Committees
The board members of the Northern Virginia Chapter lead various committees that together comprise the bulk of FBA-NOVA’s administrative and programming work. Getting involved in a committee provides familiarity with the inner workings of the FBA and the board members and an opportunity for leadership. See below for a list of committees, their leaders and mission. Use the form that follows to express interest in joining a committee.
CLE Committee
Jon Talotta | James Holt
Plan and organize slate of CLEs on core topics important to the Chapter's membership, with a focus on EDVA practice.
Young Lawyers Committee
Cailyn Reilly Knapp
Alex Blanchard | Dan Wallmuth
Outreach to younger and new lawyers and organize events of interest to newer lawyers.
Membership Committee
Laurie Kirkland
Cailyn Reilly Knapp
Outreach to potential new members and contact with current members with expiring memberships.
Criminal Law Committee
Jessica Carmichael | Zach Deubler
Plan and organize CLEs and events of special interest to the Chapter's members who practice criminal law.
Communications Committee
Gul Gharbieh
Jessica Carmichael
Website management and member communications, including timely email updates concerning changes relevant to practice in the EDVA.
Special Events Committee
Lauren Wetzler | Susan Podolsky
Jessica Carmichael
Plan and organize non-CLE events sponsored by the Chapter (e.g. Armstrong lecture, Intro to Courthouse, the golf tournament, investitures).