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2015-2016 AWARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT Program Information Form SERVICE TO THE BAR Name of YLD Affiliate: VA - Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Affiliate Type/Division: State Affiliate: 3000

1 AWARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT Program Information Form SERVICE TO THE BAR Name of YLD Affiliate: VA - Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Affiliate Type/Division: State Affiliate: 3000 or less What is the title of your Service to the Bar project? VBA Legislative Breakfast Type of Project: Legislative Degree of Change or Growth: New Project Project Description: On September 22, 2015, the VBA kicked off the first installment of its Northern Virginia Membership Series a legislative breakfast at the Tysons Corner office of Hogan Lovells. Over 50 attorneys attended to network over bagels and coffee, while engaging in lively discussions with featured speakers Del. David B. Albo, Del. Richard C. Rip Sullivan, Jr., and VBA lobbyist Jeffrey S. Palmore. Delegates Albo and Sullivan (both practicing attorneys) provided their thoughts on the General Assembly elections, the 2016 Virginia legislative session, the judicial appointment process and the declining number of lawyers serving in the Virginia legislature. Jeffrey Palmore described the VBA s role in non-partisan law reform and how the substantive law sections of the VBA work with our lobbyists to propose legislation. The session was interesting and informative for attorneys of all backgrounds. The VBA YLD Membership co-chairs for Northern Virginia planned the event in conjunction with board members from the Virginia Bar Association Board of Governors. Needs Assessment (What was the reason for undertaking this project?): The reason for the project was to highlight the VBA s role in non-partisan law reform (lobbying) and to engage members of the legal community interested in the legislative activities of the VBA. The event was the first part in our Northern Virginia Membership series that showcased different aspects of the VBA and the value of VBA membership. Achievement of Goals / Impact (What were the goals and objectives of this project?): The goal was to increase awareness of the VBA s lobbying efforts and engage interested members in legislative activities. The goals were met as the event had a great turnout and prompted follow up action by several participants. If goals were not met, why not? n/a

2 Will this be a recurring affiliate project? Yes If yes, will you make any revisions? Most likely yes. It was very successful and would be nice to do it annually as a legislative update. Degree of Participation by Members How many young lawyer members actually participated in this project? Officers, Directors, Board membership? 1 Committee members? 4 General membership? 10 Was the project conducted with the Senior Bar? Yes What other groups or individuals participated and in what numbers? The VBA general practice membership and other non-vba members, approx. 40 of them. Judges, members of the legislature, and bar leaders attended as well approx. 5 of them. What do you think is the optimum amount of members needed to carry out this project? To plan and carry out this project, 5 YLD members worked well. However, I think it could be done with less. TIMEFRAME How much time did it take to organize the project? A couple of months. How much time did it take to recruit members for the project? A couple of months. How much time did it take to carry out the project from beginning to end? 6 months from initial planning to implementation. BUDGET What was the cost of this project excluding in-kind/donated services? Hogan Lovells paid for the breakfast and hosted the event, so no charge. I estimate the value to be around $2,000 for the space and food. How was the project funded? No funding needed. How long did it take to raise the funds needed for this project? n/a What suggestions/recommendations would you make to other young lawyer groups who would consider undertaking this project? You need to contact members of the state legislature and lobbyists

3 first and obtain their availability to speak. Then reserve the space and engage in marketing efforts to promote the event. It requires some planning so give yourself enough time to get a solid turnout.

Kristen R. Jurjevich From: The Virginia Bar Association <thevba@vba.org> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 1:14 PM To: Kristen R.

20, 2015 In This Issue Insurance Corner VBA Online CLE Magazine Features VBA Real Estate Section Gathers Road Show CLEs Successful Legislative Breakfast For Volunteers Get Your CLEs from the VBA

Virginia. She succeeds Thomas C. Dear Ms. Jurjevich, Are the days getting shorter... or simply more busy?

