The Richmond Bar

Volume 25, Number 6 A newsletter for members of The Bar Association of the City of Richmond February 2017

Bar’s February luncheon features Hon. Mary Langer remarks by Taylor Reveley, President to receive Bar’s of the College of William & Mary Public Service W. Taylor Reveley III, the President of the Award College of William & Mary, will be the featured Mary E. Langer, Judge of the Juvenile speaker at the Richmond Bar’s luncheon on & Domestic Relations District Court of the Wednesday, February 22, 2017. The luncheon City of Richmond, will receive the Associa- will be held at the Omni Hotel beginning at tion’s Hill-Tucker Public Service award at 12:30 p.m. Reservations may be made by the Bar’s February luncheon meeting. The returning the enclosed flier or by calling the award, which is named for its first recipients, Bar office at 780-0700. Additionally, you Oliver Hill and Samuel Tucker, is awarded may make a reservation by visiting http:// annually to members of the legal profession www.richmondbar.org/events/luncheons/. who render conspicuous public service and The deadline for reservations is 12:00 noon distinguish themselves in service to society on Friday, February 17th. Cost to attend is beyond the practice of law. $32.00 for RBA members and $37 for guests. Prior to taking the bench, Judge Langer If you require a vegetarian meal or have a served as Deputy Commonwealth’s Attor- dietary restriction, please inform us at the ney for the City of Richmond and head of time you make the reservation. the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District The following members of the judiciary Court section of the Richmond Com- will be hosting Judges’ Tables at the February monwealth’s Attorney’s office where she luncheon: Hon. M. Hannah Lauck, Hon. prosecuted cases involving the physical and Kevin R. Huennekens and Hon. Phillip L. Hairston. At the time you make your reser- W. Taylor Reveley III continued on page 8 vation, please indicate if you would like to be Mr. Revely has served on many educational seated at a judge’s table. and cultural boards, including those of Princ- Taylor Reveley was sworn in as the 27th eton University (where he is a trustee emeritus), Local Judges president of William & Mary on September 5, Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, St. 2008, after serving as interim president since Christopher’s School, the Andrew W. Mellon highlight new February 2008. Before assuming his current Foundation, JSTOR, the Carnegie Endowment post, he served as dean of William & Mary for International Peace, the Virginia Museum of court information Law School for almost a decade, starting in Fine Arts, and the Virginia Historical Society. In its continued effort to promote the August 1998. He is the John Stewart Bryan Members are reminded that a waiting list administration of justice in the Richmond Professor of Jurisprudence. for individuals who have not made reserva- area and to facilitate cooperation between Mr. Reveley received his A.B. from Princ- tions by the deadline will be started at 12:00 the bench and the bar, the Administration eton University in 1965. Reveley went to law noon at the registration table on the day of the of Justice Committee recently concluded its school at the University of Virginia, receiving event. If space is available, members will be annual interviews with the Honorable Judges his J.D. in 1968. During the United States accommodated on a first come, first served of the of the United States Bankruptcy Court Supreme Court’s 1969 term, he clerked for basis. There is no guarantee that members on for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. the waiting list will be admitted. Division and Honorable Judges of the Courts Before joining William & Mary, Mr. Rev- Judges are invited to attend the luncheon free of the City of Richmond. As in years past, eley practiced law for many years at Hunton of charge as guests of the Association. Judges the Judges were gracious with their time and & Williams, where he specialized in energy who would like to be picked up at either the spoke with candor to Committee members re- matters, especially those involving commercial John Marshall Courts Building or the Supreme garding the Courts’ work and the performance nuclear power. He was the managing partner Court Building are asked to notify the Bar office of the bar in their courtrooms. Additionally, of the firm for nine years. by 1:00 p.m. on the day before the luncheon. continued on page 4 Share the news Luncheon Registration Form Please reserve a place for me at the Wednesday, February 22, 2017 luncheon which will be held at the Omni If you’ve recently landed a new job or plum promotion, share the good news with the Richmond Bar. Include your full name, your company’s name and location, your new title Richmond Hotel at 12:30 p.m. and your areas of concentration in your letter, press release, fax or e-mail. Announcements Name (please print): ______THE BAR ASSOCIATION can be e-mailed to [email protected] or mailed to Lee Martin, at P.O. Box 1213, Phone: ______OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND Richmond, VA 23218. I would like to make reservations for the following guest(s): ______Sands Anderson announces the addition of two attorneys: Office Address ______Gregory P. Bergethon will concentrate his practice on tax and business. He served Eighth and