The Richmond BarA newsletter for members of The Bar Association of the City of RichmondVolume 27, Number 8 April-May 2019

G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the EDVA, to speak at Law Day luncheon

G. Zachary Terwilliger, United States At-torney for the Eastern District of Virginia, will be the featured speaker at the Richmond Bar’s Law Day luncheon on Wednesday, May 1, 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 Friday, April 26th. 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 Law Day luncheon: Hon. Roderick C. Young and Hon. Kevin R. Huennekens. At the time you make your reservation, please indicate if you would like to be seated at a judge’s table.

G. Zachary Terwilliger was confirmed as

G. Zachary Terwilliger

Liberty Bell Award recipient is the John Marshall Foundation

If the jonquils are blooming, the RBA’s Spring Cocktail Party is on the way! Join your colleagues on Wednes-day, April 17th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Willow Oaks Country Club. See page 2

for details.

Douglas D. Callaway, Chair of the Nominating Committee, has reported to the President the following list of nominees recommended by the Committee for the respective positions to be filled at the Association’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2019:

President-Elect: T. O’Connor JohnsonVice President: John W. AndersonHonorary Vice President: Hon. Richard S. Wallerstein, Jr.Secretary-Treasurer: R. Braxton Hill IVAt-Large Board of Directors Members: A. Tevis Marshall W. Benjamin Pace

Carole Yeatts Daniel E. Lynch, the current President-Elect, succeeds automatically to the office of

President for the next Bar year.The Annual Meeting of The Bar Association of the City of Richmond will be held on

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at the Willow Oaks Country Club. The meeting precedes the Bar’s Spring Cocktail party, which begins at 6:00 p.m.

Terrence L. Graves, President John W. Anderson Secretary-Treasurer

Report of the Nominating Committee and Notice of Annual Meeting

the 62nd United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) in August 2018.

The John Marshall Foundation is the re-cipient of the Liberty Bell Award, which will be presented at the Association’s Law Day luncheon on May 1st. The Award is based on criteria established by the American Bar Association to recognize individuals and organizations who have promoted a better understanding and appreciation of the rule of law and encourages a greater respect for law and the courts.

Founded in 1987 to honor the legacy of Richmond’s own John Marshall, the Foun-dation’s primary objective is to educate the public about the rule of law under the Constitution through the life, character and service of America’s great Chief Justice. Through best-in-class educational program-ming, the Foundation works to ensure the underpinnings of our Democracy are secure for future generations.

The John Marshall Foundation’s signature project is its Justice in the Classroom pro-gram, a free supplement and aid for teachers

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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

Williams Mullen is pleased to announce the election of two new partners in its Rich-mond office:

Jonathan Bliley focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions and other commercial transactions involving companies from numerous industries, including long-term care, financial services and government contracting; and

Joseph Pope represents companies and individuals in complex civil, criminal, and con-stitutional litigation, with an emphasis on appeals and advanced motions practice.

Grant S. Grayson and D. Shane Smith have joined the Richmond office of Whiteford Taylor & Preston.

Mr. Grayson’s practices focuses on corporate law, real estate finance, and mergers and acquisitions, among other areas.

Mr. Smith will concentrate in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, tax planning, busi-ness transactions and estate planning.

Law Day Luncheon Registration FormPlease reserve a place for me at the Wednesday, May 1, 2019 luncheon which will be held at the Omni Rich-mond 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 Friday, April 26, 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 April 26th. Reservations made by credit card payment are subject to a 5% service fee if cancelled by the appropriate cut-off date.

Edited by Lelia N. Martin

Spring Cocktail Party

presented by Protiviti

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

at Willow Oaks Country Club

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Cost to attend is $50 per RBA memberFirst non-member guest - $50

additional non-member guests - $65

Includes an open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres

Attire is business casual

Make reservations at https://www.rich-mondbar.org/events/spring-cocktail-party/

The Henrico Circuit Court has openings for substitute judges for the District Courts. Any member of the bar, who is a Henrico resident, who is interested in serving as a substitute Judge should notify Chief Judge Richard S. Wallerstein, Jr., by letter including resume, before July 1, 2019, to P. O. Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273-0775.

