54th Annual Criminal Law Seminar 2024 - February 9 Williamsburg

MCLE Credits: 6.0
Ethics Credits Included: 1.0

Friday, February 2, 8:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET
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Friday, February 9, 8:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET
MCLE Credit: 6.0 (Ethics: 1.0) Pending
Live-Interactive Credit: 6.0 (all dates, all formats) PendingLive Interactive MCLE Credit Symbol
Designation Credit: 6.0 Trial Practice/Litigation, 1.0 Ethics
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VIDC Re-Certification Credit: 6.0 Misdemeanor/Felony Pending
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Live on Site Registration Fees:

Through January 9:
$150 discounted registration for VSB
Criminal Law Section members
$175 regular registration for non-section members

After January 9:
$195 regardless of section membership

Webcast Registration
Fees (February 2 Only)
:

Through January 9:
$150 discounted registration for VSB
Criminal Law Section members
$175 non-section member registration

After January 9:
$195 regardless of section membership

Telephone Registration
Fees (February 2 Only)
:

Through January 9:
$170 discounted registration for VSB
Criminal Law Section member
$195 non-section member registration

After January 9:
$215 regardless of section membership

Information

Why Attend?

  • Take advantage of this invaluable educational opportunity for attorneys practicing or wanting to learn more about criminal law
  • Get detailed explanation, in-depth analysis, and practical advice on the newest criminal cases and criminal justice updates
  • In-person attendance at the seminar in Charlottesville or Williamsburg provides a wonderful networking opportunity
  • Option to attend virtually via live-interactive webcast or telephone: Enjoy this can’t-miss program from the convenience of your home or office on February 2 and still be able to ask questions of and get answers from the speakers

Sponsored by Virginia CLE® in cooperation with the Section on Criminal Law of the Virginia State Bar

Now in its 54th year, this highly acclaimed annual event always begins with a comprehensive review of developments in substantive and procedural criminal law in the past year. You'll also receive tips straight from the Bench and in-depth discussion on a number of timely topics of critical interest to criminal law practitioners in 2024.

Options for Attending the Seminar:

On Friday, February 2, this program will be presented live on site in Charlottesville, where people may attend in person, as well as virtually via live-interactive webcast or telephone. Visit the February 2 presentation webpage for more information and to register.
On Friday, February 9, this program will be presented live on site in Williamsburg only, with no virtual attendance options.

There will be no video-on-site replays of this program, but sometime after February the program will be made available for purchase as an On Demand Seminar (no live-interactive credit).

PLEASE NOTE: This seminar is NOT eligible for Virginia CLE® discounts, and Virginia CLE® Online+ Bundle credits or Unlimited Passes may NOT be used to register for this program.

Hotel Accommodations: A block of rooms for the nights prior to the live programs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All reservation requests will be handled by the hotels directly: By calling DoubleTree by Hilton: 1-800-222-8733 with reference to group name VA State Bar 54th Annual Criminal Law Seminar. The room block for both hotels will be released on January 9, 2024.

COVID-19 POLICY FOR LIVE-ON-SITE ATTENDANCE

By attending a live-on-site Virginia CLE® seminar, you acknowledge the health risks associated with COVID-19 and that you MUST follow all Virginia CLE® COVID-19 policies. You may NOT attend a live-on-site program if you have tested positive for COVID-19, if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or if you are under any self-quarantine orders per CDC guidelines.

 

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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

Cancellations/Transfers/Refunds: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored through 5:00 p.m. of the DAY PRIOR TO the seminar.

NOTE: Following receipt of the e-book link from Virginia CLE®, registrants will incur a $90 materials fee if they cancel or transfer to a seminar other than the 54th Annual Criminal Law Seminar. Please direct all inquiries to Virginia CLE®: 105 Whitewood Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901 (1-800-979-8253, Fax: 434-979-3147), sems@vacle.org.

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.

If you have a disability that requires special accommodation, please contact Virginia CLE® well in advance of the program date.

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.


Can't Attend?
E-mail distance_ed@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program is made available as an On Demand or USB seminar.
E-mail publications@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program's seminar materials are made available for sale.

Schedule

COURSE SCHEDULE (February 9) (Eastern Time)

8:00 Late Registration and Exhibits
8:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Joseph D. Platania, Seminar Chair
8:30 Recent Developments and Criminal Law Update
Professor Corinna Lain, University of Richmond School of Law / Richmond

An annual comprehensive review of developments in substantive and procedural criminal law.
10:00 Break
10:15 Demystifying Federal Practice
Hon. Roderick C. Young, Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia / Richmond
Jessica D. Aber, United States Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia / Alexandria
Rhonda E. Quagliana, MichieHamlett Attorneys at Law / Charlottesville
Nia A. Vidal, Assistant Federal Public Defender, Eastern District of Virginia / Richmond


Never practiced in federal court? No problem—this team of experts will walk you through appearing in federal court.

