Roanoke Bar Association

A Guide to Virginia Residential Landlord & Tenant Law - CLE, April 1, 2021
2021-04-01 09:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York)
Date/Time:

Thursday, April 1, 2021, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Virtual presentation using GoToMeeting.

Program:

A Guide to Virginia Residential Landlord & Tenant Law.
Presented by Grimes Creasy, Esq., of Johnson Ayers & Matthews. This program includes new updates since July 2020.

Cost:

$35.00 for RBA members; $50.00 for non-members. Non- members must pay in advance. RBA members will be billed. Registration is required. Materials will be distributed by email. Meeting information will be distributed no later than Tuesday, March 30th.

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CLE Credit:

Approved for 2.0 hours of CLE (0.0 ethics)

Deadline to Register:

Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

registration is now closed

RBA Membership Meeting - April 13, 2021
2021-04-13 12:00
Date/Time:

April 13, 2021
Meeting will be held through GoToMeeting
Beginning at 12:00 noon. Meeting information will be emailed no later than April 12th.

Program:

The speaker will be Margaret Ogden, Esq., Wellness Coordinator, Virginia State Bar. Ms. Ogden will present a 1 hour CLE on “Occupational Well-Being: Understanding the Risks and Building Our Resilience” in conjunction with VJLAP. 1 hour CLE approval pending.
We’ve known about the higher rates of burnout, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse in our profession for a long time, but have only recently begun to take collective steps to improve our wellness. In this seminar, lawyers will examine physical, mental/emotional, adaptation, and self-actualization risks that go hand-in-hand with the practice of law, as well as tips to address these risks on both an individual and organizational level. Margaret H. Ogden, the Wellness Coordinator for the Supreme Court of Virginia, will tell you about small, habitual changes we as lawyers can make to lower stress, bolster work-life balance, enhance our professional satisfaction, and elevate our performance.

Memorial

All memorials will be held once in-person meetings resume.

Board Meeting:

11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

THERE WILL BE NO FEE FOR THIS SEMINAR

Meeting Information

Deadline to register is Sunday, April 11, 2021. Meeting information will be sent by email no later than Monday, April 12, 2021. Registration is now closed.

Survey 2021
2021-04-14 12:00 - 2021-04-23 12:00
As the Board prepares for the final meetings of this year and the beginning of the 2021-2022 Roanoke Bar Association year, we ask each member to complete the Survey below by Friday, April 23, 2021. Thank you

Survey 2021

Age of Member*

39 & under

40 - 59

60+
Number of in-person luncheons usually attended each year*

0 - 2

3 - 6

7+
Number of virtual meetings attended this year?*

0 - 3

4+
Did you attend an RBA virtual CLE seminar this year?*

Yes

No
Have you been vaccinated (with even one of two shot vaccines, please respond YES)*

Yes

No

Not planning to receive vaccine
Do you feel the RBA should offer an in-person meeting with a virtual option?*

Yes

No

Maybe
If a combination in-person & virtual meeting is held, The Shenandoah Club is not able to accommodate a virtual option. Are you willing to attend the lunch at the Higher Education Center or the Jefferson Center?*

Yes

No
With the increase in both vaccinations & the number of people permitted at in-person functions please select your preferred method of meeting attendance.*

attend in-person where facemasks are required & social distance guidelines are followed with a plated/boxed meal served.

attend in-person where facemasks are required & social distance guidelines are followed with NO MEAL

continue attending virtually

Undecided
If you are not willing to attend an indoor meeting/luncheon, would you attend an outdoor event?*

Yes

No

Maybe
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CLE - Firearms and Gun Sales Legislation, April 23, 2021
2021-04-23 09:30 - 11:30
Date/Time:

Friday, April 23, 2021, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Virtual presentation through GoToMeeting.

Program:

Firearms and Gun Sale Legislation; Continuing Education Seminar.
The presenter will be Gregory A. Porter, Esq.

Cost:

$35.00 Charge for RBA members and $50.00 charge for nonmembers. Nonmembers must pay in advance. Registration is required. Materials will be distributed by email. Meeting information will be distributed no later than Wednesday, April 21st.

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CLE Credit:

Approval pending for 2.0 hours of CLE, no Ethics

Deadline:

Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

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RBA Law Day - Monday, May 3, 2021
2021-05-03 12:00
Date/Time:

Monday, May 3, 2021
Meeting will be held through GoToMeeting
Beginning at 12:00 noon. Meeting information will be emailed no later than April 30th.