Main Building Method of payment (check one): regional, national and international clients structuring and implementing mergers, acquisi- 707 East Main Street, Suite 1620 tions, tax plans and regulated offerings; and Richmond, Virginia 23219 o Firm billing. Firm: ______Brian G. Muse focuses his practice on labor and employment law. He litigates and Mailing Address o Check enclosed. ($32.00 for RBA members, $37.00 for guests; payable to ‘‘Bar Association of Richmond’’) P.O. Box 1213 counsels employers on workplace issues, including wage and hour law, discrimination o At the door. claims and traditional labor. Richmond, Virginia 23218-1213 www.richmondbar.org o Member of the Judiciary. Peyton M. Stroud has joined Christian & Barton, L.L.P. as an associate in the firm’s Phone: (804) 780-0700 To comply with PCI regulations, credit card payment is not accepted by mail or Fax. For security purposes, corporate and public finance practice groups. Her work concentrates on general corporate Fax: (804) 648-7118 you must register online at http://www.richmondbar.org/events/luncheons/. and public finance matters, including issue research and document review. Officers If you require a vegetarian or special dietary meal, please inform us at the time you make the reservation. Vernon E. Inge, Jr., President Return this form to: Richmond Bar Association, P.O. Box 1213, Richmond, Virginia 23218-1213. Douglas D. Callaway, President-Elect Hon. Keith L. Phillips, Honorary Vice President Reservations may be made by calling the Bar office at 780-0700 no later than noon on Friday, February 17, 2017. Terrence L. Graves, Vice President IMPORTANT NOTE: Under the reservation policy, members who make reservations will be expected to pay whether or not Daniel E. Lynch, Secretary-Treasurer The Richmond Bar apppreciates the patronage of its J. Tracy Walker IV, Immediate Past President they attend. 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Edited by Brittany R. Lamb Page 2 Page 3 U.S. Bankruptcy and City of Richmond Judges provide feedback to Administration of Justice Committee continued from page 1 website for the rules and protocol for using ing attorneys to access records remotely. depositions, counsel routinely get the do- had maintained separate divisions for Civil, are available to provide information about the the Judges shared new developments involv- CourtSolutions. The Judges requested the Finally, the Court offers remote access to micile and residency requirements wrong, Criminal, and Traffic matters, as well as the application process for assignment of court- ing the use of technology, creation of new members of the bar provide any input they land records by subscription through Secure and those are jurisdictional requirements. Manchester Division—each with its own appointed work. It is a very brief one-page dockets and restructuring of courtrooms, all have for improvements of the system. Remote Access (SRA). An SRA subscription Virginia Code §§ 20-97 and 20-106 require Clerk of Court—effective November 2016, questionnaire. Attorneys must be certified designed to improve courtroom procedures The Judges also reminded the members of costs $100 per year for one attorney, and an that the evidence show that, for at least six the district has consolidated these divisions. for the Virginia Indigent Defense Commis- and the provision of legal services. the bar that electronic devices are no longer additional $50 per year for each additional months prior to the date of filing, at least The judges in the district are no longer as- sion and to serve as a Guardian Ad Litem. The Honorable Keith L. Phillips and The allowed in the courthouse or courtrooms. attorney. Details on each of these systems one of the parties was a bona fide resident signed within divisions, but are assigned to There are approximately 70 attorneys Honorable Kevin R. Huennekens The Judges will review and grant requests can be found on the Court’s website. and domiciliary of this Commonwealth. the district as a whole. The Manchester Divi- currently on the court-appointed list. Judge U.S. Bankruptcy Court – Eastern District for authorization to bring electronic devices The Court is also forming a Mental Health Counsel routinely ask the deponent at the sion was merged with the Northside Criminal Tunner encourages new attorneys to take of Virginia into the courthouse when there is a true need. Docket. Many of the residents in the Rich- deposition or in the affidavit if the deponent Division under the oversight of a single clerk, on a few cases at first, and the increase the A representative of the Administration of The Judges requested the bar not to abuse mond Justice Center have drug issues and is a current resident and domiciliary of the which is now known as the Marsh Criminal/ number of days they can take cases. The Justice Committee of the Richmond Bar As- the ability to seek authorization to bring in may actually be self-medicating for mental Commonwealth. However, what governs Traffic Division at Manchester. The Traffic Court prepares a “Duty Calendar” in early sociation met with Bankruptcy Judges Kevin electronic devices for regular motions days. illnesses. Often, they are unable to post is not current status, but rather the status at Division was re-designated as the John Mar- September for the following year for civil and R. Huennekens and Keith L. Phillips in a joint The Judges