Both published five times a year, these magazines are distributed to all members of the Virginia State Bar, judges, law libraries, other state bar associations, the media and general subscribers. The Virginia Lawyer contains substantive articles on law as well as regular features, including a report from the president, advertising, and professional notices.
Many feature stories come from the state bar s sections, who provide articles on a dedicated issue.
The Virginia Lawyer alternates publication with the Virginia Lawyer Register , which contains matters of regulatory interest, including disciplinary actions , rule changes and state bar counsel actions. The department coordinates production of more than 20 brochures and booklets on law related issues. These publications are for use by attorneys and the general public, and cover such topics as domestic relations, how attorneys charge, senior citizens rights, intellectual property, advice on home purchases and information about the Virginia Lawyer Referral Service. The VSB website is also maintained by the department, which has added such features as current disciplinary actions and real-time access to MCLE and membership data. This was accomplished at no cost to the bar with the assistance of the Virginia Information Providers Network.