Henrico Circuit Court seeks substitute judges

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Chief Judges from Chesterfield County discuss dockets,In its continued effort to promote the

administration 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 Courts of the County of Chesterfield. As in years past, the Judges were gracious with their time and spoke with candor to Committee members regarding the Court’s work and the performance of the bar in their courtrooms.

Hon. Keith N. Hurley, Chief Judge of the Chesterfield General District Court

Judge Hurley reported that the Chesterfield and Colonial Heights General District Courts continue to be very busy with an increased number of filings in civil, criminal and traf-fic matters. Judge Hurley continues to be impressed with the level of preparedness and professionalism of the bar members, and expressed his appreciation of the pro-fessionalism that is displayed to the Court’s self-represented litigants.

Judge Hurley continues to encourage at-torneys to communicate with the Court and to check in with Court personnel when they arrive. The judges understand that attorneys may have appearances in multiple courts and they appreciate it when they know where a particular attorney is in the event their case is called. In addition to communicating with the Court, Judge Hurley encourages attorneys to communicate with each other prior to scheduled appearances.

Regarding scheduling changes, the Court now takes up bond hearings on the criminal dockets at both 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Prior to this change, bond hearings were included on the 11:00 pretrial docket. This change has helped the dockets run more efficiently. The Court has also made adjustments to provide better pretrial services to non-English speak-ing persons. The Court now uses the language line to ensure that these persons can receive a proper pretrial risk assessment before they appear for bond hearings.

The Court has also made adjustments to provide more trial dates for civil cases. This provides the opportunity for earlier trial dates if needed. With respect to hearings on civil motions, Judge Hurley wishes to remind the bar that civil motions hearings are scheduled during each Judge’s motions docket prior to the trial date. To the extent parties have substantive issues that need to be heard pre-trial, those hearings should be scheduled with

the Clerk for a separate hearing prior to the trial date. Parties should not wait until the day of the trial to argue pre-trial motions since there is not always sufficient time to allow for motions hearings and a trial within the timeframe scheduled for trial. If parties settle a case, they should inform the Court as soon as possible. Likewise, if parties need a continuance, they should avoid making such a request on the day of trial. Requesting last minute continuances creates scheduling is-sues for the Court and other trial dates may not be immediately available. In addition, if parties request a last-minute continuance, they should still plan to appear and make such a request in person. Sending a last-minute fax or letter to the Court is not sufficient and the request may not be automatically granted.

Judge Hurley encourages those members who regularly practice in front of the Court to seek out opportunities to be on the Court appointed panel (receive court appointed cases). Those who are interested can send letters to the Court’s attention introducing themselves, and the chairperson of the panel will coordinate docket dates for those who are selected to serve.

Judge Hurley spoke about the Court’s part-nership with VCU that allows VCU students to intern with the clerk’s office. As there is a shortage in the clerk’s office, this relationship has proved to be mutually beneficial to the Court and the students, and the Court looks forward to continuing to work with VCU.

Lastly, Judge Hurley reports that the coun-ty has approved funds to upgrade courtroom technology, and that the Court looks forward to these advancements, such as providing services for the hearing impaired.

Judge Hurley always welcomes feed-back from the bar regarding constructive suggestions on how the Court can make improvements.

Hon. Scott D. Landry, Chief Judge of the Chesterfield Juvenile & Domestic Relations

District Court

Judge Landry expressed the Court’s ap-preciation for the opportunity to provide in-formation relating to the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts for Chesterfield County and the City of Colonial Heights. Judge Landry encourages all attorneys practicing before these courts to visit the website www.chesterfield.gov/jdrcourt for the Court’s docketing policies, schedules, contact information and resource materi-

als. In addition, he encourages attorneys to contact Laura Griffin (Clerk of Court for Chesterfield County) at 804.748.1379 or Evelyn Hall (Clerk of Court for Colo-nial Heights) at 804.524.8741 to inquire about any matter pertaining to the Court.

As it was for many JDR courts across the Commonwealth, 2018 was a busy year. With nearly 21,000 matters filed, Chesterfield County and Colonial Heights JDR have the third busiest docket in the Commonwealth. Custody and visitation matters constitute the largest share at 35% of the caseload.

