VSB NEWS < Noteworthy Upcoming Webinars: Opportunities for CLE VJLAP Annual Retreat Six one-hour course offerings Webinar, September 17, 12:00–4:00 p.m. (3 sessions) and September 18, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (3 sessions) CLE (pending) Sponsored by the Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program The sixteenth annual VJLAP fall retreat will be held virtually via Zoom this year. Registration is required prior to joining the sessions. Registration affords participants the opportunity to attend one, some, or all of the sessions. Attendance will be tracked for CLE purposes only (CLE credits are pending). Register at bit.ly/JLAPRetreat20 Human Rights Ordinances and Commissions — Directing Your Locality on the Path to Racial and Social Equity Webinar, August 27, 12–1:30 p.m. 1.5 hours live CLE (pending) Sponsored by the VSB Local Government Section As Virginia localities take action to address concerns related to racial inequity, many are exploring the idea of establishing a local human rights commission under Va. Code 15.2-853. What are these commissions? What are their powers and duties? How do they work, and how are they staffed? Virginia local government attorneys can be prepared to advise their governing bodies on these topics by attending this 1.5 hour webinar. Register at bit.ly/inequitywebinar Ready for Election Day? Webinar, September 10, 2–3:30 p.m. 1.5 hours live CLE (pending) Sponsored by the VSB Local Government Section The November 2020 General Election promises to be an historic day. The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to challenge the administration of elections. Local government attorneys need to be prepared to field questions as well, from local election officials. This 1.5 hour webinar will offer a “the lay of the land,” introduce important legal and practical considerations on and related to Election Day, and prepare local government attorneys. Register at bit.ly/readyforelection Two Sides of the Coin — Documenting Engagements & Dealing with Collections Problems Virginia CLE , the non-profit educational division of the Virginia Law Foundation, sponsors many virtual CLE courses. For details, see https://www.vacle.org/. Webinar, October 21, 1–2:00 p.m. 1.0 hours live CLE (pending) Presented by ALPS, this program starts with a discussion of the importance of docu-menting scope of representation on all new matters — to include detailing the specif-ics of what should be included in a well-written engagement letter. The program then shifts to a discussion on how billing practices can help avoid collection problems, including practical tips on how to minimize the likelihood of a malpractice claim. Register at bit.ly/collectionswebinar VOL. 69 | AUGUST 2020 | VIRGINIA LAWYER www.vsb.org 41