Richmond Chapter

The Richmond Chapter of the Virginia Women's Attorneys Association is committed to advancing the interests of women attorneys in Virginia, encouraging their mutual improvement and social interaction, and promoting the interests of women under law. Richmond chapter members are involved in many activities such as judicial candidate screening, legislative events, CLE programs and the awarding of a public service scholarship at the University of Richmond. We are looking forward to Richmond member Chandra Lantz becoming president of our statewide organization this summer.

This past December, the Chapter hosted our second Holiday Party at the Chasen Art Gallery in Carytown. Our Holiday party is given to honor our local female judges. We were pleased this year to honor our special guest, The Honorable Cleo Powell of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. Judge Powell's distinguished career and devotion to public service is an inspiration to all attorneys. The gala event was well attended by local attorneys as well as Justices, Judges, government attorneys and both state and local bar representatives.

In February, 2009 several Richmond chapter members participated in a VWAA panel that evaluated over 30 candidates for the openings on the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division. Panel members spent two days interviewing judicial candidates at the Virginia State Bar office in Richmond. The panel's recommendations were adopted by the Board and letters to the U.S. Senators were sent on February 27, 2009.

On August 19, 2009, the Richmond Chapter will be hosting a Chapter Luncheon featuring our immediate past VWAA President Kathleen Holmes as a guest and speaker.  Kathleen Holmes will be reflecting on her year as President, and how our organization can continue to be relevant within our State Bar.  

Many of our members are planning to attend the 2009 VWAA Webweavers Conference which will be held on September 25 and 26. We will return this year to the conveniently located Lansdowne in Leesburg, VA, just 15 minutes from the Dulles airport. This conference is a fantastic way to meet and network not only with lawyers from throughout Virginia but women involved in all kinds of businesses, all while rainmaking and having fun. Speakers will address issues related to marketing including using advanced technologies to market and the social aspects of marketing.

Congratulations to Chandra Lantz on her position as President of the VWAA for this year!

Upcoming Events

For more information regarding the VWAA or any of our upcoming events, please contact one of current officers:

President:

Courtney Van Winkle
Allen Allen Allen & Allen
1809 Staples Mill Road
Richmond, VA 23230-3515
(804) 257-7560 (phone)
(804) 257-7589 (fax)
courtney.vanwinkle@allenandallen.com

Secretary:

Lauren Ebersole Hutcheson
Morris & Morris, P.C.
P.O. Box 30
Richmond, VA 23218
Telephone: (804) 344-8300
Fax: (804) 344-8359
hutcheson@morrismorris.com

Treasurer:

Darrel Tillar Mason

2287 Wheatlands Drive

Manakin Sabot, VA 23103

(804) 967-2553 (phone)

(804) 719- 9459 (fax)
DTMPLC@aol.com