Old Dominion Bar Association Virginia s Advocates for Equal Justice

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1 Old Dominion Bar Association Virginia s Advocates for Equal Justice 69 th ANNUAL CONFERENCE May 28 31, 2009 Celebrating Justice Through Courageous Advocacy Registration Includes: 7.5 CLE Credit Hours Including 1.0 Hour of Ethics 2.0 Bonus CLE Credit Hours Thursday President s Judicial Annual Banquet Other Events FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Phone: (301) or Reduced Room Rate of $ per night Use Code: X-ODB09

2 OLD DOMINION BAR ASSOCIATION 69 th ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM May 28 31, 2009 at the Gaylord National Resort Celebrating Justice Through Courageous Advocacy Name: Address: Telephone: (H) (W) Fax: address: REGISTRATION FEES (includes CLEs, luncheons, banquet and all activities except golf and bid whist ): By After April 30 April 30 Dues Paying ODBA Members $ $ $ Non ODBA Members $ $ $ Students $ $ $ GUEST (same as above but excludes CLEs) Number X $ each = $ PRESIDENT S LUNCHEON Number X $65.00 each = $ JUDICIAL LUNCHEON Number X $65.00 each = $ BANQUET Number X $ each = $ SUNDAY COOKOUT Number X $20.00 each = $ Friday & Saturday CLE S ONLY: (NO MEALS OR ACTIVITIES) Number X $ each = $ Saturday only (Includes CLE & Judicial ) $ each = $ BID WHIST TOURNAMENT PLAYER ENTRY FEE - $5.00 GOLF TOURNAMENT $ per player / $ $ ODBA ANNUAL DUES: Law Student FREE 1 st year bar member FREE 2-3 year bar member $ $ 4 years and over member $ $ Life member $1, $ TOTAL REGISTRATION FEES $ BABYSITTING WILL BE AVAILABLE TO REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS AT $30 PER CHILD FOR 4 HOUR PERIODS PROVIDED THE REQUEST IS RECEIVED BY MAY 15, PLEASE PROVIDE NAME(S) & AGE(S) OF CHILDREN): PLEASE SPECIFY ANY SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS: Payment Methods: Please make checks payable to the Old Dominion Bar Association. Credit card authorization forms will be sent on request.

3 OLD DOMINION BAR ASSOCIATION 69 th ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM May 28 31, 2009 at the Gaylord National Resort Celebrating Justice Through Courageous Advocacy Tentative Schedule of Events Thursday, May 28, :00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Foreclosure Assistance Seminar - Open to the Public (CLE) 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Check In/Registration 5:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Hospitality Suite 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. ODBA Business Meeting Friday, May 29, :30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. 8:40 a.m. Welcome 8:40 a.m. 10:10 a.m. CLE Best Practices View From The Bench [See Separate Listing] 10:10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Special Guest Manuel Capsalis VSB President / Break 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. CLE - Computer Generated Evidence [See Separate Listing] 11:40 a.m. 12:40 p.m. CLE Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions [See Separate Listing] 12:45 p.m. 2:30 p.m. President s - Speaker: TBA Golf Tournament Potomac Ridge Golf Course [Contact Al Carr for tee times] 2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Hospitality Suite 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Reception Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association (NOVABAA) 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Concert/Activities See National Harbor WebSite ---Hospitality Suite Open--- 8:00 p.m. Bid Whist Tournament 9:30 p.m. 1:00 a.m. Pose Saturday, May 30, :30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. CLE Effective Jury Selection & Communications [See Separate Listing] 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. CLE - Legislative Update [See Separate Listing] 10:40 a.m. 11:40 p.m. CLE - Objections! Evidence in Action [See Separate Listing] 11:50 p.m. 12:50 p.m. CLE The Ethics of [See Separate Listing] 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Judicial Speaker: Honorable Rossie Alston 2:45 p.m. 3:30 p.m. ODBA Plenary Session - Business Meeting 3:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Hospitality Suite 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Pre-Banquet Reception 7:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Annual Banquet Speaker: TBA Presentation of Awards ---Hospitality Suite Open--- 10:30 p.m. Conclusion of Bid Whist Tournament 9:30 p.m. 1:00 a.m. Pose Sunday, May 31, :30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. ODBA Plenary Session - Business Meeting 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Farewell Cookout. 11:00 a.m. Sunset Fri, Sat, & Sun Yacht Show National Harbor

