Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

08/05/2026

The accolades kept coming for VTLA members at this week’s AAJ Annual Convention in Chicago!

Congratulations to:

🏅 Katie Bertram and Allyson Kitchel on receiving an Evergreen Recognition Award
🏅 Kevin Biniazan on receiving the Richard D. Haley Distinguished Service Award
🏅 Kevin Biniazan and Peter Pentony on receiving a Roxanne B. Conlin Certificate of Recognition

Thank you for your exceptional service to AAJ and the trial lawyer community. We are proud to celebrate your national recognition!

08/05/2026

A proud moment for VTLA and the entire Virginia bar! 👏

Congratulations to VTLA Past President Derrick Walker, of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, on being elected 2026-2027 Secretary of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) at this week’s AAJ Annual Convention in Chicago. Congratulations, Derrick!

08/03/2026

Last, but certainly not least—congratulations to VTLA Vice President Erin Jewell of Harty Jewell, PLLC on being elected Second Vice Chair of AAJ’s Women Trial Lawyers Caucus (WTLC) at last week’s AAJ Annual Convention in Chicago! Much deserved, Erin! 👏

07/30/2026

🎉 Congratulations to VTLA Board Member Michael Phelan on receiving the prestigious David S. Shrager President’s Award at last week’s American Association for Justice (AAJ) Convention in Chicago!
 
This national honor recognizes an AAJ member who demonstrates exceptional leadership and has made outstanding contributions to civil justice and the trial bar. We are proud to see Michael recognized for his unwavering dedication to the profession.

Congratulations Mike on this well-deserved honor!

05/06/2026

One week from today! 👇👇

Get your kicks on VTLA’s Route 26, starting May 13th! 🛣️ This year’s seminar series is packed with practical strategies for plaintiff attorneys looking to strengthen the way they investigate, develop, and litigate their cases.

The full Route 26 lineup includes:
📍 May 13 – Pre-Litigation Strategy Lab
📍 July 17–18 – Auto Cases in a Changing World
📍 August 27 – Discovery is a Highway
📍 November 6–7 – Deposition College

More information and registration here: https://lnkd.in/dYmv7sbg

04/09/2026

Congratulations to Allen & Allen Shareholder David Irvine on being elected the 2026-2027 Parliamentarian of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. David has been a valued member of our firm since 2015 and has held several leadership roles within VTLA.

“I am honored to join the Executive Committee of VTLA as Parliamentarian,” David shared. “I look forward to contributing to the Association’s important work supporting the injured and advancing excellence in trial practice.”

Read more about David's new role within VTLA here: https://buff.ly/J2ymX9N

04/09/2026

Congratulations to VTLA’s newly elected officers for 2026-2027! 🎉

Melissa Ray - President
Paul Hernandez - President-Elect
Erin Jewell - Vice President
Amy Griggs - Vice President
Brody Reid - Vice President
Julie Gerock - Vice President
Les Bowers - Treasurer
David Irvine - Parliamentarian