VADA offers members the option of joining one (or more) litigation sections providing members with access to resources and information about their specific fields of civil defense law. Below is a list of the sections. Links to the profiles of the section chairs and participating members is also provided.
There is no charge for section membership; it is part of your overall VADA membership. You can join sections at any time by updating your membership profile, or contact Sherma Mather for more information. Please update your own record to include section memberships as you choose.
Appellate Advocacy
Chair: Kristen Mynes
Vice Chair: Alicia Penn-Taylor
Auto & Transportation Liability
Chair: Sarah Knarzer
Vice Chair: William Nossen
Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Chair: Dan Eggleston
Vice Chair: Brad Michelle
Local Government
Chair: Leah Han
Vice Chair: Meredith Harlow
Medical Malpractice
Chair: Laura Lee Miller
Vice Chair: Haley Santos
Membership
Chair: Brian Vieth
Vice Chair: Thea Pitzen
Policy Coverage
Chair: Michael Essig
Vice Chair: Meghan Gosline
Product & Toxic Torts
Chair: Karlo Goronja
Vice Chair: Imani Sowell
Professional Liability
Chair: Andrew Gerrish
Vice Chair: Kelly Cousoulis
Social Media
Chair: Jason Moyers
Wellness
Chair: Allie Ellmauer
Vice Chair: Amanda Short
Women's Section
Chair: Kathryn Bonorchis
Vice Chair: Phylicia Preston
Workers' Compensation
Chair: Beth O'Dea
Vice Chair: Joseph Smith
Young Lawyers Division
Chair: Nia White
Vice Chair: