It’s that time of year again! Pumpkins, leaves, apples…and dues renewal. Yes, yes…it’s time to renew your VTLA membership! You can renew online, over the phone, or through the mail using the invoice which should be arriving in your mailbox soon.

Shout out to Lisa Jackson in Norfolk for being our first member to renew this year! She said, "The question and answer/brainstorming that takes place on the listserv is invaluable.  I will never let my VTLA membership lapse!" 

It’s a quick and easy thing to scratch off your “to do” list. It’s important to do it now so that you’re all setup and ready to go for 2022. Do it today!

Industrious. Kind. Tireless. Magician. Boundless energy. Innovative leader. Compassionate. These are just a few words VTLA members used to describe Valerie to celebrate her 30 year anniversary with VTLA. It’s impossible to fully convey the impact that she has made on the legal community through her time at VTLA, but click here to read what just a few of our members had to say about our fearless leader. Congrats, Valerie, on this huge accomplishment – we appreciate you and all that you do!

VTLA is seeking nominations for our Distinguished Service Award, Lifetime Achievement Award and the VTLA Oliver White Hill Courageous Advocate Award. These honors are presented at the Convention Banquet each year.

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.

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• Juliana Marie Lyons
• Matthew Tsun
• Brandon Matthews
• Brandon L. Wilder
• Julian Bouchard
• Sean Domer
• William W. Smith, III
• David B. Tatge
• Mark Earley, Jr.
• Heather R. Howard
• Phillip S. Georges
• Laura Kouremetis
• Christopher Patrick Daniels
• Rebecca Cusey

Bring a new member into the VTLA family and you both win! Every time you recruit a new member, you help strengthen VTLA. A vital and growing membership means improved educational and networking opportunities and helps ensure the best judicial system for all Virginians. And any time a new member says you referred them, you are entered into a drawing for some really great prizes!

Details HERE!

VTLA has partnered with Intrado to offer members special rates for audio and web conferencing through their InterCall service. Full details available HERE on this and all of your great member discounts and benefits.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. The observation first began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson, was later extended by President Reagan in 1988 and continues today.

Thanks to Charlene Morring, co-chair for the Diversity & Inclusion Alliance, for sharing some history about this important month and ideas for learning more and celebrating. 

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