The Richmond BarA newsletter for members of The Bar Association of the City of RichmondVolume 27, Number 6 February 2019

Davison M. Douglas, Dean of the William & Mary Law School, to speak at Association’s February luncheon

Davison Douglas, Dean of the William & Mary School of Law, will be the featured speaker at the Richmond Bar’s luncheon on Thursday, February 21, 2019. The luncheon will be held at the Omni Hotel beginning at 12:30 p.m. Reservations may be made by returning the enclosed flier or by calling the Bar office at 780-0700. Additionally, you may make a reservation by visiting https://www.richmondbar.org/luncheons/. The deadline for reservations is 12:00 noon on Monday, February 18th. Cost to attend is $32.00 for RBA members and $37 for guests. If you require a vegetarian meal or have a dietary restriction, please inform us at the time you make the reservation.

The following members of the judiciary will be hosting Judges’ Tables at the February luncheon: Hon. Henry E. Hudson, Hon. David E. Johnson and Hon. Lawrence B. Cann III. At the time you make your res-ervation, please indicate if you would like to be seated at a judge’s table.

Davison M. Douglas is the Dean and John Stewart Bryan Professor of Jurisprudence

Dean Davison M. Douglas

Doris H. Causey to receive Bar’s Public Service Award

at the William & Mary Law School. He has been a member of the William & Mary law faculty since 1990, and has served as Dean of the Law School since July 2009.

Mr. Douglas graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University and received a

See page 4 for details about the next “Private Conversation

Series” event:

“A Discussion on a New Coliseum and Related Real Estate Development in the

City of Richmond”

featuring Thomas F. Farrell IIChairman, President & CEO of

Dominion Energy, Inc.

In its continued effort to promote the ad-ministration of justice in the Richmond area and to facilitate cooperation between the bench and the bar, the Bar’s Administration of Justice Committee recently concluded its annual interviews with the Honorable Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division and Honorable Judges of the Courts of the City of Richmond. As in years past, the Judges were gracious with their time and spoke with candor to Committee members regarding the Court’s

Local Judges provide feedback and reminders to RBA Committee

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work and the performance of the bar in their courtrooms.

The Honorable Kevin R. Huennekens and the Honorable Keith L. Phillips – United

States Bankruptcy Court

Representatives of the Administration of Justice Committee of the Richmond Bar Association met with U.S. Bankruptcy Judges Kevin R. Huennekens and Keith L. Phillips, together, on November 28, 2018. Both Judges are pleased with the bankruptcy practitioners and the quality and civility of

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Doris H. Causey, the Managing Attorney of the Richmond Office of Virginia Legal Aid Society, will receive the Hill-Tucker Public Service award at the Bar’s Febru-ary luncheon meeting. The award, which is named for its first recipients, Oliver Hill and Samuel Tucker, is awarded annually to members of the legal profession who render conspicuous public service and distinguish themselves in service to society beyond the practice of law.

For over a decade, Ms. Causey has trav-eled throughout the state representing indi-gent clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters. Through these representations, she has made a difference in the lives of thou-sands of Virginia residents, has positively influenced the public’s perception of the legal profession and the justice system, and has served as an excellent leader and role model for her fellow bar members. Prior to joining legal aid, Mrs. Causey was in private practice in the Richmond area, practicing primarily in the areas of domestic relations,

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THE BAR ASSOCIATIONOF THE CITY OF RICHMOND

The views expressed in The Richmond Bar do not represent the policy or carry the endorsement of the Association unless specifically noted.

