The McCammon Group, Ltd. | Summer 2016 Newsletter | Your Dispute Resolution Resource
Our Newest Neutral
Hon. Jane Marum Roush (Ret.) - Fairfax

The Honorable Jane Marum Roush (Ret.) has joined The McCammon Group after twenty-three years of distinguished judicial service. She most recently served on the Supreme Court of Virginia and prior to that as a Judge for the Circuit Court of Fairfax County. Before her judicial career, she was an accomplished litigator in Virginia and DC. Justice Roush now brings this exceptional record of service and dedication to The McCammon Group to serve the mediation, arbitration, judge pro tempore, and special master needs of lawyers and litigants throughout Virginia, DC, and beyond.

To view Justice Roush's profile, please click here.
Hon. Lawrence L. Koontz, Jr. (Ret.) Receives Carrico Outstanding Service Award
We are pleased to congratulate The Honorable Lawrence L. Koontz, Jr. (Ret.), Senior Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, and a Neutral with The McCammon Group, who has been named the recipient of the 2015 Harry L. Carrico Outstanding Career Service Award.

The Carrico Outstanding Career Service Award is presented annually by the Judicial Council of Virginia to a Virginia judge who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the administration of the courts while exhibiting the traits of integrity, courtesy, impartiality, wisdom and humility. 

Throughout his distinguished and extensive judicial career, Senior Justice Koontz served at every level of the Virginia Judicial system, including Juvenile and Domestic Relations, the 23rd Circuit, the Court of Appeals (Chief Judge), and of course the Supreme Court of Virginia. 

Senior Justice Koontz joined The McCammon Group in 2011.

To view Senior Justice Koontz's profile, please  click here .

Hon. Teena D. Grodner (Ret.) Receives Fairfax Bar Association Kassabian Award
Hon. Teena Grodner (Ret.)
We are pleased to congratulate The Honorable Teena D. Grodner (Ret.), a Family Law Neutral with The McCammon Group, who has been named the recipient of the 2016 Hon. Arnold B. Kassabian Award from the Fairfax Bar Association. 

The Kassabian Award recognizes an individual who possesses insight, devotion, and compassion for children and families over the course of their career. The award recognizes the outstanding performance of such an individual as their work demonstrates dignity, integrity, and dedication to bettering the welfare of children and families.

Judge Grodner recently retired after eighteen years of service as a Judge of the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, including a period of service as Chief Judge. Prior to her service on the bench, Judge Grodner enjoyed a successful career in private practice focused on family law. She is now a Family Law Neutral with The McCammon Group and available to serve the mediation, arbitration, and judge pro tempore needs of litigants and lawyers throughout the Commonwealth.

To view Judge Grodner's profile, please  click here .
The Challenge of Impartiality: A Symposium Hosted by The McCammon Group and the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia
Challenge of Impartiality Symposium
The McCammon Group partnered with the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia to host a symposium on June 10 featuring a presentation by Harvard Professor Mahzarin Banaji, a renowned social scientist who recently co-authored the book Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People.

Many distinguished guests including leaders in the legal community throughout the Commonwealth attended the symposium. We were honored to bring so many legal minds together for what we believe is a message that is fundamental to our mission of impartiality.
Upcoming Events, Sponsorships & Exhibitions
9/15
DC Defense Lawyers Association CLE Presentation and Dinner Meeting, DC.
9/15
VSB Construction Section CLE, Lynchburg.
9/22
VTLA Family Law Seminar, Springfield.
9/29
VTLA/VADA Joint Golf Tournament, Richmond.
10/5
Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association CLE Presentation, Norfolk.
10/13
VADA Annual Meeting Business Luncheon, Hot Springs.
10/14
TLA of DC Fall Seminar, DC. 
10/25
Roanoke and Salem/Roanoke County Bar Association CLE and Reception, Roanoke.
10/27
Local Government Attorneys Association Conference, Williamsburg.
11/4
VA CLE/VSB Construction and Contracts Seminar, Charlottesville.
11/11
Maryland Association for Justice Auto Negligence Seminar, Columbia.
11/17
TLA of DC Dinner Meeting, DC.
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