were also very complimentary bond, so they remain in jail. The new Mental the time suit was filed. Counsel should also shall Criminal/Traffic Division. The clerks criminal appointed work. As such, attorneys meeting on November 8, 2016. The Judges of the Bankruptcy Bar and Section. They Health Docket will have progressive judicial review the evidence requirements set out in of the Marsh and John Marshall Divisions wishing to undertake court appointed work were complimentary and appreciative of the stated that the quality of the lawyers in responses for low level offenses. The Court Virginia Code § 20-106 and be sure they have separate dockets for criminal cases and need to complete the application process members of the Richmond Bar Association, Richmond has attracted larger cases to the will triage to get these individuals needed are all covered. traffic cases within their respective divisions, before September in order to practice the its Bankruptcy Section, and the leadership Richmond Division because the lawyers services, such as housing and treatment. This When parties are granted expungement which are staggered to mitigate the impact of following year. This jurisdiction has one of the Bankruptcy Section. handle cases properly and efficiently. Civility new Docket should be up and running by the of criminal offenses, the Court refunds the docket size on citizens and other courthouse of the state’s highest foster care caseloads Judge Huennekens said he was particularly among members of the bar is fantastic and end of the first quarter of 2017. filing fee, minus the Sheriff’s fee. The Court stakeholders. The Civil Division retained its due to great need. As such, attorneys who proud of the members of the bar who have a credit to the bar and Section leadership. The Court is also exploring a Veterans’ will mail the check to either the petitioner or nomenclature and docketing structure. This wish to be undertake court appointed work provided pro bono services to pro se filers. Particularly, the Judges noted that they ap- Docket. Many veterans are unable to get a the attorney, depending on who paid the fee. restructuring has led to smaller docket sizes are encouraged to complete the application The total number of pro se cases filed in the preciated experienced and senior lawyers job after leaving the service, and they end up The Honorable Tracy W. J. Thorne-Begland in the traffic docket, and the 11:30 traffic process before September 1 each year in Richmond Division between October 1, 2015 demonstrating collegiality and the ability to appearing before the Court for misdemeanor Richmond-Civil General District Court docket time should allow citizens to attend order to be placed on the calendar for the and September 30, 2016 was significantly less get along and work things out to less senior offenses. This Docket would connect veter- traffic court on their lunch breaks. Judge following year. The “theme” for Judge Tracy Thorne- than the total number of pro se cases filed members of the bar. ans with needed services. Thorne-Begland appreciates the attorneys’ The Court had a Juvenile Drug Treatment Begland’s tenure as Chief Judge of the in of all the other divisions in the Eastern The Judges also directed members of Judge Jenkins also suggested several patience during this restructuring. Court for a while, which operated in conjunc- District Court for the City of Richmond District during that same time period. Judge the bar to the Eastern District of Virginia best practices for attorneys. First, pursuant Judge Thorne-Begland generally believes tion with the Department of Social Services. has been “do more with less.” In the last Huennekens stated this shows that the pro Bankruptcy Court’s Website. The website to Rule 4:1(b)(8), parties should make a the level of representation by attorneys is That court has evolved into the Richmond Ju- few years, the court has reduced its count bono program is working and encouraged has valuable information for bankruptcy genuine effort to resolve discovery disputes excellent. He encourages attorneys who are venile Behavioral Health Docket (RJBHD), of judges from eight to six. Additionally, bar members to keep doing this good work. practitioners, including bankruptcy forms, without court action, perhaps with a phone interested in court-appointed work to contact which provides comprehensive treatment of the court has lost ten, funded positions in The Judges reminded members of the the Court’s Local Rules and updates, elec- call followed by a letter or e-mail verifica- the court, as they are always looking for ad- youth between ages twelve and seventeen the clerk’s office. One result of this is that bar that the technology in both courtrooms tronic bankruptcy notifications to debtors and tion, before making a motion to compel. If ditional attorneys. He emphasized having years, six months with substance abuse and civil trial dates are generally being set out has been upgraded. Both courtrooms have creditors, the Chapter 13 “no look” fee and that fails, in addition to bringing the required good communication with the court; for mental health challenges. It differs from further, usually five or six months from the digital touch screens available to the lawyers election of fee payment, trustee payment of certification, attorneys should bring sup- example, asking attorneys to call the court the Drug Treatment