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The NPBA has served the Legal Profession, the Judiciary and the Public since 1900. Membership is open to licensed attorneys, law students, legal administrators, and the local military legal community.

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Upcoming events

  • NPBA Pro Bono Committee Meeting

    • Tuesday, October 14, 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • Zoom - Information to be Sent


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  • Luncheon - Vino Culture

    • Thursday, October 16, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Norfolk Courthouse Rotunda
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    Join us for the monthly Luncheon Meeting on October 16, 2025

    12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

    Free to NPBA Members; $30.00 Non-Members

    Registration includes a boxed lunch and water.

    Speaker: Kiera Hill

    Kiera Hill is a certified sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers and lives in Norfolk, Virginia. She has spent 17 years in the wine industry- retail and restaurants, and has been teaching wine classes and developing wine education programs every chance she gets.

    Diagnosed early with EGA (Empty Glass Anxiety) and MCS (Middle Child Syndrome), her passion is bringing people together over wine! She doesn't believe in the elitist culture of wine, but welcomes all to her Tribe of wine lovers.

    Kiera started Vino Culture to focus exclusively on empowering people’s palates. What began as an events business, Vino Culture pivoted  into a retail delivery business due to COVID. The brick and mortar retail shop opened Labor Day Weekend of 2021, just shy of the 3 year anniversary of Vino Culture's inception.

    The store is located on Granby Street  right in the heart of Downtown Norfolk and is a true neighborhood wine shop! All Kiera's selections feature boutique producers from eclectic regions. While her selections change frequently, she is always happy to special order your favorite wine just for you.

    Kiera’s vision is to empower individuals to make their own decisions about wine by teaching them how to taste like sommeliers, and learn why each wine is unique. She guarantees you will leave her classes and events informed and excited to share your newfound knowledge with others.

    If she isn't in the shop, you'll most likely find Kiera in the gym powerlifting or at the beach on her paddle board... but she's most likely in the shop!


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    By registering for this Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) event or program you consent to being photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded at the event or program. By doing so, you grant to the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) rights to the release, publication or reproduction of any recorded media taken at the event or program of your appearance, voice or name for use by the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) and its management team.       



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  • Post Luncheon CLE - Cybersecurity for Law Firms: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

    • Thursday, October 16, 2025
    • 1:15 PM
    • Norfolk Courthouse - First Floor Training Room
    • 5
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    Thursday,  October 16, 2025

    1:15pm to 2:15pm

    Free to NPBA members; $30 non-members

    Number of CLE hours: .5 General with .5 of Ethics

    Area of Law: Cybersecurity for Law Firms & Ethical Duties for Lawyers

    Summary: 

    This CLE provides attorneys the legal framework of cybersecurity planning and required notifications upon a breach, practical cyber tips to maximize technical protections, and the ethical duties surrounding technology use & client data.

    Presenter: Kellam T. Parks, Esq. – Parks Zeigler, PLLC & The MOTIVATEd Lawyer, LLC


    Kellam T. Parks is a managing member of Parks Zeigler, PLLC, headquartered in Virginia Beach, which is a paperless, technologically driven law practice with three offices across Virginia and North Carolina. He obtained his B.A. in Philosophy with Honors, Summa Cum Laude from St. Andrews University in North Carolina and earned his J.D. from the William and Mary School of Law. Kellam is a Tidewater native and has been practicing there for 25 years.

    Kellam is active with the Virginia State Bar and is the former chair of the Special Committee on Technology and the Future Practice of Law. He is also a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, where he serves on the Board of the Family Law Section, the Virginia Beach Bar Association, and the Norfolk/Portsmouth Bar Association, where he served as president from 2023-2024.

    Kellam frequently writes and speaks about the modernization and use of technology in the practice of law, including such topics as ethics, artificial intelligence, electronically stored information, and practice management/marketing. His enjoyment of the business of law and sharing that knowledge led him to launch a law firm owner/lawyer coaching business, The MOTIVATEd Lawyer.

    While his law firm handles a wide variety of legal matters, Kellam focuses his practice on Cybersecurity/Data Privacy and Complex Family Law & Civil Litigation.

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    By registering for this Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) event or program you consent to being photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded at the event or program. By doing so, you grant to the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) rights to the release, publication or reproduction of any recorded media taken at the event or program of your appearance, voice or name for use by the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) and its management team.       

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  • CLE - "Demystifying AI: Ethical and Strategic Tools for Virginia Litigators"

    • Friday, October 24, 2025
    • 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
    • Zoom
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    Friday, October 24, 2025

    11:45 to 12:45 via Zoom

    1 CLE Hour including Ethics

    Free to NPBA members; $30 non-members


    Presenter: Marcus K. Mitchell, Pender & Coward

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    Marcus is a Pender & Coward attorney focusing his practice on family law, eminent domain/right of way law and criminal and traffic law.  He regularly represents clients in divorces, custody and visitation matters, separation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, child support matters, spousal support matters, and protective orders. He also has experience handling Child Protective Services appeals, show causes, extraditions, and unlawful detainers.  Marcus works on litigation matters for condemning authorities in eminent domain cases.  In his criminal and traffic practice, Marcus represents clients in matters involving assault and battery, assault and battery on a family member, as well as reckless driving and speeding tickets.

    Marcus is an Adjunct Professor at Regent University, teaching Mock Trial in the undergraduate program. From 2020 to 2025, he taught Trial Practice & Advanced Trial Practice in the law school and coached the law school's national mock trial competition teams, helping the team achieve several regional and national championships during his tenure.

    During college, Marcus was a four-year starter for the Randolph-Macon College football team, winning the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Championship in his senior season.

    Agenda

    1. Introduction & Poll 
      • Briefly define AI and the “black box” problem.
      • (If enough attendees) Run instant poll asking attorneys if they currently use AI tools and what concerns they have (confidentiality, accuracy, cost).
    2. Ethical Obligations and Rules 
      • Present the key points from Formal Opinion 512 and Virginia Legal Ethics Opinion 1901, the Supreme Court of Virginia’s generative‑AI rules, and confidentiality obligations under Rule 1.6.
      • Discuss value‑based billing and the requirement to verify AI outputs.
      • Stress the need to double‑check AI results and discuss the consequences of failing to do so as shown in recent sanctions cases across the United States, and present case studies illustrating risks of using third‑party AI vendors.
      • Show a potential AI policy for their firm that covers disclosure, permitted tools, and oversight.
    3. Demonstration of AI in Legal Research and Drafting 
      • Use a live demonstration to show how AI can speed legal research and drafting.
      • Use AI (or brainstorm) to outline a case strategy, draft a few interrogatories, and identify potential motions (e.g., a motion for forensic accounting).
      • Applying the AI to family law: compare strategies and discuss Virginia law on marital waste and dissipation, use of AI to simulate opposing counsel’s arguments.
    4. Conclusion & Q&A 
      • Summarize the session with key takeaways, such as always verify AI output, maintain confidentiality, and view AI as a tool rather than a replacement.
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  • YLS Fall Social

    • Sunday, November 02, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Judge Hall's House
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    Event is open to ALL NPBA Members and their guests.

    Come and Socialize with Colleagues and Friends!

    Registered attendees will received an email on October 28, 2024 with additional details and the event address.

    Click here to sponsor the YLS Fall Reception!

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  • NPBA Executive Committee Meeting

    • Wednesday, November 12, 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • Zoon - Dial in Information to Follow


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  • NPBA Pro Bono Committee Meeting

    • Tuesday, November 18, 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • Zoom - Information to be Sent


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  • Luncheon - Pro Bono Matters!

    • Thursday, November 20, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Norfolk Courthouse Rotunda

    Join us for the monthly Luncheon Meeting on November 20, 2025

    12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

    Free to NPBA Members; $30.00 Non-Members

    Registration includes a boxed lunch and water.

    Presenters: 

    Tricia Batson, LASEVA, Chip Nunley, Hunton  , Brian Slaughter, MichieHamlett  

    Tricia Batson: 

    Tricia Batson is the Director of the Pro Bono & Private Attorney Involvement Program at Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia (Legal Aid). Tricia started practicing law with Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia as a Staff Attorney in Norfolk and then as a staff attorney and managing attorney in the Hampton/Newport News office. For several years following, the military moved Tricia’s family outside of the Hampton Roads area where she continued to serve in numerous volunteer roles as well as a contributing author for Leading Practice Profiles for the Association of Corporate Counsel. She returned to the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia in 2020. 


    Tricia has served in numerous volunteer roles throughout her local communities and is active in several Hampton Roads Bar Associations.  She received her undergraduate degree in Economics from DePauw University and her juris doctor degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.