Judge Landry noted that Chesterfield County JDR is a “Best Practices Court” and is striving to become a “Trauma-Informed Court,” which means that the Court is com-mitted to following established best practices regarding dependency matters and exploring how to ensure that the impact of trauma does not become a barrier to justice. As such, he encourages all attorneys to consider how their actions impact others. For example, arriving late for a hearing not only impacts the Court’s ability to serve the public, but also impacts a client who is anxiously waiting, other counsel who need to be elsewhere, witnesses who may have limited childcare options, and officers or interpreters who are needed in another court.

Judge Landry encourages attorneys to pay close attention to the Court’s policies and procedures regarding continuances, which are available on the Court’s web-site. The Court is mindful that a delay in resolution likely causes prolonged strife and anxiety for all involved, and even lim-its available services such as foster care.

Judge Landry also noted the unique team approach utilized by the Chesterfield County Clerk Office. Each courtroom has a team comprised of a “pre-court” clerk and one or two courtroom clerks. The pre-court clerk completes data entry and handles most mat-ters of a preliminary nature. The courtroom clerk prepares the files for the hearing, assists during the hearing, completes data entry about the hearing, prompts the judge as to mo-tions associated with the pending matters and performs all related clerk duties. Inquiries about a judge’s policies should be directed to the courtroom clerk for the assigned judge.

Attorneys should also be aware of alter-native programs. For example, utilizing the Court Services Unit (CSU) or Community Corrections (CCS) promotes a better un-derstanding by adults and juveniles with pending criminal or delinquency matters.

Similarly, a “Post-D” program might serve as an effective alternative to commitment for juveniles. Drug docket/court is another option for juveniles. Judge Landry also noted that the Court along with CSU/DJJ is piloting the Structured Dispositional Matrix, which is a risk assessment sum-mary for use by counsel and the Common-wealth’s Attorney prior to adjudication.

Every day, one of the six Chesterfield County courtrooms hosts the “duty docket,” which commences at 8:30 AM with juvenile traffic, status offenses, and pre-trials, and concludes with the protective order hearings at 2:00 PM. Arraignments, detention hear-ings, bond requests, and expedited motions are also heard on the “duty docket.” All mat-ters pending in the City of Colonial Heights are scheduled for Thursdays and Fridays.

Judge Landry takes the completion of parental education courses very seriously. The Code requires completion of a parenting course, which provides a specific curricu-lum when matters of custody, visitation, or support are in dispute. Completion of the course is often required by the hearing date.

Judge Landry shared that in February the bench sponsored two conferences. The Rule of Law Day held at the Fulghum Confer-ence Center featured a variety of speakers from the legal community to lead discussion groups for selected high school sophomores. Resilience II featured nationally known presenter Allison Sampson-Jackson, Ph.D, who hosted workshops attended by GALs, counsel, DSS Service Specialists, and CA-SAs on tips for a trauma-informed practice. Last year’s Resilience I seminar presented the award-winning film, “Resilience: The Biol-ogy of Stress and the Science of Hope,” to nearly 300 attendees. Other recent activities include piloting a new addiction prevention program for sixth graders in cooperation with local Mental Health, School Officials, and SAFE (Substance Abuse Free Environment).

Judge Landry emphasized that the sig-nificant percentage of individuals being treated or in need of mental health treat-ment prompted an invitation for the CSB Director to join the bench for the monthly department heads meeting. He commented that “JDR dockets host individuals in crisis”

and that “we’re hopeful that discussions for a Court clinician embedded at JDR will be fruitful.” Judge Landry further added that connecting those in need with services in the community while at the Courthouse has been an effective strategy.

Judge Landry offered his appreciation to Chesterfield County administration for sup-porting significant technological upgrades/improvements for Circuit, General District and JDR Courtrooms and conference rooms which have been approved and funded. Among the many improvements, each courtroom will be equipped to display digital evidence in an effective and secure manner.

Judge Landry concluded with thanking the Bar for the professionalism and cour-tesy displayed every day and especially the willingness to be engaged with trauma-informed practices. He added that feed-back is appreciated and always welcome.

