HCLA-Virginia upcoming events

Virginia Employment Law Updates (October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

What Healthcare Employers Need to Know

An overview of recent statutory changes in Virginia, including updates to Virginia's non-compete statute, new pay transparency regulations, upcoming changes to paid leave requirements, and other changes, with a discussion of compliance considerations specific to the healthcare industry.

Featured Speaker

Amanda M. Weaver

Amanda Weaver advises employers on compliance with various state and federal employment laws. She helps clients maintain compliance with anti-discrimination laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII, the ADEA, and similar state anti-discrimination and accommodation laws, including the recently expanded Virginia Human Rights Act. She also advises clients on wage and hour compliance under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and Virginia Wage Payment Act and on compliance with the requirements of the Family Medical Leave Act and the National Labor Relations Act.

In addition, Amanda helps employers ensure compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) - including drafting FCRA-compliant disclosures and notices. She regularly assists employers on compliance matters related to worker classification, paid sick leave laws and wage payment laws, including state wage payment laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Amanda also provides counsel related to human resource matters, including employee handbooks and policies, employment agreements, separation agreements and releases, restrictive covenants (including non-competes) and personnel matters.

Amanda is listed among the Best Lawyers - "Ones to Watch" (2021-present) and among the "Legal Elite" from Virginia Business magazine (2019-present). She also serves on the board of directors of Cirginia21.

Amanda serves on Williams Mullen's Engagement Committee and is the current chair of the Women's Initiative. In this role, she also serves as liaison to the firm's board of directors.

Amanda earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Richmond School of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude and was a member of the University of Richmond Law Review, the Moot Court Board and the Trial Advocacy Board, as well as the McNeill Law Society. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and German Studies from Duke University.

Registration

Member - Complimentary

Non-member - $55

Webinar Sponsor - $500 [Exclusive]

Coffee & Connections (November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Brewing Ideas, Building Connections!

HCLA-VA invites you to an easygoing morning meetup where healthcare leaders can network, exchange ideas, and build meaningful professional relationships. Enjoy your favorite coffee, and connect with fellow healthcare professionals before heading to the office. Come enjoy a cup of coffee and start your morning with great conversation!

Registration

101 Richmond - Complimentary [Starbucks at Libbie Mill - 2363 Roux St, Richmond, VA 23230]

Non-Solicitation Policy: Coffee & Connections is intended to facilitate professional networking and the exchange of ideas. Attendees are welcome to introduce themselves, share expertise, and build professional relationships. Unsolicited sales pitches, aggressive solicitation, unauthorized distribution of promotional materials, and the collection or use of attendee contact information for unsolicited marketing are not permitted. Please respect the purpose of the event and the professional boundaries of fellow attendees. HCLA Virginia reserves the right to address conduct inconsistent with this policy.

Change Management For Managing Change (November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Every day in a busy practice you're overwhelmed by the number of tactical decisions you need to make. This makes it difficult to think strategically for you practice. How can you ever evolve to become the practice you dreamed of being if you don't have the time or organizational capacity to make the necessary changes. We will review a few simple guidelines that will help your practice make important changes to improve the quality of your care and the success of your practice.

Featured Speaker

Chip Hart

Chip Hart is the Director of PCC's Pediatric Solutions team, author of the popular blog Confessions of a Pediatric Practice Consultant (chipsblog.pcc.cpm), and host of the Charting The Future podcast (info.pcc.com/charting-the-future). Chip's three decades of pediatric practice management expertise have helped hundreds of pediatricians increase their financial and financial health.

As a dynamic and motivating speaker, Chip leads educational seminars and consults for pediatric professionals nationwide for organizations such as the AAP, state chapter AAP programs, Pediatric Management Institute, Pediatric CEO, and various physician and hospital organizations around the country. You are most likely to recognize him from the Pediatric COVID webinars he did with Paul Vanchiere.

Registration

Member - Complimentary

Non-member - $55

Webinar Sponsor [Exclusive] - $500

ACMPE Certified Individuals

Attendees to claim up to twenty [20] hours of ACMPE credit from an external source where the content aligns with the MGMA ACMPE Body of Knowledge domains.

Member Network (November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Specialty & Service Line Leaders Network

This interactive event brings together leaders from specialty practices—including primary care, surgical specialties, behavioral health, and other focused service lines—to foster affinity-based collaboration and meaningful peer connections. Attendees are encouraged to come prepared with questions, challenges, and insights to share as the group discusses unique clinical, operational, and reimbursement issues impacting specialty practices today.

Focus Areas:

Specialty-specific reimbursement trends
Technology adoption
Care model innovation
Cross-specialty collaboration opportunities

Registration

Member - Complimentary

Looking Ahead Together (December 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

A Healthcare Networking Conversation for 2027

As healthcare continues to evolve, collaboration is key. This networking meeting invites members to engage in open conversation about what's working, what's changing, and what's next for 2027. Discover shared challenges, exchange innovative ideas, and strengthen your professional network as we look to the future of healthcare.

Registration

Member - Complimentary