
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
This is a must-attend event for newer attorneys, who will learn the practical information needed to practice civil defense law. Sessions are taught by experienced members of the civil defense bar and the judiciary. We are offering a different agenda than 2024, so you should attend again.
Agenda
9:30-10:30 Navigating Your Way through Virginia General District and Circuit Courts and other Practical Tips in Civil Litigation
Lindsay Rollins, The Progressive Group, VADA Immediate Past President
10:30-11:30 The Survivor's Guide to Expert Witnesses
Andy Southerland, M.D., Adult Neurology Clinic, UVA Health
Additional speaker TBD
11:45-12:45 Ethical Issues in Civil Defense Practice (1.0 HR Ethics)
B. Patrick O'Grady, Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
12:45-1:15 Box Lunch
1:15-2:15 Effective Advocacy in Mediation
Speaker TBD
2:30-3:15 Written Discovery
Taylor Brewer, Moran Reeves Conn, VADA President-Elect
Tracy Taylor Hague, Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black
3:15-4:00 Insurance Coverage in Automobile Cases
Speaker TBD
4:15-5:15 Judicial Advice for New Lawyers Panel Discussion
Judges TBD
Moderator: Rachel Horvath, Piedmont Liability Trust, VADA President
5:15 Optional Virginia Museum of History and Culture First Fridays Event
Enjoy free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks, and live music. Each participant will receive two drink tickets.
Sponsors



To learn about meeting sponsorship, contact Amy Gilbody at agilbody@vada.org.