Presentations and Publications

Colleen Marea Quinn, Esquire

Women’s Injury Law, Personal Injury,
Employment Law, and General Litigation

Presentations and Publications

May 4, 2010

Richmond, VA and

May 27, 2010

Fairfax, VA

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Tort Law Seminar: “The Tort Lawyer’s Guidebook – Proven Methods to Earn More, Work Less & Reduce Stress”

Program Co-chairperson and Moderator

Presentation: “Judges’ Panel: Use of Technology in the Courtroom – High Tech, Low Tech or No Tech?”

Publication: “Case Selection: The Employment Law Claim Checklist for Virginia Attorneys”

May 19, 2010

Petersburg, VA

Petersburg Domestic Violence Task Force

Presentation: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training

August 17, 2009

Petersburg, VA

Petersburg Domestic Violence Task Force

Presentation: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training

June 1, 2009

Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University, Law and Mass Communications Presentation: “Perspectives of a Trial Attorney”
December 2, 2008SIL Employee Benefits and Human Resource Seminar

Presentation and Publication: How to Avoid Paying Your Employment Law Attorney – Ten Thrifty Tips in Thirty Minutes

November 19, 2008

Richmond, VA

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Paralegal Seminar

Presentation and Publication: “Injury Case Intake – Gathering and Preserving the Evidence”

June 2, 2008

Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University, Law and Mass Communications Presentation: “Perspectives of a Trial Attorney”
March 21, 2008

Portsmouth, VA

Forensic Nurse Consultants of Hampton Roads

Presentation and Publication: “Civil Remedies for Victims of Sexual Assault”

March 1, 2008

Lexington, VA

Washington and Lee University and NASPA III: Sexual Assault Summit

Presentation and Publication: “Civil Remedies for Victims of Sexual Assault”

Spring 2008Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Journal

Publication: “Traps and Pitfalls in Handling Immunity Cases”

January 25, 2008

Richmond, VA

National Business Institute: Personal Injury Cases: Calculating and Proving Damages

Presentations and Publications: “Identify and Deal with Common Ethical Problems;” “Work with Economists on Damages”

June 4, 2007

Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University, Law and Mass Communications Presentation: “Perspectives of a Trial Attorney”
December 18, 2006

Richmond, VA

Virginia Poverty Law Center

Presentation and Publication: “Breaking the Cycle: Tort Relief for Victims of Sexual Violence”

January 25, 2006
Richmond, VA
Presentation: “Worldly Women Workshops: How Today’s Mom Can Best Protect Her Children From Harm”

(presented in collaboration with Jewish Family Services)

January 11, 2006

Richmond, VA

Presentation: “Worldly Women Workshops: What Every Smart Woman Should Know to Protect Herself From Financial and Physical Harm”

(presented in collaboration with Jewish Family Services)

October 20, 2005

Richmond, VA

Thomas Jefferson High School

Presenter: Domestic Violence Prevention Training (sponsored by the Metropolitan Richmond Women’s Bar Association)

October 19, 2005

Richmond, VA

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)

Enterprising Women Awards of Excellence

Presenter and Corporate Sponsor: “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”

October 18, 2005

Richmond, VA

Richmond Bar Association CLE Program and Judges Panel

Presentation, Publication and Moderator: “Playing Your Hand at Pre-Trial Motions: When to Held ‘em and When to Fold ‘em”

Sept. 30, 2005

Charlottesville, VA

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Solo and Small Firm Conference Panel Presenter: “TV and Radio Marketing: How to Go from Idea to Results”
Sept. 19, 2005
Richmond, VA
Virginia Commonwealth University, Law and Mass Communications Presentation: “Perspectives of a Trial Attorney”
July 15 & 16, 2005

Charlottesville, Va.

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Advanced Auto Practice Retreat

Presentation and Publication: “How to Track the Skunks in Their Lairs” (Jury Selection)

June 27, 2005
Richmond, Va.
YMCA

Presentation: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Legal Training for Volunteers

May 17, 2005

Northern Va.; and

May 12, 2005

Norfolk, Va.

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Tort Law Seminar – Program
Co-chairperson and Moderator

Presentation & Publication: “Reading the Play and Running Surveillance on the Opposition”

Presentation & Publication: “Time Out: Reviewing the Play for Penalties”

May 5, 2005

Roanoke, Va.

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Tort Law Seminar – Program
Co-chairperson and Moderator

Presentation & Publication: “Time Out: Reviewing the Play for Penalties”

April 13, 2005

Richmond, Va.

Presentation: “Worldly Women Workshops: what every woman should know to protect her personal health and welfare”

(presented in collaboration with Jewish Family Services)

Fall 2004Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Journal

Publication: Injury Case Intake: “A Primer on Preserving and Gathering The Evidence”

May 4, 2004

Richmond, Va.

