Virginia State Bar

If you practice any type of business law in the Commonwealth, plan on attending the 50th Anniversary Advanced Business Law Conference in Williamsburg September 20-21. Featuring top lawyers discussing issues ranging from the Corporate Transparency Act to Crypto Assets to M&A and PE markets, the event offers 10.0 CLE and 2.0 Ethics. The first panel features Tina McRae of Kaleo Legal, Lisa Hedrick of Hirschler , James Kennedy of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, and moderator Todd Lynn of Carney Patterson Meade, PLC discussing "Corporation and LLC Structuring for Capitalization, Succession, and Exit." Register here: https://bit.ly/ABLC50

With a salary range of $104,000–$114,000, the VSB seeks an Assistant Bar Counsel to work with our mission of protecting the public and enhancing the legal profession across the Commonwealth. Join a great work environment with excellent benefits, and be a key part of the privilege of self-regulation. Full job description here: https://lnkd.in/egcj5A9B

Virginia lawyers! If you are considering a new job, our VSB Classifieds have all kinds of positions across the state. Want to work for the Supreme Court, the SCC, a law school, a university, at Dominion Energy, as a family lawyer, for the US Labor Department, as a trial attorney, a litigator, for an airline association, as a trusts & estates attorney, or as a lawyer for the City of Charlottesville or for a number of counties across the Commonwealth? Well squish in with a furry friend or a cup of coffee this weekend and take a look at our VSB Classifieds. And please, if you know someone who is looking for a job, pass it on! https://lnkd.in/ePp54p_z

Yesterday we celebrated one of our favorite events: the Admission & Orientation Ceremony, where the Supreme Court of Virginia administers the oath of office to new Virginia lawyers. Chief Justice Goodwyn reminded the new lawyers to "always do your best for your clients" and to remember that clients are dependent on their performance and diligence. Congratulations and welcome to the VSB, new lawyers! ⚖️ #virginialawyer

The VSB Young Lawyers Conference's Professional Development Conference is a free virtual webinar that includes four sessions with relatable, practical information—all tailored for Virginia's young lawyers. Up to 4.0 hours of CLE credit are being sought for timely topics including access to legal services, estate planning, mindfulness, and managing digital evidence. Join us this Friday, June 7, from 9 am–2 pm for CLE credits you can earn from the comfort of your home or office. Register now: https://bit.ly/YLCPDC2024. #CLE #professionaldevelopment #lawyers #VSB

The new issue of #VirginiaLawyer is sponsored by the VSB's General Practice Section. General practice lawyers handle a full range of legal services from criminal law to wills and estates and serve as a referral source to other lawyers who handle more specialized cases. They are legal jacks of all trades, and most commonly represent the legal system to the general public. Read articles about navigating a multi-week jury trial, recent amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code, silent trusts, and much more: https://bit.ly/VLJune24. Thank you to our authors, our advertisers, and the talented lawyers and judges of the Commonwealth. #generalpractice #lawyers #vsb #magazine

Do you like last minute beach trips? Need 12 CLE hours? Want to have breakfast with judges in bermuda shorts? Feel like networking with your fellow lawyers from across the Commonwealth in a sandy setting offering receptions, sports, and an interactive CLE with a panel of Virginia's top judges? Come be a Bar Star at the VSB Annual Meeting. We'd love to see you there, and you will have fun in the sun! 🌞 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ey6dDuNt

A presidential swearing-in ceremony, live music, CLEs, networking, fun in the sun... you don't want to miss the 2024 #VSBAnnualMeeting, May 29–June 1! ☀️🌊 Act now to get the Virginia Beach hotel you want at the best rate—April 30 is the last day for booking a discounted room in a VSB room block. For returning attendees: the early registration discount deadline is Friday, May 3. More information and registration: https://lnkd.in/eD2N5fxJ. #CLE #lawyers #virginia #statebar #annualmeeting

Good news, lawyers: the Litigation Issue of #VirginiaLawyer is heading to your mailbox! This issue features articles on the importance of jury instructions, unpaid wage claims, the classification of independent contractors, and much more. Read the digital edition: https://bit.ly/Apr24VL. Cover: Attorneys and judges of the VSB Litigation Section at Riverfront Plaza in Richmond. #litigation #law #lawyers

One month to go until the annual #VSBTechshow! This virtual CLE presentation covers the latest in tech issues facing lawyers and law firms. It offers 7 hours CLE and 4 hours Ethics credit the day of the conference, with an opportunity for attendees to receive up to 13 hours CLE and 5 hours Ethics credit by watching on-demand sessions that they missed live. This year, the VSB Techshow is honored to feature Justice Thomas P. Mann of the Supreme Court of Virginia and VSB President Chidi James as the opening speakers. Register today: https://bit.ly/VSBTechshow #CLE #tech #lawyer #lawfirm #virginialawyer