4 Kristen R. Jurjevich From: The Virginia Bar Association Sent: Tuesday, October 20, :14 PM To: Kristen R. Jurjevich Subject: The VBA Voice October 2015 Having trouble viewing this ? Click here The VBA Voice The independent voice of Virginia lawyers Oct. 20, 2015 In This Issue Insurance Corner VBA Online CLE Magazine Features VBA Real Estate Section Gathers Road Show CLEs Successful Legislative Breakfast For Volunteers Get Your CLEs from the VBA Member News Support the VBA Appointed The VBA Board of Governors has appointed Elizabeth White of LeClairRyan's Williamsburg office to the board of directors of the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia. She succeeds Thomas C. Dear Ms. Jurjevich, Are the days getting shorter... or simply more busy? The VBA packs in a whole lot of effort into every month, but September and October just fly by. Before we jump in, the VBA sends its congratulations to Timothy P. Carroll, the new executive director of Lawyers Helping Lawyers. The Atlantic highlights SIJS program The article "Young, Illegal, and Alone," in the October issue, spotlights The Virginia Bar Association, the Summer Meeting, and a CLE session on Special Immigrant Juveniles. The presenter, Nick Marritz, heads up the Immigrant Advocacy Program at the Legal Aid Justice Center in Falls Church. And he is one of the principal sources for the article written by J. Weston Phippen, staff correspondent for National Journal. The VBA caught up with Marritz recently to delve into the topic. Read more... The Hour of Power 1

Kleine, a partner at Troutman Sanders LLP in Virginia Beach. He was appointed in 2012. Did you know.

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5 Kleine, a partner at Troutman Sanders LLP in Virginia Beach. He was appointed in Did you know that corporate officers who are paid salaries by the corporation are considered employees of the corporation? They are therefore automatically included in the workers' compensation policy unless choosing not to be covered and "opting out." Whether or not the owner of the corporation "opts out" of coverage, he or she is still considered an employee, and if the entity has two additional employees, workers' compensation coverage is required. We would be happy to help analyze your firm's exposure and provide insurance solutions. Please contact Virginia Barristers Alliance, Inc. (VBAI), and let's get started. Who better to help you than an agency founded by Virginia lawyers, for Virginia lawyers? Call , visit virginiabarristersalliance.com, or The VBA Real Estate Section dubbed its fall gathering in Richmond "The Hour of Power." Armando de Leon (left) and Scot Hathaway (right) spoke about energy transmission as it relates to Virginia real estate. Section Chair Benjamin Leigh (center) led the Oct. 8 ceremonies, which included a social hour and trivia questions. Section member D. Brennen Keene, a partner with McGuireWoods LLP, won the door prize for correctly answering two trivia questions. Don't be stupid on the Internet Road show versions of the popular VBA CLE series "How Not to be Stupid on the Internet" are coming to Lexington and Alexandria this month. Oct. 22, Lexington Oct. 26, Alexandria NoVa Legislative Breakfast a success More than 50 attorneys attended the NoVa Membership Series Legislative Breakfast at the McLean offices of Hogan Lovells. See the Facebook photo album... "It was fascinating to hear from our leading lawyer-legislators, Delegate Dave Albo and Delegate Rip Sullivan, about their work in the General Assembly," VBA Board member Tom Connally said. "They shared candid insights ranging from the velocity of our part-time legislature to the judicial selection process to the important role that the VBA plays in 2

CONTACT VBAI Upcoming events REGISTER NOW Oct. 22 LPMD/IPIT Law Section CLE presentation, Lexington Oct. 26 IPIT Law Section Membership Outreach CLE, Alexandria substantive law reform.