Program:

Our legislators, Sen. John Edwards, Sam Rasoul, Chris Head, David Suetterlein and Joseph McNamara will join us virtually and present an update on the most recent session of the General Assembly.

Memorial

All memorials will be held once in-person meetings resume.

Board Meeting:

11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Meeting
Reservations:

Cost:

No Charge

Meeting Information

Meeting information will be sent by email no later than Friday, April 30, 2021.

Bench Bar Conference - May 14, 2021
2021-05-14 14:45 - 17:00
Date/Time:

Friday, May 14, 2021
Mill Mountain Theatre, Center in the Square. Masks will be required. Venue is marked for social distancing. In-person seating will be limited.
We are planning to offer a Virtual option. Details are still being worked out.

Program:

Sign-in begins at 2:20 pm. Program begins promptly at 2:45 pm. A bagged snack with be provided. Following the program, there will be a cocktail social at Corn Beef & Co., Deck level.
This program is being sponsored in part by Alps.

The CLE seminar, “Valuing Diversity and Recognizing Implicit Bias”, will be presented by Patice Holland, Esq. Approval for 1 hour CLE credit is pending.

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

Question and Answer Session With the Judges

Cost:

$40.00 for RBA members. Members will be billed.
Judges are invited as our guest, but must register

CLE Credit:

Approval pending for 1.0 hours of CLE credit

Deadline:

Registration deadline is Friday, May 7, 2021. Registration is now closed.

RBA 96th Annual Meeting - June 8, 2021
2021-06-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Fitzpatrick Hall – The Jefferson Center
Date/Time:

June 8, 2021
The Jefferson Center, Fitzpatrick Hall
Sign in and lunch begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. A virtual option will be available.

Program:

96th Annual Meeting. The Election of Officers and Directors. For the position of President-Elect, the Board of Directors has nominated Lori J. Bentley.
For Directors positions, the Nominating Committee has submitted the following members as nominees:
Allegra M.C. Black, Esq.
Christopher S. Dadak, Esq.
T. Daniel “Bo” Frith, IV, Esq.
Jonathan D. Puvak, Esq.
D. Adam McKelvey, Esq.
At the end of the meeting Macel H. Janoschka, Esq. will become President of the Association.

Bylaw Amendments:

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

Board Meeting:

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

Awards

The 2021 Frank W. “Bo” Rogers, Jr., Lifetime Achievement Award which will be presented to George I. Vogel, II, Esq. by his son, George I. Vogel, III, Esq.
The 2021 Young Lawyer of the Year will be presented to Catherine J. Huff, Esq. by Monica T. Monday, 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:

Members will be billed.

Parking:

Parking in the Jefferson Center lot is free.

Reservation:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

Reservation and
lunch selection:

Please email rba@roanokebar.com if a vegetarian option is preferred. Registration is now closed.

RBA Luncheon - September 14, 2021
2021-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

September 14 , 2021
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m. A virtual option will be available.

Program:

The speaker will be Juval O. Scott, Esq. Ms. Scott is the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Virginia, which has offices in Roanoke, Charlottesville, and Abingdon. Her office collaborates to provide compassionate, creative, and courageous representation for the indigent accused at all stages of federal criminal litigation.

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. This year we will reserve a table for our Young Lawyers. There is a separate reservation request for those seats. For those attending virtually, the virtual link will be emailed to the membership on Monday, September 13, 2021. The link will open at 12:15 p.m.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021. 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. Walk-in seats are available. Please email rba@roanokebar.com for more information.

Young Lawyer Table Registration

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CLE - Ethics of Negotiations
2021-10-06 15:00 - 17:00
Date/Time:

Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m
The virtual presentation will be handled by the McCammon Group.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Oct 6, 2021, 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: CLE – Ethics in Negotiation and Mediation, October 6, 2021
Register is now closed.

Program:

Ethics of Negotiations. There will be two presenters. One will be John McCammon, Esq. – Founder and President of the The McCammon Group and a Certified Mediator for the Supreme Court of Virginia. The other will be John Douglass, Esq – Current Professor and Former Dean, T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond, and a Former Assistant United States Attorney, Chief of Criminal Section.

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 2.0 hours of CLE, Ethics

Deadline:

Monday, October 4, 2021.

