It’s been 5 years since VTLA last held its
Annual Convention at The Greenbrier
SO – You won’t want to miss this one from March 29- April 1, 2012!



Annual Convention
of the
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

The Greenbrier
March 29-April 1, 2012

REGISTER TODAY
early discounts apply



The Greenbrier is better than ever
with new restaurants, shops,
a new Casino, refurbished rooms
and golf courses – this amazing resort
has never looked better and
has never been as much fun!

Hotel reservations
call 1-800-624-6070

AND...breakfast and dinner still
included in VTLA rate!

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The Convention Program has also never been better –
the Stars are coming to join us.

RANDY KINNARD
R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Respect your client, your jury and yourself

Mr. Kinnard, a West Point graduate and decorated Airborne Ranger is recognized as one of the finest trial lawyers in the Country. A principal in the Nashville Tennessee firm of Kinnard, Clayton and Beveridge, Randy specializes in medical malpractice.

ROXANNE CONLIN
Cross Examination

Ms. Conlin, a true trailblazer, she was: the first woman to serve as President of ATLA, one of the first two women to serve as a U.S. Attorney, President and Founder of the NOW Legal Defense Fund and so much more. Roxanne is principal in Roxanne Conlin & Associates in Des Moines Iowa and is recognized as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in America.

PROFESSOR CHARLES OGLETREE
Professor Ogletree, a graduate of Harvard Law School and now a Professor at that school, is one of the nation’s premier scholars. He practiced in the D.C. Public Defender Service; as a principal in the D.C. firm of Jessamy, Fort & Ogletree and he represented Anita Hill during the Senate Confirmation hearings for Justice Clarence Thomas. He will speak on a criminal law related topic.

GARY PILLERSDORF
Founder of The Pillersdorf Law Firm, Mr. Pillersdorf has been awarded most every honor a trial lawyer could covet but is especially proud to have been the first Northerner to win the Warhorse Award from the Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Author, educator, personal injury trial veteran with more than 350 verdicts, Gary is a great speaker and humorist.

ERIC OLIVER
Delivering the Goods

President and founder of Meta-Systems, dynamic presenter, acclaimed author, Eric Oliver has worked with trial lawyers to make them more effective, to help them best communicate their case stories, and to help them achieve remarkable outcomes for their clients. The developer of whole-brain friendly legal communication, Eric will show you how to address the needs and expectations of decision makers.

SANFORD AIN When Lawyers Divorce: Protecting the Law Firm and the Lawyer
Washingtonian Magazine says: “Sandy Ain is one of the best divorce lawyers in America, and maybe one of the best lawyers, period. “ A principal and founder of Ain & Bank, Sandy has been in practice for almost 40 years and is renowned as a skillful courtroom advocate, an exceptional negotiator, an authoritative author and educator.

Also joining us are many of Virginia’s best lawyers and Judges, including:
Tom Spahn, Jim McCauley, John McCammon, Mic McConnell, Steve Emmert, Lee Livingston, John Ayers, Mary Lynn Tate, Ron Feinman, Justice Leroy Millette, Judges Mike Urbanski, Leslie Alden, Joel Cunningham, Jerrauld Jones, Jane Roush, and a great group of Section Luncheon speakers as well as our annual Legislative Update Panel.

Register today and we'll see you at The Greenbrier!




Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

700 East Main Street, Suite 1400, Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 343-1143, (804) 343-7124 fax, www.vtla.com