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October Meeting
Wednesday,
October 3, 2001
12:30 p.m.
Capital Club
Reserve My Spot
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Newsletter Sponsored by Stephens and Associates, P.C. October 2001 |
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LOCATION: Capital Club
Three James Center, Fourth Floor
1051 East Cary Street
COST: $25.00 for members
$30.00 for non-members
RSVP: Michele Harman
voice mail: 213-9295
e-mail:
mharman@jurispros.com
Please respond by 10:00 a.m.,
Monday, October 1
PAYMENT: Mail in advance to:
MRWBA
P.O. Box 538
Richmond, Virginia 23218-0538
PARKING: Use James Center parking deck
Validated parking up to $5.00
NOTICE:
All luncheon reservations must be made by the deadline specified above. Reservations may be cancelled prior to this deadline. You must make a reservation even if you mail your check. No reservations made after the deadline are guaranteed. Limited walk-in spaces are available for each luncheon on a first-come-first-served basis.
If you do not attend the luncheon after making a reservation and do not cancel prior to the deadline, you will be charged for the cost of the luncheon. If you have made a reservation and cannot attend the luncheon, you may substitute someone in your place. However, you (or your substitute) must advise Michele Harman (213-9295) or mharman@jurispros.com) of such substitution prior to or at the luncheon.
If you have any questions about the billing process, please contact Laura White, Treasurer (775-1409 or
lwhite@mcguirewoods.com). |
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MRWBA Newsletter October 2001
Page 1
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2001 WOMEN OF
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
The Awards Committee seeks nominations for the Annual Women of Achievement Award which recognizes a woman who exemplify legal professionalism. MRWBA was proud to present last year's award to Mary R. Spain. The deadline for nominations is Friday, November 2d at 5 p.m. Please help the Awards Committee find and recognize that lawyer who is deserving of this tribute.
SAVE THE DATE: Holiday Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, December 5th.
For a nomination form and criteria or more information, please contact:
Katherine Macaulay Mueller at 916-7117
or kmueller@leclairryan.com.
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS
You Belong in the MRWBA
Although the "official" deadline has passed, it is not too late to send in your dues and renew your membership! (The deadline this year was July 31st so membership rolls would be updated before the September monthly meeting.)
Also, please tell the other women attorneys in your office about the benefits of membership in the MRWBA and encourage them to join. These benefits include: networking and support, career enhancement opportunities, CLE programs, judicial candidate development, public service opportunities, a mentor program and legislative monitoring.
For a renewal form, please contact Renata Manzo at
rmanzo@hunton.com. Applications are available at our website: www.mrwba.org.
For the first time, MRWBA is offering a reduced rate of $45 for previous MRWBA members who did not renew their memberships last year. Please spread the word that we want old members back! A "Returning Member" application is available on the website. Please note that the Returning Member form is not for membership renewals! |
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JOB VACANCY
CLIENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
Non-profit organization dedicated to cancer patient advocacy is seeking a candidate w/a JD, MSW and/or other relevant educational or employment background to manage its client services program. Primary responsibilities: client intake, counseling, referral, case management, and recruiting, training and mentoring lay and attorney volunteers. Past experience should include program administration, counseling, and work with government entitlement programs, debt issues and/or insurance, and volunteers. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in MS Word and Access needed. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume to LINC - Legal Information Network for Cancer, P.O. Box 11566, Richmond, VA 23230 or fax to (804) 662-5468. No phone calls please. EOE. |
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The MRWBA's Public Service Committee has an ambitious and exciting schedule for the year. We are planning a curriculum project at the Flagler Home, dinners for the Ronald McDonald House, and a new version of our award-winning Domestic Relations Law brochure. To achieve these goals, though, we need your help. The Public Service Committee will kick off the year with an informational and planning meeting on Friday, September 28 at noon at Peking in Shockoe Slip. Please make plans to join us! R.S.V.P. to Jamie Martin. If you are interested in joining the Public Service Committee but are unable to attend the September 28 lunch, please contact Lori Rinaldi (lrinaldi@morrismorris.com 344-6336) or Jamie Martin (jmartin@virtualmk.com 775-7216). |
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MRWBA Newsletter October 2001
Page 4
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Members are invited to participate in the MRWBA self-referral service that will be posted on the public area of our web site beginning October 1st. This self-referral service will allow members to indicate up to three primary practice areas and particular contact information. Web site visitors will be encouraged to hire and refer clients to MRWBA members. The web site will indicate that the MRWBA is not endorsing the qualifications of any member to practice in the area designated. |
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Members' Practice Areas
Name:
_________________________________________________________ ____________
Firm:
Phone #: (optional)
Email: (optional) |
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ڤ Family Law / Juvenile
ڤ Employment / Employment Discrimination
ڤ Health Care
ڤ Wills / Trusts / Estates
ڤ Administration / Government
ڤ Real estate / Land use
ڤ Landlord / Tenant
ڤ Construction
ڤ Business / Corporate
ڤ Tax
ڤ Criminal Defense |
ڤ
Personal Injury / Product Liability
ڤ Medical Malpractice
ڤ Civil
Rights
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Sexual Harassment
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Bankruptcy / Collections
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Social Security
ڤ
Workers Compensation
ڤ Elder
Law
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Intellectual Property
ڤ Legal
Malpractice
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Other
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Submit:
- In person at a monthly luncheon
- By mail to MRWBA, P.O. Box 538, Richmond VA 23218-0538
- By email to
CaroleYeatts@hotmail.com
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MRWBA Newsletter October 2001
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