The Richmond BarA newsletter for members of The Bar Association of the City of RichmondVolume 28, Number 2 September 2019

September luncheon features double-bill: Barry DuVal (VCC) and Stephen Moret (VEDP) discuss VA business development

Membership in the Richmond Bar now gives you an easy, FREE way to satisfy your yearly MCLE ethics requirement. As an added benefit, RBA members who pay their dues by September 1st are now eligible to register for one of the Association’s 2-hour ethics programs at no additional charge. Four ethics seminars will be of-fered: October 2, 2019, October 22, 2019 and seminars in March and April 2020 (dates TBA). Program details and registration in-formation is available on the registration form on page 11 and on the CLE page of our website.

Pay Bar dues by September 1 and receive free ethics CLE

Stephen Moret

Virginia has regained its status as the best state in the country to do business in the annual CNBC rankings that placed the state No. 1. Two of the key players responsible for the honor, Barry DuVal, President & CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and Stephen Moret, President & CEO of the Virginia Economic Develop-ment Partnership, will be the featured speakers at the Rich-mond Bar’s luncheon on Thursday, Sep-tember 12, 2019. The luncheon will be held at the Omni Hotel be-ginning at 12:30 p.m. Reservations may be made by returning the enclosed flier or by calling the Bar office at 780-0700. Ad-ditionally, you may make a reservation by visiting https://www.richmondbar.org/luncheons/. The deadline for reservations is 12:00 noon on Monday, September 9th. 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.

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Litigation Technology Employment Legal Research

Ethics EducationBench-Bar Conference

and much more!

The Honorable Henry E. Hudson of the U.S. District Court will host a table at the September luncheon. At the time you make your reservation, please indicate if you would like to be seated at his table.

Barry DuVal was named president and CEO of the Virginia Cham-ber of Commerce on April 28, 2010.

Under his leader-ship, the Chamber has become Virginia’s largest business advo-cacy group, growing from 847 members in 2010 to more than 26,000 members to-day. In 2013, the Chamber produced Blueprint Virginia – the Commonwealth’s first comprehensive business-led initiative to provide direction and long-term eco-nomic development planning for Virginia. In 2017, the Chamber released an update to

the original Blueprint, Blueprint Virginia 2025, which engaged over 6,000 business and community leaders from around the Common-wealth to build an action plan for strengthening Virginia’s economic competitiveness and getting Virginia back to the top of business

Barry DuVal

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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

OfficersDaniel E. Lynch, PresidentT. O’Connor Johnson, President-ElectHon. Richard S. Wallerstein, Jr. Honorary Vice PresidentJohn W. Anderson, Vice PresidentR. Braxton Hill IV, Secretary-TreasurerTerrence L. Graves, Immediate Past President

Directors 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 A. Tevis Marshall, 2019-2023 W. Benjamin Pace, 2019-2023 Carole Yeatts, 2019-2023 Sarah B. Boehm, Bankruptcy Section

Brian J. Daly, Business Law SectionJohn M. Oakey III, Corporate Counsel SectionGina M. Pisoni, Environmental & Energy Law SectionPatricia B. (PJ) Turner, Litigation SectionLisa K. Tully, Real Estate SectionKyle R. Elliott, 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

Elizabeth (Betsy) Davis has joined Whiteford Taylor Preston’s Richmond office. Her practice includes advising management in all areas of labor and employment law includ-ing representing employers in state and federal courts in the areas of discrimination, fair labor standards, family and medical leave, wrongful discharge, covenants not to compete and breaches of employment contracts, as well as in defense of EEOC charges and DOL investigations.

Gentry Locke has announced that Ashley W. Winsky has joined the firm’s Richmond office as a partner in the Transportation, Insurance, Plaintiff Personal Injury, and Civil Litigation practices. In addition to representing individuals in wrongful death and cata-strophic injury claims, her practice includes defending motor carriers, railroads, amusement parks, bus companies, product manufacturers, and business owners against a wide array of personal injury claims.

Eckert Seamans has welcomed Daniel J. Abrams as an associate in the firm’s Rich-mond office and Business Division. He concentrates his practice in matters involving real estate and land use in addition to representing and advising health care providers, closely-held companies, limited liability companies, general and limited partnerships in general corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring.

Michael N. Herring, Richmond’s top prosecutor for the past 13 years, has joined McGuireWoods’ litigation practice as a partner. He will represent clients in government investigations, white-collar criminal defense and commercial litigation.

Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman welcomes B. Patrick O’Grady to the firm’s Richmond office as an Associate. He focuses his practice on the defense of individuals, small businesses, and insurers in connection with personal injury, premises liability, wrong-ful death, and business litigation.

Edited by Lelia N. Martin

Luncheon Registration FormPlease reserve a place for me at the Thursday, September 12, 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, September 9, 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 September 9th. 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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Leaders in Dispute Resolution

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.

Mark your calendar with the following RBA luncheon dates - luncheons are held at the Omni Hotel beginning at 12:30 p.m.:

Thursday, September 12, 2019Speakers: Barry DuVal and Stephen Moret

Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Thursday, October 24, 2019 Speaker: Clint Van Zandt

Former Chief Hostage Negotiator for the FBI

Thursday, November 14, 2019Speaker: Jason Kamras

Superintendent of Richmond Public Schools

Thursday, February 20, 2020Speaker: Whit Babcock

Athletic Director at Virginia Tech

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Friday, May 1, 2020 (Law Day)

2019-2020 luncheon dates announced

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climate rankings.DuVal’s public service began in 1988

when he was elected to the Newport News City Council. In 1990 he was elected mayor of the city. He served as mayor from 1990 through 1996, when he stepped down to become the president and CEO of a regional economic development organization rep-resenting Southeast Virginia’s 1.6 million citizens.

From 1998 through 2002 DuVal served as the Secretary of Commerce and Trade for the Commonwealth of Virginia. During his term as Secretary, Virginia attracted a record-setting 1,500 economic development projects representing 156,850 new jobs and $13.7 billion in private investment.

Stephen Moret has served as President and CEO of the Virginia Economic Devel-opment Partnership (VEDP) since January 2017. At VEDP, Moret has collaborated with state, regional, and local partners to craft an ambitious vision focused on several

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transformational goals, including accelerat-ing employment growth; enabling every region to grow; and moving back to the top of national business climate rankings. He led Virginia’s successful state-and-local team bid for Amazon’s HQ2 and is launching a world-class, custom workforce program along with the Virginia Community Col-lege System.

Before joining VEDP, Moret served as chief executive of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC), which he and his team transformed into a nationally competitive, re-gional economic development organization.

Additionally, Moret served as secretary of the Louisiana Department of Economic Development (LED), where he led business development efforts and built higher partner-ships that helped secure a wide variety of projects in urban and rural areas that totaled more than $62 billion in capital investment.

Prior to LED, Moret was CEO of BRAC. He also served as a consultant with McK-insey & Company; a public policy fellow

with the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana; and a consultant to Harvard Business School.

Judges are invited to attend the luncheon free of charge as guests of the Association. However, reservations are required and must be made 48 hours in advance of the program. 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.before the luncheon.

Nominations for the Following Awards are Now Being Accepted

Hill-Tucker Public Service AwardThe Hill-Tucker Public Service Award is named after Oliver W. Hill and Samuel W. Tucker who received the first award in 1989. This award was created to be presented to Richmond Bar members who render con-spicuous public service and otherwise distinguish themselves in service to society beyond law practice.

Recent recipients: Doris H. Causey (2019), Michael N. Herring (2018), Hon. Mary E. Langer (2017), Jennifer L. McClellan (2016), Clarence M. Dunnaville, Jr. (2015), Hon. Tim Kaine (2013), Henry W. McLaughlin III (2010), O. Randolph Rollins (2009), Hon. Elizabeth B. Lacy (2008), John V. Cogbill III (2007), Chief Justice Leroy R. Hassell, Sr. (2006), Julious P. Smith, Jr. (2005), Hon. Gerald Baliles (2003), John W. Bates III (2002), Tommy P. Baer (2001), Lewis T. Booker (2000), Hon. Harry L. Carrico (1999), Harold M. Marsh, Sr. (1998), Hon. L. Douglas Wilder (1997), Alezxander H. Slaughter (1996)

Young Lawyer of the YearEstablished in 2011, the Young Lawyer of the Year Award is presented by the Bar Association of the City of Richmond to a member of its Young Lawyers Section. The Award is given to a young lawyer who has ex-celled in the practice of law to date and who has shown the potential to become a leader in the legal profes-sion in one or more of the following ways:

(1) By exceeding the expectations of clients and employers;(2) By providing service to the community outside the practice of law:(3) By changing and improving perceptions of the legal profession in the Greater Richmond community; and(4) By taking a non-traditional path to success in the practice of law.