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Tort Law Seminar

Presentation & Publication: “Preserving And Gathering The Evidence: Better Exhibits Without Breaking The Bank”

Presentation & Publication: “Judges: Mediators or Referees? Overseeing Pre-Trial Motions and Other Matters”

March 27, 2003

Hot Springs, Virginia

Presentation and Publication: “Ethics: Dealing with Abusive Conduct in Litigation.”

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention

September 27 & 28, 2002

Richmond, Va.

Virginia Trial Lawyer’s Association Fall Fiesta

Moderator, Presenter and Chairperson: “Federal Practice Panel Discussion” and “Panel Discussion: A Primer on Class Action Lawsuits: What to Look For, How They Work, and Recent Developments.”

March 2002Lorman Education Services – Recent Developments in Virginia Employment Law

Presentation & Publication: Fifteen Things You Should Know About Recent Developments In Employment And Labor Law And Have Been Afraid To Ask

November 8, 2001

Richmond, Va.

Richmond Bar Association

Moderator: “Playing Your Hand At Pre-Trial Motions: Knowing When To Hold Them And When To Fold Them”

August 22, 2001

Richmond, Va.

Lorman Education Services

Presentation and Publication: “State and Federal Personnel Laws in Virginia”

May 8, 2001

Charlottesville, Va.

Virginia Bankers Association

Presentation and Publication: “Stamping Out Liability for Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Claims” and “State and Federal Statutory and Case Law Update”

March 14, 2001

Richmond, Va.

Virginia CLE 10th Annual Employment Law Update Presenter
February 2001Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Journal

Publication: “Recognizing and Eliminating Sexual Harassment: Comments and Guidelines for a Congenial Workplace”

Winter 2000-2001

Richmond, Va.

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Journal

Publication: “Recognizing and Eliminating Sexual Harassment: Comments and Guidelines for a Congenial Workplace”

October 18, 2000

Richmond, Va.

Lorman Education Services

Presentation and Publication: “Recent Developments in Virginia Employment Law”

June 29, 2000

Richmond, Va.

Lorman Education Services

Presentation and Publication: “Employee Discharge and Documentation in Virginia”

February 11 & 12, 2000

Williamsburg, Va.

VTLA February Fiesta

Publication and Presentation: “Identifying, Coordinating and Litigating Employment and Related Claims Against Corporations: Sampling from the Menu”

October 4-5, 1999

Richmond, Va.

Council on Education in Management

Presentation & Publication: “Minimizing Your Personal Liability When Implementing Terminations”

July 14, 1999

Richmond, Va.

Lorman Education Services – Recent Developments in Virginia Employment Law

Presentation & Publication: “The Dynamic and Dangerous Landscape of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Claims”

April 28, 1999

Richmond, Va.

Council on Education in Management

Presentation & Publication – “Stopping the Workplace Violence Epidemic at Your Door by Recognizing Early Warning Signs and Implementing Proactive Safety Measures”

April 14, 1999

Richmond, Va.

YWCA

Presentation: “Eliminating Racism Day”

March 24, 1999

Norfolk, Va.

Virginia CLE 8th Annual Employment Law Update

Presentation & Publication: “Workplace Harassment: Where Are We Today?”

Faculty Member

March 25, 1999

Alexandria, Va.

Virginia CLE 8th Annual Employment Law Update

Presentation & Publication: “Workplace Harassment: Where Are We Today?”

Faculty Member

November 12, 1998

Richmond, Va.

University of Richmond Symposium

Presentation: “Sexual Harassment in the 90s: The Issue That Won’t Go Away”

November 6, 1998

McLean, Va.

Lorman Education Services – Employee Discharge & Documentation in Virginia

Presentation: “How to Fire an Employee” and “Employment Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements and Covenants to Not Compete”

October 27-28, 1998

Richmond, Va.

Council on Education in Management – “Personnel Law Update 1998”

Presentation & Publication: “Keeping Your Business In Line with the Evolving Rules of Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment” and “Defining Your Role and Protecting Your Employees when Domestic Violence Becomes a Workplace Issue”

October 21, 1998Virginia Trial Lawyers Association – 1998 Employment Law Seminar (all day)

Presentation: “Anatomy of a Plaintiff’s Employment Case”

Co-Chairperson, Moderator & Presenter

July 28, 1998

Richmond, Va.

Lorman Education Services – Employment and Labor Law in Virginia

Presentation & Publication: “The Dynamic and Dangerous Landscape of Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace”

July 16, 1998

Norfolk, Va.

