Community Calendar https://www.vba.org/events/event_list.asp Fri, 29 Mar 2024 03:33:16 GMT Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT Copyright © 2025 The Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyers Spring Meeting https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1804383 https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1804383 What To Expect

Come for a weekend of networking and Virginia history, and bring along a colleague, spouse, guest and kid(s)! The Young Lawyers 2024 Spring Meeting will be at the George Washington Leadership Institute in Mount Vernon, Virginia.

MCLE Credits: 2.5 (1.0 Ethics) (1.0 Well-Being) Approved

Format: In person

AGENDA

Registration

To access member-exclusive registration discounts, please sign in to your VBA.org account. If you have questions about your membership status, please call the office at 804-644-0041 or email thevba@vba.org. Early bird registration closes Friday, March 1. Advance registration closes April 19, 2024.

Registration fees

Registration fees include all meeting activities and up to 2.5 MCLE credits for attorneys.

Attendee Type

Up to
Mar. 1

After
Mar. 1

VBA Member

$165

$200

Non-VBA Member Lawyer

$265

$300

Non-Lawyer Guest/Spouse

$80

$105

Law School Student

Flat rate: $65

Children

Ages 3-12: $35

Ages 13-18: $45

NOTE: If you sign in on vba.org, your registration form will automatically populate with your member information. We encourage you to sign in as a time-saver.

Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to register@vba.org by April 19, 2024, to receive a registration refund less a $25 cancellation fee.

Lodging

Book your room online to take advantage of the VBA discount at the Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street! Discounted reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis until the block is full or until March 28, 2024.
There are two ways to reserve rooms:

  • Reserve online through the hotel's website;
  • Call the reservation number at 1-800-331-3131. Reference The Virginia Bar Association to receive the discounted room rate.

NOTE: This hotel does not have rooms with double beds. All rooms will be Studio Queen Suites. They will have one queen bed and a sofa pull out bed.

Find all VBA calendar items at vba.org/events/.

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Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT
25th Annual Bankruptcy Law Conference https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1839386 https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1839386 What To Expect

Look no further than the VBA’s Annual Bankruptcy Law Conference for a unique opportunity to hear from top-notch CLE presenters and share knowledge with fellow bankruptcy lawyers. This year, the Annual Conference will be held at the scenic Tides Inn in Irvington, VA, on May 2-3. The conference agenda includes recent updates in the field of bankruptcy law, practical advice and ethics. This year’s program includes recognition of the Hon. Kevin R. Huennekens for his service to the profession and his commitment to the VBA’s Bankruptcy Section. Book your room and register!

The conference kicks off on Thursday, May 2, with a Welcome Reception for attendees and their guests. The conference continues on Friday, May 3, with a series of timely CLE programs followed by a closing luncheon.

Format: In person

MCLE: 5.0 (1.0 Ethics) Anticipated*  

*Approval for this program is pending with the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board.

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

Registration

Registration is open. Register before Friday, March 29, to take advantage of the early bird discount. To access member-exclusive registration discounts, please sign in to your VBA.org account. If you have questions about your membership status, please call the office at 804-644-0041 or email thevba@vba.org.

Registration Fees (includes Thursday reception, Friday meals and 5.0 hours of MCLE):

Before March 29 After March 29
1. VBA Bankruptcy Section Member $450 $475
2. VBA Member (not a section member) $490 $515
3. Non-VBA Member $575 (flat rate)

REGISTER TODAY

VBA members can become a section member. Join now.

Hotel Reservations

The VBA has secured a discounted room block at The Tides Inn for attendees of this conference on Thursday, May 2. The discounted room rates begin at $365 per night (resort fees and taxes apply). Attendees should call 855-420-9316 and identify themselves as a part of the VBA 25th Annual Bankruptcy Law Conference group to secure their reservations. Reservations within the group block are available on a first-come, first-served basis until the block is full or until April 2, 2024. Make your reservation early to access the discounted group rate.

Sponsorships

Interested in sponsoring this conference? Contact Megan Connor at mconnor@vba.org for details.

 

If you are looking for additional VBA calendar items, find them at vba.org/events/.