Introduction to the Courthouse with Judge David Carson
2021-10-07 15:30 - 18:45
Date/Time:

Thursday, October 7, 2021
Roanoke City Courthouse 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Followed by a social at 202 Social House, 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. This event is for all attorneys who passed the Bar between 2017 – 2021 or attorneys who are waiting for results. You do not need to be an RBA member to attend but you must register.

Location:

3:30 – 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 SE, Roanoke, VA

Deadline:

The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 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.

RBA - Luncheon, October 12, 2021
2021-10-12 12:00 - 13:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

October 12 , 2021
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m. A virtual option will be available.

Program:

David Bell, Roanoke City Sheriff, will be the speaker. Sheriff Bell is a state certified General Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Intermediate Weapons Instructor, VCIN Instructor and certified Auditor with the American Correctional Association. He also had oversight on multiple improvement projects at the Roanoke City Jail, including the successful implementation of a new mental health housing unit to address of the biggest ongoing issues faced by correctional facilities.

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. This year we will reserve a table for our Young Lawyers. There is a separate reservation request for those seats. For those attending virtually, the virtual link will be emailed to the membership on Monday, October 11, 2021. The link will open at 12:15 p.m.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2021. 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.

You and the Law - Navigating Bankruptcy & Evictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2021-11-04 17:30 - 20:00 | Roanoke Higher Education Center
NAVIGATING BANKRUPTCY &
EVICTIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Date/Time:
November 4, 2021
Roanoke Higher Education Center, Room 212
108 N. Jefferson Street – Roanoke, VA

Cost:
FREE to the Public – Registration is Required as Seating is Limited

5:30 p.m.
Check in

6:00 p.m.
Welcome and Introductions
David Beidler, Esq. and Lori Thompson, Esq. – Committee, You and the Law Program

6:10 p.m.
Bankruptcy Program will be presented by the Honorable Paul Black and Andrew Goldstein, Esq., Bankruptcy Trustee. This session will provide an overview of how bankruptcy courts operate and key rules and procedures that govern how bankruptcy cases are conducted. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the fundamental differences between Chapters 7, 11 and 13, and the role of attorneys and trustees in bankruptcy proceedings.

6:50 – 7:00 p.m.
There will be a 10 minute break

7:00 p.m.
Landlord – Tenant presentation will be made by Grimes Creasy, Esq. and David Beidler, Esq. This session will focus on basic landlord-tenant law related to residential evictions in Virginia, including recent changes of state and federal law affecting evictions. This session will finish with an overview of Virginia’s Rent Relief Program.

7:40 p.m.
Questions and Answer period

8: 00 p.m.
Adjournment

To Register:
Registration is now closed. Walk-in seats are available. Written materials are limited to those on hand.

RBA - Luncheon, November 9, 2021
2021-11-09 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

November 9 , 2021
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m. A virtual option will be available.

Program:

Pete Eshelman, Director of Outdoor Branding, will be the speaker. Mr. Eshelman developed roanokeoutside.com, founded the Blue Ridge Marathon – America’s Toughest Road Marathon, and the GO Outside Festival to help build brand recognition for outdoor recreation and increase recognition of the region as a place to live, work, and invest. His work has changed the region’s community narrative to one that places a high value on the outdoors.

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

There will be a memorial resolution to honor Patrick T. Fennell, Esq. presented by Devon J. Munro, Esq.

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. This year we will reserve a table for our Young Lawyers. There is a separate reservation request for those seats. For those attending virtually, the virtual link will be emailed to the membership on Monday, November 8, 2021. The link will open at 12:15 p.m.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2021. After the deadline you may send a substitute to avoid a cancellations penalty. All other cancellations after the deadline will be billed $20.00.

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Santa at the Station - December 6, 2021
2021-12-06 18:00 - 20:00
Sponsored by the Roanoke Law Foundation
Santa at the Station changes to Santa to the Rescue!
On Monday evening, December 6, 2021, the Roanoke Law Foundation will sponsor the second Santa to the Rescue, a holiday party delivered to the children and their parents living in shelters in our area during the holiday season. They will be treated to their favorite party foods and will receive supplies to create holiday arts and crafts.
Thank you to those who volunteered for this event or who agreed to be a sponsor.

RBA - Luncheon, December 14, 2021
2021-12-14 12:00 - 13:30 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

December 14 , 2021
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m. A virtual option will be available.

Program:

Monica Monday, Esq., Gentry Locke, will be the speaker. Ms. Monday will be informing our members about the impending transformation of Virginia’s appellate courts effective January 1, 2022. The Court of Appeals of Virginia will add six new judges and, for the first time, its jurisdiction will be expanded to provide an appeal of right in both criminal and civil cases. She will provide us with an overview of the newly revised appellate rules for the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, and will address how these appellate changes will necessarily impact all trial practice in Virginia.