Office AddressEighth and Main Building707 East Main Street, Suite 1620Richmond, Virginia 23219

Mailing AddressP.O. Box 1213Richmond, Virginia 23218-1213

www.richmondbar.org

Phone: (804) 780-0700Fax: (804) 648-7118

OfficersTerrence L. Graves, PresidentDaniel E. Lynch, President-ElectHon. W. Reilly Marchant, Honorary Vice PresidentT. O’Connor Johnson, Vice PresidentJohn W. Anderson, Secretary-TreasurerDouglas D. Callaway, Immediate Past President

Directors R. Braxton, Hill IV, 2015-2019 Robert F. Moorman, 2015-2019 Robert S. Westermann, 2015-2019 Julie M. Cillo, 2016-2020 Melanie A. Friend, 2016-2020 Charles G. Meyer III, 2016-2020 Douglas R. Burtch, 2017-2021 Annemarie D. Cleary, 2017-2021 Deanna H. Hathaway, 2017-2021 Brian L. Hager, 2018-2022 G. Williams Norris, Jr., 2018-2022 Jennifer J. West, 2018-2022 Elizabeth L. Gunn, Bankruptcy Section

Rebecca C. Bowen, Business Law SectionPreston D. Wigner, Corporate Counsel SectionShawn J. O’Brien, Environmental & Energy Law SectionCorey S. Booker, Litigation SectionSean D. Hicks, Real Estate SectionAmanda E. DeBerry, Young Lawyers SectionDabney J. Carr IV, Virginia State Bar Council Representative

Staff

Lelia N. Martin, Executive DirectorSharon R. Potter, Membership Director

If you’ve recently landed a new job or promotion, share the good news with the Rich-mond Bar. Include your full name, your company’s name and location, your new title and your areas of concentration in your letter, press release, fax or e-mail. Announcements can be e-mailed to lmartin@richmondbar.org or mailed to Lee Martin, at P.O. Box 1213, Richmond, VA 23218.

Share the news Luncheon Registration FormPlease reserve a place for me at the Thursday, February 21, 2019 luncheon which will be held at the Omni Richmond Hotel at 12:30 p.m.Name (please print): _____________________________________________Phone: ________________________________I would like to make reservations for the following guest(s): _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Method of payment (check one):

o Firm billing. Firm: _____________________________________________o Check enclosed. ($32.00 for RBA members, $37.00 for guests; payable to ‘‘Bar Association of Richmond’’)o At the door.o Member of the Judiciary.

To comply with PCI regulations, credit card payment is not accepted by mail or Fax. For security purposes, you must register online at https://www.richmondbar.org/luncheons/.

If you require a vegetarian or special dietary meal, please inform us at the time you make the reservation.

Return this form to: Richmond Bar Association, P.O. Box 1213, Richmond, Virginia 23218-1213. Reservations may be made by calling the Bar office at 780-0700 no later than noon on Monday, February 18, 2019.IMPORTANT NOTE: Under the reservation policy, members who make reservations will be expected to pay whether or not they attend. No cancellations or refunds after noon on February 18th. Reservations made by credit card payment are subject to a 5% service fee if cancelled by the appropriate cut-off date.

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Welcome Home Judge Taylor!

Honorable Richard D. Taylor, Jr. (Ret.) has recently returned to

Richmond after graduating from Yale Divinity School with the

degree of Master of Divinity. He joined The McCammon Group in

2015, after more than twenty years of distinguished judicial service

including twelve years on the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond

and nine years on the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court,

serving terms as Chief Judge of both courts. Judge Taylor now stands

ready to serve the mediation, arbitration, and judge pro tempore

needs of lawyers and litigants throughout the Commonwealth.

Williams Mullen has announced that Rebecca E. Ivey and Thomas F. “Chip” Hancock, IV, have joined the firm’s Health Care Section. Ms. Ivey joins the firm as a partner and previously worked at Troutman Sanders, while Mr. Hancock joins as an associate from Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, P.C.

Ms. Ivey joins the firm as a partner and will represent hospitals and other health care providers in regulatory matters, including compliance with state and federal health care laws such as Stark, Anti-Kickback and HIPAA.

Mr. Hancock, who joins as a associate, will counsel client on the laws and regulations governing payment from Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and commercial payers.