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If you're not on a VBA email list or have opted out of VBA emails but would like to receive details about the meeting, you can subscribe to this and other conferences of interest to you. Just click the link, select events you are interested in, and provide your name, organization and email address.

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Have You Considered Joining The VBA?

Non-VBA members are more than welcome to register for the meeting, but VBA members qualify for discounts. Join us and then register for this event. You'll be glad you did.

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Fri, 3 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT
26th Annual Virginia Health Law Legislative Update and Extravaganza https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1842432 https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1842432 What To Expect 

What new statutes from the 2024 General Assembly session will affect attorneys practicing health law?  Come to the Annual Virginia Health Law Legislative Update and Extravaganza on Tuesday, May 14, and find out! The VBA Health Law Section will host the Update in-person at Williams Mullen’s Richmond office and virtually. Special registration discounts are available to members of the Health Law Section and lawyers in the public sector.

Registration

Registration is open! Please click the button below to register.

REGISTER

Registration fees

Attendee Type

Up to
Apr 12

After
Apr 12

VBA Member

$110

$120

Non-VBA Member Government Attorney

$115

$125

Non-VBA Member

$130

$140

Presenter

$95 (flat rate)

 

If you are looking for additional VBA calendar items, find them at vba.org/events.

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Have You Considered Joining The VBA?

Non-VBA members are more than welcome to register for the meeting, but VBA members qualify for discounts. Join us and then register for this event. You'll be glad you did.

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Tue, 14 May 2024 18:00:00 GMT
134th Summer Meeting https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1685144 https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1685144 What To Expect

This greatly anticipated in-person event will take place July 18-20, 2024, at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia. Enhance your practice with a selection of MCLE presentations planned by many VBA law sections. Plus, VBA meetings always include events for spouses or guests and children. Bring your family and join in on the fun.

MCLE Credits: 7.5 Anticipated*

*Approval for this program is pending with the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board.

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

Have questions about the meeting? Please check out the Summer Meeting Frequently Asked Questions page.

Registration

Registration for the Summer Meeting is not yet open. Please bookmark this page and check back in early May.

Lodging

Don't forget to reserve your room at The Omni Homestead Resort at the VBA discounted rate. Group rate rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis until the block is full or until June 18, 2024. Book now by clicking on the applicable link below.

Friday Evening Children's Program

While you’re enjoying the Friday evening black-tie-optional banquet, your children can enjoy an evening of activities courtesy of The Homestead’s KidsClub! The program begins at 6 p.m. and concludes at 11 p.m. and includes dinner and activities. Kids ages 5 to 12 can attend for $30 per child. Advance registration is required. Tickets for the Children’s Program can be purchased when you register for the meeting.

Summer Meeting Sporting Activities

Friday Morning 5k Fun Run and Walk

Get out and start your Friday in the fresh mountain air! The YLD Wellness 5K is scheduled for Friday morning at 6:45 a.m. Registration is required. The cost is $30 per person, and participants must be 12 years old and up.

Saturday Afternoon Tennis Round Robin

Bring your A-game! Tennis matches will be held on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. Registration is required. The cost is $20 per person. All play will be doubles with interchanging partners. The VBA has two courts reserved for players. Score reporting will be on your honor.

Annual Golf Tournament

Want to hit the links while staying at The Omni Homestead? Join the Golf Tournament! Tournament play can take place Thursday through Saturday. To make a golf reservation for the Cascades Course, call 540-839-7994. Please reference the VBA when you make your reservation and let the Homestead golf team know which round you intend to use for the tournament in advance of play and when you turn in your scorecard to The Homestead Golf Team. No registration required.

YLD Pool Party & Slide Photo Contest

Come have some fun in the sun at the pool on Saturday at 2 p.m. with the VBA's Young Lawyers! Strike a wacky pose or show off your need for speed for a chance to win a prize. All ages welcome to participate in the slide photo contest.

Activity and Dining Reservations

If you are interested in making reservations for dining or extra activities during your stay at The Omni Homestead Resort, please call 1-800-838-1766. Select the next link for information about golf at The Omni Homestead Resort.

