The mission of the Bench-Bar Relations Committee is to support and improve the administration of justice, enhance service to the community, and increase professionalism within the legal system by exploring emerging issues of concern or interest affecting the Bench and the Bar.
Bench-Bar Relations Committee: Model Local Bench-Bar Community Building Activities
Guide to Informal Communications Between Judges and Lawyers: Download Guide
The committee members are appointed by the VSB President-elect after volunteers are solicited in the fall in Virginia Lawyer magazine, in emails, and online; applications are due in February. Applicants send a brief résumé and fill out a committee preference form.
Upcoming meetings may be found on the Calendar are subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Agendas and call in numbers will be provided on the meeting entry on the Calendar.