11:15 Break
11:30 Artificial Intelligence and New Legal Questions
Professor Rebecca Crootof, University of Richmond School of Law / Richmond

Artificial Intelligence is here to stay. Learn more about the different types of issues this technology raises.
12:30 Luncheon Presentation
Williamsburg: Hon. Penney S. Azcarate, Chief Judge, Fairfax County Circuit Court
1:45 Mechanics, Themes, and Theories of a Case—Voir Dire, Opening, Closing
Hon. William W. Eldridge, Judge, Frederick Circuit Court / Winchester
Erin B. Barr, Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney / Colonial Heights
Craig S. Cooley, Craig S. Cooley, PLC / Richmond
S. Mario Lorello, Zoby & Broccoletti, PC / Norfolk


Learn techniques for consistency in your case from beginning to end.
3:15 Break
3:30 Vicarious Trauma/Wellness
Justice Thomas P. Mann, Supreme Court of Virginia / Richmond
Renu M. Brennan, Bar Counsel, Virginia State Bar / Richmond
Barbara Mardigian, Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program / Richmond


Lawyer and judge wellness is a perennial problem. How do you not bring home the traumas of your clients or cases? This panel will help you learn to leave the office AT the office.
4:30 Closing Remarks and Adjournment


  • Sign-in for live-on-site seminar attendees begins at 8:00 a.m.

Faculty

FACULTY

Jessica D. Aber, United States Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia / Alexandria
Erin B. Barr, Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney / Colonial Heights
Renu M. Brennan, Bar Counsel, Virginia State Bar / Richmond
Craig S. Cooley, Craig S. Cooley, PLC / Richmond
Professor Rebecca Crootof, University of Richmond School of Law / Richmond
Hon. William W. Eldridge, Judge, Frederick Circuit Court / Winchester (Williamsburg presentation)
Hon. Alexander R. Iden, Judge, Frederick Circuit Court / Winchester (Charlottesville presentation)
Professor Corinna Lain, University of Richmond School of Law / Richmond
S. Mario Lorello, Zoby & Broccoletti, PC / Norfolk
Justice Thomas P. Mann, Supreme Court of Virginia / Richmond
Barbara Mardigian, Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program / Richmond
Rhonda E. Quagliana, MichieHamlett Attorneys at Law / Charlottesville
Nia A. Vidal, Assistant Federal Public Defender, Eastern District of Virginia / Richmond
Hon. Roderick C. Young, Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia / Richmond

Locations, Dates and Fees

LIVE-ON-SITE REGISTRATION FEES (ALL registrants will receive access to a complete set of downloadable e-book seminar materials.)

Through January 9:
$150 discounted registration for VSB Criminal Law Section members.
$175 regular registration for non-section members.

After January 9:
$195 late registration regardless of section membership.

All walk-in registrations regardless of section membership: $215

VSB Judicial Members: Fee waived. To register, please contact Maureen Stengel at Mstengel@vsb.org. $25 Luncheon Fee for Judges (payable only if attending luncheon)

LIVE LOCATIONS AND DATES

CHARLOTTESVILLE / Friday, February 2
Doubletree by Hilton (Venue Website / Google Map)
Route 29 North
990 Hilton Heights Road
(434) 973-2121

WILLIAMSBURG / Friday, February 9
Doubletree by Hilton (Venue Website / Google Map)
50 Kingsmill Road
(757) 220-2500

WEBCAST REGISTRATION FEES — Friday, February 2 only (All registrants will receive access to a complete set of downloadable e-book seminar materials.)
(Lunch Presentation NOT included):

Through January 9:
$150 discounted registration for VSB Criminal Law Section members.
$175 regular registration for non-section members.

After January 9:
$195 late registration regardless of section membership.

TELEPHONE REGISTRATION FEES — Friday, February 2 only (All registrants will receive access to a complete set of downloadable e-book seminar materials.)
(Lunch Presentation NOT included):

Through January 9:
$170 discounted registration for VSB Criminal Law Section members.
$195 regular registration for non-section members.

After January 9:
$215 late registration regardless of section membership.

Please note: This seminar is not eligible for Virginia CLE® discounts, and Virginia CLE® Online+ Bundle credits or Unlimited Passes may NOT be used to register for this program.


Virginia CLE® will provide live-on-site attendees a 50% discount off any single Virginia CLE® publication purchased at the seminar site. Additionally, live-on-site attendees will receive a coupon code for 50% off any single publication of their choice, which will be shared with live-on-site attendees at the seminar and in an email the day after the program. The code will expire two weeks after the seminar date.


Downloadable E-Book Seminar Materials: Seminar registration fees include e-book materials only. If you are registering to attend a seminar in-person in either Charlottesville or Williamsburg and would like to purchase printed materials separately, please email vgooch@vacle.org (subject line: “Criminal Law Seminar Printed Materials Order”) by January 9, 2024. After January 9 you will receive an email listing the price of the printed materials and requesting confirmation and payment for materials. You will receive printed materials at the seminar; the materials will not be shipped to you.


Cancellations/Transfers/Refunds: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored through 5:00 p.m. of the DAY PRIOR TO the seminar.

NOTE: Following receipt of the e-book link from Virginia CLE®, registrants will incur a $90 materials fee if they cancel or transfer to a seminar other than the 54th Annual Criminal Law Seminar. Please direct all inquiries to Virginia CLE®: 105 Whitewood Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901 (1-800-979-8253, Fax: 434-979-3147), sems@vacle.org.

Dietary Restrictions: If you have dietary restrictions and are attending the seminar in person, please email tfitzgerald@vacle.org.

If you have a disability that requires special accommodation, please contact Virginia CLE® well in advance of the program date.

Private recording of this program is prohibited.

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