New Meeting Format This Year
- This year, we are introducing a new format for the Spring Meeting. Instead of section breakouts, we will host plenary sessions organized by section chairs, featuring topics of broad interest to our membership. Medical malpractice section members will still have the option to attend breakout sessions on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning.
- Plenary topics will include a legislative update and an appellate court update, featuring two Court of Appeals judges. Additionally, due to the success of our dine-arounds, we are excited to include them in the Spring Meeting this year.
Agenda
Requesting 9.0 HRS CLE (1.0 Ethics)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
6:00 PM — Welcome Reception
7:30 PM — Dine Around Dinners
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
8:00–9:00 AM — Breakfast & Registration
9:00–10:00 AM — Legislative Update (Organized by Legislative Committee)
10:00–11:00 AM — Study of Recent Sovereign Immunity Cases (Organized by Local Government)
11:00-11:15 AM — Break
11:15–12:15 PM — Is Your Indemnification Provision Enforceable? Applying Virginia Code § 11-4.1, 1.0 HR (Organized by Corporate & Commercial Lit.)
12:15-2:00 PM — Lunch and Work Break
2:00–3:00 PM — Court of Appeals Update: Reflections on the Brave New World of the Right of Civil Appeals (Organized by Appellate Advocacy)
3:00-3:15 PM — Break
Attend either the General Sessions or Medical Malpractice
GENERAL SESSIONS
3:15–4:15 PM — Advanced Removal Strategy: Winning the Fight Over Federal Jurisdiction (Organized by Policy Coverage)
4:15–5:15 PM — Right to Repair Laws (Organized by Products & Toxic Torts)
OR
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE (PART 1)
3:15 -4:15 PM — Defending the Medicine: Translating Complex Care for Virginia Juries - A Trial and Carrier Perspective
4:15-5:15 PM — What Modern Trial Teams Are Doing Differently
5:15–6:30 PM — Networking Reception
6:45–9:00 PM — Dinner on Your Own
6:45-9:00 PM — Optional Women’s Section Dinner
9:00–10:30 PM — Late Night
FRIDAY, MAY 1
8:00–9:00 AM — Breakfast
Attend either the General Sessions or Medical Malpractice
GENERAL SESSIONS
9:00–10:00 AM — Session Title/Speaker(s) TBD (Organized by Auto & Transportation)
10:00–11:00 AM — The Requirements for a Willful Misconduct Defense to Workers' Compensation Claims (Organized by Workers’ Compensation)
OR
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE (PART 2)
9:00–10:00 AM — Virginia Consumer Protection Act
10:00-11:00 AM — How to Attack Damages
11:00-11:20 PM — Box Lunches Available
11:20-11:30 PM — Wellness Minute & Raffle Winner Announced
11:30–12:30PM — Session Title/Speaker(s) TBD (Organized by Professional Liability, 1.0 HR ETHICS)
12:30 PM — Adjourn
FULL AGENDA
Hotel
The Virginian Hotel
Lynchburg
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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.
Use this link or call the hotel at (434) 329-3200, ext. 0 and use Group Code ‘VADA26’ to access the group rate. Attendees are encouraged to book their hotel rooms promptly, as the discounted room block will close on March 31 or upon reaching capacity, whichever occurs first.
Registration
The registration fee for the entire seminar is $395, and includes all sessions, breakfasts, lunches, receptions, late night, and written materials. Cancellations accepted until April 15, but substitutions are welcome anytime.
New members, registration includes your first-year membership in VADA. No membership bill sent until 2027. Contact Sherma Mather at smather@vada.org for details.
Guests are invited to join us for the Thursday Networking Reception for a $75 fee, and you can add this on your registration form
Women's Section Dinner
The Women’s Section will be hosting a fun and relaxing candle workshop! Create your own custom candle while enjoying a warm, social atmosphere. The evening includes delicious food, wine, and a selection of other beverages.
The event will be at the hotel, and the fee is $40 and it can be added to your registration.
Come unwind, get creative, and connect with great company!
Please Note:
This candle‑making class uses a coconut/apricot wax blend. If you have a coconut allergy, apricot allergy, or any related sensitivities, please do not register for this class or consult your healthcare provider before participating
Wellness Committee
The Wellness Committee will raffle off a basket, sponsored by S-E-A, with of a variety of health and wellness items. Stop by the S-E-A table before Friday to add your name to the raffle. The committee will pull the winner at 11:00 AM Friday and will also offer a Wellness Minute before our closing session.
Sponsors
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For sponsorship information, please contact Amy Gilbody at agilbody@vada.org.