    Chip Nunley:

    Chip’s practice focuses on representing clients before State and Federal Courts in complex civil litigation, and before the Virginia State Corporation Commission in regulatory matters. Chip practices in the firm's Richmond office. He has over 30 years’ experience representing individuals and small, medium and large-sized companies in State and Federal Courts in Virginia and across the country. He has handled cases involving environmental contamination, aircraft product liability, consumer products product liability, commercial disputes arising from contracts and leases, and business tort claims. Chip has also handled litigated matters, including rate cases and large-asset purchase applications, before the Virginia State Corporation Commission.


    Chip is admitted to practice in the US District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, and the US Courts of Appeals for the Second and Fourth Circuits.


    Brian Slaughter:

    Bryan is a partner at MichieHamlett, where he has dedicated his career to representing clients who have suffered a life-altering catastrophic personal injury or the wrongful death of a loved one. If Bryan decides to take on a case, his client’s cause becomes his own. He knows that in a blink of an eye, their lives have been shattered and they are struggling to adjust to a new reality.

    Bryan approaches each case with a focus on integrity and trust, offering victims and families of victims hope under incredibly difficult circumstances. His clients recognize immediately that they have a strong advocate on their side to represent them against the large, faceless corporations with seemingly endless resources.


    Bryan is also a passionate advocate for equal access to justice, dedicating a significant portion of his time to pro-bono activities. He was the driving force behind the formation of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association’s formal pro bono program, forming the strategic plan and raising money for administration. As president of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, he also led the development of a pro bono strategic plan. Bryan currently serves on the Supreme Court of Virginia’s Access to Justice Commission and on the boards for both the Legal Aid Justice Center and the Virginia Poverty Law Center. He is also a past president of both the ReadyKids Board of Directors and the Charlottesville Ronald McDonald House.

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  • Post Luncheon CLE - VSP Pro Bono Program

    • Thursday, November 20, 2025
    • 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
    • Norfolk Courthouse - First Floor Training Room

    Thursday, November 20, 2025

    1:15pm to 2:15pm

    Free to NPBA members; $30 non-members

    Speaker: Brian Slaughter


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    By registering for this Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) event or program you consent to being photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded at the event or program. By doing so, you grant to the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) rights to the release, publication or reproduction of any recorded media taken at the event or program of your appearance, voice or name for use by the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) and its management team.       


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  • NPBA Holiday Party & 125th Anniversary Celebration

    • Tuesday, December 09, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • The Harbor Club / 333 Waterside Drive / Norfolk, VA 23510
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    2025 Holiday Party & 125th Anniversary Celebration

    December 9, 2025, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

    The Harbor Club


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    You're Invited to NPBA's Holiday Celebration at The Harbor Club

    Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the NPBA at the elegant Harbor Club venue. This event offers attendees an exceptional opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of the Elizabeth River while indulging in a specially curated menu designed to delight all guests. The celebration is designed to foster a warm, inviting environment conducive to networking and relaxation.

    The venue features both indoor and outdoor spaces to accommodate different preferences. The outdoor balcony provides a tranquil setting with comfortable lounge seating, fire pits, and high-top tables, all overlooking the water, creating a perfect backdrop for socializing. Inside, floor-to-ceiling windows allow natural light to fill the space, enhancing the open and vibrant atmosphere. This combination of settings ensures a versatile environment suitable for both casual conversations and more formal interactions.

    The event's ambiance is further enhanced by a live DJ, whose music will add to the festive and lively mood. Attendees can enjoy the music while engaging with fellow professionals, making it an ideal occasion to unwind, celebrate, and strengthen professional relationships during the holiday season.

    In summary, the NPBA's holiday celebration at The Harbor Club is a well-planned event that combines scenic views, excellent food, engaging entertainment, and a welcoming atmosphere. It provides a valuable opportunity for members and guests to connect, relax, and celebrate the organization's milestone anniversary in a memorable setting.

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    By registering for this Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) event or program you consent to being photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded at the event or program. By doing so, you grant to the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) rights to the release, publication or reproduction of any recorded media taken at the event or program of your appearance, voice or name for use by the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) and its management team.       

