Championsfor Justice

March 30-April 2, 2017The Greenbrier

12.5 CLE credits, including 2 ethics pending

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association2017 Annual Convention

Champions for Justice Agenda

1:00 pm Registration and Exhibit Hall Open Networking / Coffee

3:00 pm Convention Opening Remarks and Welcome Stephanie E. Grana, VTLA President Cantor, Stoneburner, Ford, Grana & Buckner, Richmond Derrick L. Walker, Convention Chair Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, Richmond

3:15 pm Ethics: I Know I Should Do Pro Bono, I Want to, But I Don’t Know Where to Start

Wallace B. Wason, Jr., Moderator Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly, PC, Newport News Panelists: John E. Whitfield, Blue Ridge Legal Services Inc.,

Harrisonburg and Karl A. Doss, Virginia State Bar Access to Legal Services, Richmond A picture of the need in the Commonwealth, a “nuts-and-bolts”

look at how to start doing pro bono work, combined with recent developments and applicable aspirational rules.

4:15 pm Ethics Developments in Virginia James M. McCauley, Ethics Counsel, Virginia State Bar

5:15 pm Women’s Caucus Reception

5:30 pm Contributor Reception

5:30 pm Friends of Bill W

6-7:30 pm Welcome Reception

10:00 pm Young Trial Lawyers Social

Thursday, March 30, 2017

2017 Convention General Information

HotelWelcome back to The Greenbrier! VTLA’s room rates include The Greenbrier’s outstanding dinner and breakfast each day. (There is a surcharge for some items at the restaurants.) Enjoy a wide array of activities or just take in the incomparable scenery. The deadline for room reservations is Monday, February 27, 2017.

Convention RegistrationRegister for the Convention by completing the form in this brochure, or go online to www.vtla.com. The deadline for the deepest discounts is March 7. Spouse/guest registration includes access to all Convention receptions and banquet.

Other ActivitiesThe Greenbrier features all kinds of activities for you and your family, including some exclusive to VTLA members. We encourage you to make reservations for the spa and other activities, including dining, as soon as possible to be sure you get preferred times. For other activities, please see the Activities page in this brochure or online.

CLE CreditThe Convention program will be submitted to the Virginia MCLE Board for approval and is expected to provide 12.5 hours of MCLE credit, including 2 in ethics. To ensure your credit, watch for the course number or form in your materials at convention.

Welcome to the 58th Annual Convention of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association! This year we recognize a number of Champions for Justice, with nationally renowned speakers, great Virginia presenters and three true champions to be honored at the Annual Banquet on Saturday night. Throughout the weekend, you will be inspired and motivated. You will leave with ideas and tools to use in your practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Be sure to sign up now to be with us!

I look forward to seeing you throughout the Convention.

Stephanie E. Grana President, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Welcome to the VTLA Convention!

Friday, March 31, 20177:15 am Law Office Management Interchange An open roundtable discussion of all aspects of the business of

running a law firm, from solo to small to large firms.

8:30 am What Inspires Lawyers To Do Great Work Bob Burke, Bob Burke Law, Oklahoma City, OK Hear from one of America’s most prominent lawyers about what

motivates him in his work to fight large employers and insurance companies on behalf of injured workers.

9:00 am Understanding Your Audience: Presenting Your Case to Millennials Howard L. Nations, The Nations Law Firm, Houston TX Understanding the distinct characteristics of the millennial

generation and the various events and factors informing the values and perspectives of this generation will help you present your case, deal with clients and work with colleagues. Gain insightful tools for developing effective communication with millennial jurors, including story sequencing, the conscious versus the unconscious mind, power analogies and focus groups.

9:45 am VTLA Annual Meeting

10:00 am What We Are Learning About Protecting Your Verdict on Appeal in 2017

L. Steven Emmert, Sykes, Bourdon, Ahern & Levy, PC, Virginia Beach

10:15 am Offering Jury Instructions Outside the Virginia Model Jury Instructions William C. Harty, Patten, Wornom, Hatten &

Diamonstein, LC, Newport News

10:30 am Networking / Coffee Break

10:45 am Supreme Court of Virginia Panel The Honorable S. Bernard Goodwyn The Honorable Stephen R. McCullough The Honorable William C. Mims The Honorable Cleo E. Powell Moderated by Mary Lynn Tate, TateLaw PC, Abingdon The justices discuss trends, current issues, recurring trial court

errors, the status of expert admissibility and more.