Lorman Education Services – Employment and Labor Law in Virginia

Presentation & Publication: “The Dynamic and Dangerous Landscape of Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace”

March 31, 1998

Falls Church, Va.

Virginia CLE 7th Annual Employment Law Update

Presentation: “Termination Clinic ‘Dynamite’ or ‘Dud’ – Assessing Potential Explosive Employment Decisions”

Member, Planning Committee

March 25, 1998

Norfolk, Va.

Virginia CLE 7th Annual Employment Law Update

Presentation: “Termination Clinic ‘Dynamite’ or ‘Dud’ – Assessing Potential Explosive Employment Decisions”

Member, Planning Committee

March 24, 1998

Richmond, Va.

Virginia CLE 7th Annual Employment Law Update

Presentation: “Termination Clinic ‘Dynamite’ or ‘Dud’ – Assessing Potential Explosive Employment Decisions”

Member, Planning Committee

November 18, 1997Lorman Education Services – Employee Discharge & Documentation

Presentation & Publication: “Sexual Harassment – Sex Discrimination”

October 24, 1997Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Employment Law Section Seminar

“Taming the Beast – A Dynamic and Simplified Approach to Mastering the Plaintiff’s Approach to Employment Lawsuit”

Co-Chairperson, Moderator & Presenter

October 23, 1997Council on Education in Management

Personnel Law Update 1997

Presentation & Publication: “Rotting Roses: Protecting your Organization from the Escalating (and Expensive) Consequences of Sex and Violence in Today’s Workplace”

July 17 & 24, 1997

Norfolk &
Richmond, Va.

Lorman Education Services – Employment and Labor Law Seminar

Presentation & Publication: “Employer Liability: An Overview of the Dynamic and Dangerous Landscape of Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination Claims”

April 4, 1997

Richmond, Va.

Council on Education in Management

Presentation & Publication: “Sexual Harassment Myths Shattered By Recent Court Rulings”

April 4, 1997

Greenbrier, WV.

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Presentation/Panel Member: “Wrongful Discharge in Virginia”

February 7, 1997

Richmond, Va.

Professional Education Systems, Inc.

Presentation: “Common Medical Problems: Blood & Guts for Lawyers”

January 14, 1997

Richmond, Va.

Council on Education in Management

Presentation & Publication: “Sexual Harassment Myths Shattered By Recent Court Rulings”

October 31, 1996

Roanoke, Va.

Local Government Attorney’s of Virginia

Fall Conference

Presentation & Publication: “Wrongful Discharge Actions”

September 4, 1996

Richmond, Va.

Metropolitan Richmond Women’s Bar Association

Presentation (Panel Member): “Is Your Workplace Legal?”

Fall 1996Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

The Journal, Vol. 8, No. 4

Publication:

“Flushing Out the Mechanics of a Plaintiff’s Wrongful Discharge Lawsuit”

“Charting Out the Viability of Your Client’s Wrongful Discharge Claims”

June 12, 1996

Richmond, Va.

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Civil Rights and Constitutional Law Seminar

Presented & Published: “The Enigmatic Tort of Wrongful Discharge”

March 13, 1996

Richmond, Va.

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Young Lawyers Division

Presented: “Welcome to the Real World – The New Lawyer’s Guide to Litigation”

Fall 1992

Richmond, Va.

Published & Presented: “A Guide to the ADA for the YMCA”
June 25, 1992

Richmond, Va.

VMD Association of Electric Cooperatives

1992 Legal Seminar

Presented & Published: “The ADA: Is Your Company in Compliance?”

September 21, 1991

Richmond, Va.

VMD Association of Electric Cooperatives

1991 Legal Seminar

Presented & Published: “Drug Screening and Testing: Why do Cooperatives Need It and What Are the Dangers?”

Reported Cases

Aldridge v. Atlantic Rural Exposition 2005 WL 1388406 (Va. Cir. Ct. 2005)

Weinstein v. PVA I, LP 2005 WL 048744 (E.D. Va. 2005)

Call v. Shaw Jewelers, 1999 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 636 (E.D. Va. Jan. 7, 1999)

Pellerin v. Life Ins. Co. of North America, 187 F.3d 630, 1999 WL 507209 (4th Cir. 1999)

Reaves v. Honorable Peace (1996) WL 679396, 17 A.D.D. 594 (E.D. 1996)

Shoppers Food Warehouse v. John Matis Godfrey, Jr., 1996 WL 721869 (Va. App. 1996)

Aetna Cas. and Sur. Co. v. Jett, 52 F.3d 320, 1995 WL 238565 (4th Cir. 1995)

Gilbert v. Summers, 240 Va. 155 (1990)

Client Reviews