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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
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
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.
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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.
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.
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Thursday, November 20, 2025
1:15pm to 2:15pm
Speaker: Brian Slaughter
2025 Holiday Party & 125th Anniversary Celebration
December 9, 2025, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Harbor Club
Exclusive Sponsor:
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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