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: Elaine McCafferty
Vice Chair: Kristen Mynes
Auto & Transportation Liability
Chair: Jonathan Hogins
Vice Chair:
Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Chair: Declan Leonard
Vice Chair: Dan Eggleston
Local Government
Chair: Douglas Barber
Vice Chair: Leah Han
Medical Malpractice
Chair: Jacob Pierce
Vice Chair: Laura Lee Miller
Membership
Chair: Alexandra (Dare) Essig
Vice Chair: Brian Vieth
Policy Coverage
Chair: Pete Schurig
Vice Chair: Michael Essig
Product & Toxic Torts
Chair: John Dunnigan
Vice Chair: Karlo Goronja
Professional Liability
Chair: Colin Neal
Vice Chair: Andrew Gerrish
Social Media
Chair: Jason Moyers
Wellness
Chair: Sophia Brasseaux
Vice Chair: Allie Ellmauer
Women's Section
Chair: Taylor Brewer
Vice Chair: Kathryn Bonorchis
Workers' Compensation
Chair: Eva Roffis
Vice Chair: Beth O'Dea
Young Lawyers Division
Chair: Sarah Knarzer
Vice Chair: Nia White