Phelan Petty announces the addition of Breanna West as an associate with the firm. She will continue to practice in the areas of personal injury and medical malpractice.

Williams Mullen welcomes two first-year associates to the firm’s Richmond office:Tommy Bishop joins the firm’s Finance & Real Estate practice where he represents

developers, investors, landlords and tenants in a wide range of real estate transactions, from acquisition and development to financing and leasing commercial and residential properties.

Stefanie Felitto joins the firm’s Health Care practice assisting health care clients, in-cluding hospital systems, long-term care providers and physicians and physician practice groups, with a broad range of health care-related matters.

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At the Bar’s luncheon meeting on November 14th, Pres-ident-Elect Dan Lynch presented Ann T. Burks with the Association’s John C. Kenny Pro Bono Award.

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Join us for the next program in the Association’s

“Private Conversation Series”

A Discussion on a New Coliseum and Related Real Estate Development in the City of Richmond:

Status, Challenges, and Opportunities

Proponents of the proposed Navy Hill real estate project con-tend that it is a progressive, thoughtful, and inclusive way to create a neighborhood in the 10-block downtown area that runs from 5th to 10th Streets and Marshall to Leigh Streets, with affordable apartments, easy access to public transit, a new state-of-the-art arena to replace the existing Coliseum, and neighborhood retail. Thomas F. Farrell, II, Chairman, President & CEO of Dominion Energy, Inc., and member of the nonprofit development group that has proposed the project, NH District Corp., will lead a discussion on the real estate proposal, including

its status, issues, and objectives.

Speaker:

Thomas F. Farrell IIChairman, President & CEO of Dominion Energy, Inc.

Thursday, March 28, 20195:30 - 6:00 p.m. - reception; 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - presentation

McGuireWoods, LLP800 East Canal Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Cost to attend is $10

Beer, wine, sodas and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided.Attendance is limited to the first 75 registrants on a first-come,

first-served basis.

Reservations may be made by visitinghttps://www.richmondbar.org/events/private-conversation-series/

or by calling 780-0700.The Association appreciates the generosity of McGuireWoods for hosting the event.

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The Richmond Bar appreciates the patronage of its 2018-2019 Select Sponsors:

Save the date! Spring Cocktail Party

Wednesday, April 17, 2019at Willow Oaks Country Club

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.See the March newsletter for

additional details.

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law degree, a Ph.D. in history, and a master’s degree in religion from Yale University.

One of the nation’s leading constitutional historians, he is the author or editor of seven books on American constitutional law and history. He has lectured on American con-stitutional law and history at universities throughout the United States and in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe.

On five occasions, the William & Mary Law School’s graduating class has selected him as their outstanding teacher. In 2002, Mr. Douglas received the State Council of Higher Education’s Outstanding Faculty Award, the state’s highest faculty honor.

Judges are invited to attend the luncheon free of charge as guests of the Association. Judges who would like to be picked up at either the John Marshall Courts Building or the Supreme Court Building are asked to notify the Bar office by 1:00 p.m. on the day before the luncheon.

Members are reminded that a waiting list for individuals who have not made reserva-tions by the deadline will be started at 12:00 noon at the registration table on the day of the event. If space is available, members will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis. There is no guarantee that members on the waiting list will be admitted.

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work by the Bankruptcy Bar.Members of the bankruptcy bar should

be aware that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia will soon require that all members of the bankruptcy bar also be admitted to the District Court. The Bankruptcy Court will publish a formal announcement regarding this requirement on its web-site in the near future, and the expected grace-period during which mem-bers must obtain admission to the District Court will expire on January 1, 2020.