Recent recipients: Alexandria E. Cuff (2019), Devika E. Davis (2018) Amanda E. DeBerry (2017), Lisa J. Hedrick (2016), Joley L. Eason (2015), John A. Merrick (2014), Melanie A. Friend (2013), Kimberly A. Skiba (2012)

Liberty Bell AwardThe Liberty Bell Award is based on criteria established by the American Bar Association to recognize persons outside the legal profession who have served to promote a better understanding of our government. The award is given to persons who:

(1) Promote a better understanding of our form of government, especially the Bill of Rights;(2) Encourage a greater respect for law and the courts;(3) Stimulate a deeper sense of individual responsibility to the end that citizens recognize their duties as well as their rights;(4) Contribute to the effective functioning of our institutions of government; and(5) Inculcate a better understanding and appreciation of the rule of law.

Recent recipients: The John Marshall Foundation (2019), S. Buford Scott (2103), Thomas A. Silvestri (2011), Hon. Susan Clark Schaar, Hon. Bruce F. Jamerson (2010), Laura Sanchez-de Solar (2008), Sister Cora Billings, Rev. Benjamin Campbell, Dr. Jack Spiro (2006), Dr. Warren Stewart (2005), Vernard W. Henley (2002), James E. Ukrop & Robert S. Ukrop (2001), Charlie McDowell (1999), Susanna M. Capers (1992)

* - awarded posthumously

Members are encouraged to nominate any candidates who they believe are qualified for an award. To nominate an individual, contact any member of the Association’s Committee on Awards and Honors listed below.

John W. Anderson (janderson@spottsfain.com) Daniel E. Lynch (dlynch@lchslaw.com)T. O’Connor Johnson (t.oconnor@hundleyandjohnson.com) R. Braxton Hill IV (bhill@cblaw.com)Terrence L. Graves (tgraves@sandsanderson.com)

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September luncheon focuses on Virginia’s business climate

The Richmond Metropolitan Area Local and Specialty Bar Associations Present the Twenty-Eighth Annual

Bench-Bar ConferenceThe Bench-Bar Conference is designed to promote discussion on issues of interest to judges and lawyers and provide an opportunity for each to offer their reactions and feedback. The format features breakout sessions allowing groups of judges and lawyers to actively discuss topics of interest in their individual areas of practice. Included in the cost of the conference is admission to the Richmond Bar luncheon and a continental breakfast reception with members of the judiciary.

Complete program on reverse side.

Thursday, October 24, 2019

LOCATION: Omni Richmond Hotel, 100 South 12th Street, Richmond, VA 23219

COST: $100.00 ($110 after October 4th) - fee includes admission to luncheon *Special rate for lawyers practicing less than 6 years and all public sector attorneys - $80.00 ($90 after October 4th)

MCLE CREDIT: This program has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 3.0 hours of credit. CLE materials will be e-mailed to attendees approximately one week prior to the conference. Participants will also receive materials on a flash drive upon check-in on the day of the event.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Use the form below and indicate your break-out session preferences on the reverse side. You will receive no confirmation of your registration. There will be no refunds after October 4th, 2019. Space is limited. There will be no registration at the door unless there is space available after those who have per-registered have been admitted.

The conference is sponsored by the following Richmond metropolitan area bar associations: The Bar Association of the City of Richmond, Chesterfield County Bar Association, Greater Richmond Criminal Bar Association, Hanover County Bar Association, Henrico County Bar Association, Hill-Tucker Bar Association, Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association, and the Metropolitan Richmond Women’s Bar Association.

Bench-Bar Conference - October 24, 2019

PROVIDE THE INFORMATION REQUESTED BELOW AND INDICATE ON THE REVERSE SIDE YOUR PREFERENCES FOR EACH OF THE BREAK-OUT SESSIONS. PLEASE PHOTOCOPY AND RETAIN A COPY OF THIS FLYER FOR YOUR RECORDS AND RETURN THE ORIGINAL, WITH PAYMENT, TO THE BAR OF-FICE AT THE ADDRESS GIVEN BELOW.

