This registration form is for Wednesday, May 20, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET
This program is also available on:
Wednesday, May 13, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET
| Live-Interactive MCLE Credit: | 7.0 (Ethics: 1.0) Pending (all dates, all formats) |
| Title Agent Credit: | Pending (live on site and webcast only) |
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Cosponsored with the Real Property Section of the Virginia State Bar
Now in its 44th year, Virginia CLE’s Annual Real Estate Practice Seminar continues to set the standard for currency and quality in continuing legal education for real estate practitioners. Whether you have an established real estate practice or are a general practitioner who occasionally encounters real estate issues, this program is for you.
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 10 minutes prior to 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.
Dietary Restrictions: If you have dietary restrictions and are attending the seminar in person, please email deanna.mcglothlin@vacle.org.
CLE 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.
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| 8:00 | Registration |
| 8:30 | Virginia’s Real Estate Legislative Update Lucia Anna Trigiani, David S. Mercer Learn about recent legislation and what is on the horizon for next year. |
| 10:00 | Break |
| 10:10 | Virginia’s Real Estate Case Law Update Michael Derdeyn, John E. Rinaldi Materials on all real estate–related cases in the past year with a presentation highlighting the top cases. |
| 11:40 | Break |
| 11:45 | Best Practice for Landlord-Tenant Issues Practitioners anticipate substantial legislative changes following the 2026 General Assembly session, which will drastically alter the practice of landlord-tenant law in Virginia. This presentation will provide an overview of the current legal framework and discuss legislative updates and the ripple effects those changes will have on the practice area. We will also highlight common pitfalls for the unwary in litigating unlawful detainers, explain the Eviction Diversion Program, examine the intricacies of “source of funds” as a protected class, review the various causes of action that a tenant can maintain against a landlord, and assess other common legal issues affecting the rental industry. |
| 12:45 | Lunch (provided at live-on-site seminars) |
| 1:30 | Issues Related to Heirs’ Property This session will provide an overview of the common issues associated with resolving heirs’ property matters. We will discuss several potential challenges that may arise and explore practical strategies to prevent or address them effectively. |
| 2:30 | Break |
| 2:40 | FinCEN’s New Real Estate Rule 75 Days In: Everything You Wish Someone Told You Sooner This presentation provides a practical and experience-based overview of the new FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule, which—by the time of this presentation—will have been in effect for approximately two-and-a-half months. Designed for attorneys and title agents, the session breaks down the Rule’s reporting requirements, key definitions, covered transactions, exemptions, and the role of the “reporting person,” with a focus on how these obligations are playing out in real-world closings. Attendees will learn how to collect, verify, and document required information; apply the reasonable-reliance standard; manage certifications from buyers, sellers, and lenders; and adjust internal workflows to remain compliant. The presentation also highlights common implementation challenges observed during the initial rollout period and offers best practices to mitigate risk and ensure accurate, timely reporting. |
| 3:40 | Break |
| 3:50 | Ethical Considerations for Attorneys Practicing Real Estate Settlements This session will provide a deep dive on solutions for ethical dilemmas that real estate attorneys will encounter in their practice involving real estate settlements, representation of Buyers and Sellers in real estate transactions, and related practices. |
| 4:50 | Closing Remarks |
| 5:00 | Adjourn |
Todd Condron, Leggett, Simon, Freemyers & Lyon, PLC / Vienna
Michael E. Derdeyn, Flora Pettit PC / Charlottesville
Ashley M. Eick, Sykes, Bourdon, Ahern & Levy, PC / Virginia Beach
Jerome (“Jerry”) P. Friedlander, II, Friedlander & Friedlander PC / McLean
David S. Mercer, MercerTrigiani / Alexandria
William A. O’Connell, VP, Mid-Atlantic Underwriting Counsel / Columbia, MD
John E. Rinaldi, Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh, PC / Prince William
Lucia Anna Trigiani, MercerTrigiani / Alexandria
Kathleen L. Wright, Gentry Locke / Roanoke
Norfolk: Aubrey M. Cross, Springer & Cross Law Group / Chesapeake
Fairfax: Regina Petruzzi Neumann, Moyes Hanssen Overson, PLLC / Leesburg
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