Western District of Virginia: Trying Section 1983 Cases-Prisoner Cases in the Western District of Virginia

Trying Section 1983 Cases-Prisoner Cases
in the Western District of Virginia

Thursday, May 27 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Agenda

• 12:00 – 12:15 p.m. – Judge Ballou – Introduction of speakers and explain the importance of participation in and support of prisoner litigation pending in the Western District of Virginia.
• 12:15-12:30 – Walton Milam – Basic issues in pro bono 42 U.S.C.§ 1983 prisoner lawsuits and maintaining strong relationship with clients.
• 12:30-1:00 p.m. – Rosalie Fessier and Laura Maughan – 42 U.S.C.§ 1983 mechanics and the defense perspective.
• 1:00-1:15 p.m. – Judge Ballou – Using the Bench Bar Fund and the Court’s perspective and Support of Pro Bono 42 U.S.C.§ 1983 Litigation.
• 1:15-1:130 – Questions.

Featured Speakers

• Honorable Robert S. Ballou
• Rosalie Fessier
• Laura Maughan
• Walton Milam.

CLE

1 hour of Virginia CLE credit pending approval

Registration

Registration for this event will close Wednesday, May 26

Registration Fees

• FBA Members – $0
• Nonmembers – $50
  • Non-members should contact C. Kailani Memmer at KMemmer@glennrob.com

How to Register

Register Online

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Bryce Hunter at bhunter@spilmanlaw.com