Court in that it offers return date. In an effort to streamline the and witnesses, which allow lawyers and Chapter 7 administrative claims, “ghost writ- porting documentation of such correspon- if they are running late. He also stated the more individualized treatment and case processes, and keep the docket as productive witnesses to be John Madden and to write ing” of Court pleadings, inclement weather dence or e-mail messages to the hearing to court has undertaken efforts to standardize planning. It also incorporates more positive as possible, the civil division would prefer on documents electronically. The Judges procedures, and objection deadline for proofs demonstrate that you have tried to resolve procedures amongst the divisions and court- reinforcement and family engagement, and that attorneys set their return dates out five encouraged lawyers to come to the courtroom of claim in Chapter 13 cases. the matter ahead of time. The Court and its rooms in an effort to provide consistency focuses more on mental health treatment. weeks, which is one week further our than and practice using the technology before any clerks invest significant time to prepare for for the Bar and the public. That being said, The RJBHD is headed by Judge Marilynn The Honorable C. N. Jenkins Jr. previously. Additionally, the court will allow hearing or trial by contacting the Judges’ hearings, and parties can spare the Court’s each judge maintains their own discretion, C. Goss. Richmond is the first jurisdiction Richmond Circuit Court parties to set two trials for the same date and courtroom deputies to schedule a time. The time by advising it promptly if a matter has and it is always best that attorneys do their in Virginia to have such a program. The Honorable C.N. Jenkins, Jr. spoke time, giving preference to the party setting Judges also reminded lawyers who are using been resolved. homework, and try to understand each judge’s The post-disposition program for detained about several new policies and procedures its case for trial first, thereby reducing the technology to have a back-up plan in case the Another best practice, pursuant to Rule tendencies. youth is in its second year of operation. Youth he wants to bring to the public’s attention. amount of empty space on the docket when technology fails or stops working. 4:15(c), is to be sure to file all briefs with ordered into this program participate in First, by February 1, 2017, the Clerk’s cases settle. The Honorable Ashley K. Tunner The Judges are pleased with the use of the Court and serve them on all counsel of academic and therapeutic activities and have office will update its procedures for the col- Also in an effort to keep its docket moving Richmond Juvenile and Domestic CourtSolutions for telephonic hearings and record with sufficient time before hearings to the opportunity to go on educational outings lection of fines and costs in criminal cases smoothly, Judge Thorne-Begland requests Relations District Court believe it is working well. Judge Phillips allow consideration of the issues involved. It to visit college campuses, attend cultural to conform to the new rule of the Supreme that attorneys provide the deputy clerk as The Court has adjusted well to the reduc- commented he has used CourtSolutions is an imposition on the Court to receive briefs activities, and pursue self-expression by Court. The Court will also begin to record much information about their cases as pos- tion from five judges to four. On August in small consumer cases as well as the within a few days of the hearing, and it does working with ART 180, a local non-profit land records electronically in 2017. The sible when checking in on a return date. 16, former Deputy Attorney General Mary larger Chapter 11 cases; and in small con- not allow the Court sufficient time to review organization. Court continues to offer electronic filing of Information about any credits, admissions Langer became the Court’s newest member sumer cases, the CourtSolutions fees may all such briefs in advance of the hearing. The Court sincerely appreciates the civil cases and encourages attorneys to uti- of funds being owed, changes to the ad when she replaced Judge Angela Roberts. be waived. The Judges wanted members of On the rare occasion when it is necessary to engagement and support of the Richmond lize this system. It also encourages all civil damnum, etc. allows the judges to keep the Judge Tunner emphasized that attorneys the bar to know they will not permit the use file a pleading shortly before a hearing, the Juvenile Bar Association. It was pleased to and criminal attorneys to use Officer of the docket flowing more quickly. need to maintain their accreditation. Court of CourtSolutions for evidentiary hearings judge’s law clerk should be provided with a celebrate National Adoption Day during the Court Remote Access (OCRA), the online Recently, the court has undergone a major Administrative Assistant Diane Ickes and and/or examination of witnesses. The Judges courtesy copy at the time of filing. third week of November. case access system that enables subscrib- restructuring. While historically the court Chief Deputy Clerk of Court Shelley Foultz encouraged lawyers to review the Court’s When submitting divorce affidavits or Page 4 Page 5 Scenes from the Bar’s Holiday Cocktail Party - Good food and good cheer make for a very festive occasion