The Judges would like to remind mem-bers that, on December 1, 2018, the amended Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure went into effect, as did the amended Local Rules for the Eastern District of Virginia. Amendments to the Federal Rules include revisions concerning appellate procedures and concerning claims secured by a debtor’s principal residence. Counsel are advised that, regardless of the need for a hearing on a dismissal under the Local Rules, counsel must still file any appropriate motions seeking an extension of time prior to the expiration of applicable deadlines and that deadlines cannot be extended after their expiration. Generally, as to Local Rules, the Judges invite members of the bar to submit any questions or feedback to the Lo-cal Rules committee at this e-mail address: localrules@vaeb.uscourts.gov. Also, with respect to the Local Rules, proposed amend-ments resulting from the Fourth Circuit’s decision in No v. Gorman—relating to the requirement that a hearing be conducted prior to the dismissal of a case—have been posted for public comment, and that com-ment period has closed. There is not yet a date certain as to the enactment of those proposed amendments.

With respect to requests for authorization to bring personal electronic devices into the courthouse, counsel are reminded that those requests must be submitted to Chambers no later than 2 business days prior to the ap-plicable hearing or proceeding. Chambers requires adequate time in order to process those requests in advance of the hearings, and requests received after the deadline may not be processed.

The Judges remain pleased with the bar’s pro bono efforts, as evidenced by the low number of pro se filings. Many opportuni-ties exist for members of the bar to engage in pro bono and other forms of outreach,

including through the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation, the Credit Abuse Resistance Education program, and the chapter 7 debtor consultation and representation program.

The Judges also appreciate the active engagement of the members of the Bank-ruptcy Bar who serve as local counsel in various cases. In conclusion, the Judges are happy with the efforts and work by the Bankruptcy Bar and encourage its members to continue those efforts.

The Honorable Joi Jeter Taylor – Richmond Circuit Court

Judge Taylor continues to appreciate the civility and integrity of the local bar and emphasizes how fortunate the Richmond bar is to have such great members.

Judge Taylor relayed several practical comments regarding civil matters in the Richmond Circuit Court. She reminds attorneys to let the court know as soon as possible once a matter resolves so that the potential jurors are not unduly burdened by appearing. On a related note, Judge Taylor encourages the bar to contact the court if attorneys believe they may need more jurors in voir dire, the trial involves issues that some potential jury members may consider sensitive, or if the matter has received unusual pre-trial publicity.

The Court requires that counsel file mo-tions prior to setting them for hearings and that counsel provide accurate time estimates for motions hearings. In addition to these requirements, Judge Taylor requests when a brief in support or opposition to a motion is filed fewer than seven days before the hear-ing date that the filing counsel also provide a courtesy copy of the brief to the assigned judge in chambers. Although the clerk’s office endeavors to timely scan all filings, there is sometimes a natural and unavoid-able delay and providing a courtesy copy to chambers ensures the judge will have the opportunity to review the brief prior to the hearing. Judge Taylor did note that not all judges in the Richmond Circuit Court will consider briefs that were not filed within the time limits set forth by the rules, but the best practice in such a situation is to deliver the courtesy copy to chambers.

Judge Taylor encourages litigants to take advantage of the court-sponsored judicial conferences as a means to resolve disputes without a jury trial. She also emphasized that she encourages Richmond bar mem-

bers to participate in pro bono programs to promote a sense of fairness and equal access to justice.

Finally, the Court stresses that it aims to be user-friendly. A case is assigned to a specific judge once it is filed in Richmond Circuit Court. Counsel may feel free to contact the assigned judge’s chambers with questions concerning logistics and other issues particular to a case. The Court is also interested in receiving feedback from attorneys.

The Honorable Lawrence B. Cann III – Richmond General District Court

Judge Cann reports that the Richmond General District Courts are currently quite busy with an increased number of filings in 2018 in civil, criminal and traffic matters. The judges are impressed with the general level of preparedness and professionalism of regular practitioners before the court and they encourage the bar to maintain this high standard. Judge Cann noted that the Richmond General District Court sees a high volume of pro se litigants and reported that the judges are pleased overall that the bar seems to accord these pro se litigants an appropriate level of dignity and respect.

