1938 2018 VIRGINIA STATE BAR ANNUAL MEETING JUNE 14-17 2018 VIRGINIA BEACH
Welcome: President s Message DEAR FELLOW VIRGINIA LAWYERS: Cheers to 80 Years! I sincerely hope you are planning to attend the 80th Annual Meeting of the Virginia State Bar on June 14 17 in Virginia Beach. The planning committee has worked hard to create an innovative meeting. As always, the weekend offers an opportunity to stay abreast of current legal and professional issues, to spend leisure time with your family, and socialize with your colleagues, all in the relaxed and informal setting of Virginia Beach. As you will see from the attached schedule, we are planning a range of professional and leisure activities in addition to an exciting lineup of diverse CLE offerings. Along with 11 CLEs offered on Friday, section and conference members will gather for a joint Section & Conference Lunch. This will be a great opportunity to reconnect with your colleagues in a casual atmosphere and catch up on section and conference business related to your practice areas. The Annual Banquet on Friday evening remains a highlight of the meeting. Be sure to register for this event and join the celebration as Leonard C. Heath, Jr., of Newport News, is sworn in as the 80th President of the Virginia State Bar. Following the General Session on Saturday morning, the Young Lawyers Conference will sponsor a game show style CLE Family Feud featuring judges from across the Commonwealth. The Conference of Local and Specialty Bar Associations, the Diversity Conference, the Senior Lawyers Conference, and the Young Lawyers Conference will each sponsor special events and award presentations during the meeting. On Saturday morning, the Senior Lawyers Conference will host a brunch to honor this year s 50-Year Award recipients. As in the past several years, the meeting will be centered on the North End collection of boardwalk hotels. The Hilton Oceanfront (31st Street), the (36th Street) and the Holiday Inn North Beach (39th Street) will anchor our events, together with the Courtyard Marriott North (37th Street), the Hilton Garden Inn (33rd Street) and The Cavalier (42nd Street) as additional options for overnight accommodations. This range of options includes hotels geared especially to families, such as the Holiday Inn and the Courtyard Marriott, and others with a broader appeal such as the Hilton Oceanfront, the Hilton Garden Inn, The Cavalier, and the. The City of Virginia Beach will provide private, complimentary shuttle service between hotels during the weekend. You may also stroll along the boardwalk between hotels and enjoy the annual art show (one of the largest in the country) that will be right in front of some of our hotels this year. Be sure to download the Annual Meeting mobile app to keep you up-to-date on the schedule and location of all activities. The weekend will include the usual array of athletic activities, including golf, the 5k run, tennis, volleyball, and early morning yoga on the beach. Also, be sure to join in the fun of Family Bingo on Friday afternoon the caller is not to be missed! To round out the fun, there will be great raffle prizes and giveaways at the Saturday midday reception! As you can see, every effort is being made to ensure that the annual meeting will be fun, relaxing and professionally rewarding. We hope you will register right away and plan to join us at the beach this June! Doris Henderson Causey, President Don t Miss Any of the Fun! Visit the Annual Meeting website www.vsb.org/annualmeeting Download Now Annual Meeting mobile app! (visit the itunes store or Google play) CONTENTS Advance Registration Form... 9 Athletic Events... 6 CLE Programs... 4 Hotel Reservations... 11 Lawyer Feud... 5 Schedule of Events... 2 Special Events & Awards... 7
Registration Advance registration is encouraged to efficiently manage the meeting and as a cost savings to registrants. Each lawyer and judge should register for the meeting with the appropriate registration/ticket fees. You may return the attached forms or you may register online at vsbevent.virginiainteractive.org. The registration fee for each lawyer includes admission to VSB CLE programs as well as complimentary admission to receptions and some special events. Meal tickets may be purchased at an additional charge, as indicated on the registration form. The registration fee does not include admission to the Recent Developments in the Law seminar sponsored by Virginia CLE on Thursday, June 14. REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE Preregistration (registration postmarked by May 11) $180 Late Registration (registration postmarked after May 11) $195 First Time Attendee (including first time legal aid attorneys & public defenders) $140 Registration fees are waived for full-time active judges and fully-retired judges; registration should be completed for badges and ticket purchases. Please retain a copy of your completed registration form for your records. An email confirmation will be sent if your email address is provided. The Virginia State Bar complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Each hotel has indicated that its facilities are accessible to people with disabilities. Please direct any special requests for accommodations due to a disability to the hotel of your choice when making your reservation. For special meeting or meal requests, contact the Virginia State Bar well in advance of the meeting at (804) 775-0514 (TDD 804-775-0502; annualmeeting@vsb.org.) CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS An administrative processing fee of $35 will be deducted from all registration fee refunds. Cancellation requests should be sent in writing to the Virginia State Bar: email annualmeeting@vsb.org. Cancellation deadline: 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Refunds on meal tickets will be made on cancellations received up to 48 hours prior to function. HOTELS, NAME BADGES & TICKETS Offering a variety of options for both families and adults, the meeting will be centered on the boardwalk hotels in the North End Collection, from 31st to 42nd streets. The following facilities will be used for major events and hotel accommodations. See the map on page 8 for more information. Hilton Oceanfront (31st Street) Oceanaire Resort (35th Street) Hilton Garden Inn (33rd Street) (36th Street) Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach (39th Street) The Cavalier (42nd Street) Marriott Courtyard Oceanfront North (37th Street) Annual Meeting Sponsors Access to Legal Services Committee ALPS The City of Virginia Beach CLSBA Diversity Conference Gentry Locke Harris Matthews & Crowder PC Hispanic Bar Association of Virginia The McCammon Group MichieHamlett Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association Old Dominion Bar Association Senior Lawyers Conference Sensei Enterprises, Inc. Hotel Virginia CLE Virginia Equality Bar Association Virginia Lawyers Weekly VSB Members Insurance Center Walker Jones PC Young Lawyers Conference We gratefully acknowledge these sponsors of the 2018 Annual Meeting for their contributions in hosting a variety of activities and special events for our members and their guests. The main registration desk will be located in the second floor lobby of the Hotel. Annual Meeting attendees may register and pick up their name badges, tickets and materials during the following hours: Thursday, June 14 Friday, June 15 Saturday, June 16 10:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:45 a.m. 12:00 noon TRANSPORTATION The City of Virginia Beach will provide continuous, private shuttle service that will run between the hotels listed above throughout the meeting. Transportation will be by shuttle buses that will have signs designating VSB Annual Meeting. Shuttle stops will be easily identifiable with pavement markers just outside of the hotels along Atlantic Avenue. The service is complimentary to all Annual Meeting registrants and their families. Be sure to have your name badge handy! DRESS Casual attire is encouraged for the meeting. Dressy casual is appropriate for the Banquet. Registrants are asked to wear name badges and present event/meal tickets for admission to all events during the Annual Meeting. JUNE 14 17, 2018 / VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 1
Schedule of Events WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 NOON Executive Committee 4:00 P.M. Lawyers Helping Lawyers Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 P.M. Council Reception & Dinner THURSDAY, JUNE 14 8:30 A.M. Council Meeting 8:45 A.M. 4:30 P.M. 44th Recent Developments Seminar (separate registration with VaCLE) 10:00 A.M. Annual Meeting Registration 11:45 A.M. Fore Diversity Golf Tournament Sponsor: Diversity Conference 12:00 P.M. VADA Executive Committee 5:00 P.M. Bill W. Meeting 6:30 P.M. Opening Reception for All Attendees Sponsor: VSB Members Insurance Center FRIDAY, JUNE 15 7:00 A.M. Yoga by the Sea Holiday Inn North Beach Holiday Inn North Beach Holiday Inn North Beach Virginia Beach National The Cavalier Holiday Inn North Beach Beachfront Sheraton 7:45 A.M. Annual Meeting Registration 8:30 A.M. VADA Board Meeting 8:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M. The Cavalier CLE I Cybersecurity: A Simulation Highlighting the Most Prevalent Competing Interests Security, Compliance, and Legal Risk Hilton Oceanfront CLE II Out of the Mouths of Babes: Admitting Statements of Children Alleging Sex Offenses CLE III No Slam Dunk for Video Games or College Athletes 10:10 A.M. 11:40 A.M. CLE IV Racism, Rallies, and Riots: What does the First Amendment Protect and What Limits Are There for Citizens, Local Governments and Law Enforcement Hilton Oceanfront CLE V Guardians Ad Litem CLE VI Bootcamp Basics: The Civilian Attorney Guide to Assisting Military Veterans and Their Families 10:00 A.M. Virginia Law Foundation Meeting & Lunch 10:30 A.M. Virginia Legal Aid Project Directors 11:45 A.M. Princess Anne Country Club Dunnaville Diversity Achievement Award Hilton Oceanfront 7:30 A.M. Run in the Sun 5K Run Sponsor: YLC; Virginia Lawyers Weekly 7:30 A.M. Conference of Local and Specialty Bar Associations Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast Boardwalk 11:45 A.M. Section & Conference Joint Lunch (ticketed event) 11:45 A.M. Virginia Legal Aid & Oliver Hill Pro Bono Awards Luncheon Sponsor: ALPS Hilton Oceanfront 2 VIRGINIA STATE BAR / 80TH ANNUAL MEETING
11:45 A.M. 1:15 P.M. Virginia Women Attorneys Assn. Annual Meeting & Board Meeting 11:45 A.M. Holiday Inn North Beach YLC Membership & Fellows Reception & Annual Meeting (ticketed event) 1:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. CLE VII Somersaults on a Tightrope: Managing the Lawyer Lifestyle throughout the Life of a Career Hilton Oceanfront CLE VIII Crimmigration 2.0: Representing Non-U.S. Citizens in a Changing Political Climate CLE IX Successful Appellate Practice from the Trial Court to the Appellate Court 7:00 P.M. Banquet & Installation of President (ticketed event) Sponsor: The McCammon Group SATURDAY, JUNE 16 7:00 A.M. Yoga by the Sea 7:45 A.M. Annual Meeting Registration 8:00 A.M. Law School Alumni Breakfasts (ticketed event) 9:00 A.M. General Session & Awards Continental Breakfast Buffet Hilton Oceanfront Beachfront Sheraton 3:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. Family Bingo Sponsor: Walker Jones, PC 9:45 A.M. 11:15 A.M. SPECIAL CLE Lawyer Feud 3:15 P.M. 4:45 P.M. CLE X Legal 911! Can You Be Called On in a Disaster? And When the Bell Tolls for Thee, How Will You Recover? CLE XI The Lawyer as a Problem Solver: Respectful Dispute Resolution for People Who Think They Hate Each Other 4:30 P.M. Rakes Leadership in Education Award (by invitation) Sponsor: Gentry Locke 5:00 P.M. YLC Membership Casual Reception Sponsor: Virginia CLE Hilton Oceanfront Hilton Oceanfront 10:00 A.M. Brunch for 50-Year Award Recipients Sponsor: Senior Lawyers Conference NOON Raffles & Closing Reception Cash Bar 1:00 P.M. Tennis Tournament Sponsor: MichieHamlett 1:00 P.M. Princess Anne Country Club David T. Stitt Memorial Beachfront Sheraton Volleyball Tournament Sponsor: YLC; Harris Matthews & Crowder PC 5:00 P.M. Bill W. Meeting Holiday Inn North Beach 6:00 P.M. President s Reception Hilton Oceanfront JUNE 14 17, 2018 / VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 3
Continuing Legal Education THURSDAY, JUNE 14 / 8:45 A.M. 4:30 P.M. VACLE Recent Developments Seminar 6.0 CLE Credits, 1.0 Ethics (pending) Virginia CLE will present its 44th Annual Recent Developments in the Law Seminar. Separate registration through Virginia CLE is required: www.vacle.org or (800) 979-8253. CLE Programs / Friday, June 15 TOTAL AVAILABLE MCLE CREDIT: 8.0 Hours, including 3.0 Ethics (pending) Your Annual Meeting registration fee includes these programs sponsored by VSB sections and conferences in collaboration with statewide bars and other legal organizations. You must be registered for the Annual Meeting to receive CLE credit for any program on Friday. See pages 2 3 for locations. 8:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M. Cybersecurity: A Simulation Highlighting the Most Prevalent Competing Interests Security, Compliance, and Legal Risk Hilton Oceanfront (1.5 Hours ; 0.5 Ethics Pending) Sponsors: Corporate Counsel Section What are the business and legal implications of a cybersecurity breach? This CLE focuses on balancing security, compliance, and legal risk. Speakers will highlight the difficult task of balancing the IT, compliance, and legal risks. This CLE will provide background on federal, state, and international law related to cybersecurity and will conclude with best practices to find the balance. Out of the Mouths of Babes: Admitting Statements of Children Alleging Sex Offenses (1.5 Hours) Sponsors: Criminal Law and Family Law Sections This CLE will explore and explain the significance of Virginia Code Section 19.2-268.3 and Supreme Court Rule 2:802, which allow for the admissibility in hearings of statements made by children alleging sexual abuse in violation of enumerated statutes if certain other conditions are met. No Slam Dunk for Video Games or College Athletes (1.5 Hours) Sponsor: Intellectual Property Section College athletes have launched numerous legal challenges to the exploitation of their likeness on television, in video games, and elsewhere. Our panel will discuss the publicity rights of college athletes and consider whether a balance may be better established by analogy to other, more developed, areas of intellectual property law. 10:10 A.M. 11:40 A.M. Racism, Rallies, and Riots: What does the First Amendment Protect and What Limits Are There for Citizens, Local Governments and Law Enforcement? Hilton Oceanfront (1.5 Hours) Sponsors: VSB Diversity Conference; Hispanic Bar Association of Virginia; Old Dominion Bar Association; Access to Legal Justice Committee, Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association; and the Virginia Equality Bar Association. Where along the legal spectrum do public safety concerns outweigh an individual s right to freedom of speech and assembly? What are the roles of the lawyer, the government local, state and federal, and law enforcement in balancing our First Amendment rights and the well-being of our citizens? We look forward to a lively discussion as we seek to answer the questions on all our minds. Guardians Ad Litem Who Knew it Was this Hard? (1.5 Hours) Sponsors: Trusts & Estates Section A presentation on the use of guardian ad litem, both for children and also for those who are under a disability, incapacitated or incompetent. The program will focus on the duties of such guardians and the roles they play in the affairs of their wards, the extent of and limitations on what they should do in those roles, the potentials for conflicts of interest and some of the other thorny situations which arise when serving as guardian ad litem. Bootcamp Basics: The Civilian Attorney Guide to Assisting Military Veterans and Their Families (1.5 Hours) Sponsors: Military Law Section In recognition of the toll on veterans that accompanies military service, the Veterans Treatment Docket (VTD) was designed to serve the community and increase public safety by creating a coordinated treatment response for justice-involved veterans. By looking comprehensively at substance abuse and / or mental health issues that particularly touch veterans, the goal is to return the participant to a productive, law-abiding status, thereby reducing recidivism and criminal justice costs. 4 VIRGINIA STATE BAR / 80TH ANNUAL MEETING
1:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. Somersaults on a Tightrope: Managing the Lawyer Lifestyle Throughout the Life of a Career Hilton Oceanfront (1.5 Hours) Sponsors: Education of Lawyers Section Lawyer wellness is a necessity in all stages of a legal career from law school to building a practice to mid-career shifts and beyond. The panel will discuss ways to navigate these stages, warning signs that your wellbeing is being sacrificed, and ways to return to a state of satisfaction with life and career. Discussion will include sources of stress, good and bad coping mechanisms, and support systems available for each. Crimmigration 2.0: Representing Non-U.S. Citizens in a Changing Political Climate (1.5 Hours; 1.0 Ethics pending) Sponsors: VWAA, Criminal Law Section, and the Young Lawyer Conference What are the issues for attorneys representing non-u.s. citizens in criminal and civil cases? Hot topics covered will be: determining if your client is deportable, negotiating plea agreements in light of potential immigration consequences, preserving immigration defenses, the obligations of prosecutors, and an analysis of Padilla v. Kentucky and Zemene v. Clark. A panel discussion will open the floor to broader topics including the impact of immigration enforcement on both civil and criminal cases, and the status of DACA, and its potential impact on client representation. Successful Appellate Practice from the Trial Court to the Appellate Court (1.5 Hours) Sponsor: Litigation Section and Construction Law The program will encompass a thoughtful panel discussion on how best to build and preserve the necessary record of error in the trial court for later appeal and strategies to prepare and make a winning argument in the proper appellate court. The panel will focus on strategies for preparing the appeal and making an effective argument while emphasizing key points involved in briefing and making a persuasive oral argument. 3:15 P.M. 4:45 P.M. Legal 911! Can You Be Called On in a Disaster? And When the Bell Tolls for Thee, How Will You Recover? (1.5 Hours) Sponsors: Access to Legal Services, CLSBA, Young Lawyers Conference How do you recover from a disaster? Our experts will share their practical tips, including the essential elements of a successful disaster recovery plan. How can your firm help meet the legal needs of the public as they cope with a disaster, perhaps struggling without open banks, without phone or Internet, without clean water, or access to food, health care, and medical supplies etc. How do you help people with issues involving applying for emergency funds, insurance claims, wills, recovering lost information, medical issues, homelessness, and home repairs? The Lawyer as Problem-Solver (1.5 Hours; 1.0 Ethics pending) Sponsors: Joint ADR committee and Family Law Section Learn practical skills from distinguished leaders in the Bar on how to solve problems for your clients, civic organizations, and communities as well as how to remain professional in negotiations. Lawyer Feud Special CLE / Saturday, June 16 9:45 A.M. 11:45 A.M. (2.0 Hours;.5 Ethics pending) Sponsor: Young Lawyers Conference Lawyer Feud draws its inspiration from the popular TV game show, Family Feud. Teams of lawyers chosen from various VSB Conferences and offices will compete with each other in order to pick the correct top five evidentiary answers based on different fact patterns. The top five answers will be held by our panel of esteemed Judges, who will try to persuade the contestants to either the correct answer or wrong answer. Don t miss the fun!. JUNE 14 17, 2018 / VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 5
Athletic Events THURSDAY, JUNE 14 / 11:45 A.M. / VIRGINIA BEACH NATIONAL 8th Annual Fore Diversity Golf Tournament There will be great contests and plenty of refreshments! EVENT/FORMAT: Captain s Choice played at Virginia Beach National, a Pete Dye design, 2500 Tournament Drive. TEE TIMES: Begin at 11:45 a.m. WHO MAY ENTER: The event is open to all lawyers, judges and law students registered for the Annual Meeting and their immediate families and guests. ENTRY FEE: $135/person; $400/foursome; Public Defenders/ Legal Aid Attorneys $90/person; Law Students/$75. HOW TO ENTER: You may register as an individual or as a team. If entering as a team, please submit one entry form/fee and include the names of your teammates. Please complete the enclosed entry form and return it with your fee to the Virginia State Bar no later than June 8. GOLF SPONSORSHIPS: Inquiries should be sent to Eva Juncker. GOLF TOURNAMENT CHAIR: Eva N. Juncker, Falls Church (301) 562-8220; ejuncker@zavosjunckerlawgroup.com FRIDAY, JUNE 15 / 7:30 A.M. / VIRGINIA BEACH BOARDWALK 37th Annual Run in the Sun SPONSORS: Young Lawyers Conference; Virginia Lawyers Weekly EVENT: The race will be a 3.1 mile (5 kilometer) run. The start/finish line is on the Boardwalk at 38th Street and Atlantic Avenue. WHO MAY ENTER: The event is open to all lawyers, judges and law students registered for the Annual Meeting and their immediate families and guests. ENTRY FEE: $20/person. HOW TO ENTER: Please complete the enclosed entry form and return it with your fee to the Virginia State Bar no later than June 1. SATURDAY, JUNE 16 / 1:00 P.M. / PRINCESS ANNE COUNTRY CLUB 16th Annual Tennis Tournament SPONSOR: MichieHamlett EVENT: A Mixed Doubles Round Robin tournament will be played at the Princess Anne Country Club, 3800 Pacific Avenue. WHO MAY ENTER: The event is open to all lawyers, judges and law students registered for the Annual Meeting and their immediate families and guests. ENTRY FEE: The fee is $20 per person. HOW TO ENTER: Please complete the enclosed entry form and return it with your fee to the Virginia State Bar no later than June 1. TENNIS TOURNAMENT CHAIR: Ronald W. Tweel, MichieHamlett (434) 951-7227; rtweel@michiehamlett.com SATURDAY, JUNE 16 / 1:00 P.M. / SHERATON BEACHFRONT 34th Annual Stitt Memorial Volleyball Tournament SPONSORS: Young Lawyers Conference; Harris Matthews & Crowder PC EVENT: The tournament will be played beachfront at the Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel, using impartial referees. WHO MAY ENTER: The event is open to all lawyers, judges and law students registered for the Annual Meeting and their immediate families and guests. ENTRY FEE: $20/person. TEAMS: A team consists of at least 4 players with a maximum of 6 players per team allowed on the beach at one time. HOW TO ENTER: Competitors may enter individually or as a team. If entering as a team, please submit one team entry form. Please complete the enclosed entry form and return it with your fee to the Virginia State Bar no later than June 1. 6 VIRGINIA STATE BAR / 80TH ANNUAL MEETING
Special Events & Awards Visit the Virginia State Bar website for more details at www.vsb.org/annualmeeting FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Sections/Conferences Lunch A casual joint lunch for section and conference members will be held on Friday, between the morning and afternoon CLEs. This will be a great opportunity to reconnect with your colleagues and catch up on section/conference business. Tables will be designated for each section/conference. Ticketed event. Virginia Legal Aid & Oliver Hill Awards Lunch The State Bar s Access to Legal Services Committee and ALPS will sponsor a luncheon on Friday afternoon featuring a keynote address by a leading Access to Justice authority and the presentation of the annual legal aid award. The Oliver Hill Law Student Pro Bono Award will also be presented. Ticketed Event. Sponsor: ALPS. Bingo A Family Favorite! Take a break from the beach and bring your family to the Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel on Friday afternoon for lots of fun and prizes! Sponsor: Walker Jones, PC. Annual Banquet: Cheers to 80 Years! Friday s activities will be highlighted by the banquet following the President s Reception. Leonard C. Heath, Jr., of Newport News, will be sworn in as the 80th President of the Virginia State Bar. Space is limited. Ticketed Event. Sponsor: The McCammon Group. SATURDAY, JUNE 16 Fifty-Year Awards During the General Session on Saturday morning, the Virginia State Bar will honor those lawyers and judges who have completed fifty years as members in good standing. Following the General Session, the Senior Lawyers Conference will host a brunch for the honorees and their families, and present special certificates to commemorate this remarkable milestone. General Practice Section Tradition of Excellence Award The section will present its 32nd annual award on Saturday morning during the General Session. FRIDAY SATURDAY, JUNE 15 16 VSB Conferences to Sponsor Annual Meetings & Awards The Conference of Local and Specialty Bar Associations, Diversity Conference, Senior Lawyers Conference and Young Lawyers Conference will host programs and events during the meeting. Special awards will be presented to recognize the achievements of their constituents. Boardwalk Art Show & Virginia Beach Activities The Boardwalk Art Show is celebrating 63 years! Nearly 400 artists and craftsmen will convene on the boardwalk from Thursday through Sunday. For more information, visit www.virginiamoca. org/outdoor-art-shows. Virginia Beach offers so much to explore beyond the sun and sand. Go to www.vbfun.com to discover all the things to do in the area! Don t Miss Early Morning Yoga by the Sea Friday and Saturday mornings. JUNE 14 17, 2018 / VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 7
Neptune s Hotel Locations 42nd Street The Hilton Oceanfront,, and Holiday Inn North Beach will anchor our events this year, with additional options for overnight accommodations (see below). This variety of choices offers something for everyone! NORTH END COLLECTION HOTELS The Cavalier 42nd Street Newly renovated Icon 40th Street 39½ Street 39th Street Holiday Inn North Beach 39th Street Lots of activities for kids 38th Street Courtyard Marriott North 37th Street Great for families Pacific Avenue 37th Street 36½ Street Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach Boardwalk 36th Street Main Registration Desk Central location with adult appeal 36th Street 35th Street Oceanaire Resort 35th Street A central location for meetings Pacific Avenue 60 34th Street Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach Boardwalk Hilton Garden Inn 33rd Street All oceanfront rooms 33rd Street Hilton Oceanfront 31st Street Sophisticated flair for adults Park Neptune Statue 31st Street Raffles and Prizes There will be plenty of raffles and prizes for both adults and children at this year s meeting. Raffle entry forms will be distributed in your Annual Meeting registration badge packet. Drawings for all raffles and sponsored prizes will be announced at the Closing Reception on Saturday, June 16 at Noon, in the Ocean Grand Ballroom & Foyer of the Sheraton Hotel. You must be present to win! DRAWING: SATURDAY, JUNE 16 / NOON Ocean Grand Ballroom, Hotel 8 VIRGINIA STATE BAR / 80TH ANNUAL MEETING
Advance Registration Form New this year! Register Online at vsbevent.virginiainteractive.org Hilton Oceanfront / Hilton Garden Inn / Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach / Marriott Courtyard Oceanfront North / Hotel / The Cavalier If you prefer to register by mail, please complete the form below and return it with the appropriate registration and ticket fees. Please make checks payable to Virginia State Bar. Full Name of Attorney or Judge For Judges: Court *Preferred Name for Badge VSB I.D. # First-Time Attendee Executive Committee Council Firm/Affiliation Past President Disciplinary Board CLSBA EC YLC Board SLC Board Diversity Conference Board Mailing Address City State Zip Office Telephone ( ) Email AREA CODE NUMBER FOR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION Full Name of Spouse or Guest (if attorney, please register separately) *Preferred Name of Spouse or Guest for Badge Registration Fees NUMBER: $ Registration Fee for each lawyer For registration postmarked by May 11 $180 (waived for full-time active judges and fully retired judges) For registration postmarked after May 11 $195 $ Registration Fee for: First-Time Attendees (Including first time legal aid lawyers and public defenders) $140 On-line registration is available at vsbevent.virginiainteractive.org THURSDAY, JUNE 14 THURSDAY, JUNE 14 (continued) 8:45 A.M. 4:30 P.M. 44th Annual VaCLE Seminar: Recent Developments in the Law (separate registration & fee required; contact VaCLE at 1-800-979-8253; www.vacle.org) 6:30 P.M. Opening Reception FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Admission by badge 11:45 A.M. Fore Diversity Golf Tournament (please complete entry form on page 13) Individual/$135 per person $ Foursome/$400 per team $ Legal Aid/Public Defenders/ $90 per person $ Law Students/$75 per person $ Total $ 7:00 A.M. Yoga by the Sea ($20 per person) $ 7:30 A.M. Run In The Sun 5K Run ($20 per person) $ (please complete entry form on page 13) JUNE 14 17, 2018 / VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 9
Advance Registration Form FRIDAY, JUNE 15 8:30 A.M. 4:45 P.M. 11:45 A.M 3:00 P.M. CLE Programs Check below: 8:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M. Admission by badge Cybersecurity Out of the Mouths of Babes No Slam Dunk for Video Games or College Athletes 10:10 A.M. 11:40 A.M. Racism, Rallies, and Riots Guardians Ad Litem Bootcamp Basics 1:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. Somersaults on a Tightrope Crimmigration 2.0 Successful Appellate Practice 3:15 P.M. 4:45 P.M. Legal 911 The Lawyer as Problem-Solver Section & Conference Joint Luncheon ($20 per person) $ Check Below (for table seating): Bankruptcy Law Section Corporate Counsel Section Criminal Law Section Education of Lawyers Section General Practice Section Health Law Section Intellectual Property Section Trusts & Estates Section Diversity Conference Senior Lawyers Conference Virginia Legal Aid Award Luncheon ($20 per person) $ Young Lawyers Conference Admission by ticket Membership & Fellows Reception & Awards Family Bingo 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. President s Reception Admission by badge Admission by badge FRIDAY, JUNE 15 (continued) 7:00 P.M. Annual Banquet ($75 per person) $ SATURDAY, JUNE 16 7:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. Yoga by the Sea ($20 per person) $ Law School Alumni Breakfasts ($20 per person) $ Check below: George Mason Regent University of Richmond University of Virginia William & Mary 9:45 A.M. 11:15 A.M. Lawyer Feud CLE 12:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. Raffles & Closing Reception Stitt Memorial Volleyball Tournament ($20 per person) $ (please complete entry form on page 13) Tennis Tournament ($20 per person) $ (please complete entry form on page 13) TOTAL ENCLOSED FOR ALL EVENTS $ Admission by badge Admission by badge Attach registration form(s) for all Athletic Events and return with this form. Please retain a copy of this form for your files; an email confirmation will be sent. Please return this form with your check to: Annual Meeting/Bar Services Virginia State Bar 1111 E. Main Street, Suite 700 Richmond, VA 23219-0026 REFUND POLICY: A $35 charge will be deducted from all refunds on registration fees. No registration refunds will be made on cancellations received after 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Refunds for meal tickets will be made on cancellations received 48 hours prior to function. All refund requests must be received in writing by mail or email (annualmeeting@vsb.org). 10 VIRGINIA STATE BAR / 80TH ANNUAL MEETING
Hotel Registration Online reservation links are provided for each hotel below. Printed reservation forms and hotel links are available on the VSB website: www.vsb.org/special-events/annual-meeting/index.php/hotels/ or call (804) 775-0514 for a printed copy. Deposits/Confirmations One night s deposit is required to confirm your reservation and should accompany your reservation. Cutoff Dates The VSB block of rooms will be released at most hotels in May. Please note the cutoff date for each hotel. Changes/Cancellations Please note refund policies for each hotel. All changes, cancellations, etc., should be made directly with the hotel. When making inquiries with the hotel regarding your room reservation, please identify yourself as a member of the Virginia State Bar. Tax/All Hotels 14%; plus $1.00, per room, per night lodging tax The Cavalier Courtyard By Marriott Oceanfront North ONLINE LINK: bit.ly/2018cavalier ONLINE LINK: bit.ly/2018marriott HOTEL INFORMATION: (formerly The Original Cavalier) 4200 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 425-8555 or (888) 236-2427 Checkout Time: 11:00am / Check-in Time: 4:00pm There is a 14-day cancellation notice required to avoid charges. RATE INFORMATION: Single/Double Rate... RESERVATION CUTOFF DATE: MAY 12, 2018 $339 (no resort fee) HOTEL INFORMATION: 3737 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 437-0098 Checkout time: 11:00 a.m. / Check-in time: 4:00 p.m 72 hour cancellation notice required to avoid charge of one night s room and tax. $7 daily parking fee RATE INFORMATION: 2 Queen Beds... $259 King... $259 Suite/2 Queen Beds... $354 Suite/King... $354 All rooms are non-smoking RESERVATION CUTOFF DATE: MAY 18, 2018 JUNE 14 17, 2018 / VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 11
