The Justices of the Supreme Court of Virginia unanimously elected Justice Cleo E. Powell as Chief Justice-elect: vsb.org/Site/news/news…

Working as federal judicial law clerks, we quickly learned each judge’s preferences and became aware of attorneys who failed to adhere to those preferences. As former clerks, it is incumbent on us to share these tricks with our fellow associates: vsb.org/Site/Member-Ar…

Introducing Sidebar, the online supplement to Virginia Lawyer. Here you can find online article submissions from fellow Virginia State Bar members who seek to share their knowledge of the legal profession. Read more here: vsb.org/Site/Site/Memb…

Join us Tues, Sept 30, at noon for a FREE 1-hour CLE webinar with Smokeball Bill—trust and billing software for law firms. Learn the top 10 mistakes attorneys make when managing trust accounts and show you how to avoid them with confidence. bit.ly/Smokeball-Webi…

It's October, and we have a range of events happening, including the VSB Pro Bono Conference, the YLS 2025 Bench-Bar Dinner, and the Attorney General Debate. Many of the events offer MCLE credit. Check out the VSB's web calendar for more info: bit.ly/VSBevents.

The Bench-Bar Dinner celebrates newly elevated and appointed judges. This year's dinner will feature the Hon. S. Bernard Goodwyn, chief justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia. See the list of this year's honorees and reserve your spot by 10/7 at bit.ly/2025BenchBar.

For the Pro Bono Issue, #VirginiaLawyer sat down with David DePippo and Tim McHugh to discuss their pro bono work on behalf of a veteran. Read more about this case in the magazine's digital edition: bit.ly/VLOct25. #probono #veterans #lawyers #scotus

Couldn’t make it to the MCLE Essentials Lunch & Learn? The recording is now available on YouTube! This session breaks down annual MCLE compliance, certification steps, and how to find low-cost MCLE opportunities. Watch before the October 31 MCLE deadline: youtube.com/watch?v=B88fIs…

Still need an hour of live CLE to meet your 2025 MCLE requirement? Join a free CLE webinar on October 28 exploring how mental health and addiction issues can affect legal practice and lead to impairment suspensions. Register: bit.ly/VSBLunchLearn

This evening, the University of Richmond, in partnership with the Virginia State Bar, proudly hosts the 2025 Attorney General Debate featuring Jason Miyares and Jay Jones. The livestream of tonight's programming is accessible using the link below. law.richmond.edu/about/communit…

The VSB and the University of Richmond School of Law are hosting the 2025 Virginia Attorney General Debate tonight at 6 pm. Members of the public can livestream the debate at law.richmond.edu/vaagdebate2025.

In search of LIVE or ETHICS CLE credit? The VSB has upcoming webinar courses that may help you complete your annual MCLE requirements by October 31: vsbwebstorage.blob.core.windows.net/$web/BarServic…

Lunch & Learn: Lessons from the VSB’s Ethics Hotline Nov 17 | 12-1pm Join the Virginia State Bar’s Ethics Counsel for a virtual Lunch & Learn program exploring the top 10 ethics hotline questions received by the VSB. MCLE: 1.0 hour (1.0 Ethics) anticipated bit.ly/3XeTXKU

Need to modify a contract for your client? Read how the effect of a “course of dealing” on contract modification practices in Virginia, and how any such claims could be advanced and contested under Virginia law: bit.ly/4hWI6uM

Beginning November 5, the Virginia Lawyer Referral Service will undergo a software upgrade that will impact its services. Check out the link for more information: bit.ly/47Ish63

Could reverting to hardcopy documents be more beneficial to attorneys instead of maintaining records in digital form? Tamara C. Neo thinks so: bit.ly/3JR3q8e

Do you handle medical malpractice lawsuits? Having the right expert witness could make or break your case: bit.ly/4nQIFYk

See how Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is cultivating its pipeline of new lawyer talent through its connection with William & Mary Law School: bit.ly/482XwsT

For the December issue, #VirginiaLawyer had the privilege of speaking with the Hon. Junius P. Fulton III, justice-elect of the Supreme Court of Virginia. Justice-elect Fulton shared what motivated him to pursue a career in the law: bit.ly/4aqvlql

December 11, we’re diving into The Evolving Landscape of Healthcare Antitrust—a timely look at the latest enforcement trends, key cases, and policy developments in the healthcare sector: bit.ly/4pmdHcb