | Holiday Inn – Valley View
The Third Annual Western Virginia Bankruptcy Conference will be held May 6 at the Holiday Inn Valley View. The conference is free to all members of the bar and their support staff. It is anticipated that this year’s program will be approved for at 6.5 (1,0 ethics) for CLE credit. Registration will open soon on the court’s web site.

Law Day Luncheon - May 2
2016-05-02 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

May 2, 2016
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:15 p.m.

Program:

Annual Legislative Update
Our legislators will join us and present an update on the most recent session of the General Assembly
Awards Presentation
S. D. Roberts Moore will receive the 2016 Frank W. “Bo” Rogers, Jr., Lifetime Achievement Award and Patice L. Holland will be recognized as the 2016 Young Lawyer of the Year.

Memorial Resolution:

The memorial resolution for The Honorable George W. Harris, Jr., has been postponed until the June 14 meeting.

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. The Shenandoah Club will validate any one hour of parking on any attended lot.

Reservation #:

(540) 342-4905, option 1, or register below

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2016. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

The deadline for reservations and cancellations has passed. Please email roanokebar@earthlink.net for availability.

RBA Luncheon - April 12
2016-04-12 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

April 12, 2016
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:15 p.m

Program:

John Fishwick
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia

Board Meeting:

10:30 a.m. Executive Committee
10:45 a.m. Board Meeting

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. The Shenandoah Club will validate any one hour of parking on any attended lot.

Reservation #:

(540) 342-4905, option 1, or register below

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2016. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

The deadline for registration and cancellation has passed. Please email roanokebar@earthlink.net for availability.

You and the Law: Trial By Jury
2016-04-05 17:45 - 20:30 | Roanoke CIty Courthouse
Trial By Jury

Date:
April 5, 2016
Roanoke City Courthouse
315 Church Avenue – Roanoke, VA

Cost:
FREE to the Public – Registration is Required as Seating is Limited
Courthouse Restrictions* Will Be In Effect

5:45 p.m.
Check in

6:00 p.m.
Welcome
Thomas H. Miller, Esq. – Chairman, You and the Law Program

Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of Court
Discover how the Clerk’s office operates and what the clerks can and cannot do to help you with your case.

6:20 p.m.
Jury Selection Process – Master Deputy Dean Thompson
Security for the Courtroom and the Jury – Captain Chuck Ferguson and Lt. Frank Harris – Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office
Learn how prospective members of the jury are determined and how final members of the jury are chosen. Hear how the Sheriff’s office insures the safety of jurors and everyone in the courtroom.

6:40 p.m.
Grand Jury Process
William M. Braxton, Esq.
Master Deputy Dean Thompson – Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office
Barry Stacy, Grand Jury Member
Get an inside look at how the Grand Jury is selected and what is expected of the members.

6:50 p.m.
Break

7:00 p.m.
Jury Selection
Master Deputy Dean Thompson
Citizens will be chosen to participate on the jury for a mock trial.

7:10 p.m.
Commonwealth vs. Ron Baldwell – The Honorable David B. Carson Presiding
William M. Braxton, Esq. – Representing the Commonwealth
Drew Givens, Esq. – Representing the Defendant
See the evidence, hear the witness testimony and wait for the jury’s verdict.

8:10 p.m.
Jury Deliberation and Questions/Answers
While the jury deliberates, the judge and attorneys will answer questions and discuss trial law.

8:25 p.m.
The Verdict is In!

8:30 p.m.
Adjourned

Media Coverage:
WDBJ7
WSLS10

To Register:
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CLE Conference - March 17
2016-03-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Roanoke Higher Education Center
Date/Time:

Thursday, March 17, 2016
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Roanoke Higher Education Center

Program:

Confidentiality: Part II (Exceptions to the Duty)
Video prepared by Thomas E. Spahn, Esq., and moderated by James J. O’Keeffe, Esq.
This two-hour interactive program explores exceptions to lawyers’ confidentiality duty. Among other things, the program addresses lawyers disclosing client confidential information: in the context of joint representations and common interest agreements; when complying with laws or court orders; in clearing conflicts of interest on a daily basis and when hiring laterals; when defending themselves from clients’ and non-clients’ claims or criticism; in seeking to collect their fees or withdraw as counsel of record.

CLE:

Approved for 2.0 hours of live CLE (2.0 ethics)

Cost:

$60.00 RBA members; $70.00 non-members
Payment is expected at the door

Materials:

Materials will be emailed to the email address indicated in your registration.

Deadline:

The deadline for registration and cancellation is Friday, March 11, 2016.

The deadline for registration and cancellation has passed. Please email roanokebar@earthlink.net for availability.
