New Members Join the Board of Governors

Posted on 9/3/2020
The Diversity Conference also welcomes its new Board members, whose terms started at the end of the VSB Annual Meeting in June.

Equal Justice and Legal Services for the Poor: An Elusive Goal

Posted on 9/3/2020
While a greater effort is required it is worth pointing out that the needs of the poor should not be used to fuel political agendas of any kind.

Doris Henderson Causey Receives the Clarence M. Dunnaville Jr. Award

Posted on 9/2/2020
Doris Henderson Causey, managing attorney of the Richmond office of the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, has been awarded the Clarence M. Dunnaville Jr. Achievement Award, sponsored by the Diversity Conference of the Virginia State Bar.

Time to Talk Town Hall: Purpose and Introduction

Posted on 9/2/2020
Former Diversity Conference Chair Chidi James, Esq., introduces the Time to Talk Town Hall Series. View more of these videos on the Diversity Conference website.

Time to Talk Town Hall: Commission Update with Proposals

Posted on 9/2/2020
Attorney Cynthia Hudson discusses the work of Governor Northam’s Commission to repeal racist laws and regulations.

Town Halls Furthering Dialogue

Posted on 9/2/2020
Named Time to Talk Town Halls, this series of collaborative virtual town halls was sponsored by the Young Lawyers Conference and the Diversity Conference of the Virginia State Bar.

Time to Talk Town Hall: History of Statues

Posted on 9/2/2020
Professor Henry Chambers provides an insightful history of how the statues of Monument Avenue came to existence.

Time to Talk Town Hall: Obstacles to Claims Against the Police

Posted on 9/2/2020
Attorney Christopher Brown details the issues plaintiffs face when dealing with the courts in lawsuits against the police.