Prince William Chapter
Prince William County became a Chapter in 2007. As consistent with the VWAA, our mission is to assist women attorneys in developing their practices and achieving their potential.
President - Kristina Keech Spitler
President - Elect/Secretary - Jane Oliver Smith
Treasurer - Elizabeth Von Keller
Immediate Past President - Mary McGowan
CLE Chair - Claire Keena
Judicial Chair - Leza Conliffe
Legislative Chair - Sharon Pandak
Membership and Outreach - Catherine S. Croft
Northern Virginia Liaison - Mary Grace O’Malley
Meetings:
We generally meet at 4:30 p.m. on the 4th Thursday of each month, rotating meetings at members’ offices. Once a quarter, we have a lunch meeting with a featured guest speaker. If you would like further information, please contact Kristina Keech Spitler, President at (703) 369-4738 or kspitler@vfnlaw.com.
Chapter Updates:
On August 13, 2009, the Prince William Chapter hosted a Luncheon with Justice Millette of the Virginia Supreme Court. Justice Millette spoke on the issues of “How the Supreme Court of Virginia Really Works” and “Practice Tips on Appearing Before the Trial Court, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Virginia”.
On October 6 and October 22, 2009, the Prince William Chapter hosted “Meet and Greet” receptions at the law offices of Farrell and Croft for the local elected representatives and challenging candidates for the Virginia General Assembly.
On October 27, 2009, the Prince William Chapter hosted its Second Annual Law Clerk Reception at the law offices of Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C. to meet and introduce the new law clerks for the Prince William County Circuit Court Judges.
Upcoming Events :
March 18, 2010 - Immigration CLE
The Prince William County Chapter of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association is sponsoring a CLE on March 18 regarding Understanding the Immigration Consequences of Crimes. 4 CLE credits pending. Guest Speaker will be nationally recognized expert on immigration law, Dan Kesselbrenner, Executive Director of the National Immigration Project and author of Treatise “Immigration Law and Crimes”. This seminar is for anyone who advocates or represents non-US Citizens, especially in criminal and family matters. Please click here for the flyer .
Upcoming Meetings:
May 27 , 2010
11:30 a.m. |
Lunch meeting at City Tavern with guest speaker - Honorable Lon E. Farris, Chief Judge of the Prince William County Circuit Court |
June 24, 2010
4:30 p.m. |
Meeting at Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley, Emrich & Walsh |
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