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• CLE - "Introduction to the Virginia Sexually Violent Predators Act"

  • When
    Thursday, September 24, 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    TBD

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  Thursday, September 24, 2026

  12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Norfolk Courthouse Rotunda 8th Floor

  Free to NPBA members; $30 non-members
  

  1 CLE hr

  Areas of Law:  Civil and Criminal Law

  Course Title: Introduction to the Virginia Sexually Violent Predators Act

  Summary: 

  This will be an introduction to the sexually violent predator civil commitment process. Attendees will learn the statutory framework of the Act, how an individual may qualify for such a process, the procedures the Commonwealth must follow, and ultimately how the matter is litigated from both. 

  
  

  Speakers: Jennifer Gebler, Esq., Inman & Strickler, P.L.C., Brock R. Maust, Esq., Senior Assistant Attorney General

  
  

  Jennifer Gebler:

  • Criminal and Traffic Defense: Knowing clients experience a tremendous amount of fear and uncertainty when charged with a crime, Ms. Gebler prioritizes communication with her clients. She guides them through each stage of their defense and ensures they are fully informed when making decisions about their case. Ms. Gebler represents clients on all types of traffic infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies in the courts of Hampton Roads. As an experienced trial attorney with proven results, she is ready to guide you through the process of preparing your case for trial.
  • Juvenile Defense: Ms. Gebler has a passion for juvenile justice and works tirelessly to make sure her juvenile clients are protected from the significant, and possibly life-long, consequences of being charged with an offense as a juvenile. She also understands the very serious risks that juveniles may face, such as being tried as an adult while still a juvenile. Ms. Gebler represents clients in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts throughout Hampton Roads.
  • Federal Criminal Defense: In addition to state court practice, Ms. Gebler represents clients charged with offenses in federal court. Though they can take years to build, once in Court, federal cases move quickly. It is important to hire someone who understands the distinctions between state and federal court practice, and who will communicate with you throughout the process.
  • Restoration of Firearm Rights: If you have been convicted of a felony or been involuntarily committed, it is possible to restore your right to bear arms. The process involves petitioning the appropriate Virginia court, and it often requires a hearing. Ms. Gebler knows the ins-and-outs of the firearm restoration process and the hurdles that must be overcome to be successful.

  Brock R. Maust, Esq.:

  Brock is a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Office of the Attorney General for Virginia.  Brock has been with the Sexually Violent Predator Civil Commitment ("SVP") Section since April 2017.  Prior to joining the SVP Section, Brock served as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Newport News, Virginia, assigned to the violent crimes unit, from 2007 until 2017 when he left to accept his current position.  Brock graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor's degree in Political Science.  Thereafter, he graduated from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University.

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• CLE - "An overview of a DUI Case and Its Consequences"

  • When
    Tuesday, October 06, 2026
  •  
    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Norfolk Courthouse - First Floor Training Room

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  Tuesday October 6, 2026

  2:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Norfolk Courthouse First Floor Training Room

  Free to NPBA members; $30 non-members
  

  1 CLE hr

  Overview: 

  This CLE outline walks a DUI case from the moment of arrest through sentencing, organized the way a trial attorney actually encounters it: (I) the immediate administrative fallout of the arrest itself; (II) what defense counsel should investigate before discovery arrives; (III) how to mine body-camera and written discovery once it arrives; (IV) a four-step framework for analyzing any DUI case for trial; and (V) a sentencing and license-consequence matrix, offense by offense. A closing practice-notes section highlights where plea-negotiation leverage lives.

  Areas of Law:  Criminal Defense

  Course Title: "An overview of a DUI Case and Its Consequences"

  Speaker: Stephen P. Pfeiffer, Partner, Wolcott Rivers Gates

  
  

  Stephen P. Pfeiffer

  Stephen P. Pfeiffer is a partner at Wolcott Rivers Gates, one of the oldest and largest law firms in Virginia Beach, where he has built a reputation throughout Hampton Roads as a go-to trial lawyer for DUI Defense. Over a nineteen-year career, he has personally tried thousands of DUI cases across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, and the Eastern Shore.

  Credentials

  • J.D., Cum Laude, Regent University School of Law (2007); B.A., Summa Cum Laude, Carroll College (2004), in History and Political Science.
  • Admitted to the Virginia State Bar; the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia; and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
  • NHTSA-certified Instructor for DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
  • NHTSA-certified Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)

  Recognition

  • AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell — the highest available peer-review rating for legal ability and ethics.
  • Named to Virginia Business Magazine's “Legal Elite” and selected to the Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list annually from 2012 through 2022.
  • American Bar Association 2007 National Champion in Legal Negotiations.
  • Coauthor, “The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases,” in the Inside the Minds series (Aspatore Books).
  • Over 1000 5 Star Google Reviews and over 1000 5 Star AVVO reviews.

