Hot off the press! The 2023-2024 VTLA Directory of Members & Services will be hitting mailboxes in the next few weeks. Be on the lookout and let us know what you think of this year’s edition!

VTLA is seeking nominations for our Distinguished Service Award, Lifetime Achievement Award and the Oliver White Hill Courageous Advocate Award. These honors will be presented at the Convention in March. The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 4.

Please consider nominating a legal giant today! Click on each of the award names above for the full descriptions and email Valerie O'Brien with your nominations.
 

This Thursday! September 21 at 2:00 pm

You may know TrustRx as Summit Pharmacy - they are still delivering doctor-prescribed medications on your authority if claims are in dispute or litigation. Help your clients (and your staff) by referring them to the experienced staff at TrustRx. They make things simple for you and your clients! TrustRx is a valued Gold-level Business Partner with VTLA, and we are excited to learn more about the important work they do.

Join us Thursday, September 21 at 2:00 pm for a chat with TrustRx team. Register HERE

October 26 - Richmond & Virtual

VTLA’s Sources of Coverage seminar is a must-see for every personal injury attorney in the state and it has been overhauled for 2023. In this seminar, some of Virginia's best will show you where to find coverage for your client's injuries - ways that didn't even exist the last time we held this program five years ago! With each registration, you will receive a treatise that you absolutely must have on your desk. Don’t miss out!

Join us in person at the University of Richmond alumni center or online. Registration is open! Sign up here.

Thursday – 12:00-1:00

Hear how to build a book of business and a practice you love with our Women’s Caucus this Thursday, August 17. Business Development Coach Katie Lipp, a law firm owner herself, will share some inspiring ideas about getting clients and building confidence to forge your own path in the law.

Join us! Register here

This year’s Advanced Auto Retreat was a sellout! The program last month in Charlottesville featured timely topics and speakers, and as always with VTLA retreats, a great opportunity to meet fellow members. The highlights were a review of the data available from a car’s black box, an exciting and overwhelming look at AI right now, and as always, lien presentations. Plan on attending next year (watch for the dates in late July)!

Check out more photos here.

Thank you for your help

The VTLA Women’s Caucus launched a toy drive to replenish learning toys used in J&DR courts, and YOU STEPPED UP!

Earlier this month, we distributed more than 500 new toys and books through the Virginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attorneys. (If you are interested in continuing this important work in your local court, let us know.) Thanks to Brielle Hunt and VACA for their extraordinary efforts. Thanks also to our Platinum Partner ChartSquad for donating bags for the toy shopping. Above all, thank YOU for donating to this great project.

Take a look at more photos here.

VTLA Executive Director Valerie O’Brien was elected president of the National Association of Trial Lawyer Executives (NATLE) last month. NATLE is comprised of chief executives and staff of more than 60 justice associations from every U.S. state, Washington DC, several city associations, and Canadian provinces. Collectively, it represents more than 60,000 attorneys, all working together to ensure justice for all. The leadership team with Valerie includes executive directors from Connecticut, Missouri, Maryland and Idaho.

AAJ’s Annual Meeting was held in Philadelphia last month. In addition to numerous VTLA members taking active roles in the AAJ Women’s Caucus, sections and governance, we are proud of those who received the following awards. Congratulations!

Above and Beyond Award
Kevin Biniazan, Michael Phelan, Derrick Walker, Greg Webb

Minority Caucus Stalwart Award
Derrick Walker

Richard D. Hailey Distinguished Service
Derrick Walker

VTLA can help you “lick” these dog days of summer! With open discussion sessions to great upcoming fall CLE programs, we have what you need. In the meantime, meet VTLA’s top dogs. Click here.