UPCOMING EVENTS

DATE TBD

12-1PM via Zoom

LEGAL EASE: MASTERING WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND STRESS MANAGEMENT

1.0 CLE NON-Substantive

In the high-pressure world of legal work, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for success and well-being. Join us as Michelle Wilson, JD presents Legal Ease: Mastering Work-Life Balance and Stress Management, a dynamic seminar designed specifically for paralegals seeking to enhance their professional performance while prioritizing personal wellness. 

APRIL 2025

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 12Noon via Zoom

A WINNING DISCOVERY TEAM: BEST COLLABORATION PRACTICES BETWEEN ATTORNEYS & PARALEGALS FOR A SEAMLESS PROCESS 

1.0 CLE Non-Substantive

Description: The collaboration between attorneys and paralegals is critical to achieving success and efficiency in the discovery process. This presentation will explore the essential roles both parties play in the discovery process and highlight best practices for fostering seamless teamwork. We will cover strategies for clear communication, delegation of tasks, use of technology, and methods for ensuring thoroughness and accuracy in discovery. By sharing real-world examples and actionable insights, attendees will learn how to create a cohesive, well-coordinated team that navigates the complexities of discovery with precision, speed, and confidence. Whether you're new to discovery or looking to refine your team’s approach, this session will provide invaluable tools to help both attorneys and paralegals work together more effectively for successful outcomes.

MAY 2025

Thursday, May 8, 2025

6-8PM

BRANDING YOURSELF THROUGH LINKEDIN

Quirk Hotel, 201 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220

Networking event and learning presented by Beacon Hill.  Beacon Hill and CVPA are bringing you a great event on May 8 from 6-8 p.m. at Quirk Hotel! Join us for a Happy Hour and hors d'oeuvres with a presentation: "Branding Yourself Through LinkedIn". Learn how to make LinkedIn your billboard! It is what employers see when they are looking for potential applicants, what your colleagues, what your friends see - and what you let them can be very impactful and beneficial! 

In addition, we are offering free headshots to those in attendance. You must RSVP to the event by emailing cvparalegals@gmail.com and RSVP for headshots here by May 7, 2025.

Friday, May 9, 2025 

12-1pm via Zoom

CONTRACTS 101 

1.0 CLE Substantive

Join us as Angela Stevens, Sr. Manager, Contracts, gives a background on contracts, making an agreement (offer, acceptance, and consideration), and papering the deal.

Monthly Board Meeting

TBD, May [  ], 2025

Via Zoom
Members are welcome to attend!

Friday, May 30, 2025 

6:35pm / Gates Open at 5:30pm

NETWORKING EVENT AT THE DIAMOND

3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230

Richmond Flying Squirrels vs. Harrisburg Senators

Sponsored by Beacon Hill, Planet Depos, and MediVisuals

Private area, field level tickets, private bar, and food!

Grateful Fans Night #1 and Mesh Trucker Cap Giveaway!

Rock your tie-dye and come early for live music on the concourse - it's Grateful Fans Night! The first 1,000 fans ages 15 & older will go home with a Groovy Mesh Trucker Cap.

Tickets $27 in advance or $32 includes parking. 

RSVP FOR EACH EVENT BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO CVPARALEGALS@GMAIL.COM

JUNE 2025

Friday, June 13, 2025

12-1PM

LEVEL UP STRATEGIES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT

University of Richmond

Presented by Liz Coleman and Emily Krause. Take charge of your career and be proactive; set SMART goals; identify skills; enlist the help of others; develop a personal elevator pitch; advocate for yourself; network with purpose and build connections.  

JULY 2025

July 10-12, 2025

NALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO

Atlantic City, NJ

Early Bird Rates Until May 7!

 NALA Conference & Expo – NALA 

View the Agenda Here:

 NALA Conference & Expo – NALA 

SEPTEMBER 2025

September 12, 2025

12-1pm

Ethics

Via Zoom

Join us for a virtual Ethics CLE with Patrick Hanes, Partner with Williams Mullen in Norfolk, VA.