1:00PM
Zoom Meeting - COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency
Council Members Present
Officers:
Colin D. Stolle (Virginia Beach), Chairman
Shannon L. Taylor (Henrico County), Second Vice Chairman
Anton A. Bell (Hampton), Secretary
Jeffrey W. Haislip (Fluvanna County), Past Chairman
Council District Representatives:
5. Megan L. Clark (Prince Edward County)
6. David L. Ledbetter (Waynesboro)
9. Charles H. Slemp, III (Wise County)
10. Amy M. Ashworth (Prince William County)
Other Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Present
Donald S. Caldwell (Roanoke City)
Nancy G. Parr (Chesapeake)
E. M. Wright (Buckingham County)
John L. Mahoney (Caroline County)
Beverly P. Leatherbury (Northampton County)
C. Phillips Ferguson (Suffolk)
Susan O. Fierro (Prince George County)
Marsha L. Garst (Rockingham County/Harrisonburg)
Parisa Dehghani-Tafti (Arlington County/Falls Church)
Marc H. Abrams (Winchester)
Howard Gwynn (Newport News)
Stephanie Vipperman (Patrick County)
Mary Pettitt (Montgomery County)
Tiffany Buckner (Petersburg)
Stacey Davenport (Chesterfield County)
Clarissa Berry (Madison County)
Jim Hingeley (Albemarle County)
Colette McEachin (Richmond City)
Eric Cooke (Southampton County)
Leanne Watrous (Nottoway County)
Josh Elrod (Buena Vista)
Roger Brooks (Carroll County)
A. J. Dudley (Franklin County)
La Bravia Jenkins (Fredericksburg)
Patricia Watson (Greensville County/Emporia)
Bethany Harrison (Lynchburg)
Deputy/Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorneys Present
Leslie Schneider (Charlotte County)
Matt Lowery (Fairfax County)
Marie Walls (Suffolk)
Ramin Fatehi (Norfolk)
Shaniqua Nelson (Loudoun County)
CASC Staff Present
Jane Sherman Chambers
VACA Staff Present
Amanda Howie, Administrator
Call to Order
Mr. Stolle called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m.
Minutes
The draft minutes from the February 16, 2021, meeting were previously posted and circulated to Council. The minutes were approved as submitted.
Chairman’s Report
None.
Administrator’s Report
Ms. Chambers reviewed the agenda items:
Old Business
CATF Update
Ms. Chambers reviewed the CATF balance sheet reflecting account activity through February 28, 2021.
2021 Spring Institute Update
Ms. Chambers reported that over 950 people have registered to attend the 2021 Online Spring Institute that runs from April 12 – 14, 2021. She reviewed the agenda and described presentations, including that CASC is recognizing upcoming Attorney Wellness Week (the first week in May) by providing a presentation on Attorney Wellbeing on Wednesday morning. Ms. Chambers commented that this is the second year that Spring Institute has been presented online because of the state of emergency. The 2022 Spring Institute is scheduled to be held at the Richmond Convention Center live and in person.
Special Committee on “Duties & Responsibilities” Outline Update
Ms. Chambers reported that she, Ms. Howie and Mr. Casey met with a recently retired Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney to determine if he would be interested in working as a contractor to update and reorganize the “Duties & Responsibilities” outline. They shared with him all the work that had already been done to get the project started. After several days, Ms. Chambers was advised that this individual declined the project. Ms. Chambers asked members to forward to her names of qualified individuals who might be interested in completing this project.
2023 Executive Program – Hotel Roanoke – November 29 to December 1, 2023
Ms. Chambers reported that the 2023 Executive Program will be held at the Hotel Roanoke from November 29 – December 1, 2023. She reminded members that the live 2020 Executive Program at the Hotel Roanoke had to be cancelled due to the pandemic.
COVID Status of Upcoming CASC Training Events
Ms. Chambers reminded members that all CASC training events will be held online through June 2021. CASC is waiting to find out from VACA if their summer conference will be held live or via Zoom. CASC will be prepared to go forward as a live event if that is VACA’s decision.
New Business
CASC Office at W&M Law School Close for HVAC Replacement
Ms. Chambers reported that as CASC staff was getting geared up to go back to the office, she was notified that W&M will be closing the CASC portion of the building for HVAC replacement. This is a very extensive process that will require that the office be closed from May 5 through early August. CASC staff will be allowed into the office on Fridays to get needed items or upon an appointment scheduled through the law school administration. The law school will provide CASC staff with access to a scanner/copier.
CASC Administrator to Serve on VSB’s 6th District Committee
Ms. Chambers advised members that she has been asked to serve on the Virginia State Bar’s 6th District Committee. After checking with Council Chairman Colin Stolle, she has agreed to serve. It will be a 3-year term.
Adjournment
There being no further business before Council, the meeting adjourned at 1:17 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is May 5, 2021, at 12:00 Noon via Zoom.