11:30 am Effectively Dealing with Difficult Witnesses and Clients Deborah Johnson, High-Stakes Communication, Arizona Using psychological tools to prepare difficult witnesses, learn the

psychology behind calming people and about how stress affects brain patterns that interfere with witness presentation and delivery of information.

Bob BurkeBob is a national spokesperson on behalf of injured workers. In addition to his work as an attorney, he is the author of Oklahoma’s Workers’ Compensation law, a college professor, an award-winning historian and author of more than 100 books. He is a member of both Oklahoma’s Journalism and Historians Hall of Fame among many other honors.

Howard NationsHoward has been at the forefront of civil and personal injury litigation for nearly 50 years and is one of the country’s most sought-after lecturers. He has tried countless cases involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, breach of contract, will contests, securities fraud, real estate fraud, domestic relations, and more than 300 pro bono criminal cases. He has been a pioneer in a number of areas, and will share his research, observations and lessons learned from millennials. He is a past president of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, the Belli Society and the Aletheia Institute, and served five years on AAJ’s Executive Committee. He has received the Belli Society’s Mel Award, the Mass Torts Made Perfect Clarence Darrow Award and was inducted into the Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame in 2012. In 2014, he received AAJ’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Deborah JohnsonDeborah is a six-time EMMY award-winning writer and producer and jury consultant. Her Masters Degree in Cognitive Psychology and Television Production from the University of Washington, combined with a rich history of experience, gives her unique insights into how to communicate with highly diverse audiences.

12:15 pm Lunch

Contributor Luncheon The Honorable Ralph S. Northam Lieutenant Governor of Virginia

Family New Augmented Estate Laws in Virginia and

Their Intersection with Family Law Kimberley Ann Murphy, Hale Ball, Fairfax

Workers Compensation Bob Burke

Criminal Combined Sections The Honorable Douglas E. Miller, U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Young Trial Lawyers

1:45 pm Bankruptcy – How It Affects Family Law Cases Brian H. Jones, Barnes & Diehl PC, Richmond Under what circumstances can a spouse discharge a support or

property-related debt obligation in bankruptcy, and what is the jurisdictional interplay between the state court and the bankruptcy court in these cases?

2:00 pm Bankruptcy – How It Affects Personal Injury Cases Paul R. Hernandez, Kalfus & Nachman PC, Norfolk When is a personal injury recovery part of the bankruptcy estate;

when and how to disclose the potential recovery to the bankruptcy court; what if any exemptions may apply to the recovery; how to avoid discharging outstanding medical bills in a pending personal injury case; and more.

2:15 pm Equal Pay: The Battle to End Compensation Discrimination for Women

Lori E. Andrus, Andrus Anderson LLC, San Francisco, CA A leader in the fight for workplace equity, she will share how she

managed to extract a groundbreaking settlement from the nation’s third largest insurance company on behalf of female workers.

3:00 pm How Immigration Status Affects Court Access Lauren M. Ellerman, Frith & Ellerman, Roanoke A quick look at the extent to which the courthouse doors open to

undocumented immigrants living in Virginia, including can they sue and be sued, serve as executor of a will or administrator of an estate, file a personal injury or medical malpractice claim, or collect child support?

3:15 pm Networking / Coffee Break

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Lori AndrusLori is a leader in the fight for equal pay as well as personal injury litigation. Most recently, she negotiated a cutting edge settlement with Farmers Insurance on behalf of their female attorney employees who were paid less than their male counterparts doing the same work. She also represents individuals who have been harmed by dangerous pharmaceuticals or medical devices, defrauded or discriminated against by large corporations, or sold defective products. She was recognized as a “Top 50” Northern California Super Lawyer in 2016 and one of the nation’s 75 “Outstanding Women Lawyers”by the National Law Journal in 2015. Between college and law school, Lori worked for two members of Congress, first for U.S. Representative Rick Boucher from Virginia, then for U.S Representative James Hayes, from Louisiana.

3:30 pm Uber’s Expansion into the Food Delivery Market and What it Means For You

Elliott M. Buckner, Cantor, Stoneburner, Ford, Grana & Buckner, Richmond The legal implications of DMV’s temporary grant of operating

authority for UberEATS, and other app-based food delivery services.

