2025 Spring Sections Seminar

Join us for our annual specialized litigation sections training, where you can attend as much as your schedule allows.

Your registration includes:

* 2.5 Hours Ethics & 1.0 HR Well-being
*Welcome Reception
* Networking Reception
* Breakfasts & Lunches
* Late Night Reception

Agenda 

APPROVED FOR 10.0 HRS/2.5 ETHICS & 1.0 WELL-BEING

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

6:00 - 7:30 PM      Welcome Reception

7:30 PM                  Dinner on Your Own 

THURSDAY, MAY 8

8:00 - 9:00 AM      Breakfast and Registration

9:00 - Noon          Morning Sections

• * Auto & Transportation Liability, Policy Coverage, & Workers' Compensation 
• * Products & Toxic Torts

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       General Session: Redefining Competence and Embracing Confidence to Overcome Imposterism

5:15 - 6:30 PM       Networking Reception

6:30 PM                  Dinner on Your Own/Optional Women's Dinner 

9:00 - 10: 30 PM    Late Night Reception

FRIDAY, MAY 9

8:00 - 9:00 AM       Breakfast and Registration

9:00 - Noon            Morning Sections

• * Appellate Advocacy with Local Government
• * Medical Malpractice (Part 2)

Noon                       Box Lunches

SEE DETAILED AGENDA HERE

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 2026.  Contact Sherma Mather at smather@vada.org for details. Cancellations accepted until April 25, 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

Hotel 24 South
Staunton

Our discounted room block is full, but you may be able to book directly with the hotel at market rates. 

Community Service

In keeping with our initiative to support the communities in which we gather and practice, we will be holding a support drive for Valley Mission during the Spring Meeting. First known as the Gospel Army Rescue Mission in 1971, Valley Mission works to support both the physical and spiritual needs of the homeless. Valley Mission provides temporary shelter and comprehensive case management services for more than 700 clients each year.

You can make a monetary donation directly here and put VADA in the comments section.  For in-kind donations, the items most needed are:

• -Floor Cleaner
• -Dish Soap
• -Hand Soap
• -All-Purpose Cleaner
• -Lysol Spray
• -Bleach
• -Plastic cups
• -Plastic eating utensils
• -Laundry Detergent
• -Umbrellas
• -Ponchos
• -Shower Shoes
• -Body Wash 

Thank you for your support!

Women's Section Dinner

The Women’s Section is excited to host a wine tasting at Accordia! Please join us for an evening of good food, wine and company! Cost is $25 per person, and you can add it to your registration.

Many thanks to our dinner sponsors: 

Many thanks to our sponsors

For sponsorship information, please contact Amy Gilbody at agilbody@vada.org.