Upcoming Events

Upcoming Flora Pettit events and attorney speaking engagements are listed below. Please contact us if you are interested in having one of our attorneys give a presentation to your company or organization.

Past Events

Andrew Baugher to Moderate ASASV General Contractors Round Table Discussion
Feb112021

Andrew Baugher to Moderate ASASV General Contractors Round Table Discussion

Andrew serves as Board Counsel for the American Subcontractor’s Association of the Valley (ASASV). During this discussion, ASASV members can ask question and share information with the participating general contractors including Harman Construction, Lantz Construction, Nielsen and Kjellstrom & Lee. The pandemic and recent changes in Virginia law are creating significant stress on the construction industry and this forum is an opportunity for generals and subcontractors to communicate and collaborate about those challenges.

Cathy Welsh to Speak to Winchester Area Society for Human Resources (WASHRM)
Jan272021

Cathy Welsh to Speak to Winchester Area Society for Human Resources (WASHRM)

Cathy Welsh will talk via Zoom with WASHRM members about the recent changes in Virginia employment law such as the wage theft, misclassification and Virginia Values Act statutory changes that were effective July 1, 2020, along with changes with how marijuana is being handled by employers throughout the Commonwealth. Finally, Cathy will take Q&A regarding COVID-related questions.

Cathy Welsh to Speak During a Presentation for the Shenandoah Valley Chambers of Commerce on Thursday, May 14th
May142020

Cathy Welsh to Speak During a Presentation for the Shenandoah Valley Chambers of Commerce on Thursday, May 14th

Join Cathy Welsh and three other knowledgable community speakers on Thursday, May 14th from 1:00 - 2:15pm on Zoom as they give advice about the challenges of re-opening the economy, one business at a time. The reality: Re-opening, re-staffing, ramping back to full production, re-evaluating operation as the Governor allows Phase 1 to begin is not like opening up after closing for a snow storm, remodel- ing, re-tooling or taking a long vacation. For many business owner and managers, there are as more questions than answers.

Michael Derdeyn to Present at the 38th Annual Real Estate Practice Seminar on May 6th
May62020

Michael Derdeyn to Present at the 38th Annual Real Estate Practice Seminar on May 6th

Now in its 38th year, Virginia CLE®’s Annual Real Estate Practice Seminar continues to set the standard for currency and quality in continuing legal education for real estate practitioners. Thanks to the wonderful assistance of the VSB Real Property Section and the faculty, this year's 38th Annual Real Estate Practice Seminar will now be offered as a convenient Webcast / Telephone seminar on Wednesday, May 6. Whether you have an established real estate practice or are a general practitioner who occasionally encounters real estate issues, this program is for you.

Cathy Welsh To Present at Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber Diversity in Business Seminar
Mar42020

Cathy Welsh To Present at Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber Diversity in Business Seminar

The HR Chamber’s Diversity Business Council is hosting a symposium on expanding equality and opportunity in business by focusing on ageism, veterans and women in the workplace. Cathy will be presenting on age discrimination and how to manage aging employees in the workforce.

Jennifer Shirkey and Cathy Welsh Will Present a Legislative Update on State and Federal Employee Benefits and Employment Law to the Shenandoah Valley Society for Human Resources Management (SVSHRM)
Feb112020

Jennifer Shirkey and Cathy Welsh Will Present a Legislative Update on State and Federal Employee Benefits and Employment Law to the Shenandoah Valley Society for Human Resources Management (SVSHRM)

The dynamic duo of Jennifer and Cathy will pair up at Blue Ridge Community College's Plecker Center on February 11, 2020 to assist SVSHRM members in understanding and navigating changes and nuances in state and federal employee benefits and employment laws.