*Due to a pressing schedule, Judge Timothy Hauler of the Chesterfield Circuit Court was unable to meet with Administration of Justice Committee members this year.

continuances, policies and more with RBA Committee

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Drive-To-Work is a well-known non-profit which helps low income and previ-ously incarcerated persons to restore their driving privileges so they can drive to work and keep a job. It also provides seminars on “How To Get Your License Back” to pre-release offenders at various Department of Corrections (DOC) correctional facilities

Instructors for the one-hour seminars are volunteer attorneys trained by Drive-To-Work about license suspensions and how to remove them. Seminars are scheduled in advance and taught by two volunteers. The assignment takes approximately three hours, including travel and security clearance.

Randy Rollins, President and founder of Drive-To-Work, says: “This is a unique opportunity for all attorneys-- litigators and non-litigators-- to help maintain Virginia’s lowest-in-the-nation recidivism rate, plus learn first-hand about prison practices in Virginia. Please sign up.”

You can sign up for a training session (to be announced) by calling 804-358-6727 x 26 or emailing ctoler@drivetowork.org.

Drive-To-Work Offers New Pro Bono Opportunity

The Association’s “Private Conversation Series” event has been rescheduled!

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 pro-

posal, including its status, issues, and objectives.

Speaker:

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

Wednesday, April 24, 2019(PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE)

5:30 - 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.

At the Associaton’s March 21 luncheon meeting, RBA President Terrence Graves presented the Hill-Tucker Public Service Award to Doris Causey. Ms. Causey is the Managing Attorney of the Richmond Office of Virginia Legal Aid Society and a former president of the Virginia State Bar.

As the chief federal law enforcement officer in EDVA, Terwilliger supervises the prosecu-tion of all federal crimes and the litigation of all civil matters in which the United States has an interest. As U.S. Attorney, He leads a staff of over 250 prosecutors, civil litigators, and support personnel located in Alexandria, Newport News, Norfolk, and Richmond.

Prior to his appointment as U.S. Attorney on May 25, 2018, Terwilliger served as an Associate Deputy Attorney General, and Chief of Staff in the Office of the Deputy Attorney General at the Department of Justice. In that role, Terwilliger was a principal advisor to senior Department of Justice leadership in areas such as corporate compliance, federal, state and local law enforcement cooperation, violent crime reduction, and other critical matters.

Terwilliger began his career at EDVA as an intern in 1999, and returned in 2005 to serve as a summer law clerk. In 2008, after serving as a law clerk for the Honorable K. Michael Moore in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Terwilliger was hired as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in 2010 and assigned to the Major Crimes Unit, where he prosecuted numerous violent crime, fraud, organized crime, and human trafficking cases, and managed law enforcement task forces focusing on human trafficking and firearms. From September 2015 to September 2016, Terwilliger served as counsel to Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, where he focused on issues relating to criminal law, elder justice, human trafficking, and the Bill of Rights.

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.

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Terwilliger to speak on Law Day

Save the date!

The twenty-eighth annual Bench-Bar Conference will be

held on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Omni Hotel.

Breakout sessions in civil, criminal and domestic

relations law will be featured.

Manage your own membership infor-mation using the Bar’s on-line Pictorial Directory. You can also use the Directory to search for members’ contact information, undergraduate and law school affiliations and areas of practice listings, as well as photos if they were previously provided.

To access the Directory visit https://www.richmondbar.org/member-directory/ and enter your username (your Virginia State Bar number) and password (default password is RBA2012) in the Membership Directory login box on the right side of the page. You will have the opportunity to change the default password from your personal page. If you do not have a VSB number or have questions, contact the Bar office at 780-0700.

Try the Bar’s online Pictorial Directory

JMF to receive award for its dedication to promoting the Rule of Law

in grades 6-12 which brings education to life through a series of courses focusing on the Rule of Law, John Marshall and the judicial system. The web-based, SOL-compliant program includes videos, slide presentations, worksheets, political cartoons, etc. Hundreds of teachers have been trained on the program, and thousands of students in the Common-wealth have benefited from its rich resources.

