Where:  SunTrust Dining Room, 24th Floor, 919 E. Main Street, Richmond

Topic:  Paralegal Use of Technology in Trial Preparation

Speaker:  Erin McNeill, Esq.

Sponsor:  TBD

Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6:00 p.m.  Dinner will feature House salad, Entrées of Chicken Piccata and Pork Loin with Mushroom Gravy, Buttered noodles and roasted potatoes, Green beans and mixed sauteed squash, Rolls with butter, Dessert - Chocolate Mousse

Cash Bar (cash only; no checks or credit cards accepted)

Cost: $25.00

RSVP:  Dana Bruce, CP  dana.bruce@suntrust.com by Friday, January 20, 2012

• Electing First Vice President; Second Vice President, and Secretary for the 2012 calendar year.
• Electing three Directors for the term 2012 – 2013
• Electing one Director for the term 2011 – 2012
• Award Janet Scott CP Scholarship

The cost is $25.  Dinner includes:

- Salad – Romaine, Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, Green Goddess Dressing
- Cocoa Rubbed Flank Steak, Pearl Onions, Wild Mushrooms, Red Wine Jus
- Asparagus and Garlic Whipped Potatoes
- Crème brûlée

Sponsored by Capitol Services

Your advance reservation is imperative.   Reservations will be accepted by Dana Bruce, CP through November 4, 2010 at dana.bruce@suntrust.com or 782-5278.

-

November 2011 Meeting Notice

Proxy – 2012 Elections RPA (W1767313)

It is prudent in today’s economic environment for paralegals to learn and understand the technology available to them, technology which is time- and money-saving.

Join us for cocktails and light refreshments as we learn more about technology in the legal field.

When:  Tuesday, October 25, 2011; 6 – 8 p.m.

Where:  SunTrust Dining Room, 24th Floor, 919 E. Main St., Richmond

Sponsored and presented by Huseby, Inc. - Worldwide Litigation Support and Trial Services www.huseby.com

RSVP by Friday, October 21, 2011 to donna.strauss@richmondparalegals.org

* Technology CLE and Social Series

Topic:  Practicing Criminal Law in a New Era of Enforcement

Speaker:  Gray B. Broughton, Esq., Williams Mullen

Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6:00 p.m.  Dinner will feature Blackened Chicken Breast over Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Chive Cream Sauce and Roasted Pork Loin with Mushroom Gravy and Garlic Mashed Potatoes, served with salad, fresh vegetables du jour and rolls & butter.  Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce for dessert.

Cash Bar (cash only; no checks or credit cards accepted)

Cost: $25.00

RSVP:  Dana Bruce, CP  dana.bruce@suntrust.com by Friday, September 23, 2011

Time:  5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Where:  SunTrust Bank, 919 E. Main Street, Richmond

Speaker:  John Erbach, Esquire

Topic:  Law Clerks

Sponsored by:  Served by Carroll servedbycarroll@yahoo.com

Capital Services www.capitalservices.com

Menu:  Ceasar Salad; Chicken Piccatta; Vegetable Lasagna; Rosemary Potatoes; Thyme Roasted Tomatoes; String Beans; Ice Cream Sundae

Cost:  $25.00

RSVP:  Dana Bruce dana.bruce@suntrust.com by Friday July 22, 2011

July Dinner Meeting Flyer

Don’t forget to bring a donation for Defenders of Freedom

Where: SunTrust Executive Dining Room, 24th Floor, 919 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia

Speaker: Keith B. Marcus, Esquire, ParisBlank, LLP

Topic: Litigation

Sponsor: TBA

Menu: TBA

Cost: $20.00 Cash Bar

Where: SunTrust Executive Dining Room

RPA will hold its Annual Meeting and Election of Officers and Directors at this meeting. 

Don’t miss a special 15 minute presentation by  Smokie Sizemore, CPCC at 5:30!  Smokie is an experienced business and life coach.  She helps professionals ignite their self-esteem, confidence and power, and Smokie will provide RPA members with a 15 minute presentation  ”ALL STRESSED OUT AND NO ONE TO CHOKE!”  before the buisness meeting.  This is a fun participatory talk with tips that can be used right way if you can’t find someone to choke.

Stress is lived and talked about as a sacred condition, worn proudly like a mantle.  It causes more havoc in the work place, home and your health than can be measured.  When you know what happens in your body, why you don’t think well under stress, and how to slow knee-jerk reactions, you have the power to control yourself, create less stress, have a better work and home environment and enjoy a more fulfilling life.   

Smokie understands business from her personal experience starting and building an international flag business.  Burned out after 12 years, she worked with a coach to sell the business and begin life anew with less stress.   Smokie founded the Smart Woman’s Club www.smartwomansclub.com to help professional women ignite their career and lives.

MENU: Crudite and assorted cheeses, Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce, Coconut Shrimp, Crab cakes, Brushetta, Wild mushroom phillo cups,  chocolate fondue with fresh fruit and chocolate truffles.  Pasta Station: Penne and Tortellini Station with Vodka Sauces, Pesto and Marinara with Roasted Vegetables, Chicken and Italian Sausage.

DESSERT SPONSOR: Document Technologies Inc.

COST:  $20.00

Please RSVP to dana.bruce@suntrust.com by November 5, 2010

Where: SunTrust Executive Dining Room, 24th Floor, 919 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia

Speaker: Debra M. Schneider, Professor, University of Richmond

Topic: Legal Writing

Sponsor: Huseby Inc., Business Center International, 4860 Cox Road, Suite 200, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 (804) 755-4200 – Jennifer Dunn, Business Development Manager jenniferdunn@huseby.com

Menu: House Salad, Dinner Rolls, Herb-Roasted Chicken Breast, Apple Compote, Roasted Potatoes, Orange Glazed Carrots, Cider Jus, Seared Wild Salmon, Rice Pilaf, Roasted String Beans, Lemon Buerre Blanc, Apple Tart-Almond Cream

Cost: $20.00 Cash Bar

Where: SunTrust Executive Dining Room, 24th Floor, 919 E Main Street, Richmond, VA

Speaker: Jennifer Whitlock, The HelpDesk Company, Inc.

Topic: Law Office Technology – Members will be receiving an email from The HelpDesk Company in a survey format regarding topics of interest on technology.  Please reply to the survey to make sure this meeting is tailored to your needs.

Dessert Sponsor: The Help Desk Company, Inc.

Menu: -Southern fried chicken breast over baby spinach tossed in a warm bacon and honey mustard dressing -Grilled romaine hearts, roasted tomatoes, shaved fennel and goat’s cheese with green goddess dressing -Fajita salad with roasted corn, pico de gallo, black beans, grilled marinated steak and chipotle ranch -tuna nicoise.

Cost $20.00

Please RSVP to dana.bruce@suntrust.com by July 23, 2010.

South University – Richmond Campus (Short Pump)

2151 Old Brick Road, Glen Allen, VA 2306 (behind Whole Foods)

David Shapior, JD will be speaking on Critical Thinking

Member dinners are complimentary and being provided by South University.

RSVP by March 19, 2010 to brenda.mcgill@richmondparalegals.org

Flyer:  March Dinner Flyer 2010