Summer 2018

Science & Engineering

Effective Witness Preparation

Ted Hirt

Amy Curtis has been counsel for the Virginia Department of Foren­sic Science (DFS) for three years. DFS provides forensic laboratory services for the Commonwealth's criminal jus­tice system. As in-house counsel, she advises the department’s management on non-litigation issues and acts as a liaison with the courts, the Office of the Attorney General, attorneys, and law enforcement.

Leadership Development

Get Involved in the Division

Message to the Members from Hon. Janet M. Coulter, Division Chair 2017-2018.

Military & Veterans

Adopting Retired War Dogs

Military Working Dogs (MWDs), with their keen senses and tactical prowess, carry out explo­sives detection, search and rescue, sentry, and other military duties for which their canine attributes cannot be replicated by human or machine in warfare. MWDs have saved count­less human lives by their service, and have often directly saved their human soldier handlers through a profound devotion for which they either endan­gered or sacrificed their own lives.

Government

Join Us in the Windy City for the Annual Meeting

Join us in Chicago this August for the ABA's Annual Meeting. Division events will take place at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown.

Legal Education

Build Your Skills

SAVE THE DATE! October 26, 2018 in Washington, DC! Sharpen your deposition, negotiation, writing and oral argument skills at this interactive conference. Expert panelists will provide practical, easily digestible information and strategies to enhance your abilities. Attendees will participate in exercises to practice their skills under the guidance of our faculty.