Judge Beverly Snukals, Traci Miller, Judge Pete Stout, Derrick Walker, Peter & Jane Broadbent Allison Rienecker, Nicole Irwin, Alex Cuff, Ann Reid and Liz Tyler Carrie Grady and Judge Mary Langer Judge David Novak and Robert Ross

Over 500 lawyers, judges and their guests celebrated the season at the Bar’s Holiday Cocktail Party held on December14th at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The Association appreciates the continued support of The McCam- Samantha Thomas and Joel McClellan mon Group, the event sponsor.

Mo Imaad, Nicole Irwin, Jay Perry and Victoria Moore Andy Mauck, Judge Eugene Cheek and Judge T.J. Markow

Eileen Geller, Andrea Gould and Candace Blydenburg Judge Joel Cunningham, Judge Thomas Hoover, Bobby Caudle, Judge Barbara Gaden and Hugh Fain Amber Ford and Thomas Mendel Judge Walter Felton and Rich Huffman

Page 6 Page 7 Judge Langer to The RBA proudly presents the first in a series of programs for solo and Get involved - serve receive award small firm practitioners: on a RBA committee DIY Law Marketing: continued from page 1 Members who volunteer to serve on sexual abuse of children and other crimes. How Solo Practitioners and Small Firms Can Properly Committees and participate in events are the Committed to improving the lives of the Leverage Social Media, Attract Clients and lifeblood of the Association. The new Bar areas most vulnerable individuals, Judge Develop Sustainable Business year will begin on June 1, and President- Langer contributed significant personal time Elect Doug Callaway will be making new to the formation of the Chesterfield Juvenile Panelists are: appointments to the Committees listed below. Drug Court, a program she helped launch Sandra Bowen of Bowen, Ten & Cardani, PC If you are interested in serving on a Commit- from the ground up. In addition to serving Ann Caudle, Consultant, Boleman Law Firm tee, please contact him at 327-7505 or doug. as a faculty member for the Children’s Advo- Matt Smyers, The Smyers Group and Monument32 [email protected]. cacy Centers of Virginia, she has served as a Administration of Justice member of the Board of Freedom House and Thursday, February 23, 2017 Communications has worked with Habitat for Humanity. She Continuing Legal Education has biked hundreds of hours and thousands 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Finance of miles to raise funds for the MS Society, Judiciary the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and 8th & Main Building, 2nd Floor Conference Center 707 E. Main Street, Richmond, Va 23219 Membership the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Pro Bono Cost to attend is $10 * * * Beer, wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Space is limited; Visit us on Facebook, LinkedIn or registration accepted on a first come first served basis. our webpage, Reservations made be made by visiting www.richmondbar.org, for the https://www.richmondbar.org/events/solo-and-small-firm/ latest information on The event is sponsored by Richmond Express luncheons, seminars, socials and section events

Hon. Mary E. Langer Judge Langer is a past recipient of the YWCA Outstanding Women Award, the Metropolitan Richmond Women’s Bar As- sociation Woman of Achievement Award and the recipient of the first annual Virginia S. Duvall Award for distinguished work as Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court Commonwealth Attorney. In the letter nominating Judge Langer, an attorney writes, “Through her diligent pro bono effort, her volunteerism, and as an advocate for the small voices within our shared community, she has enhanced the role of attorneys in the City of Richmond and is deserving of this award.”