3:45 pm Virginia Law of Sanctions Kevin E. Martingayle, Bischoff Martingayle, Virginia Beach A survey of the recent developments in Virginia law governing

sanctions litigation.

4:00 pm Taking Killer Corporate Representative Depositions under FRCP 30 (b)(6) and Rule 4:5 (b)(6)

Ashley T. Davis, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, Richmond When, why and under what circumstances to depose a corporate

representative under Virginia Supreme Court Rule 4:5(b)(6) or Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6); how to use corporate depositions to create leverage in personal injury cases; and what to include in the corporate deposition notice in order to withstand objections and ensure that whatever the deponent says will be useful in the case.

4:30 pm Judges Panel Persuasive Pre-Trial Motions The Honorable Lisa B. Kemler, Alexandria Circuit Court The Honorable Stephen C. Mahan, Virginia Beach Circuit Court The Honorable Steven C. McCallum, Chesterfield Circuit Court The Honorable Richard E. Moore, Charlottesville Circuit Court Moderated by Kyle McNew, MichieHamlett, Charlottesville

5:30 pm Friends of Bill W

6-7:30 pm Allen Party

Saturday, April 1, 2017

7:30 am Fun Run

8:00 am Coffee With the Judges

8:45 am Case Law Update Stephanie E. Grana, Cantor, Stoneburner, Ford, Grana & Buckner, Richmond Thomas G. Smith, Shevlin Smith, Fairfax

9:45 am iPad from the Office through Trial Tad Thomas, Thomas Law Offices, Louisville, KY You may have seen lots of presentations on using an iPad – you

will learn even more! Use your iPad effectively in pretrial matters such as hearings, depositions and client meetings. Learn about latest apps and accompanying hardware and software you’ll want to succeed.

Tad ThomasTad is a nationally sought after speaker on technology issues, especially relating to iPads, social media and cloud computing. Currently, he leads an office in Louisville of five attorneys who limit their practices to products liability, including pharmaceutical and medical devices, nursing home neglect and abuse, medical malpractice, trucking and motor vehicle injuries. Previously, he had worked in Civil and Environmental Division of the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office. Tad is currently running for AAJ Parliamentarian.

Women’s Caucus Children’s Book DriveFor the third year, VTLA’s Women’s Caucus will be collecting children’s books to donate. As you pack your clothes, your laptop and iPad, pick up a few books to bring along. If you forget, no problem - you can pick up a few at The Greenbrier or just bring monetary donations (they work just as well!).

10:30 am Networking / Coffee Break

10:45 am Amicus Curiae Update A brief review of important cases in which VTLA has filed an

amicus curiae brief.

11:00 am The Law and Science of Eyewitness Testimony in Criminal and Civil Cases

Professor Brandon L. Garrett, University of Virginia School of Law The ongoing social science concerning the reliability of

eyewitness testimony, including the difficulties associated with cross racial identification, the power of suggestion, flawed line-ups procedures and the intentional or inadvertent reinforcement of unreliable witness memories.

11:45 am Presentation of the VTLA-VADA Civility & Professionalism Award to C.J. Steuart Thomas III

12:00 pm Family Law Reception

12:00 pm Federal Law Update The Honorable A. Donald McEachin

Congressman, U.S. House of Representatives 4th U.S. House District, Virginia

12:15 pm Legislative Update

1:00 pm Women’s Caucus Luncheon Those who cannot remember the past are

condemned to repeat it – Virginia lawyers’ contributions to gender rights

VTLA member Philip J. Hirschkop, was counsel in Loving v. Virginia, Kirstein v. Rector and Visitors of University of Virginia to admit women, and more. He will be joined by Nancy Buirski, director of the HBO documentaryThe Loving Story and a producer of Loving, the movie.

1:30 pm Golf Tournament

1:30 pm Sporting Clays

2-4:00 pm Ethics Video Replay If you missed Thursday’s ethics presentation,

catch it here on video.