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  • Tentative - NPBA Executive Committee Meeting

    • Wednesday, December 10, 2025
    • 4:00 PM
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  • NPBA Pro Bono Committee Meeting

    • Tuesday, December 16, 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • Zoom - Information to be Sent


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  • NPBA Pro Bono Committee Meeting

    • Tuesday, January 13, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Zoom - Information to be Sent


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  • NPBA Executive Committee Meeting

    • Wednesday, January 14, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
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  • Luncheon - Topic TBD

    • Thursday, January 15, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Norfolk Courthouse Rotunda

    Join us for the monthly Luncheon Meeting on January 15, 2026

    12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

    Free to NPBA Members; $30.00 Non-Members

    Registration includes a boxed lunch and water.


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    By registering for this Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) event or program you consent to being photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded at the event or program. By doing so, you grant to the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) rights to the release, publication or reproduction of any recorded media taken at the event or program of your appearance, voice or name for use by the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) and its management team.       



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  • Post Luncheon CLE - Topics TBD

    • Thursday, January 15, 2026
    • 1:15 PM
    • Norfolk Courthouse - First Floor Training Room

    Thursday, January 15, 2026

    1:15pm to 2:15pm

    Free to NPBA members; $30 non-members

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    By registering for this Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) event or program you consent to being photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded at the event or program. By doing so, you grant to the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) rights to the release, publication or reproduction of any recorded media taken at the event or program of your appearance, voice or name for use by the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) and its management team.       


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  • NPBA Pro Bono Committee Meeting

    • Tuesday, February 10, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Zoom - Information to be Sent


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  • NPBA Executive Committee Meeting

    • Wednesday, February 11, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Zoom - Dial in Information to Follow


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  • Luncheon - Topic TBD

    • Thursday, February 19, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Norfolk Courthouse Rotunda

    Join us for the monthly Luncheon Meeting on February 19 2026

    12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

    Free to NPBA Members; $30.00 Non-Members

    Registration includes a boxed lunch and water.


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    By registering for this Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) event or program you consent to being photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded at the event or program. By doing so, you grant to the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) rights to the release, publication or reproduction of any recorded media taken at the event or program of your appearance, voice or name for use by the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) and its management team.       



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  • Post Luncheon CLE - Topics TBD

    • Thursday, February 19, 2026
    • 1:15 PM
    • Norfolk Courthouse - First Floor Training Room

    Thursday, February 19, 2026

    1:15pm to 2:15pm

    Free to NPBA members; $30 non-members


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    By registering for this Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) event or program you consent to being photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded at the event or program. By doing so, you grant to the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) rights to the release, publication or reproduction of any recorded media taken at the event or program of your appearance, voice or name for use by the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) and its management team.       


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  • NPBA Pro Bono Committee Meeting

    • Tuesday, March 10, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Zoom - Information to be Sent


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  • NPBA Executive Committee Meeting

    • Wednesday, March 11, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Zoom - Dial in Information to Follow


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  • Luncheon - Topic TBD

    • Thursday, March 19, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Norfolk Courthouse Rotunda

    Join us for the monthly Luncheon Meeting on March 19, 2026

    12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

    Free to NPBA Members; $30.00 Non-Members

    Registration includes a boxed lunch and water.


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    By registering for this Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) event or program you consent to being photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded at the event or program. By doing so, you grant to the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) rights to the release, publication or reproduction of any recorded media taken at the event or program of your appearance, voice or name for use by the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) and its management team.       



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  • Post Luncheon CLE - Topics TBD

    • Thursday, March 19, 2026
    • 1:15 PM
    • Norfolk Courthouse First Floor Training Room

    Thursday, March 19, 2026

    1:15pm to 2:15pm

    Free to NPBA members; $30 non-members


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    By registering for this Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) event or program you consent to being photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded at the event or program. By doing so, you grant to the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) rights to the release, publication or reproduction of any recorded media taken at the event or program of your appearance, voice or name for use by the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA) and its management team.       


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  • NPBA Executive Committee Meeting

    • Wednesday, April 08, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Zoom - Dial in Information to Follow


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  • NPBA Pro Bono Committee Meeting

    • Tuesday, April 14, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Zoom - Information to be Sent


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  • NPBA Pro Bono Committee Meeting

    • Tuesday, May 12, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Zoom - Information to be Sent


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  • Tentative - NPBA Executive Committee Meeting

    • Wednesday, May 13, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Zoom - Information to be Sent


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