Cosponsored with the Construction Law and Public Contracts Section of the Virginia State Bar
Thursday, November 6, 8:15 a.m.–5:15 p.m. ET AND Friday, November 7, 8:00 a.m.–12:25 p.m. ET
| MCLE Credit: | 12.0 (Ethics: 2.0) Pending |
| Live-Interactive Credit: | 12.0 (all formats) Pending |
Live on Site:
Webcast:
Telephone:
Please note: This seminar is not eligible for the Virginia CLE® government, new lawyer, pro bono, law student, legal aid, or paralegal discounts.
Cosponsored with the Construction Law and Public Contracts Section of the Virginia State Bar
For more than four decades, this two-day gathering has been the destination of choice for both lawyers and industry representatives with a stake in construction law or public contracts matters. This seminar provides a full year’s worth of MCLE credit for Virginia attorneys and an indispensable educational and networking opportunity for all attendees. The offerings once again will range from annual ethics and legal updates to specific programs on the most pressing industry and governmental issues.
This year, you may attend the full 12-hour seminar: (1) in person, live on site at the Boar’s Head Resort, where attendees can network, exchange ideas, and enjoy the Thursday evening cocktail reception, OR (2) virtually via live-interactive webcast or telephone.
BRING YOUR FAMILY!
Nestled in Virginia’s Piedmont countryside, the Boar’s Head Resort promises world-class amenities in a setting uniquely Southern in character, charm, and natural beauty.
This exceptional resort includes AAA Four Diamond award-winning dining, attentive service, and first-class accommodations. Visitors enjoy golf, tennis, bicycling, hiking, fishing, hot air balloon rides, and a fitness club and spa, all within the grounds of the lush 573-acre estate. Add in the many attractions of Charlottesville and picturesque surroundings, and you will find the perfect venue for a long getaway with your family.
For more detailed information about The Boar’s Head’s championship golf and tennis facilities, for an overview of the treatments and services at the Spa, and for a schedule of fitness classes at the Sports Club, please visit The Boar’s Head’s website at www.boarsheadresort.com.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
We have a limited number of rooms available at The Boar’s Head Resort (seminar location).
Boar’s Head Resort
200 Ednam Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Please use the following link for web reservations:
Please note: the room block has been set up to check in on November 5, 2025, with a check-out date of November 7, 2025. If you need a reservation for before or after these dates, or if you need to book more than two rooms, please call the Boar’s Head Resort at the number below to speak with a Reservation agent and reference Virginia CLE Construction Law.
To make a reservation by phone, please call the Reservations Office at 1.800.476.1988.
The cut-off date for the group rate at the Boar’s Head Resort is Monday, September 22, 2025.
We also have room blocks available at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson and Hyatt Place Charlottesville:
Country Inn & Suites by Raddison
1600 Emmet Street North
Charlottesville, VA 22932
Reservations can be made by directly by using the following link:
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/JJ98W9
Or by calling the hotel at 434.326.4133. In doing so, please request the group rate for Virginia CLE—Construction Law Group.
The cut-off date for the group rate at Country Inn & Suites by Raddison is Monday, October 13, 2025.
Hyatt Place Charlottesville
2100 Bond Street
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Reservations can be made by directly by using the following link:
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHOZC/G-VLN5
Or by calling 800.993.4751. Please mention the group code G-VLN5 or the name and date of the event to receive the group rate:
November 5, 2025–November 7, 2025—Virginia Law Foundation
The cut-off date for the group rate at Hyatt Place Charlottesville is Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Registration Deadlines:
| Webcast: | 10 minutes prior to seminar. If you register for a webcast the day of the seminar, your e-mail receipt will include a link to launch the seminar and download the materials. |
| Telephone: | Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar Call (800) 979-8253 to register up to one hour prior to the seminar |
| Live on Site: | Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar Walk-in registration is permitted on a space-available basis |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored until 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the seminar. You will, however, be charged $99 if you cancel or transfer your registration to a different seminar after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE®.
Full refunds or transfers are available up to two days after a webcast in the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties.
Dietary Restrictions: If you have dietary restrictions and are attending the seminar in person, please email tfitzgerald@vacle.org.
Inclement Weather Policy and Updates.
MCLE Credit Caveat: The MCLE Board measures credits by the time you spend in attendance. If you enter a seminar late or leave it early, or both, you must reflect those adjustments accurately in the credits you report on your credit reporting form. A code will be given at the end of the seminar, which must be written on your MCLE form.
Private recording of this program is prohibited.
Can’t Attend?
E-mail distance_ed@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program is made available as an online or USB seminar.
E-mail publications@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program’s seminar materials are made available for sale.