4 CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS Thursday, May 28, :00 pm 7:00 pm Avoiding Foreclosure This seminar, presented as part of the Old Dominion Bar Association s Community Outreach Initiative, will be open to the public for free. The seminar will focus on effective legal strategies to prevent foreclosure. Friday, May 29, :40 am 10:10 am: Best Practices: A View from the Bench Judges from a variety of trial and appellate courts will discuss the best practices when litigating in the state circuit and district courts and filing appeals before the Supreme Court of Virginia. Moderator/Speakers: *The Honorable Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn, Supreme Court of Virginia *The Honorable Nolan B. Dawkins, Circuit Court for the City of Alexandria *The Honorable Marilynn C. Goss, Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court *The Honorable Raymond A. Jackson, United States District Court E.D. Virginia 10:30 am 11:30 am: Computer Generated Evidence - This course will focus on the admissibility and use of computer generated materials pursuant to the Federal Rules of Evidence and Virginia case law. Speaker: *The Honorable Margaret P. Spencer, Richmond Circuit Court *Jeffrey Taylor, Cross Platform Design, Richmond 11:40 am 12:40 pm: Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions Both experienced immigration law practitioners will discuss the wide array of immigration consequences imposed upon immigrants convicted of criminal offenses - felony and misdemeanor - and methods of crafting criminal dispositions that avoid immigration pitfalls. Speakers: *Thomas A. Elliot, Esq., Elliot & Mayock, LLP *Fabienne Chatain, Esq., Elliot & Mayock, LLP Saturday, May 30, :30 am 9:30 am: Effective Jury Selection This seminar will consider the impact of jury research, mock jury trials, virtual computer jury trials, and effective voir dire. Donald McEachin, McEachin & Gee, will discuss his use of mock juries and jury selection techniques. Maura Weiner from Jury Matters, Inc. will present her firm s model for virtual and mock jury focus groups to offer litigants feedback on case theory, strategy, and damages. Speakers: *The Honorable William T. Newman, Jr., Circuit Court of Arlington County *The Honorable A. Donald McEachin, Senate of Virginia *Maura Burke Weiner, Jury Matters 9:30 am 10:30 am: Legislative Update A comprehensive review of recent amendments to the Code of Virginia as well as pending legislation. Speakers: *The Honorable A. Donald McEachin, Senate of Virginia *The Honorable Charniele L. Herring, Virginia House of Delegates 10:40 am 11:40 am: Objection! Evidence in Action This is an interactive seminar where the audience is presented with hypothetical civil and criminal trial scenarios in movie clips and asked to rule on contested objections involving the Federal Rules of Evidence. Speakers: *The Honorable Gerald Bruce Lee, United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division *The Honorable Stanley P. Klein, Circuit Court of Fairfax County *Professor Cynthia Jones, American University Washington College of Law 11:50 am 12:50 pm: The Ethics of -- This interactive program explores unique and quickly evolving issues involving lawyers' use of electronic communications and documents, including: ethical issues raised by a lawyer's communications with adversaries; lawyers' communications with non-clients; and litigation issues. Speaker: *Thomas E. Spahn, Esquire, McGuireWoods; Chairman of the Virginia Bar Association Commission on Professionalism

5 OLD DOMINION BAR ASSOCIATION 69 TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE Old Dominion Bar Association Northern Virginia Regional Bar Scholarship Golf Outing Friday, May 29, 2009 Potomac Ridge Golf Club Sharpersville Road Waldorf, Maryland Phone: (301) Fri, May 29, 2009, 1:00 pm Cost: $ per player Enjoy an afternoon of golf at one of the finest courses in the area. Fee includes: greens fee, cart, deli bag lunch with beverages, unlimited use of practice facilities one hour before tee time, bag drop at registration table, use of Pavilion and Clubhouse and access to head golf professional, assistant golf professional, and player assistants. Four hole-in-one contests one of which is a $25,000 cash prize. There are three $250 prizes for men s and women s longest drive, and closest to the pin on a par-3 hole. All for just $ per player. A portion of the proceeds will support a donation to the ODBA Foundation for law school scholarships. The ODBA Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. To sponsor a hole or a event, contact Marcia Thompson or Al Carr. This year s event will be held Friday, May 29, 2009 at the well-manicured Potomac Ridge Golf Course in nearby Accokeek, Maryland. (about 15 minutes from the Gaylord) Registration begins at 12 am, with a.m. 1:00 p.m. Modified Shotgun Start. The player entry fee is $ This price includes green fees, cart, lunch with beverage, four hole-in-one prizes one of which is a chance to win $25,000 cash, and three $250 prizes for the men s and women s longest drive contest, and closet to the pin. Please pre-register by ing Al Carr alcarr454@verizon.net or calling (804) for more information. Golf attire is require, collared shirts and slacks. No steel spikes are allowed on the course.