Judge Cann stressed the importance of good communication between attorneys and the court on a wide range of matters that affect the smooth functioning of a high volume court. He gave several examples. For civil attorneys, especially high volume filers, it is highly recommended that at-torneys contact the court the day before or early on the morning of the return date to ensure that the papers are updated for final disposition with current information on damages and credits. For attorneys with only one or a small number of filings, pre-docket call check-in is also advisable because it enables the court, among other things, to call the attorney’s case early so that the attorney can avoid sitting idly through a lengthy docket call. Other examples of good communication include contacting the court if an attorney is going to be late or a case has been settled. Settlements will often free up scarce trial dates.

The judges also wish to stress the im-portance of proper notice to the opposing party on all motions. This is particularly true where the moving party is seeking a default judgment or to set aside an order of eviction. Some motions, the judges recognize, are emergency in nature but

the judges will nevertheless expect the best notice under the circumstances to be provided to the opposing party. The court has a standing order requiring five days’ notice on all motions, with the court having the power in its discretion to waive the five days’ notice requirement. Judge Cann has observed instances of attorneys putting in a full evening of preparation, only to learn for the first time on the day of hearing that opposing counsel seeks a continuance. This ought to happen only in rare circumstances in his judgment.

Judge Cann wished to convey the ap-preciation of all of his colleagues for the fine work being performed on a daily basis by the Richmond Public Defenders’ Office. While the judges daily observe and value this contribution to the justice system, they fear that too few members of the bar and public at large fully appreciate the work of the Richmond public defenders.

Judge Cann conveyed the general senti-ment of his colleagues that they do not wish to be seen as unapproachable or unwilling to hear the concerns of the bar. If you wish to communicate on general matters of court practice or to suggest improvements or efficiencies in the court’s operations, for example, the judges want the bar to know that they are receptive. Insights from the bar have proven quite helpful in the past and continue to be welcome.

Finally, Judge Cann wants to alert the bar to a coming initiative to more effectively deliver pro bono legal services to indigent litigants in civil matters in our courts in Rich-mond. Further announcements and plans on this subject will be forthcoming soon.

The Honorable Richard B. Campbell – Juvenile and Domestic Relations District

Court for the City of Richmond

Judge Campbell reports that he and his colleagues, Judges Ashley Tunner, Marilynn Goss and Mary Langer, are grateful for the professional practice and service of the members of the Richmond Bar Association who regularly appear in the Oliver Hill Courts Building.

Judge Campbell encouraged all lawyers, both those new to the Court and those with years of experience, to endeavor to treat everyone in the courthouse with the proper level of decorum and respect. While nothing egregious stands out, Judge Campbell has observed a deterioration in how lawyers interact with each other, the Court, and

courthouse staffJudge Campbell also encouraged those

seeking courtroom experience to sign up for court-appointed cases. Taking court-appointed cases is a great way to learn trial practice skills while representing clients who can’t afford counsel.

The Court has also encouraged law firms to take cases on a pro bono basis. For example, a law firm may want to provide pro bono service to the community and as-sociate attorneys in that firm may want the experience of trying a case on their own. The Court has appointed lawyers in such instances and would encourage law firms who are looking for pro bono opportunities to express their interest to the Court.

Chief Justice Lemons has asked Judge Campbell along with Judge Taylor (Circuit Court) and Judge Cann (General District Court) to commence an Initiative to further promote pro bono activities in the 13th Judicial Circuit. The 25th Circuit/District undertook a similar Initiative at the request of the Chief Justice and Judge Campbell as well as the other chief judges, who look forward to robust participation by the local Bar and the University Richmond School of Law as well as other stakeholders.

The Court is now operating with four Judges and their caseload is full. The amount of pro se litigants and the intensity of the is-sues contribute to longer wait times. Further, personnel changes in the Clerk’s office also present challenges. An appropriation for a fifth judgeship has been included in the General Assembly proposed budget. Judge Campbell believes the fifth Judge may be appointed during the upcoming General Assembly session.

