Schedule of Events

Thursday, July 14

11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
VBA Board of Governors Meeting

2-6 p.m.
Registration/Information

3-5 p.m.
Videotape CLE Program:
"Eye of the Beholder: Client Perceptions of Ethics Issues in Intellectual Property Law (Further Expanded and Enhanced)" (2 Ethics/2 Credits)

6-7 p.m.
Opening Reception
(children welcome)

Friday, July 15

8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Registration/Information

9-10:30 a.m.
Concurrent CLE Programs
(see separate listing)

10:30 a.m.-Noon
General Session: "Professionalism: How Can Lawyers, Judges and the Organized Bar Restore Our Values?" (1.5 CLE Credits/1.5 Ethics)
Refreshments courtesy of
Hunton & Williams LLP

12:10-1:40 p.m.
Legacy Series Luncheon Presentation: "Virginia in the Outbreak of the Civil War," a presentation by Dr. Nelson D. Lankford of the Virginia Historical Society. (For members and guests; separate registration and fee for lunch required.)

12:30-5 p.m.
18-Hole Golf Tournament
Prizes courtesy of
Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company

1:50-3:20 p.m.
Books & Authors Program: "An Afternoon with Adriana Trigiani," presented by the VBA Committee on Special Issues of National and State Importance.
Refreshments courtesy of
Troutman Sanders LLP

3:30-5:30 p.m.
General Session: "Conflicts Between Lawyers and Their Clients II," an interactive ethics seminar with Thomas Spahn, presented by the VBA Law Practice Management Division.
(2 CLE Credits/2 Ethics)

6:30-7:30 p.m.
Reception (black tie)
Courtesy of
CSX Corporation and Norfolk Southern Corporation

7:30-9:30 p.m.
Banquet (black tie)
Presentation of VBA Honors
Recognition of ABA President Robert J. Grey Jr.
Recognition of 2005 VBA Life Members
Entertainment by Steve Bassett and Robbin Thompson
Courtesy of
Wachovia Corporate and Institutional Trust
Wachovia Wealth Management
Wachovia Legal Specialty Group
Evergreen Investments

Saturday, July 16

8-9:30 a.m.
VBA/YLD Executive Council Breakfast Meeting

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Registration/Information

9-10:30 a.m.
Concurrent CLE Programs
(see separate listing)

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Gubernatorial Debate

12:30-1:30 p.m.
Gubernatorial Candidates' Reception
Courtesy of
Dominion Resources

12:30 p.m.
Golf Scramble/Tennis Round-Robin
Prizes courtesy of
Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company

2-3:30 p.m.
"Cooking with the Trigiani Sisters" (For members, VBA guests and hotel guests; separate registration required)

6:30-7:30 p.m.
Reception (black tie)
Honoring ABA President
Robert J. Grey Jr.
Courtesy of
LexisNexis

9:30-11:30 p.m.
VBA/YLD Social
(All lawyers and their families welcome.)
Courtesy of
Christian & Barton LLP

Meeting Highlights

• "Professionalism: How Can Lawyers, Judges and the Organized Bar Restore Our Values?" is the title of a Friday general session which will feature ABA President Robert Grey moderating a panel of leaders of the legal community, including Hon. Thomas Zlaket, former chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, and University of Illinois Law Dean Heidi Hurd.

• Continuing a decades-long tradition, the VBA will host the opening debate of Virginia's Democratic and Republican gubernatorial candidates on Saturday morning.

• Bestselling author and playwright Adriana Trigiani will stop at The Greenbrier to be with us during her nationwide promotional tour for her newest release, Rococo. Adriana will read from and discuss her work on Friday afternoon in our Books and Authors Program. On Saturday afternoon, she'll join her four sisters (including VBA member Pia), mother, and several Greenbrier chefs for a culinary demonstration featuring treasured Trigiani family recipes from Cooking with My Sisters.

• Our black-tie banquet will feature live entertainment by renowned Virginia musicians Steve Bassett and Robbin Thompson.

• Read on for more details of a meeting you won't want to miss!

