Join us for our annual specialized litigation sections training.
Program highlights include:
New location at The Virginian Hotel
Wednesday Welcome Reception at Tresca on 8th, just steps from the hotel
VADA Late Night Dessert Bar at Marigold's
Optional Women's Section Dinner at
Craddock Terry hotel
Complimentary ethics general session, Ethical Obligations for Lawyers, featuring:
- * Gerald “Jerry” Harris, Esq., Va. Beach City Attorney’s Office
- * Monica Monday, Esq., Gentry Locke
- * Hon. John M. Tran, Fairfax County Circuit Court
- * Lindsay Rollins, Esq., The Progressive Group
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Many thanks to our section leaders:
Appellate Advocacy
Chair: Elaine McCafferty
Vice Chair: Kristen Mynes
Auto & Transportation Liability
Chair: Jonathan Hogins
Vice Chair: Derek Challenger
Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Chair: Declan Leonard
Vice Chair: Dan Eggleston
Local Government
Chair: Douglas Barber
Vice Chair: Leah Han
Medical Malpractice
Chair: Jacob Pierce
Vice Chair: Laura Lee Miller
Policy Coverage
Chair: Pete Schurig
Vice Chair: Michael Essig
Product & Toxic Torts
Chair: John Dunnigan
Vice Chair: Karlo Goronja
Professional Liability
Chair: Colin Neal
Vice Chair: Andrew Gerrish
Workers' Compensation
Chair: Eva Roffis
Vice Chair: Beth O'Dea
Agenda
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
6:00 - 7:30 PM Welcome Reception
7:30 PM Dinner on Your Own (RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED)
THURSDAY, MAY 2
8:00 - 9:00 AM Breakfast and Registration
9:00 - Noon Morning Sections
- * Policy Coverage with Products & Toxic Torts
- * Auto & Transportation Liability with Workers' Compensation
Noon - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 PM Afternoon Sections
- * Corporate & Commercial Litigation with Professional Liability
- * Medical Malpractice (Part 1)
4:15 - 5:15 PM Ethical Obligations for Lawyers
5:15 - 6:30 PM Networking Reception
6:30 PM Dinner on Your Own (RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED) or optional Women's Section Dinner
9:00 - 10: 30 PM Late Night Dessert Reception
FRIDAY, MAY 3
8:00 - 9:00 AM Breakfast and Registration
9:00 - Noon Morning Sections
- * Appellate Advocacy with Local Government
- * Medical Malpractice (Part 2)
Noon Box Lunch
Click here for detailed agenda
Registration
The registration fee for each session is $150, with the exception of Medical Malpractice which is offered in two parts, Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, for $300.
New members, registration includes your first-year membership in VADA. No membership bill sent until 2025. Contact Sherma Mather at smather@vada.org for details. Cancellations accepted until April 17, but substitutions are welcome anytime. Guests are invited to join us for the Thursday Networking Reception for a $75 fee and you can add this on your registration form.
Hotel
NEW LOCATION!
The Virginian Hotel
Lynchburg
Our discounted room block has closed. There may be rooms available at The Virginian at market rates, or there are many other hotel options in the Lynchburg area, including the Lynchburg Grand, one block away. Complimentary day visitor parking is available in the lot behind The Virginian - see parking map here.
An eminent feature of Lynchburg since 1913, the Virginian Hotel combines historic detail with modern style. Discover the James River Heritage Trail and the city's arts district just steps from their door. Skyline Grill provides exclusive views as downtown Lynchburg's only rooftop restaurant and The William Henry Steakhouse, created by two seasoned steakhouse operators, brings an exceptional menu in a warm and inviting dining room. Reservations are suggested if you plan to dine in the hotel.
Community Service
In conjunction with our meeting, VADA is collecting monetary and in-kind donations for Park View Community Mission. Park View works to restore the lives of families and communities by building relationships and providing life-changing resources.
Monetary donations can be made on the Park View website. Please put "VADA" in the comments section. In addition, we will be collecting the following items at the meeting:
Full size items of:
Women's Section Dinner
Join the Women’s Section from 6:45 to 8:45 pm on Thursday, May 2, for dinner at the Craddock Terry Hotel. Tickets are $45 per person, and you can add this to your online registration form.
Many thanks to our dinner sponsor:
Sponsors
For sponsorship information, please contact Amy Gilbody at agilbody@vada.org.
