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2016Year in Review
Special HighlightsThe VBA signed a lease for new office space in downtown Richmond, to contain a member workspace and gathering center.
13 of 15 legislative proposals the VBA backed became law.
VBA members organized more than 80 credit hours of live CLE programming, plus VBA Online CLE. Two free CLEs were offered.
1,820 lawyers signed up for VBA conferences, up 12% from 2015.
The VBA played host to 39 section or committee meetings.
9% more spring new admittees joined in 2016 than in 2015.
As in previous years, auditors said the VBA ended 2015 in the black.
More “green” distribution of written materials helps keep dues and registration fees affordable.
126th Annual Meeting
Leadership Conference Corporate Counsel Fall Forum
Real Estate Section Social at URYLD Spring Meeting
Lease Signing
Statewide Meetings
May-JuneThe 18th Virginia Health Law Legislative Update and Extravaganza attracts 113 registrants. Attorney General Mark Herring addresses leaders at the Young Lawyers Division spring meeting. Leaders perform strategic review. The VBA Membership Committee hosts a statewide Phone-A-Thon, reaching more than 500 members. More than 75 renewed memberships.
AprilA Real Estate Law Section social promotes networking and VBA recruitment at the University of Richmond School of Law.
Two Appellate Practice Section socials – April and July – encourage membership and camaraderie.
The Legal Food Frenzy marked its 10th year with 170 entities participating. They raised 1.5 million pounds of food, up 15% from 2015.
February-MarchVBA leaders meet for the VBA Leadership Conference. They are encouraged to plan out their year.
A YLD webinar provides job advice for diverse attorneys and law students.
Plans advance for April activities: the Chief Justice’s Pro Bono Summit, a Legal Writing Workshop in D.C., and the Bankruptcy Law Conference, which changes location from Duck, N.C., to Kingsmill Resort in Virginia.
JanuaryJames Patrick Guy II becomes VBA president at the 126th Annual Meeting in Williamsburg. Former Justice John Charles Thomas accepts the association’s highest honor. Justice D. Arthur Kelsey’s portrait is unveiled.
Changes in the VBA and The VBA Foundation bylaws add a general counsel role and new officers.
The Contruction and Public Contracts Law Section introduces its blog.
2016 YEAR IN REVIEW
126th Annual Meeting 126th Annual Meeting
NoVa Legal Food Frenzy Mixer Pro Bono Luncheon
Leadership Conference
Va. Health Law Legislative Update YLD Spring Meeting
OctoberThe Criminal Law Section introduces a White Collar Criminal Law Forum, held at the University of Richmond.
The YLD opens its fall meeting to all young lawyer members and ramps up CLE offerings. 44 attorneys attended.
The Virginia Bar Association Foundation adds a category – YLD Patrons – for gifts of $75-$149. Donations benefit VBA charitable and educational programs.
SeptemberThe VBA and Legal Services of Northern Virginia present A Spotlight on Veterans Legal Issues to 54 attendees.The Conference on Labor Relations and Employment Law meets in Richmond with record high registration numbers. It introduces a program to specifically appeal to young lawyers. The EEOC commissioner returns, and four judges present during the 2-day event.
July-AugustAnthony J. Gambardella Jr. and Guy T. Tripp III receive the VBA’s William B. Spong, Jr., Professionalism Award at the Summer Meeting. Marshall M. Curtis accepted the Summer Meeting Award. Virginia CLE approved the conference for 8 MCLE Credits (3.5 Ethics).The ABA YLD Awards of Achievement recognize VBA Young Lawyers programs with a national first place, second place and special recognition.
2016 YEAR IN REVIEW
Legal Food Frenzy Awards Ceremony
YAppellate Practice Social 126th Summer Meeting
126th Annual Meeting Administrative Law Social
Statewide Phone-A-Thon Bankruptcy Law Conference
NovemberThe Administrative Law Section hosts a social connected with its popular free fall ethics CLE program.
Every seat at the Administrative Law Conference is spoken for – again.
Wake Forest and W&L teams finish tops in the YLD-organized regional Moot Court competition.The Virginia Law Foundation continues its generous support for the VBA’s Capital Defense Workshop.
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2016 YEAR IN REVIEW
DecemberA free legislative breakfast for 30 at Hogan Lovells US LLP in Northern Virginia features two delegates and a VBA lobbyist.
At First Day in Practice, a lot of new lawyers apply for introductory free VBA memberships. A Snapchat filter allows them to share the news.
The Rule of Law Project is one of four groups appearing in a new National Council of the Social Studies video.
Virginia Health Care Practitioners’ Roundtable
Lease Signing Legislative Breakfast
Administrative Law Conference
White Collar Criminal Law Forum
Capital Defense
Labor Law ConferenceSpotlight on Veterans Legal Issues Young Lawyers Fall Meeting