To help introduce students to judges and lawyers in a positive way, the Foundation re-cently launched a new Judges and Attorneys CLE pilot program. The program provides training (and CLE) to judges and lawyers who are paired with a teacher to bring real-world judicial and legal expertise into classrooms. Fifty judges and lawyers com-pleted the program in Fall 2018, and thirty more have signed up to go into classrooms in Spring 2019. The Foundation partnered with The John Marshall American Inn of Court on this program, and both organiza-tions have aspirations of rolling it out on a regional and national level.

In partnership with the Richmond Bar, the

Foundation presents its Teacher Awards each year at the Bar’s May 1 Law Day luncheon. The Foundation selects two super-star teach-ers (one from middle school, one from high school) who demonstrate knowledge of and enthusiasm for the U.S. Constitution with activities inside and outside the classroom. The teachers are selected through a competitive application process and each winner receives a certificate and a cash prize of $2,500.

Recognizing that lifelong learning is critical to our form of government, the Foundation continues to spear-head initia-tives to bring John Marshall’s legacy, and with it a better understanding of the rule of law and its importance to our governmental institutions, to people of all ages. In 2018, the Foundation’s stage play about Aaron Burr’s treason trial, The King of Crimes by David L. Robbins, played to sold-out audiences in Richmond’s Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse. Additionally, the Foundation has partnered with the Virginia Museum of His-tory & Culture and Preservation Virginia to produce a new exhibit called John Marshall: Hidden Hero of National Union.

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Continuing Legal Education courses

2019 Legislative Update

The Bar’s Legislative Update seminar is back by popular demand! Meade A. Spotts of Spotts Fain PC is assembling and will moderate a panel covering the legislation enacted or amended by the General Assembly during the 2019 legislative session. Join him and a panel of Senators and Delegates as they bring you up to date on the hot topics in business, real estate, commerce and labor legislation.

DATE: Tuesday, April 30, 2019

TIME: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 2nd Floor Conference Room, 707 E. Main Street

COST: $75 for members ($85 after April 23) $150 for non-members ($160 after April 23) $40 for paralegals/support staff ($50 after April 23

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

CLE Registration FormName: ___________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________________________________________________

E-mail Address: ____________________________________________________________________

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

April 30 2019 Legislative Update 2.0 $75/$150 85/$160 $40/$50 $_________

Total $_________

How To Register:

q 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/continuing-legal-education/classes- registration/.

q By 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.

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. Reservations made by credit card payment are subject to a 5% service fee if cancelled by the appropriate cut-off date. Refunds or credits to a member’s discount program account will be given up to one week prior to the date of the seminar.

Nominations for the Following Awards are Now Being Accepted

Hunter W. Martin Professionalism AwardEstablished in 1993, the Hunter W. Martin Professionalism Award is named after the first recipient, Hunter W. Martin. This award was created to be presented to Richmond Bar members who, throughout their lives and careers in the law, have best exemplified the conduct and high ideals embodied in the Bar’s Principles of Professionalism. Nominees should possess an understanding of, and adherence to high ethical standards of conduct and tolerance, respect and civility toward clients, opposing parties, colleagues and the judiciary.

Recent recipients: Hon. Douglas O. Tice, Jr. (2018), Everette G. Allen, Jr.* (2017), Michael W. Smith (2016), Claire G. Cardwell (2015), Thomas G. Slater, Jr. (2014), Hon. Dennis W. Dohnal (2013), Philip B. Morris (2012), Russell V. Palmore (2011), Wyatt B. Durrett, Jr. (2010), Frank B. Miller III (2009), Robert E. Eicher (2008), Hon. Robert A. Pustilnik (2007), Hon. Randall G. Johnson* (2006), James W. Morris III (2005), Malcolm M. Christian (2004), Anne Marie Whittemore (2003), Hon. Robert W. Duling (2002), Meredith A. House (2001), Robert M. Patterson (2000), R. Harvey Chappell (1999)

John C. Kenny Pro Bono AwardIn 1989, the Bar Association of the City of Richmond established its Pro Bono Publico Award, which is presented annu-ally to a Richmond Bar member who has excelled in one or more of the following ways:

(1) Demonstrated dedication to the development and implementation of pro bono projects to improve delivery of legal services to the poor;(2) Contributed significantly toward the development of innovative approaches to delivery of volunteer services;(3) Participated in an activity which resulted in addressing previously unmet legal needs or extending pro bono legal services to underserved segments of the legal community;(4) Successfully handled pro bono cases that favorably affected the provision of other services to the poor in the Richmond metropolitan area;(5) Participated in activities which resulted in the enactment of legislation that contributed substantially to the delivery of services (legal or otherwise) to the poor; and/or(6) Devoted significant time to furthering the delivery of legal services to the poor by handling one or more pro bono matters or providing training for or recruiting volunteer pro bono attorneys in the Richmond metropolitan area.

