| MCLE Credit: | 12.0 (Ethics: 2.0) |
| Live-Interactive Credit: | 0.0 |
| Price: | $459 (Includes a downloadable audio version.) |
| Viewable Through: | 08/31/2028 |
$459.00 (or 12 Bundle Credits)
A pre-recorded streaming VIDEO replay from the November 2025 webcast, 46th Annual Construction Law and Public Contracts.
Cosponsored with the Construction Law and Public Contracts Section of the Virginia State Bar.
This seminar provides a full year’s worth of MCLE credit for Virginia attorneys and is an indispensable educational resource for Virginia attorneys. The offerings once again range from annual ethics and legal updates to specific programs on the most pressing industry and governmental issues.
This year’s topics include:
Future Forward: Generative AI and Other Questions About the Future of the Practice of Law
Emily Hedrick, Patrick J. Austin
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 discusses the regulatory landscape for AI, including state and federal executive orders, the EU AI Act, and existing and anticipated state legislation.
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 addresses the violations that the DPOR can investigate and prosecute in connection with such complaints and the administrative procedures applicable to such complaints.
Top Tips for Clear, Concise, and Compelling Contracts and Pleadings
Joe Fore
This presentation shares practical suggestions for how to make your writing better, clearer, and shorter—whether it is a contract, motion, or email.
Lunch Presentation: City of Lynchburg—Blackwater CSO Tunnel
Timothy A. Mitchell, Kevin Kilby, Nathan Scalla
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 rainfall, keeping wastewater from overflowing into Lynchburg’s waterways.
This presentation provides an overview of Lynchburg’s CSO Program history and discusses the planning, funding, permitting, risk management, and construction associated with this capstone project.
Utilizing the Public-Private Partnership (P3) Delivery Method in Virginia
L. Daniel Bidwell, John C. Wheatley
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.
Restrictive Covenants in Virginia—An Update on the Law and Practice Tips for Drafting Enforceable Covenants
David E. Constine, III, Ashley Passero
The presentation focuses on changes in the law of covenants not to compete and non-solicitation agreements, including statutory and common law changes. The speakers also discuss practice pointers for avoiding traps for the unwary in drafting.
DEI and Title VI in 2025
Henry L. Chambers, Jr., Eric Crusius
The session discusses how to navigate the brave new world of DEI in public contracting. It considers the current law on contracting and the new administration’s interpretations of the law, including executive orders and DOJ guidance.
The Effects of Copyright and Trademark Law on the Construction Industry
Andrew P. Connors, Jake L. Bryant
This presentation discusses 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.
Corporate Depositions
James Neale, Bryan Slaughter
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 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.
Recent Developments in Construction and Public Contracts Law
Scott Kowalski, Thomas M. Wolf
The session includes updates on recent case law, legislation, and regulations that are relevant to construction and government contract law practitioners in Virginia.
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
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
Nathan Scalla, Clark Water, LLC / Sterling
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
Moderator
Arnie Mason, Williams Mullen / Tysons
Fall Program Planning Committee
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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