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Complete Agenda for the 2026 Annual Meeting and SWVA Bench-Bar Meeting

The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held on September 25 and 26 in Bristol, Virginia, the Birthplace of Country Music. The link below will open a PDF of the Full Agenda featuring 15+ Hours of CLE, including Ethics and Wellness.

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ALL AVAILABLE HOTEL ROOMS FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING HAVE BEEN RESERVED FROM THE ORIGINAL BLOCK. WE ARE NEGOTIATING FOR MORE ROOMS AND WILL ANNOUNCE AS SOON AS WE HAVE MORE ROOMS AVAILABLE.

VMVLA CLEs for Members

All CLEs on Zoom are Free to VMVLA Members, but you must be logged in to you account to receive this benefit of membership! Some Live Meetings will include an additional fee for meals and social events, but always at a reduced rate for VMVLA members. Scroll down for registration links.

2026 CLE Dates -- Registration is open for all courses and meetings

September 25-26, 2026 -- Annual Meeting, Bristol (All Hotel Rooms are Sold Out -- you can still attend in person and book your on room or commute)
October 1, 2026 -- Fall Seminar Kick-Off Session, Roanoke -- IN-PERSON is SOLD OUT! Zoom Still available
October 3, 2026 10:00 AM US Supreme Court Review
October 3, 2026 2:00 PM VA Criminal Appellate Review
October 5, 2026 3:00 PM US Supreme Court Review
October 6, 2026 7:00 PM VA Civil Appellate Review
October 7, 2026 7:00 PM VA Legislative Review
October 8, 2026 3:00 PM VA Civil Appellate Review
October 8, 2026 7:00 PM VA Criminal Appellate Review
October 10, 2026 10:00 AM VA Legislative Review
October 10, 2026 2:00 PM Civil Appellate Review
October 12, 2026 3:00 PM VA Criminal Appellate Review
October 13, 2026 3:00 PM VA Legislative Review
October 13, 2026 7:00 PM US Supreme Court Review
October 15, 2026 -- Half-time Session, Short Pump (Richmond)
October 31, 2026 -- Sudden Death Overtime Session -- Last Chance for Ethics

2026 Annual Meeting Zoom Registration Day 1 Morning Session (September 25, 2026)

When: September 25, 2026 - 8:00 AM to September 25, 2026 - 12:15 PM

Zoom

2026 Annual Meeting Zoom Registration Day 1 Lunch Keynote Session (September 25, 2026)

When: September 25, 2026 - 12:15 PM to September 25, 2026 - 1:15 PM

Zoom

2026 Annual Meeting Zoom Registration Day 1 Afternoon Session (September 25, 2026)

When: September 25, 2026 - 1:15 PM to September 25, 2026 - 5:40 PM

Zoom

2026 Annual Meeting In Person Registration for Commuter (No Hotel Room) September 25 and 26

When: September 25, 2026 - 7:30 AM to September 26, 2026 - 4:30 PM

620 State Street Bristol, TN 37620

2026 Annual Meeting In Person Registration for Commuter (No Hotel Room) September 25 Only

When: September 25, 2026 - 7:30 AM to September 25, 2026 - 5:40 PM

620 State Street Bristol, TN 37620

2026 Annual Meeting Zoom Registration Day 2 Morning Session (September 26, 2026)

When: September 26, 2026 - 8:00 AM to September 26, 2026 - 12:15 PM

Zoom

2026 Annual Meeting Zoom Registration Day 2 Afternoon Session (September 26, 2026)

When: September 26, 2026 - 1:15 PM to September 26, 2026 - 4:30 PM

Zoom

2026 Annual Meeting In Person Registration for Commuter (No Hotel Room) September 26 Only

When: September 26, 2026 - 7:30 AM to September 26, 2026 - 4:30 PM

620 State Street Bristol, TN 37620

2026 Fall Seminar Kick Off ZOOM Registration MORNING SESSION

When: October 1, 2026 - 9:00 AM to October 1, 2026 - 12:15 PM

Zoom

2026 Fall Seminar Kick Off ZOOM Registration AFTERNOON SESSION

When: October 1, 2026 - 1:30 PM to October 1, 2026 - 4:45 PM

Zoom

2026 Fall Seminar US Supreme Court Review October 3

When: October 3, 2026 - 10:00 AM to October 3, 2026 - 12:00 PM

Zoom

2026 Fall Seminar Virginia Criminal Appellate Review October 3

When: October 3, 2026 - 2:00 PM to October 3, 2026 - 4:00 PM

Zoom

2026 Fall Seminar US Supreme Court Review October 5

When: October 5, 2026 - 3:00 PM to October 5, 2026 - 5:00 PM

Zoom

2026 Fall Seminar Virginia Civil Appellate Review October 6

When: October 6, 2026 - 7:00 PM to October 6, 2026 - 9:00 PM

Zoom

2026 Fall Seminar Virginia Legislative Review October 7

When: October 7, 2026 - 7:00 PM to October 7, 2026 - 9:00 PM

Zoom

2026 Fall Seminar Virginia Civil Appellate Review October 8

When: October 8, 2026 - 3:00 PM to October 8, 2026 - 5:00 PM

Zoom

2026 Fall Seminar Virginia Criminal Appellate Review October 8

When: October 8, 2026 - 7:00 PM to October 8, 2026 - 9:00 PM

Zoom

2026 Fall Seminar Virginia Legislative Review October 10

When: October 10, 2026 - 10:00 AM to October 10, 2026 - 12:00 PM

Zoom

2026 Fall Seminar Virginia Civil Appellate Review October 10

When: October 10, 2026 - 2:00 PM to October 10, 2026 - 4:00 PM

Zoom

2026 Fall Seminar Virginia Criminal Appellate Review October 12

When: October 12, 2026 - 3:00 PM to October 12, 2026 - 5:00 PM

Zoom

2026 Fall Seminar Virginia Legislative Review October 13

When: October 13, 2026 - 3:00 PM to October 13, 2026 - 5:00 PM

Zoom

2026 Fall Seminar US Supreme Court Review October 13

When: October 13, 2026 - 7:00 PM to October 13, 2026 - 9:00 PM

Zoom

2026 Fall Seminar Half-Time Afternoon Session ZOOM -- Member

When: October 15, 2026 - 1:30 PM to October 15, 2026 - 4:30 PM

Zoom

2026 Fall Seminar Half-Time Morning Session ZOOM -- Member

When: October 15, 2026 - 8:00 AM to October 15, 2026 - 1:15 PM

Zoom

2026 Fall Seminar Half-Time In-Person Attendance -- Member

When: October 15, 2026 - 7:45 AM to October 15, 2026 - 4:30 PM

4035 Whittall Way, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Sudden Death Ethics (Last Chance for Ethics for 2026)

When: October 31, 2026 - 7:00 PM to October 31, 2026 - 9:00 PM

Zoom