6 CONTACT VBAI Upcoming events REGISTER NOW Oct. 22 LPMD/IPIT Law Section CLE presentation, Lexington Oct. 26 IPIT Law Section Membership Outreach CLE, Alexandria substantive law reform." Thanks also go to VBA lobbyist Jeff Palmore, who contributed to the engaging presentation Sept. 22. Richmond volunteer opportunities Would you be willing to promote positive educational paths for inner-city youth in Richmond? The Capitol Mentor Program is looking for volunteers to help make a difference. Register now for these CLE seminars Oct. 29 Administrative Law Free Ethics CLE, Richmond Oct th Annual Virginia Health Care Practitioners' Roundtable, Richmond Oct th Annual VBA Tax Practitioners' Roundtable, Charlottesville Nov. 5 21st Annual Administrative Law Conference, Richmond Nov YLD Fall Executive Council meeting, Richmond BOOK ROOMS Before Oct. 29 For the Capital Defense Workshop. Call or to reserve your room at the Richmond Marriott. Group rates are $149/night; The 11th Annual Virginia Health Care Practitioners' Roundtable is Oct. 29 at the offices of the Troutman Sanders law firm in Richmond. Spend the day and earn 6.5 MCLE Credits (1.0 Ethics). Topics include the federal mental health parity law, and medical staff issues and dynamics. Event webpage Register Agenda * * * The end of October brings the Virginia Tax Practitioners' Roundtable. This year is no different. In Charlottesville on Oct. 30 attorneys will be discussing worker misclassification and payroll fraud, as well as related enforcement activity and tax issues. Hear from Tax Commissioner Craig M. Burns and senior staff, and benefit from an update on recent developments in Virginia taxation. Event webpage Register Agenda 3

government attendees can book a standard room for $113. Mention the VBA and the workshop for group rates. SAVE THE DATE Nov. 11 VBA Veterans Issues Task Force Social, Roanoke Nov.

10 Young Professionals Mix & Mingle, Northern Virginia VBA Calendar * * * Registration is also open for the 21st Annual Administrative Law Conference on Nov. 5.

7 government attendees can book a standard room for $113. Mention the VBA and the workshop for group rates. SAVE THE DATE Nov. 11 VBA Veterans Issues Task Force Social, Roanoke Nov rd Annual Capital Defense Workshop, Richmond Nov Regionals of National Moot Court Competition, a YLD project, Richmond Dec. 10 Young Professionals Mix & Mingle, Northern Virginia VBA Calendar * * * Registration is also open for the 21st Annual Administrative Law Conference on Nov. 5. Join us at the Virginia State Capitol for 6 MCLE Credit hours (1 Ethics) of programming co-sponsored by the VBA Administrative Law Section and the Virginia Code Commission-Administrative Law Advisory Committee. Event webpage Register Agenda Are you in these photos? Watch for images from fall VBA conferences to be posted to the bar's Facebook page, facebook.com/vabarassn. Member news Richmond attorney Robert L. Flax received the Krista Latshaw Pro Bono Award from the Legal Information Network for Cancer. VBA News VBA Online CLE Your destination for on-demand CLE courses. Welcome to our newest or reactivating members. LeRoy F. Millette Jr., retired justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, is now a neutral with The McCammon Group. He will serve the mediation, arbitration, judge pro tempore and special master needs of lawyers and litigants in Virginia. Paul E. Fletcher III, a VBA member since 1992 and publisher and editor-inchief of Virginia Lawyers Weekly since 1989, was installed as national president of the Society of Professional Journalists. He previously served as president of the Virginia SPJ chapter. Ian A. Spreat, who served as a judicial law clerk at the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, is an associate at Midkiff, Muncie & Ross, P.C. He will work in its Richmond office. 4

He is a partner with LichtensteinFishwick PLC in Roanoke. Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville appointed Wren Williams to its board.

8 September additions 12* *Excludes new admittees E. Brandon Ferrell has joined Carter & Shands in Richmond as an associate attorney. Joseph A. Figueroa is an associate with ProTorae Law PLLC in Tysons Corner. John P. Fishwick Jr. was nominated by President Obama for U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia. He is a partner with LichtensteinFishwick PLC in Roanoke. Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville appointed Wren Williams to its board. She is managing partner for Schneider & Williams PC in Stuart. Ann C. Hodges, professor of law at the University of Richmond, served on a panel in Washington, D.C., last month presenting a Supreme Court preview at the National Press Club. Corporate partner Ben Crumpler has rejoined Williams Mullen's business and corporate practice in the Norfolk and Virginia Beach offices. He previously worked at the firm from DONATE TO THE VBA FOUNDATION The Virginia Bar Association is the largest statewide voluntary group for lawyers, judges and law professors. Forward this 5

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