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

There will be a memorial resolution to honor Walter H. Peake, III, Esq. presented by Phillip V. Anderson, Esq.

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. For those attending virtually no reservation is needed. The virtual link will be emailed to the membership on Monday, December 13, 2021. The link will open at 12:15 p.m.

Deadline:

All reservations and cancellations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2021. 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 - January 11, 2022
2022-01-11 12:00 - 13:30
Date/Time:

January 11 , 2022
The Virtual Meeting begins at 12:00 noon. There is no in-person meeting.

Program:

Joseph Mott, Esq., retired, will be the speaker. He will speak about his time serving in Afghanistan as the Justice Attaché from November 2018 to December 2020.

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

None

Meeting Reservations:

Cost:

No Charge for attendance

Payment:

Parking:

Reservation #:

No reservation is needed for virtual attendance. The virtual link will be emailed to the membership on Monday, January 10, 2022. The link will open at 11:50 a.m.

Deadline:

RBA - Luncheon, February 8, 2022
2022-02-08 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

February 8 , 2022
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m. A virtual option will be available.

Program:

Christopher Roberts, City of Roanoke Youth and Gang Violence Prevention Coordinator will be the speaker. Mr. Roberts is a native of Roanoke. He has experience working at the Juvenile Detention Center and Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice.

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

There will be a memorial resolution to honor the Honorable Glen E. Conrad presented by Roy V. Creasy, Esq. and John P. Fishwick, Jr., Esq.

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. For those attending virtually no reservation is needed. The virtual link will be emailed to the membership on Monday, February 7, 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, February 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.

Registration is now closed.

RBA - Luncheon, March 8, 2022
2022-03-08 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

March 8 , 2022
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m. A virtual option will be available.

Program:

Jay Myerson, Virginia State Bar President will be the speaker. Mr. Myerson is a graduate of Georgetown University and Georgetown Law School. He founded The Myerson Law Group, P.C., and supervises a six-attorney domestic, criminal, and civil litigation practice in Fairfax County. He is the first VSB president whose law firm is based in the community of Reston.

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

There will be a memorial resolution to honor the Honorable Clifford R. Weckstein presented by the Honorable Samuel G. Wilson and John E. Lichtenstein, Esq.

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. For those attending virtually no reservation is needed. The virtual link will be emailed to the membership on Monday, March 7, 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, March 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.

Registration is now closed.

Bench Bar Conference - March 25, 2022
2022-03-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Roanoke Higher Education Center
Date/Time:

Friday, March 25, 2022
The Roanoke Higher Education Center, Room 212
Virtual option available

Program:

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

“Ethical Duties Lawyers Owe to the Court” and “New and Hot Topics in Legal Ethics”, presented by Barbara Balogh Saunders, Assistant Ethics Counsel for 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

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:

Approved for 1.0 hours of CLE credit in ethics

Deadline:

Registration is now closed.

RBA - Luncheon, April 12, 2022
2022-04-12 12:00 | The Shenandoah Club
Date/Time:

April 12 , 2022
The Shenandoah Club
Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m. A virtual option will be available.

Program:

The speaker will be Randy Cargill, Esq., Assistant Federal Public Defender, from the Roanoke office.

Board Meeting:

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

Memorial Resolution:

There will be a memorial resolution to honor the late Honorable Jackson Kiser presented by the Honorable David Carson and Phillip Anderson, Esq.

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. For those attending virtually no reservation is needed. The virtual link will be emailed to the membership on Monday, April 11, 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, April 7, 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.

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

RBA - Law Day, Monday, May 2, 2022
2022-05-02 12:00 | Fitzpatrick Hall – The Jefferson Center
Date/Time:

May 2 , 2022
The Jefferson Center, Fitzpatrick Hall
Bella’s Event Catering will be providing the hot buffet. Buffet line begins at 12:00 noon; meeting begins at 12:25 p.m.

Program:

Our legislators, Sen. John Edwards, Sam Rasoul, Chris Head, David Suetterlein and Joseph McNamara will join us and present an update on the most recent session of the General Assembly.

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 is available at no charge in the parking lot across the street from the Center.

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 27, 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.

CLE - Premises Liability & The Building Code, May 4, 2022
2022-05-04 13:00 - 14:00
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.