The attorney room has been remodeled and relocated. The Clerk’s office has been redesigned in order to make it more user friendly. Also, the front entrance to the courthouse has been redesigned for im-proved security.

In approved situations, the Court is of-fering community service opportunities in order to pay court fines.

Judge Campbell continues to work on researching and documenting the history of the City of Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, one of the country’s oldest such courts having started in 1912.

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Doris H. Causey

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Judges from the U.S. Bankruptcy and City of Richmond Courts offer comments to Bar

criminal law, guardian ad litem and served as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney.

In 2017 Mrs. Causey made history in becoming the First African American President of the Virginia State Bar. In the bar’s 80 year history, she was also the first Legal Aid Attorney to become President. Currently, she serves on the American Bar Association (ABA) National Council of Bar Presidents (NCBP) Executive Committee. She is the first bar president from Virginia to

be selected to serve on the NCBP Executive Committee. She serves on the Virginia State Bar Executive Committee, Old Dominion Bar Association, Executive Committee and the Virginia Law Foundation CLE Com-mittee. She has served with various other bar associations on boards and committees contributing to the continuing advancement of the legal profession.

The member nominating Ms. Causey writes: “Mrs. Causey is a trailblazer in the legal profession, leading the way for others to use their skills to serve the greater good of society. The general public, members of the bar, and the legal profession as a whole have benefitted tremendously as a result of Mrs. Causey’s hard work, dedication to equal access to justice, and ability to inspire, motivate, and lead others to work toward a common goal.”

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The Richmond Bar Holiday Cocktail Party - It’s the most wonderful time of the year!Nearly 500 lawyers, judges and their guests celebrated the sea-son at the Bar’s Holiday Cocktail Party held on December12th at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

The Association appreciates the continued support of The McCam-mon Group, sponsor of the event.

More photos can be found on our website at https://www.rich-mondbar.org/wppg_photogallery/gallery11/.

Corey Booker, John Merrick and Lauren Waller

Sarah Bennett, Frances & Tony Caruso and Ann Hancock

Terrence Graves and Eric Page Judge Eugene Cheek, Judge Beverly Snukals and Maggie Bowman

David & Maribeth Lacy with Neil Talegaonker Megan Murphy, Amy Hensley and Rachel DeGraba

Faith Swan, Alex Kalyniuk, Veronica Brown-Moseley, Amanda DeBerry, Judge Kevin Huennekens and Jeremy Williams

Annemarie and Emma Cleary Randy Doggett, Luke Norris, Grace McNelis, Justin Lo and Todd Billett

John & Diane Anderson with David Ruby Jody Allen, John McCammon and Brenda & Steve Baril

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The Young Lawyers Section of the Richmond Bar cordially invites all current and potential members to its Winter Social & Happy Hour on Thursday, February 28, 2019. The event will be held at Don’t Look Back - Triple located at 3306 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Complimentary drinks and appetizers will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey Strachan (Lindsey.Strachan@jacksonlewis.com).

The Young Lawyers Section thanks the generosity of its sponsor, South State Bank.

Young Lawyers Section hosts Winter Social on February 28th

Welcome new membersBankruptcy Section’s next luncheon/

CLE seminar set for February 12thThe Bankruptcy Section will host a luncheon/CLE seminar on Tuesday, February 12, 2019

beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel, 501 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219. The program, titled “A Peek Behind the Curtain: Practical Concerns on Both Sides of Motions for Relief from Stay, Serial Filings, and Pro Se Debtors,” features an expert panel: Roy M. Terry, Chapter 7 Trustee, Kimberly A. Pierro, In-House Counsel for Suntrust, Hunter R. Wells of Canfield, Wells & Kruck, LLP and Johnie R. Muncy of Samuel I. White, P.C. It is anticipated that the seminar will be approved for 1.0 hour of MCLE credit. The Section member and government rate to attend is $30; the non-Section member rate is $45. Register using a credit card by visiting https://www.richmondbar.org/bankruptcy/ or calling 780-0700. Payment by check can be made by returning the form on the flyer that has been mailed to all Section members. Reservations must be received by February 7th; no refunds will be given after this date.

