Note you are registering to attend IN PERSON.

Seminar Co-Chairs:
Lauren M. Byrne, MartinWren, Charlottesville
Courtney L. Winston, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, Richmond

7.0 Hours CLE

Representing survivors of sexual assault demands more than legal knowledge—it requires trauma-informed advocacy, strategic litigation skills, and an understanding of complex legal landscapes. This comprehensive CLE seminar is designed specifically for plaintiff attorneys and staff who want to enhance their ability to effectively and compassionately represent sexual assault survivors in civil litigation.

You will learn practical skills, legal updates, and trauma-informed strategies needed to effectively advocate for survivors of sexual assault. Gain the legal, procedural, and psychological tools necessary to competently represent survivors in these cases, from initial intake through trial, including tools for tackling common liability defenses and insurance issues.

Who Should Attend: Attorneys and staff who represent or are interested in representing survivors of sexual assault and seek to deepen their understanding of trauma-informed advocacy, legal strategy, and the interconnectedness of the criminal and civil court systems in sexual assault litigation.

Lunch is included for in-person attendees, kindly sponsored by JMW Settlements. Parking is free.

Topics At A Glance:

• Vicarious Liability: Where We Are Now and How We Got Here
• The Plaintiff Attorney's Intake Checklist and Case Selection
• Trauma and the Brain
• Reading and Understanding Insurance Policies Coverage
• Crafting Effective Pleadings
• Presenting the Case at Trial
• Navigating the Criminal Process
• Similarities and Differences: The Impact of the Defendant on Case Strategy Decisions

Agenda

Register before SEPTEMBER 30 and enjoy discounted registration rates!

This program is open to plaintiff attorneys and legal staff only.

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

Registration fee for employees of Legal Aid, a Public Defender program, or local, state, or federal government agency is one-half the standard fee. Call VTLA to register.

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

VSCPA Learning & Innovation Center
Virginia Society of CPAs
4309 Cox Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060

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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 from our vendors, no refunds will be given after that point. Thank you for your understanding.