Sponsors and Exhibitors

If you are interested in information about sponsoring the 134th Summer Meeting, please contact Megan Connor at mconnor@vba.org. If Virginia attorneys are part or all of your target market, this is a great way to connect with legal professionals across Virginia.

SPONSOR LEVEL INFORMATION

EXHIBITOR dETAILS

Have You Considered Joining the VBA?

Non-VBA members are more than welcome to register for the meeting, but VBA members qualify for discounts. Join us and then, when registration begins, sign up for the Summer Meeting. You'll be glad you did.

Not On The VBA's Email List?

If you're not on a VBA email list or have opted out of VBA emails but would like to receive details about the meeting, you can subscribe to this and other conferences of interest to you. Just click the link, select events you are interested in, and provide your name, organization and email address.

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

COVID-19 Safety Policy

While the VBA cannot eliminate all risk of transmission, we have an expectation that you are either fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have tested negative in the 24 hours before arriving at the Summer Meeting. We run an honor system and ask that you respect your fellow association members and VBA staff to protect your own health and that of others around you. Masks are available at the registration for all meeting attendees. If you attend the meeting and within 10 days test positive for COVID-19, we request that you notify the VBA immediately (email thevba@vba.org and call our office at 804-644-0041) so that we may advise all staff and attendees. We will NOT share names of those who report as testing positive.

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Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT
54th Annual Conference on Labor and Employment Law https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1760317 https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1760317 Mark your calendars for the premier conference for employment lawyers in Virginia, which will be held in Harrisonburg this fall. The VBA Labor and Employment Law Section will host the 54th Annual Conference on Labor and Employment Law at Hotel Madison on Sept. 19-21.  The conference offers a robust slate of CLEs on the latest developments in the field and cutting-edge topics, plus the opportunity to connect with other labor and employment attorneys, both plaintiffs’ lawyers and management counsel. Don’t miss it!

Bookmark this page and check back for updates on the meeting program and registration. Click the calendar icon next to 54th Annual Conference on Labor and Employment Law to add these dates to your calendar.

MCLE credits: 14 (2.0 Ethics) Anticipated*

*Approval for this program is pending with the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board.

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

Registration

Registration is not yet open. We expect registration will open in May 2024.

Registration fees

Attendee Type

Early Bird rate

Regular rate

VBA Labor and Employment Law Section Member

$495

$570

VBA Member (not a Labor and Employment Law Section Member)

$600

$675

VBA Member Public Sector/Nonprofit Attorney

Flat Rate: $450

Non-VBA Member

$695

$750

Law Clerks, Paralegals and Secretaries

Flat Rate: $375

Hotel Reservations

Book your room online at Hotel Madison and take advantage of the VBA discounted room block. Discounted reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis until the block is full or until August 5, 2024. Click the button below to reserve online through the hotel's website.

BOOK YOUR ROOM

Sponsorship Opportunities

Bronze ($350) Silver ($500) Gold ($1,000) and Platinum ($2,000) levels sponsorships afford your firm signage at the event and honorable mentions throughout the conference. Please direct questions to BDavis@whitefordlaw.com. Please send your firm logo in .jpeg format to mconnor@vba.org. Please click here to review the Sponsorship Interest Form [PDF] for more details.

Not On The VBA's Email List?

If you're not on a VBA email list or have opted out of VBA emails but would like to receive details about the meeting, you can subscribe to this and other conferences of interest to you. Just click the link, select events you are interested in, and provide your name, organization and email address.

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

Have You Considered Joining The VBA?

Non-VBA members are more than welcome to register for the meeting, but VBA members qualify for discounts. Join us and then register for this event. You'll be glad you did.


Please be aware of the Conduct Policy adopted by the Labor & Employment Law Section leadership and approved by the VBA for registrants during this conference. Feel free to contact the section council should you have any questions.

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Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT
35th Annual Virginia Tax Practitioners' Roundtable https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1845748 https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1845748 What To Expect

The roundtable is one of the best opportunities of the year to connect with colleagues from across Virginia to discuss taxation issues. A hallmark of the roundtable is its discussions, instead of merely lectures. Please bring pending cases, problems, strategies, tactics and issues from your own practice to share. The VBA Taxation Section looks forward to you joining them for great conversation and sharing.