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• CLE - Dr. Rachel Boehm - "The Cost of Caring: Understanding Compassion Fatigue in Legal Practice: What it is, Why it Happens, and How to Prevent or Recover"

  • When
    Wednesday, October 07, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Wednesday, October 7, 2026

  3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Zoom

  Free to NPBA members; $30 non-members
  

  1 CLE hr

  Wellness - Compassion Fatigue threatens an attorney's mental and physical well-being and affects their decision-making and duty to their client.

  Presenter: Dr. Rachel Boehm

  

  Dr. Rachel Boehm is a trusted advisor to legal professionals across the United States on leadership and talent development, which includes mental and physical well-being. She has previously spoken to the NPBA on burnout and thriving in the legal pressure-cooker.

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• Luncheon - David W. Lannetti - “A View from the Bench"

  • When
    Thursday, October 15, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Norfolk Courthouse Rotunda

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  Join us for the monthly Luncheon Meeting on October 15, 2026

  12:00 to 1:00 p.m. - Rotunda

  Free to NPBA Members; $30.00 Non-Members
  Registration includes a boxed lunch and water.

  Topic: “A View from the Bench"

  Speaker:  Judge David W. Lannetti

  

  Hon. David W. Lannetti

  Norfolk Circuit Court / Norfolk, Virginia

  Judge Lannetti began his service as a Norfolk Circuit Court Judge in 2014. Prior to taking the bench, he was a partner in the law firm of Vandeventer Black LLP (now Woods Rogers), where he concentrated on civil litigation. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and William & Mary Law School. Among other activities, he recently completed nine years as Chair of the Virginia State Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism, is Chair of the Supreme Court of Virginia Benchbook Committee, is an adjunct professor at both William & Mary and Regent University Law Schools, is a Past President of the James Kent American Inn of Court and of the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association, has published numerous articles in legal journals, and is a frequent lecturer on legal topics. He also is very involved in the local community.

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• Post Luncheon CLE - The 2026 MLM Malpractice Report: "Steps You Can Take to Minimize Risk and Protect Your Practice"

  • When
    Thursday, October 15, 2026
  •  
    1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
  • Location
    First Floor Training Room - Norfolk Courthouse

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  Thursday, October 15, 2026

  1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. - Norfolk Courthouse Rotunda

  Free to NPBA members; $30 non-members
  

  1 CLE hr (Ethics)

  Area of Law: Ethics

  Summary:

  Legal malpractice claims, like cans of paint, come in a wide variety of colors. There are common malpractice hazards to all who practice law, such as faulty office systems and poor client communications. But to fully understand your professional liability exposure, you'll first need a good understanding of the risks associated with your specific area of practice. This program will cover the most common malpractice claims reported - and how to avoid them - across a variety of practice areas. Attendees will also be informed of the trending topics on legal malpractice issues and developments as reported by the American Bar Association's 2023 Profile of Legal Malpractice Claims and statistics from the MLM Claims Department.

  Speaker: Joyván Malbon-Griffin, Esq. (Joy) is a Regional Director with Minnesota Lawyers Mutual

  
  

  

  Joyván Malbon-Griffin, Esq. (Joy) is a Regional Director with Minnesota Lawyers Mutual.  She received her undergraduate degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA and her Juris Doctor degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law in Durham, NC.  Prior to joining MLM, Joy practiced complex civil litigation in state and federal court.  She was also an adjunct professor teaching Contracts Law and a vast array of other legal classes.  In her daily tasks as Regional Director, she assists firms with the securement of liability insurance and provides risk management to firms including but not limited to ethical malpractice prevention, case file management, trust account management and cybersecurity. 

  
  

  Joy is a member and the International Legal Advisor and General Counsel for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated.  Additionally, she is a member of the James Kent Inns of Court, a CLE Committee member of the Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association and a board member for the Urban League of Hampton Roads.  In 2022 Joy was admitted to the United States Supreme Court Bar and in 2025 she was awarded as a Virginia Lawyers Weekly In-House Counsel Honoree.  Joy’s professional achievements have been recognized by her inclusion in Virginia Business Magazine’s “Legal Elite” list in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

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