August 24-25, 2021
Richmond, VA
Please join NAAG and the attorney general community for our return to in-person meetings on August 24-25 in Richmond, Virginia. Hosted by Virginia Attorney General and NAAG Southern Region Chair Mark Herring, this conference will address ways that attorney general offices can combat sexual and domestic violence, including prevention, prosecution and support for victims. The meeting will showcase work done by attorneys general throughout the southern region, both on their own and with partner organizations.
View the agenda.
Moderators
- Mark Herring, Virginia Attorney General and NAAG Southern Region Chair
- Ashley Moody, Florida Attorney General
- Lynn Fitch, Mississippi Attorney General
- Josh Stein, North Carolina Attorney General
Speakers
- Morgan Abbate, Senior Victim Advocate and Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) Coordinator, Virginia Attorney General’s Office
- Madison Boden, Physical Evidence Recovery Kit (PERK) Tracking System Coordinator, Virginia Department of Forensic Science
- Kelly Carpenter, Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Project Manager, Virginia Attorney General’s Office
- Meg Garvin, Executive Director, National Crime Victim Law Institute
- Derrick Longoria, Detective, Richmond Police Department
- Melissa McMenemy, Statewide Facilitator, Violence Against Women Act Services, Training, Officers, Prosecution (STOP) Grant Program, Virginia Attorney General’s Office
- Adriana Mirarchi, Special Agent, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Mary Vail Ware, Senior Director for Justice and Victim Services, ICF
- Michelle Welch, Director of the Animal Law Unit, Senior Assistant Attorney General, Virginia Attorney General’s Office
Registration
This meeting, which will also be offered virtually, will be hosted in accordance with the latest government mandates and health organization guidance. More specific information related to this meeting will be outlined in an email to attendees in August 2021. In the meantime, please review the latest guidance from the Commonwealth of Virginia and the host hotel.
**Early registration rates are available until midnight Friday, July 23, 2021.**
Other government (non-attorney general staff) and non-profit professionals should contact Emily Parsons before registering to receive the discounted rate. Please email Emily Parsons at eparsons@naag.org with any questions. NAAG will be using a mobile app for in-person meeting attendees. More information on the app will be available soon.
In-Person Attendance
| Category | Early Registration Fee (Available Until July 23, 2021) | Registration Fee |
| Attorneys General | Complimentary | Complimentary |
| Attorney General Staff | $225 | $325 |
| Government/Nonprofit (Discount code available upon request) | $425 | $525 |
| General Admission | $625 | $725 |
Virtual Attendance
| Category | Registration Fee |
| Attorneys General | Complimentary |
| Attorney General Staff | $125 |
| Government/Nonprofit | $225 |
| General Admission | $325 |
** If you have created your NAAG account and do not see the correct pricing listed, please make sure you have entered your organization under your profile. Attorney general staff will need to wait until after your account is verified by your office before being able to register for this event. **
Room Block
NAAG has secured a room block at The Jefferson Hotel. The group rate is $205 per night plus tax. This rate will be available until Monday, August 2, 2021 or until the block is full, whichever comes first.
Cancellation Policy
If you would like to request a registration cancellation or refund, please contact Emily Parsons at eparsons@naag.org for more information.
CLE Credit
NAAG will apply for CLE for attendees eligible under CLE accrediting body guidelines.
