Friday and Saturday, March 6-7, 2026
Cosponsored with the Real Property Section of the Virginia State Bar
A room block has been reserved at The Forum Hotel. Reservations can be made directly through February 16 or until the block is filled.
| MCLE Credit: | 8.0 (Ethics: 2.0) |
| Live-Interactive Credit: | 8.0 (all formats) |
| Title Agent Credit: | Pending (live on site and webcast only) |
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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 Real Property Section of the Virginia State Bar
Great topics. Terrific faculty. Exceptional materials. Those who attend usually return every year—what’s the secret? There are additional benefits to attending: enjoy much needed time away from the office to gather your wits, socialize, and network with the faculty and other experienced real estate attorneys—all while getting 8.0 hours of relevant CLE, including 2.0 hours of ethics credit in two half-day sessions.
Highlights of this year’s seminar:
Camaraderie: Relax after Friday’s session … have a drink and mingle at the complimentary cocktail party, and then join us for the complimentary dinner!
Preregistering VSB Real Property Section members save $35 on the registration fee!
Please note: This seminar is not eligible for Virginia CLE new lawyer, government, paralegal, law student, legal aid, or pro bono discounts.
The Forum Reservation Information
A room block has been reserved at The Forum Hotel. Reservations can be made directly through February 16 or until the block is filled.
Kimpton The Forum Hotel
540 Massie Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
434-365-2600
All reservations must be made directly with The Forum.
Registration Deadlines:
| Webcast: | 10 minutes prior to the 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 10 minutes prior to 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 deanna.mcglothlin@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.
| 12:00 | Registration |
| 1:00 | Railroads and Real Estate: A Review of Railroad and Real Estate Law in Virginia Do you know the rich history of railroads in Virginia? Did you know that Virginia is currently at the dawn of a new era of railroads and public transportation? In this presentation, we will discuss the history of railroads and corresponding real estate law that has developed in the Commonwealth and nationwide since the 1800s. We will discuss issues involving railroad titles and various issues involving railroad rights-of-way in Virginia. Lastly, we will discuss the emergence of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA), its enabling act, and the VPRA’s ambitious goal to connect the entire Commonwealth with public rail transportation. |
| 2:00 | Break |
| 2:10 | Ethical Considerations and Risks of Artificial Intelligence An overview of the use of artificial intelligence in legal practice, addressing both practical application and ethical implications. The presentation will discuss and highlight the ethical risks and responsibilities associated with its use to ensure AI tools are used effectively and responsibly and to help protect your client’s information when using AI. |
| 3:10 | Break |
| 3:20 | Powering Data Centers: Generation Sources and Transmission An overview of energy issues with more in-depth discussion of offshore wind use, utility-scale solar use, and data center energy regulation. |
| 4:20 | Break |
| 4:30 | Resilience and Real Estate in Virginia A look at the physical realities driving the need for resilience strategies in Virginia. We will review impacts on real estate markets, local government finance, insurance, and bond & mortgage markets. The presentation will look at how we have historically addressed flooding risk through structural measures, and why this has not always worked. It will end with potential avenues forward for communities and ways for real estate professionals to adapt their approach to business. |
| 5:30 | Closing Remarks and Adjourn |
| 5:45 | Complimentary Sponsored Cocktail Party—Come join us! |
| 6:45 | Complimentary Sponsored Dinner—Come join us! |
| 7:30 | Complimentary Continental Breakfast in the registration area |
| 8:30 | Local and Regional Solutions for Affordable Housing A discussion of projects that work, and maybe some that haven’t been as effective, as well as what the future may hold to generate more affordable housing throughout Virginia. |
| 10:30 | Break |
| 10:40 | Conservation Easements—Practical Considerations for Purchasing and Selling Conserved Property This session provides suggestions and insights on how to add value when aiding clients who are purchasing or selling property with a conservation easement. We will discuss common issues that arise when transferring ownership subject to conservation restrictions. By the end of this session, you will have proven strategies to help identify potential issues before sale, best practices for deed drafting requirements, and to navigate your clients through the transactional process. |
| 11:40 | Break |
| 11:50 | Protecting the Client Against Real Estate Fraud Real estate fraud in both residential and commercial transactions continues to rise, arguably being the greatest source of injury to purchasers, sellers, and the settlement attorneys who help them. Applicable state statutes, ethical rules of professional conduct, and industry standards require the real estate practitioner to protect the client against such attacks. This solutions-oriented presentation will review the latest fraud schemes and how to stop them, including identity theft, the many forms of phishing, and technological attacks—and how the rise of AI can both help and hurt the practitioner. |
| 12:50 | Closing Remarks |
| 1:00 | Adjourn |
Hayden-Anne Breedlove, Old Republic Title / Richmond
Glenn Davis, Director (Retired), Virginia of Department of Energy / Vienna
Thomas M. Dunlap, Dunlap, Bennett & Ludwig / Vienna
Fabrizio Fasulo, Virginia Housing / Richmond
Jack C. Hanssen, Moyes Hanssen Overson, PLLC / Leesburg
Joseph V. Jagdmann, Virginia Passenger Rail Authority / Richmond
Shaun Lundy, PennStuart / Abingdon
Cody T. Murphey, Williams Mullen / Richmond
Regina Petruzzi Neumann, Moyes Hanssen Overson, PLLC / Leesburg
Kevin T. Pogoda, Old Republic Title / Manassas
Stephen R. Romine, Williams Mullen / Virginia Beach
Tyler J. Rosá, Williams Mullen / Virginia Beach
Thomas Ruppert, William & Mary / Williamsburg
Richard Tucker, Arlington County Housing Division / Arlington
Diana H. D’Alessandro, D’Alessandro Law PLLC / Fredericksburg
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