5:45 pm Friends of Bill W

6:00 pm Reception

7:00 pm Banquet Honoring Charles J. Zauzig III with Distinguished Service

Award, Thomas E. Albro with Lifetime Achievement Award and Victor Glasberg with the Oliver White Hill Courageous Advocate Award

Brandon Garrett Brandon is the Justice Thurgood Marshall Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law. His research and teaching interests include criminal procedure, wrongful convictions, habeas corpus, corporate crime, scientific evidence, civil rights, civil procedure and constitutional law. Garrett’s recent research includes studies of DNA exonerations and organizational prosecutions.

Steuart Thomas Steuart Thomas will receive the VTLA-VADA Civility & Professionalism Award. Steuart, a partner with Timberlake, Smith, Thomas & Moses in Staunton, is a lifelong champion of civility in the profession.

Gourmet Southern Living A special for VTLA attendees and guests only – join a chef from The Greenbrier for a delicious Southern Living cooking class. Learn traditional vs. modern Greenbrier items such as how to fry chicken, cook grits, braise collard greens and make cobblers. The program will be held Friday at 1 pm. Space is limited, so sign up early through VTLA - online or on our registration form. The cost is $55 per person, non-refundable once our minimum is met.

VTLA Golf Please join us for a 12-hole golf event on The Greenbrier course. Opened for play in 1924, this course was redesigned by Jack Nicklaus in 1977 in preparation for the 1979 Ryder Cup. The course was also home to The Greenbrier American Express Championship, a PGA TOUR Champions event, from 1985 through 1987. Sam Snead famously shot 59 his round called “the greatest competitive round in the history of the game.” Holes 1- 8 and 15-18 will create this 12-hole routing. It is heavily wooded, encouraging shot shaping off the tee and precise approach shots onto the greens. The well-bunkered and terraced greens require talent and creativity on and around the putting surface. This unique course costs only $90 - sign up at registration.

Enjoy more than CLE at The Greenbrier!

VTLA honors three oustanding attorneysPlease join us at the Annual Banquet where we honor three special VTLA members.

Charles J. Zauzig III will receive the VTLA Distinguished Service Award. Chuck, a partner in Nichols Zauzig Sandler in Woodbridge, is a past president of VTLA and currently serves as Chair of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Political Action Committee. His nomination said it best: “Chuck has never rested on his accomplishments. He has never said, ‘I did my part and now I’m taking a break.’ He is always waist-high in the fray, helping us to fight the good fight. Chuck Zauzig represents the very best this profession has to offer.”

Thomas E. Albro of Tremblay & Smith in Charlottesville will receive VTLA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Tom, also a past president of VTLA, has been a trailblazer since he began practicing in a general practice firm that focused on criminal defense. He built a personal injury practice and became a respected leader in a number of areas. He helped to roll back sovereign immunity for attending physicians at state hospitals and his name has became synonymous with plaintiff’s defamation work. He has handled cases at all levels, including appellate cases like James v. Jane (sovereign immunity of doctors at state hospitals) and City of Charlottesville v. Taylor (nuisance claim against a city).

Victor Glasberg will be presented with the Oliver White Hill Courageous Advocate Award not for a single act of courage in advocacy, but for a career of courageous advocacy. Through a 44+ year career, Vic has made a difference in qualified immunity, prison conditions and prisoner rights, Americans with Disabilities Act, freedom of speech and religion and so much more. Vic has invested his time, his resources, his faith in the Constitution, his passion for equal treatment for all and, ultimately, his belief in the inherent dignity of all people as he seeks to forge a society in which we all have equal stature before the law, one case at a time.

VTLA Fun RunThe fun run, 3 miles, will be held at 7:30 am on Saturday and is suitable for ALL AGES! Only $20 for adults and $10 for children under age 15. Sign up through the VTLA registration process.

VTLA Sporting ClaysBack by popular demand, we will be offering sporting clays shooting on Saturday afternoon. Sign up through the VTLA registration process for either 25 or 50 clays.

Greenbrier SpaCall The Greenbrier Spa early for appointments at 888-598-8412.

Dinner ReservationsTo make sure you dine when and where you’d like, reserve as early as possible by calling The Greenbrier at 855-729-3778 (option 1).

Adventure ZoneThe Greenbrier’s Adventure Zone will be available from 9 am until 4 pm, for children ages 3-12. Advance reservations are required and can be made through The Greenbrier at 855-453-4858 (option 1).