How to register:

u By Credit Card - 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/events/bench-bar- conference-2019/. u By Check q $100.00 - lawyer attendee ($110 after October 4th) q $80.00 - new lawyers attendee ($90 after October 4th); Bar #/date admitted to practice: ____________ q $80.00 Public sector attorney ($90 after October 4th); Agency: _______________________________ qMember of the Judiciary

Name _______________________________________________ Send form and payment to:Address _______________________________________________ Richmond Bar Association _______________________________________________________ P.O. Box 1213E-mail Address (required) _________________________________ Richmond, Virginia 23218-1213 Phone number _________________________________________

Bench-Bar ConferenceOctober 24, 2019

8:00-8:55 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast Reception with the Judges (Sponsored by Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company)

9:00-10:30 Break-Out Sessions (check the box corresponding to the session that you wish to attend) 1.5 hr. of MCLE credit q State and Federal Civil Practice - “Reaching and Finalizing an Enforceable Settlement” Panelists: Hon. Roderick C. Young; Mark E, Rubin; Christopher E. Malone Moderator: T. Michael Blanks, Jr.

q Criminal Practice - “Do I Have to be Civil? Handling Forfeiture, Expungement, Restoration of Rights, and Other Civil Matters that Arise in Criminal Cases” Panelists: Hon. L.A. Harris, Jr.; Hon. D. Eugene Cheek; Benjamin H. Garrison; Paula R. Bernstein Hough, O. Randolph Rollins; Moderator: Hon. W. Reilly Marchant

q Domestic Relations Practice - “Addressing the Issues of LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency, Parity and Inconsistency” Panelists: Hon. Jayne Pemberton; Hon. Brice E. Lambert; Claire G. Gastanaga; Colleen M. Quinn, Ted Lewis Moderator: Dawn B. DeBoer

10:30-10:45 Coffee Break (Sponsored by Virginia Lawyers Weekly)

10:45-12:15 Break-Out Sessions (check the box corresponding to the session that you wish to attend) 1.5 hr. of MCLE credit

q State and Federal Civil Practice - “Data Privacy and Security: Attorneys’ Ethical and Practical Obligations in a High-Tech World” Panelists: Joyvan Malbon-Griffin; Darius K. Davenport; Leslie A.T. Haley; Michael Yager

q Criminal Practice - “What’s New in 4th Amendment Law” Panelists: Professor Corinna B. Lain; Steven D. Benjamin; Moderator: Hon. David B. Caddell, Jr.

q Domestic Relations Practice - “Family Law Life After The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017” Panelists: Hon. Richard S. Wallerstein, Jr.; Hon. David E. Johnson; Lawrence D. Diehl; Robert R. Raymond Moderator: Irene C. Delcamp

12:30-1:45 Richmond Bar Association Luncheon - remarks by Clint Van Zandt, former FBI Criminal Profiler and Hostage Negotiator and well-known media commentator (no MCLE credit offered) (Sponsored by KLDiscovery)

Flash drives for CLE materials provided by Superior Document Services

Law Firm Sponsors of the Conference are:

Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, P.C. Barnes & Diehl, P.C. Boleman Law Firm, P.C. Christian & Barton, LLP CowanGates DeBoerSouth Durrette, Arkema, Gerson & Gill PC Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman Hirschler Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. Kutak Rock LLP McCandlish Holton Morris, PC McGuireWoods LLP Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. O’Hagan Meyer Owen & Owens PLC Sands Anderson PC Spotts Fain PC Stiles Ewing Powers PC ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. Troutman Sanders LLP Whiteford Taylor Preston, LLP Williams Mullen

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Continuing Legal Education courses

Schooled in the Law: Legal Issues Arising in Public, Private and Higher-EducationFrom school contracts and policies to student vaccinations and disabilities to sexual issues and investigations, learn how attorneys deal with the problems arising in schools and universities today. Not only will you gain insight into the organizations’ options and decision-making process, you’ll come away with a valuable perspective on these contem-porary legal challenges. Learn from the experts: Douglas Burtch, Burtch Law PLLC; Nicole Cheuk, Sands Anderson PC; Sarah Johns, VCU Office of University Counsel; and moderator John Erbach, Spotts Fain, P.C. and former Chair of the Chesterfield County School Board.

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Eighth & Main Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 707 E. Main Street, Richmond VA

$75 for members ($85 after September 17)$150 for non-members ($160 after September 25); $40 for support staff ($50 after September 17)

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE VIRGINIA MCLE BOARD FOR 2.0 HOURS OF CREDIT

Ethical Implications of Attorney Impairment and Recent Developments in the Professional Responsibility and Ethics

Prescott L. Prince, Assistant Bar Counsel at the Virginia State Bar, will lead a discussion of the ethical implications of attorney impairment and the steps the profession is taking to address attorney impairment. Also included in the pre-sentation is a discussion of recent developments in the field of professional responsibility and ethics, including a review of recent Rule changes, legal ethics opinions, and significant cases.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Hunton Andrews Kurth, 951 E. Byrd Street, 20th Floor, Richmond, VA

$75 for members ($85 after September 25)$150 for non-members ($160 after September 25); $40 for support staff ($50 after September 25)

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE VIRGINIA MCLE BOARD FOR 2.0 HOURS OF ETHICS CREDIT

Recent Supreme Court Case Law and Rules UpdateAre you up to date on recent court opinions and amendments to the Virginia Supreme Court Rules? This two-hour CLE will focus on important decisions and rule changes that could impact your practice. Speakers are the Honorable Bradley B. Cavedo of the Richmond Circuit Court and L. Steven Emmert of Sykes, Bourdon, Ahern & Levy, P.C. Ashley Davis of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, P.C. will serve as moderator.

Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Eighth & Main Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 707 E. Main Street, Richmond VA

$75 for members ($85 after September 26)$150 for non-members ($160 after September 26); $40 for support staff ($50 after September 26)

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE VIRGINIA MCLE BOARD FOR 2.0 HOURS OF CREDIT

Everyday Evidence for LitigatorsMost litigators deal with evidentiary issues in different forms on a regular basis. Come and hear these experienced litigators share their tips on navigating common evidentiary issues. This program will be beneficial for litigators of all types. Hon. W. Reilly Marchant of the Richmond Circuit Court will moderate this panel discussion by Kenneth W. Abrams of McGuire Woods LLP and Benjamin R. Rand of Blackburn, Conte, Schilling & Click PC .

Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Eighth & Main Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 707 E. Main Street, Richmond VA

$75 for members ($85 after October 3)$150 for non-members ($160 after October 3); $40 for support staff ($50 after October 3)

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE VIRGINIA MCLE BOARD FOR 2.0 HOURS OF CREDIT

Gender in the Workplace - What Employers and Employment Lawyers Should KnowThis CLE will update employers and employment lawyers on the changing laws affecting gender and gender relations in the workplace. The #metoo movement and other recent developments have changed how employers try to prevent and correct harassment and defend resulting lawsuits. Our panel will review an employer’s responsibilities when it receives a sexual harassment complaint and outline potential LGBTQ issues in the workplace and likely future develop-ments. Panelists are Laura D. Windsor of Williams Mullen, Lauren Fisher White of Christian & Barton, LLP and Barbara Queen of LawrenceQueen.

Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Eighth & Main Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 707 E. Main Street, Richmond VA

$75 for members ($85 after October 10)$150 for non-members ($160 after October 10); $40 for support staff ($50 after October 10)

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE VIRGINIA MCLE BOARD FOR 2.0 HOURS OF CREDIT

Continuing Legal Education courses

Cocktail Party Law 101: A Basic Primer On Law That Every Lawyer Gets Asked About -- Trusts/Estates, Divorce, Traffic, and Community Association Law

Back by popular demand! This CLE addresses the common legal questions which non-lawyers may ask lawyers in a social context. Join us for a two-hour CLE that will provide a primer for all practitioners on relevant law related to trusts and estates, divorce, traffic offenses, and community association law. Speakers are Lucia Anna “Pia” Trigiani of Mercer Trigiani LLP, Erica Baez of Hatcher Baez PLC, Carolyn White of Thompson McMullan, P.C., and G. Manoli Loupassi of The Law Offices of G. Manoli Loupassi, LLC.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Eighth & Main Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 707 E. Main Street, Richmond VA

$75 for members ($85 after October 8)$150 for non-members ($160 after October 8); $40 for support staff ($50 after October 8)

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE VIRGINIA MCLE BOARD FOR 2.0 HOURS OF CREDIT

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CLE Registration FormName: ___________________________________________________________________________Address: _________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________Phone Number: ____________________________________________________________________E-mail Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Date Seminar Title CLE Hours Members / Non-Members / Support Staff Registration - (Late Registration)

September 24 Legal Issues in Education 2.0 $75 ($85)/$150 ($160)/$40 ($50) $_________

October 2 Ethics Update/Wellness* 2.0* $75 ($85)/$150 ($160)/$40 ($50) $_________

October 3 Supreme Court Case Law 2.0 $75 ($85)/$150 ($160)/$40 ($50) $_________

October 10 Evidence for Litigators 2.0 $75 ($85)/$150 ($160)/$40 ($50) $_________

October 15 Cocktail Party Law 101 2.0 $75 ($85)/$150 ($160)/$40 ($50) $_________

October 17 Gender in the Workplace 2.0 $75 ($85)/$150 ($160)/$40 ($50) $_________ October 22 Handling Client Files* 2.0* $75 ($85)/$150 ($160)/$40 ($50) $_________

October 23 Legal Research Tools 2.0 $75 ($85)/$150 ($160)/$40 ($50) $_________

Total $_________

How To Register:

qBy Credit Card - 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/cle/registration/

qBy Check - Return this form with payment to Richmond Bar Association, P.O. Box 1213, Richmond, VA 23218

q I participate in the CLE Discount Program. Please deduct ___.___ hour(s) from my balance.

q*I paid my dues by September 1st and am eligible to receive 2.0 hours of ethics credit free of charge.

