OUR MISSION
The Virginia Bar Association is the independent voice of the Virginia lawyer, advancing the
highest ideals of the profession through advocacy and volunteer service.
701 East Franklin Street, Suite 1120
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-644-0041 Fax: 804-644-0052
Email: thevba@vba.org • Web: vba.org
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4 President's Page
6 YLD Page
8 Law Practice Musings
12 Writer's Block
14 Save the Date
28 Cybersecurity
34 VBA Foundation Patrons
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On the Cover
The new VBA home, dubbed VBA on Main, will add a member center for work, meetings, social
events, and more. Images courtesy of SMBW, Bank of America, and the VBA.
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FUTURE OF ADR
Prioritize client needs by using ADR
principles and the concept of triage.
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JUDICIAL EVALUATIONS
e performance reviews depend on the
participation of all eligible attorneys.
PRESIDENT
David S. Mercer, Alexandria
PRESIDENT-ELECT
C.J. Steuart Thomas III, Staunton
CHAIR, BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Richard E. Garriott Jr., Virginia Beach
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
James Patrick Guy II, Richmond
CHAIR, LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Joseph H. Carpenter IV, Norfolk
CHAIR, YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION
Jeremy S. Williams, Richmond
CHAIR-ELECT, YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION
Andrew B. Stockment, Charlottesville
BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEMBERS
N. Thomas Connally III, McLean
Rudene Mercer Haynes, Richmond
Scott W. Kowalski, Lynchburg
R. Peyton Mahaffey, Fairfax
George Keith Martin, Richmond
Jamie Baskerville Martin, Richmond
Alison M. McKee, Virginia Beach
Richard H. Ottinger, Norfolk
Hon. Jeri Kaylene Somers, Washington, D.C.
Cathleen P. Welsh, Harrisonburg
Thomas M. Winn III, Roanoke
BOARD REPRESENTATIVES
Hon. Stephen R. McCullough, Judicial
Dean Michael V. Hernandez, Law School
Del. G. Manoli Loupassi, Legislative
Cynthia E. Hudson, Government
ABA HOUSE OF DELEGATES REPRESENTATIVE
G. Michael Pace Jr., Salem
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
Reed Smith LLP, Richmond
Contact: Jeffrey S. Palmore
Email: JPalmore@reedsmith.com
GENERAL COUNSEL FOR THE VBA
Michael J. Quinan, Richmond
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Yvonne C. McGhee – yvonnemcghee@vba.org
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Brenda Dillard – brendadillard@vba.org
VBA JOURNAL EDITOR
Marilyn Shaw – marilynshaw@vba.org
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ANNUAL MEETING RECAP
Take a look back at the VBA's 127th
Annual Meeting in Williamsburg.
LEGISLATIVE RESULTS
VBA-sponsored bills fare well in the 2017
Virginia General Assembly.
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