Recent recipients: Ann T. Burks (2018), W. Benjamin Pace (2017), Christopher M. Malone (2016), The Pro Bono Clearing-house (2015), John M. Robb III (2015), Benjamin R. Lacy IV* (2014), Harry M. Johnson III and Scott C. Oostdyk (2013), Lakshmi Challa (2012), UR Downtown and the Carrico Center for Pro Bono Services (2011), G. Andrew Nea, Jr., (2010), Stephen A. Northup (2009), Robert F. Redmond, Jr. (2008), Lawrence M. Cohn (2007), Tara L. Casey (2006), Andrew W. Wood (2005), Allison L. Held (2004), John M. Oakey, Jr. (2003), Sheila C. Marsh (2002), George H. Hettrick (2001)

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 conspicuous 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 Rol-lins (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)

* - 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.T. O’Connor Johnson - t.oconnor@hundleyandjohnson.com Terrence L. Graves - tgraves@sandsanderson.com Daniel E. Lynch - dlynch@lynchcoronettlaw.com John W. Anderson - janderson@spottsfain.comDouglas D. Callaway - dcallaway@bankatunion.com

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YLS Report of Nominating Committee; Spring Social/Annual Meeting date set

Welcome new membersBankruptcy Section schedules Spring

events; Nominating Committee appointed

Announcements

Visit us on Facebook, LinkedIn

or our webpage, www.richmondbar.org,

for the latest information on luncheons, seminars,

socials and section events

The Richmond Bar Association welcomes the following new members:

Kathryn A. CroweSidney Balman Sarah C. ClemensSamantha R. Galina Max E. Holland Faraaz A. Jindani Edward Lebar Alexander H. Liscio Gregory B. Nelson Stephen V. O’Neal Kennedy P. Nyhoff Daniel P. Peyton Margaret R Scism Michael P. Stehlin Patrick C. Trickler Bobby N. Turnage, Jr. Oliver T. Ward

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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Pursuant to Section 5.01 of the By-Laws of the Young Lawyers Section of The Bar Association of the City of Richmond, notice is hereby given that, on Thursday, May 16, 2019, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., the Young Lawyers Section will convene its Spring Social and Annual Meeting at Southern Railway Taphouse, 100 South 14th Street, Richmond, VA. Complimentary drinks and appetizers will be provided.

Pursuant to Section 4.07 of the By-Laws of the Section, a Nominating Committee was appointed to nominate officers and Executive Committee members for election at the Sec-tion’s Annual Meeting and nominated the following individuals for their respective positions:

Officers: Kyle R. Elliott , Chair Alexandria E. Cuff, Chair-Elect Allison F. Rienecker, Secretary Amanda E. DeBerry, Immed. Past Chair

Executive Committee Members:

Lindsey A. Strachan Joel R. McClellan Douglas E. Pitman William J. Egen Shannan M. Fitzgerald Reilly C. Moore

At the Section’s Annual Meeting, the officers and Executive Committee members named above will be presented for election.

The Bankruptcy Section will hold its Annual Meeting in conjunction with a luncheon/CLE Seminar on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Hilton Richmond Downtown, 501 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23219. The program will feature a presentation by the Hon. Keith Phillips titled "Bankruptcy in Review-Top Five Local Bankruptcy Stories of the Year."

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/ 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 Thursday, May 2nd; no refunds will be given after this date.

The Bankruptcy Section of the Richmond Bar is soliciting nominations for persons interested in serving on the section’s Executive Committee to be elected during the May meeting. Nominations, along with a brief summary of the candidates interest and qualifications, should be forwarded to Michael Freeman via email to mfreeman@siwpc.com no later than 5:00pm on Friday, March 22, 2019. Questions may also be directed to Michael Freeman.