Detach and send form and check to: Richmond Bar Association, P.O. Box 1213, Richmond, VA 23218-1213 (804) 780-0700 (phone); (804) 648-7118 (fax)

Cancellation of registration for continuing legal education seminars is allowed up to one week prior to the seminar. Refunds or credits to a member’s discount program account will be given up to one week prior to

the date of the seminar.

*Members eligible for free ethics credit should note that due to space limitations, registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Should a conflict arise, members who notify the Bar office at least 3 days in advance of a pro-

gram will be able to re-schedule to a different date. Members who fail to show up without prior notification forfeit their right to re-schedule.

Leveraging New Tools to Maximize Your Research Competency and Manage Information Overload

This program harnesses the expertise of two legal librarians and a director of research to explore the use of tools that can make lawyers’ practices more efficient and effective. Topics include:

• Research Tools, including artificial intelligence, litigation analytics, and redlining of historical statutes and regulations

• Drafting Tools, including Drafting Assistant and West Check• Information Overload Tools, including aggregators and knowledge management systems

Panelists are: Paul Birch, Computer Services Librarian at the University of Richmond School of Law, Suzanne Cor-riell, Circuit Librarian at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and Lara V. Dresser, Director of Research & Information Services with Williams Mullen.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Eighth & Main Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 707 E. Main Street, Richmond VA

$75 for members ($85 after October 16)$150 for non-members ($160 after October 16); $40 for support staff ($50 after October 16

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE VIRGINIA MCLE BOARD FOR 2.0 HOURS OF CREDIT

Continuing Legal Education courses

RBA members -- Take advantage of the Association’s CLE Discount Program and save money! Purchase 6 hours of credit for $120 or a 12 hour block for $220, and then register for any RBA seminars (excludes some Section-sponsored CLE and Bench-Bar Conference) conducted through October 31, 2019. Visit www.richmondbar.org and click on “Continu-ing Legal Education” or call 780-0700 for more details.

Handling Client FilesThis program explores attorneys’ obligations with regards to their clients’ files. The speaker for this program, Joyvan Malbon-Griffin, Esquire of Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company, will help attendees avoid complications and pitfalls by taking a deep look into the rules and ethics of document retention, scanning, shredding, back-ups and cybersecurity.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Williams Mullen, 200 South 10th Street, 15th Floor, Richmond, VA

$75 for members ($85 after October 15)$150 for non-members ($160 after October 15); $40 for support staff ($50 after October 15)

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE VIRGINIA MCLE BOARD FOR 2.0 HOURS OF ETHICS CREDIT

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Let’s Talk Tech: Your Roadmap to Ethical, Budget-Conscious, Secure Legal Tech –

and Digital Detoxing!

Presented by The VSB Special Committee on Technology and the Practice of Law and the Richmond Bar Association

Address____________________________________________________Phone__________________________

Wednesday, October 16th - 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. MCLE: 4.0 Hours (includes 2.0 Ethics)

Cost: $150 ($160 if charged/postmarked after October 9th) Support Staff $50.00 (no CLE credit)

A perennial favorite, “Let’s Talk Tech” is returning with all new sessions, including two hours of ethics credit. As technology changes the practice of law, the rules regulating the profession and the processes needed to protect your practice are constantly evolving. Our panel of experts is here to offer tips and help you avoid the pitfalls!

James M. McCauley (Ethics Counsel, Virginia State Bar) Kellam T. Parks (Member, Parks Zeigler, PLLC) Charles B. Molster, III (The Law Offices of Charles B. Molster, III PLLC) Sharon D. Nelson (President, Sensei Enterprises, Inc.) John W. Simek (Vice President, Sensei Enterprises, Inc.) 8:30 a.m. Networking Coffee

Kellam T. Parks, Charles B. (“Chip”) Molster III, James M. McCauley: 9:00 a.m. Attorney Advertising & Ethics: How to Get Clients Without Getting Disbarred(1.0 hour of MCLE ethics credit) Panelists will discuss the 2017 changes to Virginia’s ethical rules on marketing and tackle recent developments across the spectrum of marketing; includes discussion of attorney-client matching services (ACMS) such as what AVVO formerly offered; proposed changes to fee-sharing provisions with online matching platforms and Google AdWords. 10:00 a.m. Technology, Ethics, and the Law: A Survey of the Latest Ethical Rules and Opinions Addressing Modern Law Practice (1.0 hour of MCLE ethics credit) Not only has technology affected the day-to-day practice of law; it also impacts lawyers’ ethical duties. Our panelists tackle the latest ethical opinions dealing with technology-related issues such as virtual law offices, outsourcing, email (encryption and tracking), and protection of client data.

