Virginia State Bar

06/01/2026

The Richmond Bar Association (RBA) was named the Bar Association of the Year by the Virginia State Bar Local and Specialty Bar Section (LSBS): https://bit.ly/3RturCh

05/29/2026

In an era where attorney fees can quickly eclipse the amount in controversy, litigators inevitably face questions about recovering fees from the opposing party. The American rule generally requires litigants to bear their own attorney fees, but a growing number of contracts, statutes, and common law exceptions may provide for fee shifting. In light of this trend, every litigator should understand procedural missteps that can turn a right to attorney fees into an unrecoverable loss: https://bit.ly/3PGrAFy

05/28/2026

This year's Local Government Fellowship was awarded to John Daniels, a rising third-year student at the American University Washington College of Law. He will be completing a summer internship with the Arlington County Attorney's Office. The Local Government Law Section congratulates John and trusts that he will have a rewarding experience this summer!

05/27/2026

It’s almost dues season again—make sure your renewal is smooth and stress‑free. The VSB’s recorded Lunch and Learn session, Your How‑To Guide for VSB Annual Dues Renewal, is now available to watch. Led by DaVida M. Davis, Director of Regulatory Compliance, this webinar walks you through the entire renewal process, highlights key deadlines, answers common questions, and offers helpful tips to keep you on track. Whether you’re new to the VSB or simply need a quick refresher, this guide will give you the confidence you need for a seamless renewal. Watch now and get ahead of the rush.

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05/20/2026

Shelbie Hampton of the University of Richmond School of Law has been awarded the 2026 Oliver White Hill Law Student Pro Bono Award: https://bit.ly/3PEJIiZ

05/19/2026

Did you know that all Virginia State Bar members can get FREE access to Smokeball’s trust accounting and billing software, Smokeball Bill?

Take advantage of this exclusive benefit today! Sign up for your free subscription now: https://bit.ly/vabarbill-social-0526

05/19/2026

Danny Zemel has been awarded the 2026 Lewis F. Powell Jr. Pro Bono Award, given by the Access to Legal Services Committee of the Virginia State Bar to honor an attorney who has made outstanding pro bono contributions in the Commonwealth: https://bit.ly/4u9tkG5

05/18/2026

The VSB Access to Legal Services Committee has awarded Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP the 2026 Frankie Muse Freeman Organizational Pro Bono Award, which recognizes a Virginia organization that provides exemplary pro bono legal services to underserved Virginians: https://bit.ly/4wwfuz5

05/14/2026

We couldn’t do this without our sponsors. Their support makes the Annual Meeting possible, and we’re proud to partner with organizations that share our commitment to the legal profession. Throughout the event, we’ll be recognizing their contributions—be sure to check out sponsor highlights and thank them for helping make this experience exceptional: https://bit.ly/VSBAM26

05/12/2026

The Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Section has named Mikaela Phillips, assistant solicitor general for the Virginia Office of the Attorney General, as the R. Edwin Burnette Jr. Young Lawyer of the Year: https://bit.ly/3QU9G2o