Continuing Legal Education Programs

Thursday, July 14, 2005

3-5 p.m.
Videotape CLE: “Eye of the Beholder: Client Perceptions of Ethics Issues in Intellectual Property Law (Further Expanded and Enhanced.” Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law Section (2 Credits/2 Ethics)

Friday, July 15, 2005

9-10:30 a.m.
Concurrent Session: “Tips on Effective Advocacy in Arbitration." Civil Litigation Section. (1.5 Credits)

9-10:30 a.m.
Concurrent Session: “Fifth Annual Review of Criminal Law Decisions of the Virginia Supreme Court,” presented by Professor Ronald J. Bacigal. Criminal Law Section. (1.5 Credits)

9-10:30 a.m.
Concurrent Session: “Drinkin’ My Baby Goodbye: Dealing with a Substance Abuser in Family Law Matters.” Domestic Relations Section, Judicial Section, and Virginia Alternate Dispute Resolution Joint Committee. (1.5 Credits)

9-10:30 a.m.
Concurrent Session: “The FLSA Today: Fair Pay or Foul Play?” Labor Relations and Employment Law Section (1.5 Credits)

10:30 a.m.-Noon
General Session: “Professionalism: How Can Lawyers, Judges and the Organized Bar Restore Our Values?” Law Practice Management Division and Committee on Special Issues of National and State Importance. (1.5 Credits/1.5 Ethics)

3:30-5:30 p.m.
General Session: “Conflicts Between Lawyers and Their Clients II,” an interactive and fast-paced ethics presentation by Thomas E. Spahn from the VBA Law Practice Management Division. (2 Credits/2 Ethics)

Saturday, July 16, 2005

9-10:30 a.m.
Concurrent Session: “The 2005 Bankruptcy Reform Bill: 20 Years in the Making,” Bankruptcy Law Section. (1.5 Credits)

9-10:30 a.m.
Concurrent Session: “An Overview of the 2005 Revision of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act and Post Sarbanes-Oxley Danger Zones for the Directors and General Counsel,” Business Law Section. (1.5 Credits)

9-10:30 a.m.
Concurrent Session: “Seventh Annual Review of Civil Decisions of the Virginia Supreme Court,” by Hon. Jane Marum Roush, Civil Litigation and Judicial Sections. (1.5 Credits)

9-10:30 a.m.
Concurrent Session: “Reducing Malpractice by Identifying and Helping the Impaired Lawyer,” Lawyers Helping Lawyers. (1.5 Credits/1.5 Ethics)

Recreational Activities

The Greenbrier offers full-service Central Reservations to assist with all of your recreational and leisure activities. Call 1-800-624-6070 and ask for Central Reservations. Advance reservations are suggested, particularly for the dining room, golf, spa and babysitting.

All VBA members, their family members and guests are eligible to participate in our golf and tennis tournaments.

GOLF (two events): An 18-hole, modified shotgun start competition will take place on the Greenbrier Course on Saturday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. The format will be Captain's Choice. A player will not be eligible to win prizes in more than one event. Players are responsible for signing up for the event by calling the Starting Times Manager, Joanna Honaker, at (304) 536-1110, ext. 7862.

Declared play on Thursday and Friday on any of The Greenbrier's three courses will be eligible for prizes courtesy of Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company, to be awarded during the Saturday evening reception sponsored by LexisNexis. Starting Times Manager Joanna Honaker will coordinate this event as well; sign up at (304) 536-1110, ext. 7862.

TENNIS: The Saturday tennis tournament will be a Round-Robin format, all doubles, with interchanging partners. Men's and women's doubles will be played on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. The top four scorers qualify for the finals with the Pro determining the format. Register in advance, identifying yourself as a VBA tournament participant, by calling the Tennis Pro, Joshua Beverage, at 1-800-624-6070, ext. 7179. The cost is $22 per event and may be charged to your guest room upon arrival at The Greenbrier.

Children's Activities

A special program is being planned for children ages 5-12 during the formal Friday evening reception and banquet. From 6 to 11 p.m., children will have dinner and be entertained with activities including a movie. The cost for this fun-filled evening is only $16 for each child. Register using the accompanying meeting registration form.

For more information about activities for children ages 3-12 at The Greenbrier's "Adventure Zone," call 1-800-852-5440. A full schedule of organized fun is available each day with advance reservations.

Other babysitting needs may be arranged on an hourly basis through The Greenbrier's Housekeeping Department at 1-800-624-6070, ext. 7215, or call the Concierge Desk at ext. 7282. Advance reservations strongly suggested.

Accommodations

Hotel Reservation Form (PDF)

There are three ways to make room reservations at The Greenbrier:

• Call toll-free, 1-800-624-6070;

• Mail the hotel reservation form to Reservations Department, The Greenbrier, 300 West Main Street, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986; or

• Fax the hotel's reservation form to (304) 536-7818.

Reservations must be made by June 6 to guarantee the group rate.

Registration

Click here to register online for the VBA Summer Meeting!

Meeting Registration Brochure/Form (PDF)
Please complete and return by fax or mail to the VBA office as indicated.

The Greenbrier
Click here to visit The Greenbrier's website.

Call 1-800-624-6070 to reserve dining times, recreational activities, spa services and/or babysitters.

For more information about activities for children ages 3-12 at The Greenbrier's "Adventure Zone," call 1-800-852-5440 to make reservations for your child(ren).