VIRGINIA LIVE SEMINARS
It's that time again for our Virginia Live Seminars! We are pleased to announce 3 hours of accredited education at 5 different locations throughout Virginia. Please find more information on registration courses, presenters and locations below.
Dates & Locations
ROANOKE - Sept 9, 2026: |
The Train Station1402 S. Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24016 |
LYNCHBURG - Sept 10, 2026: |
Ridgeview Event Center3320 Candlers Mountain Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24502 |
VIRGINIA BEACH - Sept 15, 2026: |
The Founders Inn5641 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464 |
RICHMOND - Sept 16, 2026: |
Reynolds Community College1651 East Parham Rd., Richmond, VA 23228 |
FAIRFAX - Sept 24, 2026: |
Country Club of Fairfax5110 Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 |
FAQs
Q: What time should I get there? |
A: Registration will begin at 8:30am and education at 9:00am. |
Q: Will food be provided? |
A: Yes! A robust breakfast will be available upon arrival. |
Q: What type of credit is offered? |
A: We are offering 3 hours of accredited education that qualify for both CE and CLE credits. |
Courses
Underwriting Judgment Liens in Virginia
Judgment liens are the most common title defect to address when evaluating title work. But common does not mean simple—judgment liens can be tricky, especially considering the variety of contexts in which they occur. Furthermore, some rules relating to judgment liens have changed in recent years. Failure to address judgment liens appropriately can create a claim on your E&O policy as well as for the title insurance company insuring the transaction, as coverage against involuntary liens is basic to both lenders’ and owner’s policies.
Common Claims
The topics set out in this presentation result from a review of recent title insurance claims. While details of specific claims will not be disclosed, the intent is to assist title insurance agents and attorneys avoid similar risks. This presentation should be of interest to both title insurance agents and attorneys because title insurance claims are grounded in legal issues. The ultimate point is to protect the consumer — the insured — from failure of title and other related issues.
The Devil is in the Details: Details Title Insurance Agents Should Know
This presentation discusses some bits of knowledge we believe all title agents should know. Topics to be covered--access, entities, liens, and more! The statements presented in the class are stated in positive and negative statements create an interactive experience.
Presenters
KEVIN T. POGODA: First Vice President & Virginia State Manager
Born in Santa Monica, California, Kevin Pogoda grew up in Southern California. A graduate from the University of California at Berkeley with degrees in Rhetoric (honors) and Legal Studies (high honors), Kevin completed his law school education at the Santa Clara University School of Law in 1994.
After law school, Kevin worked in several firms located in New Jersey, Virginia and the District of Columbia. While in private practice, Kevin’s experience included SEC compliance, Indian gaming law, commercial litigation, labor and employment law, and not-for-profit litigation. Kevin has passed the bar exams for California, New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland.
In 1998, Kevin began his career as a settlement agent at a prominent settlement company located in Annandale, Virginia. While in that position, Kevin performed approximately 3,000 settlements and focused on 1031 Exchanges and resolving title issues. Kevin joined Old Republic National Title Insurance Company in May 2006 and now serves as First Vice President and Virginia State Manager.
In his capacity as Virginia State Manager, Kevin regularly speaks as an instructor before various groups, including attorneys, realtors, and title/settlement agents. He has authored VLTA’s 16-hour online Pre-Licensing Course, VLTA’s 16-hour online VCTSA Course for settlement agents, and MLTA’s 16-hour online Pre-Licensing Course. Kevin is a Past President of the Virginia Land Title Association and a recipient of VLTA’s Distinguished Service Award for 2017. In 2026, Kevin received the Traver Scholar Award from the Real Estate Section of the Virginia State Bar.
KAY M. CREASMAN: Vice President & Virginia State Counsel
Kay M. Creasman has been solving problems with practical solutions at Old Republic Title since March 2008. Since 1976, she has, at various times, maintained a private law practice in the Richmond area focusing on real estate, small business matters and wills; owned and operated a high-volume title insurance and non-attorney settlement agency; been employed by national underwriters as counsel in Virginia and West Virginia; and searched title in the record rooms.
Ms. Creasman is an active member and a past president (2003-2004) of the Virginia Land Title Association (VLTA). She was the 2010 recipient of the VLTA Distinguished Service Award. She currently (2022) serves on Legislative and Education Committees. She has been active as an Area Representative for the Real Property Section of the Virginia State Bar since 2010 serving as the Chair of the Real Property Board of Governors (2018-2019) and was recipient of the Traver Scholar Award in 2017. She is also active with the Virginia Bar Association’s Real Estate Section serving as coordinator of new legislative matters related to real estate.
JON W. BRODEGARD: Counsel
Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Jon Brodegard received a bachelor's degree in Economics (with minors in Business Management and Spanish) from Brigham Young University and his Juris Doctor from the George Mason University School of Law (now George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School).
Jon has a deep appreciation for the things that stay the same as well as the regional differences that exist in real estate matters. Jon applied state law principles in federal administrative proceedings as judicial law clerk in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Hearings and Appeals. Following his clerkship, Jon conducted business from Baltimore to Fredericksburg as an in-house attorney with a title company. As business increased, Jon also trained attorneys for positions in nine new affiliate offices. Subsequently, Jon maintained his focus on real estate by joining a law practice located in the Hampton Roads area.
Jon joined Old Republic National Title Insurance Company in September, 2018 as Counsel. When he is not hard at work, Jon enjoys being outdoors, particularly hiking and bicycling with his children. He also enjoys picking and preserving fresh fruits and berries, and he hopes to have a bigger and more productive vegetable garden this year.
REGINA PETRUZZI NEUMANN: Counsel
Regina Petruzzi Neumann began practicing law at a prominent law firm in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania over twenty years ago. She is an honors graduate of Duquesne University where she received her undergraduate degree in Corporate Communication with a minor in Music. Regina also graduated with honors from the Duquesne University School of Law (now known as Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University). She passed the bar exams for Pennsylvania and Virginia.
In 2016, Regina began transitioning her litigation practice to real estate and has been working as a real estate professional and attorney for the last seven years, focusing on real estate, land use, title issues, settlements, and document and deed preparation. Regina has performed countless settlements and served as in-house counsel for a settlement and title company.
Regina joined Old Republic National Title Insurance Company in April 2026. She active an active member of the Real Estate Section of the Virginia State Bar and Co-Chair of the Programs Committee. In her spare time, Regina enjoys fostering dogs and raising awareness for childhood cancer research.