MCLE Credits: 4.0 (0.0 Ethics) anticipated

Registration

Registration is not yet open. Members of the VBA Taxation Section receive a discount on registration fees. Visit vba.org/sectionstore to enroll! You must be a VBA member to be eligible to join the section.

NOTE: If you sign-in on vba.org, your registration form will automatically populate with your member information. We encourage you to sign in as a time-saver. Please check your membership status before registering for the event to ensure you are selecting the correct ticket option. To qualify for member discounts, you must be a 2023 VBA member. If you have questions about your membership status, please call the office at 804-644-0041 or email thevba@vba.org. If you wish to join now, please visit www.vba.org/join.

Not On The VBA's Email List?

If you're not on a VBA email list or have opted out of VBA emails but would like to receive details about the meeting, you can subscribe to this and other conferences of interest to you. Just click the link, select events you are interested in, and provide your name, organization and email address.

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

Looking For A Different Event?

Find all VBA calendar items at vba.org/events.

Have You Considered Joining The VBA?

Non-VBA members are more than welcome to register for the meeting, but VBA members qualify for discounts. Join us and then register for this event. You'll be glad you did.

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Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT
135th Annual Meeting https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1828765 https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1828765 What to Expect

The 135th Annual Meeting will take place in person Jan. 16-18, 2025, at the Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Not On The VBA's Email List?

If you're not on a VBA email list or have opted out of VBA emails but would like to receive details about the meeting, you can subscribe to this and other conferences of interest to you. Just click the link, select events you are interested in, and provide your name, organization and email address.

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

Have You Considered Joining The VBA?

Non-VBA members are more than welcome to register for the meeting, but VBA members qualify for discounts. Join us and then register for this event. You'll be glad you did.

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Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT
135th Summer Meeting https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1828778 https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1828778 What To Expect

This greatly anticipated in-person event will take place July 17-19, 2025, at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia. Enhance your practice with a selection of MCLE presentations planned by many VBA law sections. Plus, VBA meetings always include events for spouses or guests and children. Bring your family and join in on the fun.

Not On The VBA's Email List?

If you're not on a VBA email list or have opted out of VBA emails but would like to receive details about the meeting, you can subscribe to this and other conferences of interest to you. Just click the link, select events you are interested in, and provide your name, organization and email address.

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

Have You Considered Joining the VBA?

Non-VBA members are more than welcome to register for the meeting, but VBA members qualify for discounts. Join us and then, when registration begins, sign up for the Summer Meeting. You'll be glad you did.

COVID-19 Safety Policy

While the VBA cannot eliminate all risk of transmission, we have an expectation that you are either fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have tested negative in the 24 hours before arriving at the Summer Meeting. We run an honor system and ask that you respect your fellow association members and VBA staff to protect your own health and that of others around you. Masks are available at the registration for all meeting attendees. If you attend the meeting and within 10 days test positive for COVID-19, we request that you notify the VBA immediately (email thevba@vba.org and call our office at 804-644-0041) so that we may advise all staff and attendees. We will NOT share names of those who report as testing positive.

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Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT
55th Annual Conference on Labor and Employment Law https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1848100 https://www.vba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1848100 What To Expect

Mark your calendars for the premier conference for employment lawyers in Virginia, which will be held in Richmond in fall of 2025. The VBA Labor and Employment Law Section will host the 55th Annual Conference on Labor and Employment Law at the Omni Richmond Hotel on Sept. 11-13.  

Not On The VBA's Email List?

If you're not on a VBA email list or have opted out of VBA emails but would like to receive details about the meeting, you can subscribe to this and other conferences of interest to you. Just click the link, select events you are interested in, and provide your name, organization and email address.

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

Looking For A Different Event?

Find all VBA calendar items at vba.org/events/.

Have You Considered Joining The VBA?

Non-VBA members are more than welcome to register for the meeting, but VBA members qualify for discounts. Join us and then register for this event. You'll be glad you did.

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Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT