The Richmond BarA newsletter for members of The Bar Association of the City of RichmondVolume 29, Number 2 September 2020

Membership in the Richmond Bar now gives you an easy, FREE way to satisfy your yearly MCLE ethics requirement. As an added benefit, RBA members who pay their dues by September 1st are now eligible to register for one of the Association’s 2-hour ethics programs at no additional charge. Three ethics seminars will be offered: September 15, 2020 and October 15, 2020 with another program set for Spring 2021. Program details and registration informa-tion can be found on page 5, as well as on our website, social media and blast e-mails.

Due to COVID restrictions, Fall programs will be conducted via Zoom and qualify for live, interactive MCLE credit. Space is limited so registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis. You will receive confirmation of your registration. The Zoom invitation and written materials will be sent 1-2 days prior to the seminar.

Should a conflict arise, members who no-tify the Bar office at least 3 days in advance of a program will be able to re-schedule to a different date. Members who fail to show up without prior notification forfeit their right to re-schedule.

Pay your Bar dues by September 1st and receive free ethics CLE

Mark your calendar with the following RBA luncheon dates:

Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 12:30 p.m., John Marshall BallroomRBA Awards Luncheon

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 12:30 p.m., Omni HotelSpeaker: Jeff Schapiro, RTD political columnist

Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 12:30 p.m., Omni HotelSpeaker: TBA

Thursday, March 25, 2021 - 12:30 p.m., Omni HotelSpeaker: TBA

Monday, May 3, 2021 - 12:30 p.m., Omni HotelSpeaker: Hon. Marla Graff Decker, Court of Appeals of Virginia

Bench-Bar Conference postponed to Thursday, March 18, 2021

During this unprecedented time, flexibility has become a necessity. Due to COVID-19, the Bench-Bar Conference Planning Committee has decided to postpone the 2020 Bench-Bar Conference to Thursday, March 18, 2021. The Committee feels strongly that mov-ing the event to a virtual platform would not allow for the interaction and collegiality for which the program has become known. Information and a registration form will be included in the January newsletter.

Please note that the postponement of this year’s event will not replace the regularly scheduled Fall 2021 Bench-Bar Conference.

A new Bar year has begun! Promote Association membership and earn incentives during

the 2020-2021 membership drive.

Total # of new members recruited/member reward (redeemed during the 2021-2022 Bar year):

1-2 1 free reservation to a 2021-22 luncheon3-4 1 free reservation to the Spring Cocktail Party 5-6 1 free reservation to the Holiday Cocktail Party7-9 2 free reservations to the Cocktail Party of your choice10 Your 2021-2022 dues are free!

To be eligible, your name must be included on the “referred by” line on the new members application.

2020-2021 Luncheon dates announced

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Check your e-mail and RBA social media for information on upcoming free Zoom seminars. In addition, plans are in the works for a fun Fall Social featuring live music, food and beverages at an outdoor venue allowing for plenty of social distancing!

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THE BAR ASSOCIATIONOF THE CITY OF RICHMOND

The views expressed in The Richmond Bar do not represent the policy or carry the endorsement of the Association unless specifically noted.

Office AddressEighth and Main Building707 East Main Street, Suite 1620Richmond, Virginia 23219

Mailing AddressP.O. Box 1213Richmond, Virginia 23218-1213

www.richmondbar.org

Phone: (804) 780-0700Fax: (804) 648-7118

OfficersT. O’Connor Johnson, PresidentJohn W. Anderson, President-ElectJacquelijne S. McClenney, Hon. Honorary Vice PresidentR. Braxton Hill IV, Vice PresidentJulie M. Cillo, Secretary-TreasurerDaniel E. Lynch, Immediate Past President

Directors Douglas R. Burtch, 2017-2021 Annemarie D. Cleary, 2017-2021 Deanna H. Hathaway, 2017-2021 Brian L. Hager, 2018-2022 G. Williams Norris, Jr., 2018-2022 Jennifer J. West, 2018-2022 A. Tevis Marshall, 2019-2023 W. Benjamin Pace, 2019-2023 Carole Yeatts, 2019-2023 Corey S. Booker, 2020-2024 Lisa J. Hedrick, 2020-2024 John A. Merrick, 2020-2024 W. Alexander Burnett, Bankruptcy Section

Sarah R. Pylant, Business Law SectionHeath H. Galloway, Corporate Counsel SectionPatrick J. Fanning, Environmental & Energy Law SectionMeagan A. Mihalko, Litigation SectionFaisal S. Qureshi, Real Estate SectionAlexandria E. Cuff, Young Lawyers SectionDabney J. Carr IV, Virginia State Bar Council Representative

Staff

Lelia N. Martin, Executive DirectorSharon R. Potter, Membership Director

If you’ve recently landed a new job or promotion, share the good news with the Rich-mond Bar. Include your full name, your company’s name and location, your new title and your areas of concentration in your letter, press release, fax or e-mail. Announcements can be e-mailed to lmartin@richmondbar.org or mailed to Lee Martin, at P.O. Box 1213, Richmond, VA 23218.

Williams Mullen announces the addition of Kevin Bender as an associate in the firm’s Estate Planning: Private Client & Fiduciary Services Practice. He focuses his practice on the representation of high net worth individuals and closely held businesses with respect to a variety of tax, wealth planning, trust and estate administration and general business matters.

Share the news

Edited by Lelia N. Martin

The Richmond Bar Association welcomes the following new members:

Barrie Bowers Pamela J. BranchDavid L. Campbell Gerald Canaan Stepanie L. Coleman Daniel M. Eggleston John M. Erbach Mary Estfanous Douglas M. Foley Anna E. GouldYu He Allen L. Kidd Laura L. Kistler Nicholas R. KlaiberMichael C. Litman Erika L. Morabito Brittany J. Nelson William D. Powell Sandra Robinson William C. Sandel Joanna Suyes David A. Tierney Robin E. Walker Eileen E. Waters Sara R. Wilson

Each new member is contacted by a member of the Board of Directors to encourage them to become active in Bar activities. We invite all RBA members to reach out and welcome our new members.

Welcome new members

AnnouncementsBankruptcy Section CLE progam via Zoom set for September 8th

The Bankruptcy Section will host a virtual CLE seminar on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 beginning at 12:30 p.m. The Honorable Kevin R. Huennekens and Jennifer E. Wuebker of Hunton Andrews Kurth will present a program titled “2020 State of the Court and Recent Developments.” It is anticipated that the program will be approved for 1.0 hour of live, interactive MCLE credit.

The CLE is free for Section members and personnel from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, U.S. Trustee’s office, and Clerk’s office, but reservations are required; RSVP to spotter@richmondbar.org to receive your Zoom invitation. The non-Section member rate is $30; register using a credit card by visiting https://www.richmondbar.org/bankruptcy/ or mail a check payable to the Richmond Bar Association to P.O. Box 1213, Richmond, VA 23218.

Reservations must be received by September 4th; no refunds will be given after this date.

For a complete list of our services and Neutrals throughout VA, DC, and MD, call 888.343.0922 or visit www.McCammonGroup.com

James W. Barkley, Esq.Mediator and Arbitrator

James W. Barkley has recently joined The McCammon Group to serve as a mediator and arbitrator on a full-time basis. He brings more than thirty years of experience as a litigator and many years as a mediator and arbitrator involved in a wide range of commercial disputes including construction, insurance coverage, real estate, and business matters of every description, as well as complex personal injury and property damage matters. Licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, and DC, he has handled matters throughout the country. James now brings his years of experience and achievement to The McCammon Group to continue serving the mediation and arbitration needs of lawyers and litigants in Virginia, DC, Maryland, and beyond.

The McCammon Groupis pleased to announce our newest Neutral

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Principle of Progessionalism #1

To be good stewards of the legal profession by maintaining and enhancing our knowledge of and respect for the law.

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Young lawyers strike a balance between fitness and fun

Members of the YLS relax at Legend Brewing after an invigorating run.Front row: Allison Reineker, Barry Gabay, Dylan Bishop

Back row: Zach Berry, Casey Ariail, Pietro Santitate, Chris Flynn, Brian Vieth, Will Egen

Continuing Legal Education coursesEthical Advocacy in Mediation

The Hon. Richard D. Taylor (Ret.) and The Honorable Thomas B. Hoover (Ret.) of The McCammon Group discuss ethical respon-sibilities regarding mediation, including competence, communication, scope of representation, and diligence. Topics include how you can best talk with your client about mediation and how to prepare yourself and your client for a productive and suc-cessful mediation session. Judge Taylor and Judge Hoover will walk you through a mediation session, highlighting your ethical responsibilities regarding opening presentations, negotiations, and settlements.

Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Via ZoomYou will receive confirmation of your registration.

The Zoom invitation and written materials will be sent 1-2 days prior to the program.

Free for RBA members who paid their 2020-21 dues by 9/1/20 (see the registration page for details)$75 for members ($85 after September 8); $150 for non-members ($160 after September 8)

$40 for support staff ($50 after September 8)

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE VA MCLE BOARD FOR 2.0 HOURS OF LIVE, INTERACTIVE ETHICS CREDIT

The Inside Scoop on Outside General Counsel: Legal Issues in Corporate RepresentationFrom selecting the corporate form to contract negotiations, succession planning, mergers, acquisitions, and securities, learn how attorneys serving as outside general counsel handle issues arising in the life cycle of businesses, large and small. You will gain intimate insight into our panelists’ business decision-making, and come away with valuable perspectives on growing and managing a practice in this field. Panelists are: Tina Bingham of Kaleo Legal; Wythe Michael of Goodman Allen Donnelly PLLC; Robby Peay of Robert A. Peay PLLC; Moderator: Noelle James, StartUp Virginia.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Via ZoomYou will receive confirmation of your registration.

The Zoom invitation and written materials will be sent 1-2 days prior to the program.

$75 for members ($85 after September 29); $150 for non-members ($160 after September 29)$40 for support staff ($50 after September 29)

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE VIRGINIA MCLE BOARD FOR 2.0 HOURS OF LIVE, INTERACTIVE CREDIT

Cocktail Party Law: A Basic Primer on Employment, Traffic, Community Association Law and COVID-related Business Law Matters

Back by popular demand! This CLE addresses the common legal questions which non-lawyers may ask lawyers in a social con-text. Join us for a two-hour CLE that will provide a primer for all practitioners on relevant law related to traffic law, employment matters, community association law, and PPP loans and COVID impact on businesses. Speakers are Lucia Anna “Pia” Trigiani of Mercer Trigiani LLP; G. Manoli Loupassi of The Law Offices of G. Manoli Loupassi, LLC; Alexandra K. Casagrande of Hirshler; and Mary Elizabeth (Betsy) Davis of Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP.

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Via ZoomYou will receive confirmation of your registration.

The Zoom invitation and written materials will be sent 1-2 days prior to the program.

$75 for members ($85 after October 7); $150 for non-members ($160 after October 7)$40 for support staff ($50 after October 7)

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE VIRGINIA MCLE BOARD FOR 2.0 HOURS OF LIVE, INTERACTIVE CREDIT

The Richmond Bar’s Young Lawyers Section has been undeterred by COVID!

The Section has held numerous fitness activities over the Summer including a trail run, a circuit bootcamp, yoga and pilates. The trail run took participants through por-tions of Forest Hill Park and the Buttermilk Trail. The scenic run by the river ended at Legend Brewing where members relaxed with some drinks.

In August, YLS volunteers will par-ticipate in a community service project at Feed More, packaging items and restock-ing inventory for the Senior Commodities program.

YLS members again have the oppor-tunity to get outdoors and help clean up the James River Park System on Saturday, September 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The location and additional informa-tion on the project will be sent to all YLS members shortly.

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Lessons Learned from the Field:What Will Surprise You and How to Avoid Costly Mistakes

Joy Malbon-Griffin, Regional Director/Claims attorney with Minnesota Lawyers Mutual, will highlight the top 10 malpractice claims as well as the types of claims that are on the rise. She will include examples of violations that may surprise you and scams that are targeting attorneys. As technology changes, so do the ways in which problems may arise. Come learn how to avoid costly mistakes.

Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Via ZoomYou will receive confirmation of your registration.

The Zoom invitation and written materials will be sent 1-2 days prior to the program.

Free for RBA members who paid their 2020-21 dues by 9/1/20 (see the registration page for details)$75 for members ($85 after October 3); $150 for non-members ($160 after October 8)

$40 for support staff ($50 after October 8) THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE VIRGINIA MCLE BOARD FOR 2.0 HOURS OF LIVE, INTERACTIVE ETHICS CREDIT

CLE Registration Form

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________________________________________________

E-mail Address: ____________________________________________________________________

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

September 15 Ethical Advocacy (ethics)* 2.0* $75 ($85) / $150 ($160) / $40 ($50) $_________

October 6 Outside General Counsel 2.0 $75 ($85) / $150 ($160) / $40 ($50) $_________

October 14 Cocktail Party Law 2.0 $75 ($85) / $150 ($160) / $40 ($50) $_________

October 15 Avoiding Mistakes (ethics)* 2.0* $75 ($85) / $150 ($160) / $40 ($50) $_________

October 20 Arbitration 2.0 $75 ($85) / $150 ($160) / $40 ($50) $_________

Total $_________

How To Register:

q By Credit Card - To comply with PCI regulations, credit card payment is not accepted by mail or Fax. For security purposes, you must register online at https://www.richmondbar.org/cle/registration/.

q By Check - Return this form with payment to Richmond Bar Association, P.O. Box 1213, Richmond, VA 23218

q I participate in the CLE Discount Program. Please deduct ___.___ hour(s) from my balance.

q *I paid my dues by September 1st and am eligible to receive 2.0 hours of ethics credit free of charge.

Detach and send form and check to: Richmond Bar Association, P.O. Box 1213, Richmond, VA 23218-1213.(804) 780-0700 (phone); (804) 648-7118 (fax)

Cancellation of registration for continuing legal education seminars is allowed up to one week prior to the seminar. Refunds or credits to a member’s discount program account will be given up to one week prior to the date of the seminar.

*Members eligible for free ethics credit should note that due to space limitations, registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Should a conflict arise, members who notify the Bar office at least 3 days in advance of a pro-gram will be able to re-schedule to a different date. Members who fail to show up without prior notification forfeit their right to re-schedule.

Demystifying ArbitrationCurious if arbitration is the best mode of resolution for your case? From the scope of arbitration clauses, to selecting an arbitrator, to the mechanics of the arbitration itself, this CLE will help demystify some of the unknown risks and rewards that accompany arbitration. Join us for a panel discussion with four experienced attorneys in different practice areas, including employment (Anne G. Bibeau), construction (Mike Sterling), personal injury (Bill Pfund), and financial services (James Cosby) to learn more about the arbitration process.

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Via ZoomYou will receive confirmation of your registration.

The Zoom invitation and written materials will be sent 1-2 days prior to the program.

$75 for members ($85 after October 13); $150 for non-members ($160 after October 1)$40 for support staff ($50 after October 13)

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE VIRGINIA MCLE BOARD FOR 2.0 HOURS OF LIVE, INTERACTIVE CREDIT

Continuing Legal Education courses

November December

September OctoberCALENDAR

The Bar Association of the City of RichmondP.O. Box 1213

Richmond, Virginia 23218-1213 1 Board of Directors meeting, 12:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room and via Zoom 6 Succession Planning Committee, 12:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room 6 CLE seminar: Outside Counsel, 4:00 p.m., via Zoom14 CLE seminar: Cocktail Party Law, 4:00 p.m., via Zoom15 CLE seminar: Lessons from the Field (ethics), 4:00 p.m., via Zoom20 CLE seminar: Arbitration, 4:00 p.m., via Zoom29 RBA Awards Luncheon, John Marshall Hotel Ballroom, 12:30 p.m.

2 Administration of Justice Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m. via Zoom 3 Board of Directors meeting, 12:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room and Zoom 7 Bar office closed for the holiday 8 Bankruptcy Section Virtual CLE seminar, 12:30 p.m., via Zoom15 CLE seminar: Ethical Advocacy in Mediation, 4:00 p.m.,via Zoom 28 Executive Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., via Zoom30 Finance Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., via Zoom

2 Executive Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., via Zoom 5 Board of Directors meeting, 12:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room and Zoom 18 RBA Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Omni Hotel Speaker: Jeff Schapiro, RTD political columnist25 Bar office closed ½ day for holiday26-27 Bar office closed for the holiday30 Executive Committee meeting, 12:30 p.m., via Zoom

3 Board of Directors meeting, 12:30 p.m., Hunton Andrews Kurth, 20th floor 9 Holiday Cocktail Party, 6:00 p.m., Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 24-25 Bar office closed for the holiday

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