Seminar Co-Chairs:
Lynne C. Seay, VARP, Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, Fredericksburg
Tracy A. Houck, Esq, The Harris Law Firm, Fredericksburg

5.5 Hours (1 Hour Ethics) pending

This year's seminar theme highlights the professional excellence paralegals aim to achieve. Every day, paralegals demonstrate qualities similar to those of Olympic athletes: discipline, motivation, adaptability, teamwork, passion, confidence, resilience, and the ability to manage stress. No matter how long you've been practicing as a paralegal, this program offers opportunities for learning and growth. Elevate your career and become an even more valuable asset to your firm. The program is designed by experienced paralegals, ensuring the topics are relevant to your daily work and enriched by inspiring speakers. You'll leave this seminar feeling like a champion!

Our seminar is offered in person only. Your registration fee includes breakfast and lunch. Parking is free. Onsite registration and Paralegal Marketplace opens at 8 a.m. Join us at 8:45 for important announcements. Our program starts at 9 a.m.

New this Year! Join us the evening before at Park Lane Tavern 6:30-8:30, for a social gathering to meet and greet both new and familiar colleagues from across the state! RSVP during registration. Food and drinks will be provided. Kindly sponsored by Physician Life Care Planning. Details below.

Topics At A Glance

General Sessions:

• Legislative Updates
• Golden Nuggets on Communication and Mental Health
• Ethics

Breakout Sessions:

• Civil Litigation:
  • Understanding Scheduling Orders in Circuit and Federal Courts
  • Unique Service Issues
  • Innovative Strategies for Challenging Medical Records and Billing Requests
• Family Law:
  • Equitable Distribution - It Doesn't Mean It's Equal!
  • Discovery - Transparency is Key!
  • Post Divorce Issues - Your Client is Divorced, But Now What?
• Criminal Law:
  • Prosecuting a Murder Case
  • Defending a Murder Case
  • Sentencing Guidelines: Everything You Always Wanted to Know
• Workers' Compensation
  • Applying Resources to Your Case
  • Deputy Commissioner Panel
• General Practice
  • Navigating Immigration Law: Effective Strategies for Handling Legal Intersections
  • Circuit Court Pleadings in Virginia- Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How?

Agenda

As always, be sure to check out our Paralegal Marketplace!
Raffle winners will be announced during the last afternoon break.
Must be present to win.

Students currently enrolled in a paralegal program are welcome to attend at a reduced rate.
Limited seating is available.

VTLA members enjoy discounted seminar rates. If you are not yet a member, please consider joining.
Call 804-343-1143 for details.

CLE Certificate and Materials: 
Seminar materials, along with the CLE Certificate of Attendance, will be emailed to you 1-2 days before the program so that you may print any materials you wish to have with you. If you would like to access these materials while at the retreat, bring your laptop or tablet; no printed copies will be provided. Members may access materials and certificates to any VTLA registered program in MyVTLA, located at the top of the VTLA website.

Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early and come to the VTLA registration table to check-in.

Event Anti-Harassment, Discrimination and Safety Policy

Fredericksburg Convention Center
2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
Tel: 540-548-5555

Conveniently located off of I-95, our seminar will be in the Conference Center section of the convention center.

Directions

Need a place to stay the night before? VTLA has a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate of $149 at Homewood Suites, conveniently located across the parking lot from the convention center. Reserve your room by October 20 to secure the best rate. Be sure to mention you are with the Va. Trial Lawyers Association.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Fredericksburg
1040 Hospitality Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Tel: 540-786-9700

• Online Reservations 
• Phone Reservations: Call 540-786-9700 and be sure to mention you are with the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association or provide group code VTL. 
• Directions

Join us for a free social the evening before the seminar, Wednesday, November 13, starting at 6:30. Conveniently located close to both our hotel and convention Center!

Park Lane Tavern
Spotsylvania Towne Centre
1 Towne Centre Boulevard
Fredericksburg, VA 22407

WE HOPE YOU WON'T, but if you must cancel, the VTLA cancellation policy applies to all paid meeting events, including any scheduled social events. All cancellations or changes must be in writing. Cancellations received before materials are emailed will be refunded the registration fee paid less a $25 cancellation fee. Due to guarantees required to our vendors, no refunds will be given after that point. Thank you for your understanding.