Babysitting ServicesThe Greenbrier can provide babysitters at any point during the convention, but they are limited! Please be sure to call early to ensure avaialablity. Call 304-536-1110, ext. 7282.

Other Greenbrier ActivitiesContact The Greenbrier at 855-453-4858 (option 1) to reserve activities such as falconry, aerial adventure course, bunker tours, zipline and much more!

Annual Convention SponsorsThe financial support of these sponsors is vital to the success of the VTLA Convention.

Heartfelt thanks to all!

THURSDAY, MARCH 30Welcome ReceptionBangel, Bangel & Bangel, LLPBarnes & Diehl, PCHealth Information Resources, Inc.MartinWren, PCPatten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, LCVTLA Executive Council Stephanie Grana Lee Livingston Bryan Slaughter Jason Konvicka Elliott Buckner Craig Davis Bridget Long John LichtensteinHall & Sethi

Welcome Reception BandReinhardt l Harper l Davis, PLC

YTL SocialPlanet Depos

FRIDAY, MARCH 31Law Office Management InterchangeBurnett & Williams

Contributor’s LuncheonBreit Drescher ImpreventoBrown & Jennings, PLCCrandall & KattMichieHamlett Nichols Zauzig Sandler, PC

Family Law Section LuncheonBarnes & Diehl, PCMullet, Dove, Meacham & Bradley, PLLCPro Digital Forensic Consulting

Combined Section LuncheonThe Law Office of Dale W. PittmanPhysician Life Care Planning

Workers’ Compensation Section LuncheonAckerman & Falcon, LLPCommonwealth Community TrustGary Blankenship - EPS SettlementsSummit Pharmacy

Young Trial Lawyers LuncheonPhilip H. Blackburn, MediatorSynergy Settlement Services

The Allen PartyAllen, Allen, Allen & Allen

SATURDAY, APRIL 1Fun RunSteve Garver, Garver Law Offices, PC

Coffee with the JudgesGerald A. Schwartz & Karen A. HainerReidGoodwin, PLCVirginia Lawyers Weekly

Family Law ReceptionShounBach, PC The Susan Hicks Group, PC Maddox & Gerock, PC

Women’s Caucus LuncheonRegan, Zambri & Long, PLLCRohrstaff Law Firm, PCMary Lynn TateWilliamsFord

Sporting Clays Fun Shoot Synergy Settlement Services

Final Four Basketball TVMediVisuals

BanquetThe McCammon Group

Coffee BreaksJMW Settlements, Inc.Wayne O’Bryan Law Richmond

General SponsorsCantor, Stoneburner, Ford, Grana & BucknerKoonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, LLP

Welcome Receptionsponsored by

Bangel, Bangel & Bangel, LLP

Barnes & Diehl, PC

Health Information Resources, Inc.

MartinWren, PC

MichieHamlett

Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, LC

VTLA Executive Council

Hall & SethiCoffee Breakssponsored by

VTLA & VTL/PAC

thanks sponsors of the

Contributors’ Luncheon

Breit Drescher Imprevento, Virginia Beach

Brown & Jennings, PLC, Roanoke

Crandall & Katt, Roanoke

Nichols Zauzig Sandler, PC, Woodbridge

VTLA is proud to have the support of these outstanding businesses. Be sure to let them know you’re a VTLA member!

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Business PartnersP L AT I N U M L E V E L

B R O N Z E L E V E L

JMW SettlementsMediVisuals

Synergy Settlement Services

Commonwealth ClothiersGary Blankenship - EPS Settlement Group

Philip H. Blackburn, MediatorPhysician Life Care Planning

Planet DeposPro Digital Forensic Consulting

Amicus Visual SolutionsAmplify

Cook & WileyGore Brothers

HusebyInjured Workers Pharmacy

Medical Management ResourcesMednick Associates

Mode5SBA Loan Group

Yount, Hyde & Barbour

S I LV E R L E V E L

The GreenbrierVTLA is thrilled to return to The Greenbrier for this year’s convention.

For those returning, you can expect the same amenities as in the past – enjoy golf, fine dining, more than 55 activities, designer boutiques, complete spa services, the mineral spa and the casino.

For those new, prepare for an exquisite experience! VTLA room rates INCLUDE an amazing Greenbrier breakfast and dinner each day of your stay. Take some time to review all that the resort has to offer you and your family.

