In an exciting first-time collaboration, the Virginia State Bar Local Government Law Section, Local Government Attorneys of Virginia (LGA), and the Virginia Institute of Government have developed a pilot Leadership Training Program for new and aspiring local government chief counsels. The Program represents an innovative recognition of the legal, management, and leadership skill sets needed for the attorney’s success in an important and demanding role in public service. Specifically, the two-year course of study will include (1) a core curriculum on substantive areas of local government law, (2) training in management skills (e.g., budgeting and personnel management), and (3) intangible or leadership training. Course requirements will be met with a combination of webinars, LGA conference programming, and a two-day in-person seminar every even year.

Program graduates