The Virginia Bar Association

The Virginia Bar Association We are the largest voluntary statewide bar organization in Virginia. We are the largest voluntary legal organization in Virginia.

Our 4,000 members serve the public and the profession by working statewide to improve the law and administration of justice while advancing collegiality and professionalism among peers. Our 5,500 members serve the public and the profession by working statewide to improve the law and administration of justice while advancing collegiality among peers.

Criminal lawyers: Are you prepared for Virginia's new criminal record sealing laws?Join Emily Allen and Lauren Young for...
05/28/2026

Criminal lawyers: Are you prepared for Virginia's new criminal record sealing laws?

Join Emily Allen and Lauren Young for a look at the changes taking effect July 1 and invite a colleague to attend, too: https://conta.cc/4tWM4YA

Tidewater criminal lawyers: another round is waiting!Join the VBA's Criminal Law Section for an evening of fellowship, f...
05/19/2026

Tidewater criminal lawyers: another round is waiting!

Join the VBA's Criminal Law Section for an evening of fellowship, food and drinks (spirited & otherwise)—our treat!

We welcome non-members to join! Bring a colleague along to meet the section and learn more about what we do.

Bankruptcy lawyers: looking for meaningful CLE with a waterfront view? Join us this June in Coastal Virginia.Don't miss ...
05/13/2026

Bankruptcy lawyers: looking for meaningful CLE with a waterfront view? Join us this June in Coastal Virginia.

Don't miss out on "Professional Ethics and Limits on Zealous Advocacy" with Hon. Keith Phillips, Peter Barrett and Joshua Stiff.

While you're there, make a weekend of it and enjoy the waterfront charm of Irvington and The Tides Inn!

And a special thanks to our event sponsors:

Platinum: Hunton
Silver: Ashley F. Morgan Law and Woods Rogers
Bronze: Financial Freedom Legal

A huge congratulations to the winners of this year’s Lawyer Wellness Challenge!With more than 400 participants in our bi...
05/12/2026

A huge congratulations to the winners of this year’s Lawyer Wellness Challenge!

With more than 400 participants in our biggest challenge yet, we loved seeing the energy, encouragement and commitment to well-being throughout the week.

Top VBA Member Steppers:
- Dawn Boyce
- Moses Hutchison
- Alex Cuff

Top Non-Member Stepper:
- Brett Tidrick

Top Step Team: “The Moving Party”
- Chief Judge Marla Graff Decker
- Gordon Dobbs
- Julianne Meyer
- Stephanie Paine
- Brett Tidrick

Chat Cheerleader:
- Sheryl-Lynn Caroff

Wellness Webinar Watcher:
- Jeannine Rose

The Ultimate Win: the investment everyone made in their own well-being.

Whether you made one small change or many, every step toward healthier habits makes a difference, and all 400+ participants took meaningful action throughout the challenge.

For more wellness content (or to catch a webinar you missed), visit our YouTube page: https://conta.cc/4dhnBGO

Thank you to the 400+ people who registered for this year’s Lawyer Wellness Challenge!To everyone who took part: you sho...
05/11/2026

Thank you to the 400+ people who registered for this year’s Lawyer Wellness Challenge!

To everyone who took part: you should be proud of the time and energy you invested in your well-being!

Winners will be announced shortly, so stay tuned.

In the meantime, if you missed last week's wellness webinars on mentorship, flourishing through "too-muchness" or financial well-being basics, check out our YouTube wellness playlist: https://conta.cc/4dhnBGO

Momentum looks good on you!Whether you’ve joined a webinar, connected with a colleague, logged steps for the Step Challe...
05/06/2026

Momentum looks good on you!

Whether you’ve joined a webinar, connected with a colleague, logged steps for the Step Challenge or simply paused to recharge for a few, it all counts.

Keep showing up for yourself this week—you’re building habits that last beyond the challenge.

This year's LWC just hit 400 participants—and there’s still time to join! Thank you to VBA member Timothy Boykin for hel...
05/05/2026

This year's LWC just hit 400 participants—and there’s still time to join! Thank you to VBA member Timothy Boykin for helping us achieve this milestone.

Missed today's webinar and want to catch up? All of this year's webinars will be available on YouTube soon!

Tax lawyers: are you ready for the July 10 deadline?Tune in as Karen Kelly and Mike Waalkes of Kostelanetz break down Kw...
04/28/2026

Tax lawyers: are you ready for the July 10 deadline?

Tune in as Karen Kelly and Mike Waalkes of Kostelanetz break down Kwong and Abdo and what they could mean for claims tied to the COVID-19 emergency period.

Share with a colleague & register: https://conta.cc/41JMDth

2026 statutory updates are here—now what for health law?Hear from Clark Barrineau, William Frank, Douglas Gray, Keith Ha...
04/27/2026

2026 statutory updates are here—now what for health law?

Hear from Clark Barrineau, William Frank, Douglas Gray, Keith Hare and Brent Rawlings.

Plus, ethics insights from Diane Ferguson.
https://conta.cc/4u7jTql

Your new monthly ritual: YLD Sidebar Socials90 minutes to connect, catch up and recharge at the end of your day. It’s vi...
03/19/2026

Your new monthly ritual: YLD Sidebar Socials

90 minutes to connect, catch up and recharge at the end of your day. It’s virtual, come-and-go and all about good company!

Bring a colleague & come chat—every fourth Thursday.

Sign up & drop in next week:
https://conta.cc/4byvO8W

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1111 East Main Street, Suite 905
Richmond, VA
23219

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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