The Greenbrier is an award-winning resort located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. As a National Historic landmark, The Greenbrier’s classic architecture, exquisite interior design, landscape, impeccable service and outstanding amenities have hosted distinguished guests from around the world since 1778, and VTLA for a number of years.

Room reservations must be made by February 27 to receive VTLA rates.

Be sure to make your dining and activity reservations early as well to enjoy the times you prefer.

Here’s some small print from the hotel:

Check-In Time: 4:00 p.m.Check-Out Time: 12:00 p.m.

Deposit PolicyThe Greenbrier deposit requirement is $300 for VTLA attendees. When requesting reservations, please note arrival and departure dates carefully. Late arrival or early departure will cause forfeiture of deposit, unless cancellation or changes are made 14 days in advance. All major credit cards are accepted to secure your reservation.

Resort Fees and TaxesDaily Resort Fee: $25.00 per room, per nightWest Virginia State Taxes: 6% sales tax & 3% occupancy taxValet Parking: $20.00 per night

Historic Preservation Fund (HPF)A Historic Preservation Fund of 6.5% is collected to preserve and protect landscapes, buildings, and amenities that have played a meaningful role in The Greenbrier’s past while carefully planning the continuous improvement for the future.

Dress Code PolicyThe Greenbrier enjoys the pleasure of hosting guests from all over the world. Throughout our 235-year history, many traditions have been established to make the visits of all our guests their most memorable experiences. The Greenbrier’s Dress Code distinguishes the resort and is an important complement to the standards our guests expect and deserve.

Call to reserve your room

1-855-923-7202 option 2

or register onlinehttp://bit.ly/2isBENu

Room ratesSingle Occupancy $377Double Occupancy $486

YTL discounted rates*Single Occupancy $286Double Occupancy $415

Upgraded rooms, suites, and cottages are all available, but reserve early for the best options!

* For the Young Trial Lawyer rate, be sure to note in the comments area online or mention it when you call to reserve. YTLs are those attorneys 35 years of age or younger.

The Meal Plan consists of breakfast and din-ner plus gratuity, state sales tax, occupancy tax, and resort fee. Breakfast includes either a two course a la carte meal or breakfast buf-fet in the Main Dining Room, Draper’s Café or room service. Dinner includes a three-course meal and non-alcoholic beverage in the Main Dining Room, Sam Snead’s, Draper’s Café, The Forum, Prime 44 West or room service. A delivery fee will apply for room service. Please note, dining at Prime 44 West requires a $50 per person surcharge. Alcoholic bev-erages or bar service of any kind, resort fee and taxes are not included in the Meal Plan Package.

Please make checks payable to VTLA and send to:Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, 919 East Main St., Suite 620, Richmond, VA 23219

804/343-1143 • 800/267-VTLA • 804/343-7124 (fax) • e-mail: vtla@vtla.com

s Long Term Care ........................25 ns Products Liability .....................25 ns Professional Liability ................25 ns Social Security .........................25 ns Workers’ Compensation.............25 n

Appellate Practice ..................$25 n Business Litigation ...................25 ns Consumer Law .........................25 n Criminal Law ............................25 ns Employment & Civil Rights .........25 n Family Law ...............................25 n

CONV

Name __________________________________________________________________________

Firm Name ______________________________________________________________________

Firm Address _____________________________________________________________________

City/State/ZIP ____________________________________________________________________

Home Address ___________________________________________________________________

City/State/ZIP ____________________________________________________________________

Phone (bus) ( _____ ) ____________________ Fax ( _____ ) ____________________________

Cell phone ( _____ ) __________________ Home ( _____ ) _____________________________

e-mail _____________________________________ website ______________________________

Birth date _________ Year first admitted to any state bar _______ No. of attorneys in Firm _____

If you have a personal injury practice, is it primarily defense n or plaintiff n ?

