Virginia State Bar

Young lawyers, this is your time to shine. The Annual Meeting includes special events and activities tailored for new attorneys and law students. These opportunities are designed to help you build connections and grow professionally: bit.ly/VSBAM26

Only 3 weeks left to register for the VSB Annual Meeting. This year’s meeting offers a mix of showcase CLEs and hands‑on programs designed to sharpen your skills and spark new ideas. The agenda, CLE details, and room block information are available at bit.ly/VSBAnnualMeeti…

Today is the last day for early bird rates for the 2026 Annual Meeting. Register now.

The VSB Techshow (4/27) is a virtual presentation of the latest in tech issues facing lawyers and law firms. Registrants can receive up to 7 hours CLE/2 hour Ethics credit (pending) on the day of the conference, and by watching on-demand sessions: bit.ly/4dPWdBY

Early bird pricing won’t last forever! Register now to lock in discounted rates and guarantee your spot at the Annual Meeting. Don’t miss out—act today and make the most of this opportunity before April 24: bit.ly/VSBAM26

Henry N. Butler, chairman of the Law & Economics Center at GMU’s Antonin Scalia Law School, is named this year’s recipient of the William R. Rakes Leadership in Education Award by the VSB Section on the Education of Lawyers in Virginia: bit.ly/4bVlQQB

The Military and Veterans Law issue of #VirginiaLawyer is now live. See how Virginia law schools are helping veterans with their free legal clinics: bit.ly/4t26X5a

Julie M. Cillo, partner at Owen & Owens, PLC, was awarded the Family Law Service Award by the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section Board of Governors: bit.ly/41hE08U

Brian M. Hirsch of Hirsch & Ehlenberger in Reston was named the 2026 recipient of the Betty A. Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award by the VSB’s Family Law Section: bit.ly/4mwPkYN

Whova is your ultimate event companion for the Annual Meeting. Stay organized with real-time schedules, speaker bios, and session updates. Download Whova and start planning your experience at the VSB Annual Meeting. Registration is now open: bit.ly/WHOVA

Beginning July 1, 2026, new record sealing laws will take effect in Virginia. See how attorneys can help their clients protect their reputation and give them an opportunity for a fresh start: bit.ly/4lQ6MH3

Tune in for a conversation with a VSB member who has attended more than 40 Annual Meetings and has seen the event evolve over decades. Hear what keeps them coming back, what makes the experience meaningful, and what first-time attendees should know: bit.ly/VSBLunchLearn

Every new client may not be a client at all, but a scammer looking to take advantage of you or your firm. See the latest article about how to avoid these fraudulent clients by Christopher Parke Benjamin: bit.ly/fakeclients

Registration is officially open for the 2026 Annual Meeting! Secure your spot today and join us for an unforgettable experience. Reserve your place and book your accommodations early to take advantage of special rates: bit.ly/VSBAM26

Create a free account with Paladin and post your pro bono opportunities on the statewide portal. Want to volunteer for a pro bono opportunity? Visit the portal today at bit.ly/VSB-PBV

Expect fresh programming, exciting social events, and a few surprises along the way. Stay tuned for details and make sure you’re part of what’s new.

Big things are coming to the 2026 Annual Meeting. This year, we’re introducing new CLE topics that tackle emerging trends in the legal profession, plus networking opportunities designed to help you connect with colleagues across Virginia.

The Virginia State Bar Real Property Section has named Kevin T. Pogoda as the recipient of the 2026 Traver Scholar Award, given each year to honor a lawyer who embodies the highest ideals and expertise in the practice of real estate law: bit.ly/4cXEzvR

Volunteers should sign up before March 11 to participate in Loudoun County, and before May 6 to participate in Roanoke.

The VSB Young Lawyers Section, with support from the Virginia Law Foundation, is partnering with Loudoun County, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and the City of Roanoke to provide first responders and their spouses FREE basic estate planning documents.