Page 8 Page 9 Announcements Welcome new Bankruptcy Section to host CLE/luncheon members The Richmond Bar Association welcomes on February 21st at the Hilton Hotel the following new members: The Bankruptcy Section will host a luncheon/CLE seminar on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Christopher Capurso beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Hilton Richmond Downtown, 501 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Mariah Daniel VA 23219. The program will feature a presentation by Judy Robbins, United States Trustee for Frances Hiles Region 4 entitled “U.S. Trustee Update: Current Issues of Interest With The U.S. Trustee Program” Britney McPheron It is anticipated that the program will be approved for 1.0 hour of MCLE credit. The Section Jacqueline Sharman member and government rate to attend is $30; the non-Section member rate is $45. Register Peyton Stroud using a credit card by visiting http://www.richmondbar.org/sections/bankruptcy/ or calling 780- Eileen Waters 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 16; no refunds will be given after this date. The Section appreciaties the generosity of Olofson Technology Partners, the sponsor of the event. Volunteers needed Real Estate Section Dinner scheduled for RBA lawyer for February 9th at Willow Oaks CC mentoring program The Real Estate Section will host an evening with Rick Gregory, a principal of Fountain- The Richmond Bar is looking for a few head Properties, developer of a 16-story mixed use project on the Manchester riverfront, on good men and women to serve as mentors. The Thursday, February 9, 2017. The program, entitled “A New Day in Manchester: Working Mentoring Program is designed to assist less with the City to Develop the Southern Riverfront” will take place at Willow Oaks Country experienced attorneys in acquiring the practical Club, 6228 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225. The event will kick-off with a beer skills necessary to become effective members and wine reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by Mr. Gregory’s presentation on the process of the bar. The program matches Association for obtaining City approval for the Fountainhead project, and conclude with dinner. If you volunteers who have practiced law a decade or represent developers in the City, this is an evening you won’t want to miss. longer with attorneys having less than seven Cost to attend is $50 for Section members and $60 for guests. Reservations and pay- years of experience. Mentors serve one-year ment can be made on line at http://www.richmondbar.org/sections/real-estate/ or by mail terms during which they agree to have at least by returning the form on the flyer that will be mailed to all Section members. Reservations one face-to-face meeting with the participant must be received by February 6th; no refunds will be issued after this date. with whom they are paired and to be available The Section thanks Fidelity National Title Insurance Company for its sponsorship of during regular business hours for brief tele- this event. phone consultations. Mentors are called upon to offer advice on a variety of issues important to lawyers just starting their practice. The Young Lawyers Section to host Winter program gives newer attorneys an avenue for asking questions about the practical aspects of Social on February 2nd practicing law, such as law office management, The Young Lawyers Section of the Richmond Bar cordially invites all members and malpractice insurance, local court customs and current University of Richmond, William and Mary, and University of Virginia law school ethical obligations. students to its Winter Social & Happy Hour on Thursday, February 2, 2017. The event A Mentor Volunteer Application can be will be held at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, located at 2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, downloaded at http://www.richmondbar.org/ VA 23220 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Complimentary drinks and appetizers will be provided. wp-content/uploads/2013/07/mentor_applica- If you have any questions, please contact Alex Cuff ([email protected]) or Lindsey tion.pdf. You may also call the Bar office at Strachan ([email protected]). 780-0700 to request an application. * * *** Save the date! Principle of Professionalism #8 Spring Cocktail Party To be slow to take offense and quick Wednesday, April 19, 2017 to seek reconciliation when confronted at Willow Oaks Country Club 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with conduct that is arrogant and See the March newsletter for intolerant. additional details. Page 10 Page 11 CALENDAR February March

2 Board of Directors meeting, 12:30 p.m., Hunton & Williams 1 Nominating Committee, 12:30 p.m., Bar office 2 Young Lawyers Section Social, 6:00 p.m., Hardywood 2 Board of Directors meeting, 12:30 p.m., Hunton & Williams Park Craft Brewery 13 Pro Bono Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., 2nd floor 9 Real Estate Section Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Willow Oaks Country conference room Club 14 CLE Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference 16 Corporate Counsel Section CLE seminar, time & location TBA room 20 Bar office closed for the holiday 16 RBA Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Omni Hotel 21 Bankruptcy Section luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Hilton Downtown Speaker: TBA Hotel 22 RBA Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Omni Hotel Speaker: Taylor Reveley, President of the College of William & Mary 23 Solo/Small Firm event, 4:00 p.m., 2nd floor conference room 27 Personnel Committee meeting, 12:00 noon, Bar office 27 Executive Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., Bar office

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3 Executive Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., Bar office 4 Bench-Bar Conference Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room 6 Board of Directors meeting, 12:30 p.m., Hunton & Williams 19 Annual Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Willow Oaks Country Club 19 Spring Cocktail Party, 6:00 p.m., Willow Oaks Country Club

24 Executive Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., Bar office

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