VSB license # _________________ Law School ______________________________________

Ethnicity: n African American n Caucasian n Hispanic n Other ___________________

Please indicate the top three areas of your practice:

Bar year: Please check your category2008 and before ........................................................................................................................... $350 n

2009-2013 ..................................................................................................................................... 250 n 2014-present ................................................................................................................................. 150 n

Public Service Attorney .................................................................................................................. 150 n (full-time employee of federal, state or local government, or legal aid & public defender programs)Associate Member ......................................................................................................................... 150 n (retired attorney or judge, bar members not licensed in Virginia but licensed in another state or country)

Special MembershipsThese members voluntarily pay higher dues to provide essential financial support to VTLA.Sustaining Member ...................................................................................................................... $500 n

Patron Member .............................................................................................................................. 750 n

Additional Section/Interest Group Memberships

Paralegal membership applications available upon request. Call (804) 343-1143.

s Section eligibility criteria apply

Membership expires 12/31/2017

Join VTLA Today! Join VTLA today and register at member rates.

n Appellate Practicen Bankruptcyn Business Litigationn Civil Rights/ Constitutionaln Consumer Law

n Criminal Lawn Employment Lawn Family Lawn Immigrationn Long-Term Care/ Nursing Home

n Medical Malpracticen Personal Injuryn Products Liabilityn Professional Liabilityn Social Security

n Wills, Trusts & Estatesn Workers’ Compn Other:

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registrant name __________________________________________

firm name ______________________________________________

address ________________________________________________

city/state/ZIP ____________________________________________

day phone no. ___________________________________________

email __________________________________________________

Golf Tournament - 12-Hole Scramble Registrationn The $90 golf tournament fee must accompany your convention registra-

tion. You may sign up alone and be placed with a foursome, or indicate the players in your foursome on this form.

Name __________________________________________________

Other Players in Foursome __________________________________

____________________________________________________

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ALL CONVENTION REGISTRATION FEES COVER: Seminars, great electronic materials, useful convention guide including full table of contents, Welcome Reception, Allen Party, Saturday Reception, Banquet, and exhibits. Pre-registration is encouraged, however, daily registration will be available at the door at $125 for Thursday, $185 for Friday and $175 for Saturday (regardless of membership status).

Before 3/8

VTLA Member n $375 n $430First-Time Attendee (Members only) n 275 n 335Young Trial Lawyer (Members only)* n 220 n 270Non-Member n 420 n 475Spouse/Guest n 65 n 85 Name ___________________________________________Paralegal/Office Support Staff Member n 160 n 190 Non-Member n 185 n 215Law School Student, full-time n 70 n 70

Registration Fees: $ _______

2017 Registration Fees

* Attorneys 35 years of age or younger.

NOTE: Registration fee members of a Legal Aid or a Public Defender program or a full-time local, state or federal government employee, including judges, is one-half the standard fee.

Additional Fees/ActivitiesPlease see additional information required for these offerings.

3 Mile Fun Run / $20 adult $ __________

3 Mile Fun Run (under 15) / $10 child $ __________

Golf Tournament / $90 per person $ __________

Sporting Clays Fun Shoot 25 clays $110 50 clays $160 per person $ __________

Southern Living Cooking / $55 per person $ __________

Extra Banquet Tickets / $65 per person $ __________

TOTAL FEES ENCLOSED $ __________ (add registration fees and additional fees)

Please make checks payable to and mail: VTLA • 919 East Main Street, Suite 620 • Richmond, VA 23219

ORregister by fax (804)343-7124, phone (804)343-1143/(800)267-8852,

online at www.vtla.com with your credit card

n Check enclosed or

Bill my: n MasterCard n VISA n American Express

Card # ___________________________________________

Exp. Date: _________________ billing zip code: ________

Cardholder: _______________________________________

Signature: ________________________________________

Payment Options

3 Mile Fun Run Registrationn I will participate in the Fun Run, Saturday at 7:30 am. Please enclose the fees with your convention registration.

Name(s) _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

Southern Living Cooking Program Registrationn I will participate in the Southern Living Cooking demonstration and

tasting, Friday at 1:00 p.m.

Name(s) _____________________________________________

REGISTRATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.VTLA.COM

Champions for Justice Registration

Sporting Clays Fun Shoot Registrationn I will participate in the Sporting Clays Fun Shoot, Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

Please include the appropriate fee with your convention registration. (This includes clays, gun, shells, safety equipment.)

Name(s) _____________________________________________

CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds, less a $50 administrative fee, will be given only if written request is received before March 23. There are no refunds after that date.

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association919 East Main Street, Suite 620Richmond, VA 23219804.343.1143 / www.vtla.com

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