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, 2008 | SIL 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 2008 | Virginia 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 2004 | Virginia 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 2002 | Lorman 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 2001 | Virginia 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, 1998 | Virginia 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, 1997 | Lorman Education Services – Employee Discharge & Documentation Presentation & Publication: “Sexual Harassment – Sex Discrimination” |
October 24, 1997 | Virginia 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, 1997 | Council 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 & | 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 1996 | Virginia 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)