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The 2024 Fall Conference will be held September 13 at The Place at Innsbrook. More details coming soon.

The 2024 UnProgram was held February 21-23 at the Williamsburg Lodge.

VAELA thanks our 2024 UnProgram Sponsors!


Featured Member Volunteer

Loretta Morris Williams, Esq., CELA Fairfax, VA

Volunteering with VAELA is a great way to connect with smart, dedicated attorneys trying to improve the world for their clients and each other. I am thankful for the friendships I’ve developed with attorneys around the state while serving on committees and the Board. It’s great to connect at live conferences and through the list serv. For those wanting an even greater sense of community, I urge you to reach out to your colleagues on committees or the Board and see where your interest, talent and energy can be put to use.

Loretta previously served as President of VAELA, Co-Chair and member of the Program (now Education) committee and currently serves on the Public Policy Committee.


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