Chapters: Prince William

VWAA's mission to assist women attorneys in developing their practices and achieving their potential is implemented in part, by periodic networking events such as our membership drive wine tasting. Our chapter sponsors the ciruit court clerks' reception in September. We are interested and involved in the legislative process and had a legislative breakfast at a member's office.

Our Chapter offers Continuing Legal Education.

Membership is open to all lawyers, Cathy Croft is membership chair First year lawyers and judges are free. Contact Catherine S. Croft at (703) 335 - 9390 or ccroft@farrellandcroft.com

Upcoming Events

TBD

You Be the Judge

Tracey Lennox & Kim Irving to co-chair with Molly Garrett (FFX Chapter)

February 19, 2012

Bar Dinner Dance: Presentation of Justicia Award

February 23, 2012 - 4:30 pm

Board Meeting

HOST: Compton & Duling

March 29, 2012 - 4:30 pm

General Meeting

Member legal presentation (15 Minutes): TBD.
HOST: Donna Dougherty
Lunch Speaker: TBD
Place: Carmellos(?) April 26, 2012 - 4:30 pm

Board Meeting

Place: TBD
CLE Tracy Lennox, Lisa Johnson Firth & Claire Keena to coordinate(?)

May 31, 2012 - 4:30 pm

General Meeting

Member legal presentation (15 Minutes):TBD
HOST: Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian

Sponsor Bar meeting with a notable speaker Judge Brinkema?

June 28, 2012

Annual Meeting and Picnic

Place: Joan Boardman's house

Past Events

A Continuing Legal Education Seminar was presented on September 19, 2011 at Waterford at Fair Oaks. Maryse Allen spoke on the topics of Death & Divorce and Ethics.

Judge Barbara Milano Keenan spoke at the chapter luncheon on June 29, 2011 on the topic of educating the public about the legal system.

On June 23, 2011, we held our Annual Meeting at Joan Boardmans' home.

On May 26, 2011, a General Meeting and Election of Officers was held and Compton & Duling.

On April 28, 2011 a 2 1/2 hour CLE on education issues and advocacy was held.

In March, two women legislators, one from the City of Manassas and one from Prince William County, spoke about current topics and their involvement in the process.

Our Chapter presented the Justicia award at the Bar Dinner Dance in January. This award is given to a person who has demonstrated leadership and a commitment to justice and the women of Prince William County with a a generosity of spirit and skills.

In January, Circuit Court Judges Mary Grace O'Brien and William Hamblen talked about the changes they have seen.

Chapter Officers

President Maryse C. Allen Compton & Duling, L.C. 12701 Marblestone Drive, Suite 350 Prince William, VA 22192-8307 Tel: (703) 565-5143 Fax: (703) 583-6066	President-Elect & Secretary Kimberly Irving
Treasurer Elizabeth Von Keller	Immediate Past President Jane Oliver Smith
CLE Chair Claire Keena	Judicial Chair Leza Conliffe
Legislative Chair TBD	Public Relations Chair Wendy Alexander
Membership and Outreach Catherine S. Croft	Northern Virginia Liaison Mary Grace A. O'Malley