2024 CLE MARATHON

Live In-Person at the Alexandria Courthouse and

offered as Interactive Live Webcasts on Zoom®

Schedule at a Glance

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

10:45 A.M. - 11:45 A.M.

Collective Bargaining is Having its Day in Virginia: What This Means for Your Clients or Practice
(Virginia Approved for 1 CLE Credit)
Presenters: Heidi Meizner and Justin Keating

12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Ethics for Lawyers in Negotiation and Mediation
(Virginia Approved for 2 Ethics Credits)
Presenters: Hon. Joanne Alper (Ret.) & Hon. James Clark (Ret.)

2:15 P.M. - 3:15 P.M.

Succession Planning
(Virginia Approved for 1 CLE Credit)
Presenters: Joyvan Malbon-Griffin

3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Landlord Laws: Navigating the Rental Realms of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia
(Virginia Approved for 1 CLE Credit)
Presenters: Crystal Kramer, Alfredo Vasquez, and Martin Yeager

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22

10:45 A.M. - 11:45 A.M.

Legal Landscape: Recent Developments in Virginia Criminal Law
(Pending Virginia Approval for 1 Credit)
Presenters: Megan Thomas and Bryan Porter

12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Depositions 101: If I Can Do It, So Can You
(Pending Virginia Approval for 1 Credit)
Presenters: James Abrenio and Benjamin Jaffe

1:15 P.M. - 2:15 P.M.

A New Frontier: Using Generative AI in the Legal Industry
(Virginia Approved for 1 Credit)
Presenters: Aaron Book and Donna Baird

2:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Personal Injury Case in Alexandria General District Court
(Pending Virginia Approval for 2 CLE Credits)
Presenters: Hon. Donald M. Haddock, Jr., Justin Curcio, and Nathaniel Weiner

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23

10:45 A.M. - 11:45 A.M.

Service & Separation: Navigating Military Retirement and Divorce with Expertise
(Virginia Approved for 1 CLE Credit)
Presenter: Colleen M. Haddow

12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Federal Sentencing Mitigation and Criminal Forfeiture: Recent Developments and Best Practices (Virginia Approved for 2 CLE Credits)
Presenters: Jeff Zimmerman, Joe King, and Ellen Shultz

2:15 P.M. - 4:15 P.M.

Menu to Motion: Expert Strategies for Restaurant Client Representation
(Virginia Approved for 2 CLE Credits)
Presenter: Robert J. Test

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24

11:45 A.M. - 12:45 P.M.

State & Federal Criminal Discovery Obligations Imposed on Prosecutors & Defense
(Virginia Approved for 1 CLE Credit)
Presenters: Dennis Fitzpatrick and Gene Rossi

1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Inside Chambers Tips on Practicing in Alexandria Circuit Court
(Virginia Approved for 1 CLE Credit)
Presenters: Hon. Kathleen M. Uston, Ben Ortiz, Mary Talkington, and Bryson Strachan

2:15 P.M. - 3:15 P.M.

The Art and Science of Drafting Orders: A View from the Bench
(Virginia Approved for 1 Credit)
Presenters: Hon. David Bernhard and Hon. Rebecca Wade

3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Secrets of the Virginia Supreme Court: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Couldn't Ask (Pending Approval for 1 CLE Credit)
Presenter: Hon. Thomas P. Mann

5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Closing Reception at Union Street Public House

Office Location and Hours

Alexandria Courthouse
The Alexandria Bar Association
520 King Street, Room 202
Alexandria, VA 22314

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by telephone 703-548-1106 or email at alexbar@alexandriabarva.org

Alexandria City Courts

Alexandria Circuit Court
Alexandria General District Court
Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
General Information for Virginia Courts

Resources

Lawyer Referral Service
Legal Services of Northern Virginia
Alexandria Law Library
Virginia State Bar