6 Registration Form for Old Dominion Bar Association Golf Tournament Potomac Ridge Golf Course May 29, 2009 Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: -- Phone: Fax: Enclosed is a check in the amount of $. Please reserve spots for the May 29, 2009 Golf Tournament at Potomac Ridge Golf Course. I will be playing with the following individuals: 1.) 3.) 2.) 4.) If you are unable to fill a foursome, we will team you up. If you are unable to make the tee time, you will be able to join your foursome upon arrival. Amount Enclosed/To Charge: $ Charge to VISA MasterCard Discover Card #: Exp. Date: Cardholder Name: Signature: For credit card processing contact Todd Pilot at toddpilot@aol.com or (703) Fax to (703) Please make checks payable and return to: Old Dominion Bar Association P.O. Box Alexandria, Virginia Contact: AlfredCarr@verizon.net

7 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PLATINUM LEVEL - $7, AND ABOVE INCLUDES: Platinum sponsorship recognition in the Official Program Book (Rear Cover) Verbal recognition at the Presidential and Judicial s, and the Annual Banquet Company name and logo on 4x10 banners at registration and lunch areas of the golf Complimentary full-page color ad placement in the Official Program Book A Reserved Table for 10 in prime location at the Presidential A Reserved Table for 10 in prime location at the Judicial A Reserved Table for 10 in prime location at the Annual Banquet Two (2) Foursomes for the golf Signage at 1 st and 18 th holes of golf Company and/or firm icon and hyperlink presence on ODBA website through December 2009 Plaque or similar token of appreciation GOLD LEVEL - $3, AND ABOVE INCLUDES: Gold sponsorship recognition in the Official Program Book with full page ad Verbal recognition at the Presidential and Judicial s, and the Annual Banquet Company name and logo on 4x10 banners at registration and lunch areas of the golf Complimentary full-page ad placement in the Official Program Book One (1) Foursome for the golf Four (4) complimentary tickets to the Annual Banquet Four (4) complimentary tickets to the Presidential Four (4) complimentary tickets to the Judicial SILVER LEVEL - $2, AND ABOVE INCLUDES: Silver sponsorship recognition in the Official Program Book Verbal recognition at the Presidential and Judicial s Complimentary full-page ad placement in the Official Program Book Two (2) complimentary tickets to Presidential Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Judicial Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Annual Banquet Two (2) complimentary entries in the golf BRONZE LEVEL - $1, AND ABOVE INCLUDES: Bronze sponsorship recognition in the Official Program Book Complimentary half-page ad placement in the Official Program Book One (1) complimentary ticket to Presidential One (1) complimentary ticket to the Judicial One (1) complimentary ticket to the Annual Banquet One (1) complimentary entry in the golf ANNUAL BANQUET SPONSOR $2, INCLUDES: A reserved table for 10 people at the Annual Banquet Complimentary 1/2-page ad placement in the Official Program Book

8 JUDICIAL LUNCHEON SPONSOR $1, INCLUDES: Verbal recognition at the Judicial A reserved table for 10 people at the Judicial Signage recognition at the Judicial Complimentary 1/2-page color ad placement in the Official Program Book PRESIDENTIAL LUNCHEON SPONSOR - $1,000 - INCLUDES: Verbal recognition at the Presidential A reserved table for 10 people at the Presidential Signage recognition at the Presidential Complimentary 1/2-page color ad placement in the Official Program Book ADVERTISEMENT IN OFFICIAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM BOOK All ads must be camera-ready and in black and white, except for Platinum Sponsors, which may be in color. The cost of purchasing an ad if your company or firm is not a sponsor is: Full page $ Half page $ Quarter page $ SILVER LEVEL: $750 Three (3) players Company name and logo on 4x10 banners at registration & lunch areas Hole signage BRONZE LEVEL: $500 Two (2) players Company name and logo on 4x10 banners at registration or lunch area CLOSEST TO THE PIN: $250 Signage at designated tee box LONGEST DRIVE: $250 Signage at designated tee box HOLES/ DRIVING RANGE: $250 Signage on hole BEVERAGE CART SPONSOR: $250 Signage on cart GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSOR GOLD LEVEL: $1,000 One (1) Foursome Company name and logo on 4x10 banners at registration & lunch areas Hole signage All ads and other submissions to the Official Program Booklet must be submitted by May 8, 2009 Sponsorship packages may be customized to meet your organization s specific objectives. Contact Todd toddpilot@aol.com for further details.