The Nominating Committee consists of Michael Freeman, Robert Westermann, and William Gray.

The Business Law Section will host its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Perch Restaurant (2918 W. Broad Street. Richmond, VA 23230) from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the restaurant, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Cost to attend is $40 for Section members and their guests. The event will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar with a short business meeting to elect Officers and Execu-tive Committee members to preside over the Section’s 2019-2020 term.

Register using a credit card by visiting https://www.richmondbar.org/business-law/. Payment by check can be made by returning the form on the flyer that will be mailed to all Section members. Reservations must be received by Friday, May 3rd; no refunds will be given after this date.

The Nominating Committee of the Corporate Counsel Section has nominated the following individuals for election at the 2019 Annual Meeting:

Officers: Brian J. Daly, Hirschler, Chairman

Sarah R. Pylant, Troutman Sanders, Chair ElectH. Edward (Ned) R. Turnbull, Williams Mullen, Secretary

Executive Committee Members:L. Daniel Bidwell, McGuire Woods

Rebecca C. Bowen, Thompson McMullanW. Ashley Burgess, Sands Anderson

Charles J.B. (Berkeley) Horne, McGuire WoodsEdward B. Lumpkin, Spotts Fain

Alex M. Lurie, Hunton Andrews KurthJ. Thomas O’Brien, Jr., Spotts Fain

Katheryn E. Surface Burks, Office of the Attorney General

BLS Annual Meeting and Report of Nominating Committee

Sidney Balman III, Sarah Clemens and Max Holland, law students at the University of Richmond School of Law, are the recipients of this year’s Young Lawyers Section schol-arships. They were selected from a pool of many qualified candidates. The students will be recognized for their accomplishments at the Bar’s luncheon meeting on March 21st.

YLS presents scholarships to U of R law students

On Wednesday, April 10, 2019, the En-vironmental & Energy Law Section will host a Spring Social at the Legend Brewing Company, 321 West 7th Street, Richmond, VA 23224, at 5:30 p.m. This will be a great opportunity for Section members and non-members alike to network, discuss emerging issues, and socialize. The event is free of charge for all EELS members. Ad-ditionally, Section members are encouraged to invite a prospective new EELS member to attend at no charge. Reservations are required and may be made by e-mailing Sharon Potter at spotter@richmondbar.org.

EELS to host Spring Social on April 10th at Legend Brewing Company

Announcements

RES sets date for Annual MeetingSave the date! The Real Estate Section will host its Spring CLE Seminar and Annual

Meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Country Club of Virginia beginning at 4:00 p.m. Additional information will be sent to Section members shortly.

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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 floor 9 Bankruptcy Section Roundtable, 3:30 p.m., Bolling Haxall House10 Environmental & Energy Law Section Social, Legend Brewing Co., 5:30 p.m.17 Annual Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Willow Oaks Country Club17 Spring Cocktail Party, 6:00 p.m., Willow Oaks Country Club24 Private Conversation Series: “Real EState Development in the City Richmond” featuring Tom Farrell 5:30 p.m., McGuireWoods25 Finance Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room29 Executive Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., Bar office30 Long Range Planning Committee, 12:30 p.m., small 2nd floor conference room30 CLE seminar: “2019 Legislative Update,” 4:00 p.m., 2nd floor conference room

1 RBA Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Omni Hotel Speaker: G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the EDVA 2 Board of Directors meeting, 12:30 p.m., Hunton Andrews Kurth, 20th floor 7 Bankruptcy Section Luncheon/Annual Meeting, 12:30 p.m., Hilton Hotel 7 Bench-Bar Conference Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room 8 Business Law Section Annual Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Perch 9 CLE Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room 9 Real Estate Section Annual Meeting/CLE, 4:00 p.m., Country Club of Virginia13 Pro Bono Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room16 Young Lawyers Section Annual Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Southern Railway Taphouse

3 Executive Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., Bar office 5 Bench-Bar Conference Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room 6 Board of Directors meeting & Retreat, 12:30 p.m., Hunton Andrews Kurth11 Long Range Planning Committee, 12:30 p.m., small 2nd floor conference room