Annual Meeting registration opens, VADA Day at the King Family Vineyards Polo Match, Paralegal Seminar, and more. |
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VADA Defense Line
July 2024
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PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
The dog days of summer are upon us! You know it’s that time of year when the
pocket parts and new Code volumes are shipped, half the office is on vacation,
and your power bill spikes because of the A/C.
This is also the time of year that many of us sat in Roanoke at the
Civic Center for two days in suits and running shoes to take the Virginia Bar
Exam, an experience so traumatic that it took a VADA Annual Meeting to lure me
back to the Star City.
Whatever your associations may be with this time of year,
get some time in the sun, on a bike, at the beach, and with friends and family
to enjoy the warm weather. After all,
“Winter is coming.”
Our CLE programming takes a respite in summer, but we are
set to rally in the Fall. Our Annual
Meeting team has been hard at work on the agenda and programming for October 23-25 at Kings
Mill in Williamsburg. I am excited to let you know that registration is now open, and you can also book your hotel, on the Annual Meeting website.
Please also accept the invitation of the Blue Ridge Region
members to join them at their Regional Event.
On September 8, 2024, in Crozet, Virginia, there will be a Polo event at
King Family Vineyards. This promises to
be a great event, so please register now on from the event website.
Two days later, on September 10, 2024, we will host our
Annual Paralegal Seminar. It will be
held virtually and is a wonderful resource for new paralegals and a great
refresher course for those with more experience. We have an excellent faculty lined up, so
head to the Seminar website to register your staff members now.
Enjoy the rest of Summer, Labor Day will be here before we
know it. James A. Cales III
VADA President 2023-24 |
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VADA NETWORKING EVENT
POLO AT KING FAMILY VINEYARDS
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Sunday, September 8
12 – 4 PM ORGANIZED BY THE BLUE RIDGE REGION
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All VADA members are invited to bring your families and join the Blue Ridge Region for a Sunday afternoon watching polo while mingling with friends and colleagues at beautiful King Family Vineyards.
The cost is $25 per adult (children are free) and includes tents, lunch, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, and wine tasting. Wine is also available for purchase onsite. Families are welcome to provide their own food and drinks as well. Visit the event website for more details and to register. |
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September 10
Zoom
A must-attend event for paralegals of all levels working in civil defense firms. This one-day webinar is designed to hone your skills as a valuable member of your legal team. Instructors include attorneys and senior paralegals from several Virginia defense firms. Sessions include:
- The Rules of Engagement: Primer on Federal and State Court Rules
- Who’s Who? How to Effectively and Efficiently Research Jurors
- Tips and Best Practices for Assisting with Document Review & Production
- Trials 101: A Paralegal’s Role in Trial Prep and Trial
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VADA will return to the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg this Fall. We are excited to be back and have an excellent agenda, which includes:
- Motions Practice 101
- The Art of Persuasive Arguments in the Courtroom
- ChatGPT and other AI in the Practice of Law
- Creating Good Relationships with Opposing Counsel
- Elimination of Bias: Racial Bias Challenges in the Legal System
- The Lawyer's Role in Helping Clients Survive Litigation
- Navigating Occupational Risks to Practicing Law
You can also book your hotel room using the online booking link on the meeting website. As a resort property, Kingsmill offers various room types and locations, some with limited availability so book your preferred room today. |
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December 6
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
(New Location)
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 2023, so attend again.
Stay on after our program to attend the museum's popular First Fridays program, where the museum offers free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks, live music, and a cash bar. |
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2024 VADA/VTLA Frank N. Cowan Civility Golf Tournament
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Attention VADA golfers! We're counting down the days to the 2024 VADA/VTLA Frank N. Cowan Civility Golf Tournament! Make plans to join us on Thursday, August 29, at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian as Team VADA and Team VTLA battle it out for the Civility Cup! To join Team VADA, please contact Team Captain John Owen at jowen@hccw.com. Thank you to The McCammon Group for sponsoring this event!
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Journal of Civil Litigation
Summer 2024 Edition
Do not miss the Summer 2024 edition of The Journal of Civil Litigation! It includes 14 judicial opinions and two feature articles:
- Gary A. Bryant explores the public meeting requirements under Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), offering a thorough guide for public bodies that participate in such meetings.
- Justin E. Simmons examines Virginia’s jurisprudence regarding misnomer and misjoinder and discusses the import of Hampton v. Meyer (2020) on issues involving the statutes of limitations in such cases.
Many thanks to Managing Editor, Molly Terry; Editor-in-Chief, Kent Sinclair; the Board of Editors; and Chair of the Board of Editors, John D. Eure for consistently producing such a quality journal.
VADA members receive the Journal as a benefit of membership and can search current and past journals, including by keyword, on our website. |
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Please join the Women’s Section on the Thursday evening of the Annual Meeting for a Paint & Sip. An art instructor will lead an informal art class where each of us will paint a canvas from start to finish, while enjoying pizza, beverages, and each other’s company. No art experience required. The event will take place on-site at Kingsmill and supplies will be provided. The cost to attend is $25 and can be selected as an option during your Annual Meeting registration.
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This New Jersey native and avid runner loves a good run just as
much as she does a good spaghetti carbonara. For this, and much more, on
this month’s VADA Spotlighted Member, click here. |
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Missed A Webinar
or Meeting? Did you know that many VADA Lunch & Learn webinars and online programs are available to watch on-demand? Click here to see the library of available content, which can be found in the members-only area of our website. |
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VADA’S Mission
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mission of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys is to develop and
support Virginia attorneys engaged in a civil defense practice in the
professional and ethical representation of their clients through education,
communication and fellowship. |
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Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
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N. Chesterfield, VA 23236
804-649-1002 | www.vada.org Executive Director: Sherma Mather
Director of Meetings: Amy Gilbody
Journal of Civil Litigation Managing Editor: Molly Terry |
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