The Section appreciates the generosity of Olofson Technology Partners, the sponsor of the event.

Announcements

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for the latest information on luncheons, seminars,

socials and section events

The Richmond Bar Association welcomes the following new members:

Casey M. AriailMatthew B. ArkemaLindsay L. BlumbergJohn P. Dunnigan Stephen L. Flores Jordan M. GrubbsCallaghan S. Guy Edward OsowskiKatherine M. RockwellDanielle M. Smith

Each new member is contacted by a mem-ber of the Board of Directors to encourage them to become active in Bar activities. We invite all RBA members to reach out and welcome our new members.

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The Real Estate Section invites members and their guests to An Evening with Mayor Levar Stoney on Thursday, February 7, 2019. The event will take place at Willow Oaks Country Club, 6228 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225. The evening begins with cocktails at 5:15 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Stoney’s presentation, which will begin at 6:45 p.m., will include time for a question and answer session.

Cost to attend is $50 for Section members and $60 for guests. Reservations and payment can be made online at https://www.richmondbar.org/real-estate/ or by mail by returning the form on the flyer that has been mailed to all Section members. Reservations must be received by February 1st; no refunds will be issued after this date.

The Section thanks Fidelity National Title Insurance Company and South State Bank for their sponsorship of this event.

Mayor Levar Stoney is featured speaker at Real Estate Section’s February Dinner

Get involved - serve on a RBA committee

Members who volunteer to serve on Committees and participate in events are the lifeblood of the Association. The new Bar year will begin on June 1, and President-Elect Dan Lynch will be making new appointments to the Committees listed below. If you are interested in serving on a Committee, please contact him at 967-9090 or dlynch@lchslaw.com.

Administration of Justice Communications Continuing Legal Education Finance Judiciary Membership Pro Bono

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The Greater Richmond Bar Foundation and the VCU Department of Music present the

5th Annual Jazz 4 Justice, a benefit concert to support local access to justice efforts and

the development of future jazz artists.  The concert features students & faculty from the

VCU Jazz Studies Program and is directed by Antonio Garcia.  This year Mayor Levar

Stoney will join us on stage as our special Guest Conductor!  A jam session will follow the

concert, so bring your instruments!  Visit www.grbf.org for more information.

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The Bar Association of the City of RichmondP.O. Box 1213

Richmond, Virginia 23218-1213

February 4 Personnel Committee meeting, 12:00 noon, Bar office 4 Executive Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., Bar office 5 Nominating Committee, 12:30 p.m., Bar office 7 Board of Directors meeting, 12:30 p.m., Hunton Andrews Kurth, 20th floor11 Pro Bono Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room19 CLE Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room21 RBA Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Omni Hotel Speaker: Jack Berry, President & CEO of Richmond Region Tourism28 Private Conversation Series: “New Coliseum and Related Real Estate Development in the City, 5:30 p.m., McGuireWoods

4 Executive Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., Bar office 7 Board of Directors meeting, 12:30 p.m., Hunton Andrews Kurth, 20th floor 7 Real Estate Section Dinner, 5:15 p.m., Willow Oaks Country Club12 Bankruptcy Section luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Hilton Downtown Hotel21 RBA Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Omni Hotel Speaker: Davison Douglas, Dean of William & Mary Law School28 Young Lawyers Section Social, 6:00 p.m., Don’t Look Back – Triple

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1 Executive Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., Bar office 2 Bench-Bar Conference Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room 4 Board of Directors meeting, 12:30 p.m., Hunton Andrews Kurth, 20th floor17 Annual Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Willow Oaks Country Club17 Spring Cocktail Party, 6:00 p.m., Willow Oaks Country Club29 Executive Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., Bar office