11:00 a.m. Coffee Break

Sharon D. Nelson and John W. Simek: 11:15 a.m. Vetting Technology: A Guide for Confused and Budget-Conscious Lawyers (1.0 hour of MCLE credit) Legal technology services promise the moon and sometimes deliver less. This session will focus on the process of selecting and vetting legal technology for your practice. What type of questions do you need to ask vendors before making a purchase? What should you look for in service and maintenance arrangements? Are there strategies for using trial versions effectively? You will learn this and more in this session. Questions are welcomed! Sharon D. Nelson and John W. Simek: 12:15 p.m. Do You Need a Digital Detox? A One Hour Boot Camp for Lawyers (1.0 hour of MCLE credit) In recent years, more lawyers find that they cannot put their devices away for family time, that they answer texts/e-mails in the middle of the night, that they find themselves so distracted that they are unable to focus on necessary legal tasks and are plagued by anxiety. Whether they know it or not, many lawyers sorely need a digital detox. This session will take you through the process of getting control over your devices, enhancing both your law practice and your personal life.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLE REGISTRATION FORM - LET’S TALK TECH - October 16, 2019 (no cancellations/refunds after October 9th) By Check - Return form and payment to Richmond Bar Association, P.O. Box 1213, Richmond, VA 23218 by October 9th. By Credit Card - 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/cle/registration/. Name____________________________________________ Email____________________________________

A new Bar year has begun! Promote Association membership and earn incentives during the 2019-2020 membership drive.

Total # of new members recruited/member reward (redeemed during the 2020-2021 Bar year):

1-2 1 free reservation to a 2020-21 luncheon 3-4 1 free reservation to the Spring Cocktail Party 5-6 1 free reservation to the Holiday Cocktail Party 7-9 2 free reservations to the Cocktail Party of your choice 10+ Your 2020-2021 dues are free!

To be eligible, you must sign the new member’s application on the “referred by” line.

REFER NEW MEMBERS, REAP THE BENEFITS!

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Bankruptcy Section kicks off new Bar year with luncheon/CLE on September 17th

The Bankruptcy Section will host its first luncheon/CLE seminar of the new Bar year on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel, 501 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219. The luncheon will feature a presentation by Judge Kevin R. Huennekens and Nathan Kramer of Hunton Andrews Kurth entitled “2019 State of the Court and Recent Developments.” It is anticipated that the program 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/. Payment by check can be made by returning the form on the flyer that has been e-mailed to all Section mem-bers. Reservations must be received by September 13th; no refunds will be given after this date.

The Section appreciates the generosity of Barry Strickland & Company the sponsor of the event.

Young Lawyers Section to host Fall Social at Veil Brewing Co. on October 17th

The Young Lawyers Section of the Richmond Bar cordially invites all current and potential members to its Fall Social & Happy Hour on Thursday, October 17, 2019. The event will be held at Veil Brewing Co. located at 1301 Roseneath Road, VA 23230 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Complimentary drinks and Chick-fil-A appetizers will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey Strachan (lstrachan@islerdare.com).

The Section appreciates the generosity of the sponsor of the event, Transperfect Legal Solutions.

The Richmond Bar Association welcomes the following new members:

Miriam Airington-FisherBrent A. AshleyPaul T. AtkinsonKatherine K. Ballou Leo J.M. Boyd Howard W.R. Bullock Julia A. Childrey Sarah M. Collie Viktoriia De Las Casas Taylor M. Donley Geoffrey S. GarrettCallyn M. Gibson Justin D. HowardSean M. Hutson Erin D. JohnsonKonstantine G. Y. KastensAndrew T. Landrum Soroush N. Moghaddassi Edward K. NickelBlaire H. O’BrienBrian P. O’Grady Kerrigan Catherine Kells O’MalleyRobert D. Michaux Jason P. NorinskyJacob H. Pierce Courtney L. Reigel Daniel P. Rose Barbara E. RosenblattCraig W. Sampson Stephanie L. Seibert Jessica O. TaylorMiriam A. Torian

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.

