Federal Bar Association
Northern Virginia Chapter
Upcoming Events
This annual program acquaints new lawyers with the operation and function of the EDVA and various federal agencies in civil and criminal cases (in-person event).
This popular program acquaints new lawyers with the rules, standard procedures, and best practices for civil litigation in the EDVA (in-person event).
Join us for a self-defense workshop taught by Heidi Lyndaker, a black belt martial artist and health and wellness professional.
FBA-NOVA is proud to host a number of networking events and continuing legal education (CLE) seminars throughout the year, tailored to your Eastern District of Virginia practice. Learn more about our Chapter here.
Interested in discounted registration at all of our CLE and annual events? Become a member of FBA-NOVA to take advantage of these savings.
Rocket Docket News
Since 2021, FBA-NOVA’s Holiday Giving Campaign has facilitated the purchase of more than $11,000 worth of goods.
Teams Courthouse and FBA-NOVA met to settle the score on a perfect October day in Quincy Park.
A ragtag band of (physically underqualified) law clerks, (physically overqualified) deputy U.S. Marshals, and the rest of the EDVA courthouse family wrested the trophy back from the overconfident FBA team.
EDVA Local Rules were amended, effective today, to be consistent with the amendment to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1 regarding diversity of citizenship.
The Court has adopted an updated mask policy that no longer requires fully vaccinated individuals to wear a mask in our Courthouses/facilities unless instructed otherwise by a presiding judge.
The Clerk’s Office counters in all three divisions of the EDVA will reopen to the public beginning on May 17, 2021.
The EDVA has issued an Amended Standing Order regarding the Procedures For The Filing, Service, And Management Of Highly Sensitive Documents.
On September 30, 2020, three members transitioned off of our board of directors, and we would like to recognize their service. Please join us in saying goodbye to our exiting board members and welcoming our three new members.
As members of the bar, we serve as guardians of justice and the rule of law, and we have a responsibility to demand and work to ensure fairness to all, no matter the color of a person’s skin. We recognize that far too often people of color are not treated with the same dignity and respect as other members of our communities.
The next time a hearing goes late into the afternoon or a settlement conference extends well into the evening, you can find caffeine and sustenance in the Courthouse Market.
Young Lawyers Committee
The Young Lawyers Committee (YLC) provides newer lawyers with opportunities to enhance their professional development through continuing legal education seminars, networking opportunities, and social events specifically tailored to lawyers in the first few years of their practice. The YLC also encourages pro bono and community service involvement. Lawyers of all ages welcome.