• Gregory Wenzl Brown 
• Crawford Ellsworth III 
• Kristi Lyn Gavalier 
• Melissa Ryan 
• Jessica Lynn Sartorius 
• Madeline Starbranch 

If you attended the Convention, you probably met Hannah Brechlin running from a Business Partner to an exhibitor to another Business Partner. Hannah joined us late last year from the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation and has already forged great relationships with our Partners. She’s now turning her magic to the Young Trial Lawyers section.

Just last week, we welcomed Jonathan Sanford as our new Membership Director. He has been engrossed in trainings for our software and will be learning what makes VTLA tick for all of you. After a managing hundreds of students, families and programs at the Richmond Symphony, helping nurture and grow our VTLA membership should strike a beautiful note.

As always, VTLA staff is here for you. Please reach out to any one of us if we can help you in your practice.

Did you miss something at the Convention and want to catch up? If you were a registered attendee, you only have 10 days left to view the videos of all presentations from the convention for free in our app. Either log back into the EventMobi app or go to www.vajustice.org and identify the presentation in the agenda - there, you will find the video.

Trial from Start to Finish finished!
Did you miss it? This outstanding series is now available in VTLA's on-demand programs! Join the self-paced program, start and stop at your convenience, continue where you left off, and review supporting materials as often as you like. Register here!

Whether you’re enjoying the beach or even just a local festival this summer, we hope you join and respect our colleagues who celebrate Pride month and Juneteenth this month. Please read these submissions by VTLA members to deepen your understanding of these recognitions: Sam Sledd on Pride and Brooke Taylor on Juneteenth.

PARALEGALS: SAVE THE DATE!

The 1865 Brewing Company, Hampton
July 21, 2023 at 6:30 pm

Join us for our second social event specifically for any paralegal or law office support staff. Come and meet your colleagues - see old friends and make new ones! This free event includes light appetizers, beer or wine and is kindly sponsored by MHC Healthcare.  RSVP here!

Are you in a solo or small firm? What does VTLA do for you? What do you wish VTLA could do for you? What are the pain points in your practice? We’re listening.

VTLA President Vaden Warren is looking to meet you and a few of your colleagues for breakfast or lunch ... just to listen. Last month in Roanoke, we met with a few members and learned how much help webinars on business topics might be for small firms. We’ll be looking into some ideas there. Next, maybe we come to you? Drop us a quick note here and we’ll get you on the list.

The work world can be a competitive place. How can you set yourself apart? By practicing professionalism, both inside and outside of the office! This not only elevates you amongst your firm's clients, close peers, and associates but can also highlight your qualities to a much broader community.

Former paralegal and firm administrator Abigail Davis-Hess, will provide insight and tips for polishing the ways you conduct yourself, relate to others, and approach tasks, all of which factor into your degree of professionalism.

Free for VTLA members and a nominal fee for non-members. Register here.

VTLA thrives with your contributions of time and money. Our legislative program is active year-round, working to protect our system of justice by ensuring Virginia’s legal climate provides fair and equal access to justice for all Virginians. The VTLPAC makes contributions to candidates committed to these ideals.

And we are more than just a legislative program. In 2022 our Foundation launched a new Diversity Scholarship/Fellowship program with significant contributions by our members. This summer, two outstanding law students are making an impact in two member firms as part of that program. Other members are looking at bike helmet safety programs and more!

Consider becoming part of our community of contributors. Just click here.

Production of the 2023-24 Directory of Members & Services is officially under way and your firm still has time to run an ad! Many members report that the Directory is a primary source for networking and reference. Make sure you are included in the who’s who guide of Virginia trial lawyers by taking advantage of an ad in this great publication! Ad deadline is July 1. Details HERE

Tomorrow, June 15 at 2 pm

Precision Legal Marketing is a full service marketing agency that can separate your specific needs from what other marketing companies do. Precision is local to Virginia and has 40+ years of combined experience that can be dedicated to the success of your individual practice. 

Join us this tomorrow, June 15 at 2 pm for a chat with Precision’s Steven Long and Melissa Fitch. (psst! There will also be a special giveaway, so you won’t want to miss it!)

Register here.

July 28-29 – Charlottesville
Reconstruct a car crash and walk through the vehicle download with the experts. Walk through a DUI stop. Liens. ERISA. Medicare. Advances in car technology and artificial intelligence. Learn from dozens of outstanding speakers on these topics and more at this summer's Advanced Auto Retreat. Sign up for this retreat, specially designed for discussion, sharing and learning – July 28-29 at the Quirk Hotel in Charlottesville. Register here!