Thursday, November 6
| 8:00 | Registration |
| 8:15 | Introductory Remarks Arnie Mason |
| 8:30 | Future Forward: Generative AI and Other Questions About the Future of the Practice of Law This presentation examines ethical obligations when using AI tools for legal research, document review, and client communication. Topics include competence requirements, confidentiality concerns, disclosure duties regarding AI assistance, and whether AI chatbots can engage in the unauthorized practice of law. The session also explores other ways the legal profession is changing, for example, as more jurisdictions allow allied legal professionals to take on expanded roles traditionally performed by attorneys. |
| 10:30 | Break |
| 10:40 | DPOR Basics: Handling Complaints Filed Against Architects and Contractors Kristan B. Burch, J. Brandon Sieg Dissatisfied customers and clients can file complaints against architects and contractors with the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. This session shall address the violations that the DPOR can investigate and prosecute in connection with such complaints and the administrative procedures applicable to such complaints. |
| 11:40 | Top Tips for Clear, Concise, and Compelling Contracts and Pleadings This presentation will share practical suggestions for how to make your writing better, clearer, and shorter—whether it is a contract, motion, or email. |
| 1:00 | Lunch Presentation: City of Lynchburg—Blackwater CSO Tunnel The Blackwater CSO Tunnel Project, called LYHBeyond, is a major investment in the protection of Lynchburg’s cherished waterways and the largest capital improvement project in the City of Lynchburg’s history. It will be the city’s most impactful project to date to protect our streams and the James River from combined sewer overflows (CSO). The Blackwater CSO Tunnel is designed as an underground tunnel nearly one mile in length and 12 feet in diameter, situated approximately 70 to 120 feet beneath the Blackwater Creek. It will collect and store up to 4.7 million gallons of combined sewage and stormwater during heavy rainfalls, keeping wastewater from overflowing into Lynchburg’s waterways. This presentation will provide an overview of Lynchburg’s CSO Program history and discuss the planning, funding, permitting, risk management, and construction associated with this capstone project. |
| 1:45 | Break |
| 2:00 | Utilizing the Public-Private Partnership (P3) Delivery Method in Virginia This presentation provides an in-depth overview of Virginia’s Public-Private Partnership (P3) framework, covering its statutory foundations, procurement processes, and risk allocation strategies. Using case studies like the I-495 HOT Lanes, it highlights practical insights into structuring, negotiating, and modifying P3 agreements while addressing key legal and financial considerations for infrastructure development. |
| 3:00 | Break |
| 3:15 | Restrictive Covenants in Virginia—An Update on the Law and Practice Tips for Drafting Enforceable Covenants The presentation will focus on changes in the law of covenants not to compete and non-solicitation agreements, including statutory and common law changes. The speakers will also discuss practice pointers for avoiding traps for the unwary in drafting. |
| 4:15 | DEI and Title IV in 2025 The session will discuss how to navigate the brave new world of DEI in public contracting. It will consider the current law on contracting and the new administration’s interpretations of the law, including executive orders and DOJ guidance. |
| 5:15 | Adjourn |
| 5:30 | Cocktail Reception (for attendees and faculty at the Boar’s Head Resort) |
Friday, November 7
| 8:00 | The Effects of Copyright and Trademark Law on the Construction Industry This presentation will discuss the Copyright Act’s unique protections for “architectural works,” as well as the implications of copyright and trademark law on engineering/design ownership, licensing, and project development across the broader construction industry. |
| 9:00 | Break |
| 9:10 | Corporate Depositions Like the American League’s designated hitter rule, corporate depositions under Rule 30(b)(6) and Virginia’s Rule 4:5(b)(6) provide unique opportunities and risks. Your case may turn on the testimony that results. This session covers tactics, strategy, pitfalls, and mechanics. The speakers will cover both the plaintiff’s and defendant’s view and offer perspectives useful in taking and defending corporate depositions, including how to best prepare notices, select and prepare witnesses, obtain the testimony you need for trial, and enforce the rules in the event of non-compliance. |
| 10:10 | Break |
| 10:20 | Recent Developments in Construction and Public Contracts Law The session will include updates on recent case law, legislation, and regulations that are relevant to construction and government contract law practitioners in Virginia. |
| 12:20 | Concluding Remarks Spencer Wiegard |
| 12:25 | Adjourn |
Patrick J. Austin, WoodsRogers / Richmond
L. Daniel Bidwell, Office of the Attorney General / Richmond
Jake L. Bryant, Gentry Locke / Roanoke
Kristan B. Burch, Kaufman & Canoles, PC / Norfolk
Henry L. Chambers, Jr., University of Richmond / Richmond
Andrew P. Connors, Darkhorse Law, PLLC / Lynchburg
David E. Constine, III, Troutman Pepper Locke, LLP / Richmond
Eric Crusius, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP / Washington, DC
Joe Fore, University of Virginia / Charlottesville
Kameron Hardy, Atkinson/Clark Construction
Emily Hedrick, Virginia State Bar / Richmond
Kevin Kilby, Stantec / Lynchburg
Scott Kowalski, PLDR Law, PC / Lynchburg
Timothy A. Mitchell, City of Lynchburg / Lynchburg
James Neale, McGuireWoods LLP / Charlottesville
Ashley Passero, Lawrence Queen Employment Attorneys / Richmond
J. Brandon Sieg, O’Hagan Meyer / Richmond
Bryan Slaughter, MichieHamlett / Charlottesville
John C. Wheatley, Ballard Spahr LLP / Washington, DC
Thomas M. Wolf, O’Hagan Meyer / Richmond
Arnie Mason, Williams Mullen / Tysons
Andrew O. Gay, Gentry Locke / Lynchburg
Christopher G. Hill, The Law Offices of Christopher G. Hill, PC / Glen Allen
Sarah Kathryn Stahling, Office of the Attorney General / Richmond
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