Hotel Registration Hilton Garden Inn Oceanfront Hilton Oceanfront ONLINE LINK: bit.ly/2018hgi ONLINE LINK: bit.ly/2018hilton HOTEL INFORMATION: 3315 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 305-9000 Checkout time: 11:00 a.m / Check-in time: 3:00 p.m 7 day cancellation notice required to avoid charge of one night s room and tax. HOTEL INFORMATION: 3001 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 213-3000 Request In-House Checkout time: 11:00 a.m. / Check-in time: 4:00 p.m 14 day cancellation notice required to avoid charge of one night s room and tax. RATE INFORMATION: Oceanfront/Double... $249 (Extra Adult: $10) Oceanfront/King... $249 (Extra Adult: $10) All Rooms Run of House (Request only) RESERVATION CUTOFF DATE: MAY 22, 2018 RATE INFORMATION: Double Room... $269 (Extra Adult: $20) King Room... $269 (Extra Adult: $20) All Rooms Run of House (Request Only) RESERVATION CUTOFF DATE: MAY 22, 2018 Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach Hotel ONLINE LINK: bit.ly/2018hinorth ONLINE LINK: bit.ly/2018sheraton HOTEL INFORMATION: 3900 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 428-1711 Checkout time: 11:00 a.m. / Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. 72 hour cancellation notice required for deposit refund. HOTEL INFORMATION: 3501 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 425-9000 Checkout time: 11:00 a.m. / Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. 72 hour cancellation notice required for deposit refund. RATE INFORMATION: Queen/Queen/Poolside... $215 (Extra Adult: $10) King w/sofa/oceanfront... $215 (Extra Adult: $10) Queen/Queen Suite/ Oceanfront... $295 (Extra Adult: $10) RESERVATION CUTOFF DATE: JUNE 1, 2018 RATE INFORMATION: Oceanfront/2 Queens... $219 Oceanfront/King... $219 Partial Oceanview/King... $219 Partial Oceanview/2 Queens... $219 Pool View/King... $219 RESERVATION CUTOFF DATE: MAY 23, 2018 12 VIRGINIA STATE BAR / 80TH ANNUAL MEETING
Athletic Entry Form Athletic Events Please fill out the appropriate form(s) below, signing and dating at the bottom of this page. All checks are payable to the Virginia State Bar. RUN IN THE SUN 5K ENTRY FORM Entry form should be returned with your Annual Meeting Registration. Include the $20 entry fee per person in your total payment. NAME(S) TENNIS TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM Entry form should be returned with your Annual Meeting Registration. Include the $20 entry fee per person in your total payment. NAME(S) age on race day: age on race day: TOTAL FEE: age on race day: TOTAL FEE: GOLF TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM Entry form should be returned with your Annual Meeting Registration. Include the entry fee in your total payment. (See fees on page 9.) If entering and submitting payment as a foursome, list team members joining you in the spaces below: BEACH VOLLEYBALL ENTRY FORM Entry form should be returned with your Annual Meeting Registration. Include the $20 entry fee per person in your total payment. List all other team members and indicate the team name. If no T-shirt size is indicated, you will be assigned a size Large. TEAM NAME NAME(S) NAME(S) TOTAL FEE: TOTAL FEE: Acknowledgement of Risks: I know that participation in athletic events can be potentially hazardous. I am aware that physical activity may be injurious to my health and I may be hurt, and that heatstroke and its consequences are a risk of participating in athletic events in hot weather. I should not participate in athletic events, such as golf, tennis, volleyball, etc., unless I am medically able, in good physical condition and properly trained for the sport. I assume all risks associated with participating in this event(s), including, but not limited to, falls; contact with other participants, volunteers and spectators; the effects of the weather including high heat and/or humidity; being hit by a ball and/or other equipment used to engage in the activity; and the conditions of the event, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I agree to abide by any decision of an official presiding over the activity relative to my ability to safely engage in the activity, however, I also acknowledge that officials are not responsible to know my medical condition or my ability to participate in and complete the activity. I grant permission to the Virginia State Bar, the Diversity Conference, the Young Lawyers Conference, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors to use any photographs, motion pictures, recording or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose SIGNATURE DATE PARENT/GUARDIAN (IF UNDER 18) JUNE 14 17, 2018 / VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 13
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