Welcome new members

Visit us on Facebook, LinkedIn or our

webpage, www.richmondbar.org,

for the latest information on luncheons,

seminars, socials and section events

Announcements

Real Estate Section to host Fall Social at Tang & Biscuit on September 19th

Litigation Section’s Fall Social to be held on September 11th at new Hotel Greene

The Litigation Section will kick off the new Bar year with a Fall Social on Wednesday, Sep-tember 11, 2019 at Hotel Greene (508 E. Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 21219) from 6:00 until 8:00. The event, at the recently opened venue featuring a hotel themed restaurant and indoor mini-golf course, will include an open bar and hors d’oeuvres. Cost to attend is $30 per person for Section members and $50 per person for non-Section members. Register using a credit card by visiting https://www.richmondbar.org/litigation/. Payment by check can be made by returning the form on the flyer that has been e-mailed to all Section members. Reservations must be received by September 6th; no refunds will be given after this date.

The Real Estate Section invites members to attend its Fall Social at Tang & Biscuit (3406 W. Moore Street, Richmond, VA 23230) on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The reception will feature cocktails and a light selection of hors d’oeuvres. Cost is $30 per person for Section members and their spouses/significant others and $40 for non-Section members.

Register using a credit card by visiting https://www.richmondbar.org/real-estate/. Payment by check can be made by returning the form on the flyer that has been e-mailed to all Section members. The registration deadline is Monday, September 16th; there will be no refunds after this date.

The Section appreciates the generosity of the sponsor of the event: TowneBank Richmond.

Save the date!

Join us for the next program in the

Association’s “Private Conversation Series”

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Hirschler

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Governor Bob McDonnell and other panelists will discuss the work of the Commission on Racial

Reconciliation

See the October newsletter for

additional information

Fidelity National Title Insurance Co. Halasz Court Reporting

Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company Precision Legal Marketing

Protiviti, Inc. Superior Document Services

Tranzon Fox Middleburg Financial

The Richmond Bar appreciates the patronage of its 2019-2020 Select Sponsors:

Members of the Young Lawyers Section Kickball Team celebrated the end of another fun, successful (no one was injured!) season. Stay tuned for registration information on the Section’s upcoming Dodgeball team.

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Principle of Professionalism #6To be candid, courteous, truthful and reliable in our relationships with each other,

our clients, opposing parties, and the judiciary, and to avoid conduct that we would

regard as offensive if directed toward us.

September OctoberCALENDAR

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

Richmond, Virginia 23218-1213 2 CLE seminar: Ethics Update/Lawyer Wellness, 4:00 p.m., Hunton Andrews Kurth, 20th floor 3 Board of Directors meeting, 12:30 p.m., Hunton Andrews Kurth, 20th floor 3 CLE seminar: Supreme Court Case Law, 4:00 p.m., 2nd floor conference room 9 Long Range Planning Committee, 12:30 p.m., 2nd floor small conference room10 CLE seminar: Everyday Evidence for Litigators, 4:00 p.m., 2nd floor conference room15 CLE seminar: Cocktail Party Law 101, 4:00 p.m., 2nd floor conference room16 VSB-RBA Tech Talk CLE seminar, 9:00 a.m., 1111 E. Main Street, 3rd floor17 CLE seminar: Gender in the Workplace, 4:00 p.m., 2nd floor conference room17 Young Lawyers Section Social, 6:00 p.m., Veil Brewing Co.22 CLE seminar: Handling Client Files (ethics), 4:00 p.m., Williams Mullen23 CLE seminar: Legal Research Tools, 4:00 p.m., 2nd floor conference room24 Bench-Bar Conference, 9:00 a.m., Omni Hotel24 RBA Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Omni Hotel Speaker: Clint Van Zandt, former Chief Hostage Negotiator for the FBI28 Executive Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., Bar office

2 Bar office closed for the holiday 3 Executive Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., Bar office 5 Board of Directors meeting, 12:30 p.m., Hunton Andrews Kurth, 20th floor 9 Pro Bono Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room10 CLE Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room11 Litigation Section Fall Social, 6:00 p.m., Hotel Greene12 RBA Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Omni Hotel Speakers: Barry DuVal and Stephen Moret on VA business development17 Bankruptcy Section luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Hilton Downtown Hotel18 Membership Committee, 12:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room19 Administration of Justice Committee, 12:30 p.m., 2nd floor small conference room19 Real Estate Section Social, 5:300 p.m., Tang & Biscuit23 Finance Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room24 CLE seminar: Legal Issues in Education, 4:00 p.m., 2nd floor conference room30 Executive Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., Bar office

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