How LBA Encourages Fellowship Among Lawyers

Networking is crucial in every profession, but in law, it’s especially important. Building strong relationships with your peers can enhance your career, improve your practice, and create a supportive professional community.

For attorneys in Lynchburg, the Lynchburg Bar Association (LBA) plays a pivotal role in fostering these connections.

Let’s explore the benefits of building professional relationships, how camaraderie strengthens the legal community, and the ways LBA encourages fellowship among lawyers through its various events and programs.

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By: Brandon S. Osterbind

How LBA Supports Lawyer Competence

As lawyers, we know the law is constantly evolving. New case law, legislative updates, and technological advancements mean staying sharp and informed is essential.

In Lynchburg, the Lynchburg Bar Association (LBA) is dedicated to helping its members stay at the forefront of these changes through Continuing Legal Education (CLE). CLE isn’t just about meeting annual requirements—it’s about becoming a more skilled, competent, and ethical attorney.

In this blog post, we’ll explore why CLE matters, how it enhances professional competence, and what LBA is doing to make sure you have access to the best educational resources available.

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Today, Dean Morse Tan spoke at the Lynchburg Bar Association monthly luncheon. His presentation was as compelling as his message.

Dean Tan spoke on lawyers, and the profession as a whole, finding the ethical moral core and operating from a place of principle.

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The LBA is pleased to present our first community service opportunities for the year!

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Lynchburg Circuit Court has issued a new order suspending jury trials through at least September 30, 2021 in light of the local surge in COVID-19 cases. This order can be viewed here.

The order was entered on September 16, 2021 so it applies for the next two weeks.

Covid-19 numbers have gone up in Lynchburg recently. You can view those numbers via the Virginia Department of Health’s website. You can also view Centra Health’s numbers which they update daily.

I will send additional updates as they become available.