Friday, October 2, 2015

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1 Virginia Land Title Association Fall Seminar Richmond, Virginia October 2, 2015

2 Founded in 1974, the Virginia Land Title Association stands as a sentinel over Virginia s title and settlement industry. VLTA s singular purpose is to facilitate the safe and efficient transfer of real property in Virginia. To that end, VLTA sponsors valuable education, encourages new legislation, promotes high professional standards and creates valuable networking opportunities for its members. VLTA members include title agents, settlement agents, abstractors, examiners, underwriters, attorneys and supporting service providers. Virginia Land Title Association is working hard to keep your business on the cutting edge of regulatory changes. On October 3, we will witness the rollout of the new integrated mortgage closing disclosure and the beginning of Best Practices evaluations. At this year s Fall Seminar, we ll recap these changes and explore other burgeoning title topics such as fracking, fraud, and foreclosure. This year s event has been carefully planned to save you time and money. Our education sessions begin at 10:00 a.m. in Richmond so that you will be able to arrive from anywhere in the state without the need to stay overnight. Earn 5 hours of CE/CLE and choose from VCTE and VCTSA continuing education options.

3 Friday, October 2, :00 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 10:00 AM Education Breakouts (2 hours) 10:00 a.m. The Closing Disclosure: A Complete Form Analysis (CE/CLE/VCTSA) OR 10:00 a.m. The Best Laid Plats... (CE/CLE/VCTE) 11:15 a.m. Critical Examination of the Title Report (CE/CLE/VCTSA) OR 11:15 a.m. Easements & Access: What You Don t Know (CE/CLE/VCTE) 12:30 PM LUNCH 1:30 PM Joint Education Sessions (3 hours) 1:30 p.m. Advanced Topics in Foreclosure (CE/CLE/VCTE/VCTSA) 2:45 p.m. Recent Trends in Fraud & Prevention (CE/CLE/VCTE/VCTSA) 4:00 p.m. Mineral Rights (CE/CLE/VCTE/VCTSA) 5:00 PM Event Dismissal **All credits are pending approval by Sircon & the VSB

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5 The Closing Disclosure: A Complete Form Analysis Presented by Katherine Crawford, Esq. On October 3, 2015, our industry will witness the rollout of the new integrated mortgage closing disclosure. On the eve of this significant milestone, we will review the new Closing Disclosure in detail so that you are ready to hit the ground running. Come early for our continental breakfast to join us for a roundtable on our experiences so far. Join your colleagues for an in-depth discussion of successes and failures. Special thanks to FasTrax for sponsoring this important and timely session. Katherine Crawford, Esq., First American Title Insurance Company A member of VLTA s Board of Directors and Agency Counsel at First American Title Insurance Company, Katherine is a seasoned industry expert. Katherine s land title career began in 2006 at Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation. Katherine holds a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Charleston, and a Juris Doctor from Widener School of Law where she graduated in Katherine is a proud resident of Richmond, Virginia. Recent Trends in Real Estate Fraud & Fraud Prevention Presented by Aaron Bryan, Esq., CFE This session will focus on traditional real estate fraud schemes as well as emerging fraud trends affecting the land title industry. The presentation will provide an overview on forgery, identity theft, mortgage fraud and other prevalent real estate fraud schemes with real case examples. In addition, this session will cover cyber related crimes currently affecting the industry, examples of real cases, and tips on how to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of cyber crime. The presentation will conclude with a discussion on common fraud prevention methods followed by a Q&A session. Special thanks to RynohLive for sponsoring this session! Aaron J. Bryan, Esq., CFE, Fidelity National Title Group Aaron J. Bryan works out of the Fidelity National Financial corporate headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. Prior to joining Fidelity National Title Group in 2011 as a Claims Attorney, Aaron clerked for the Honorable Susan H. Black, United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Since 2012, Aaron has been in his current role as Fraud Review Counsel-Western Operations where he is responsible for reviewing, investigating, advising and reporting transactions involving alleged fraud in title origination and claims operations across 24 states and Canada. In this role, Aaron works closely with various groups including Claims, Underwriting, Direct Operations, Agency Management, Compliance and Law Enforcement. He holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice, with honors from the University of Georgia, and a J.D., with honors from Florida Coastal School of Law.

6 Easements & Access: What you Don t Know CAN Hurt You. Presented by Skip Sacks, Esq. The session will provide an overview of easement law and requirements for reporting and insuring easements and access. The discussion will focus on classification of easements, recent Virginia case law regarding the proper creation of easements and factors affecting the insurability of easements and access. Actual underwriting and claims scenarios will be reviewed to highlight critical title examination and underwriting standards. Special thanks to the CIMA Companies for sponsoring this session! Skip Sacks, Esq., Stewart Title Guaranty A member of VLTA s Board of Directors, Skip is Virginia state commercial counsel and southern Virginia agency services manager for Stewart Title Guaranty Company. Prior to joining Stewart Title in 1995, Skip was in private practice for 14 years representing developers, lenders, title underwriters and others with regard to real estate based commercial transactions. Skip also practiced as a litigator handling creditor s rights, lender liability, title defense, mechanic s liens, construction and other commercial litigation. Skip received his undergraduate degree in English and philosophy from the College of William & Mary and his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. Skip is an adjunct professor at Old Dominion University, a trained mediator with the Supreme Court of Virginia, a court appointed arbitrator and has qualified as an expert witness in state and federal courts. Foreclosures Presented by Edward Farnsworth, Jr., Esq. & Michael Freeman, Esq. Join us for an advanced session on foreclosures, creditor s rights, and re-foreclosure. Learn how important proper advertising can be and what to do about that IRS lien. Don t let it overwhelm you learn the rules from foreclosure experts. Special thanks to SoftPro for sponsoring this session. E. Edward Farnsworth, Jr., Esq., Samuel I. White, PC A specialist in foreclosure and bankruptcy law, Edward currently serves as counsel at Samuel I. White, PC in Virginia Beach, VA. Admitted to the Virginia Bar in 1999, Edward has over 16 years of experience in real estate law and foreclosures. Edward holds a Bachelor s Degree from Lee University, and a Juris Doctor (magna cum laude) from Regent University School of Law. Edward works in the areas of foreclosure, real estate, bankruptcy, evictions, and civil litigation. Michael Freeman, Esq. Samuel I. White, PC Michael is a managing attorney at Samuel I. White, PC, specializing in bankruptcy and foreclosures. Before joining SIWPC in 2005, Michael worked with Marvin, Alan, Rosman & Associates. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Elon University, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond School of Law.

7 Mineral Rights Presented by Mandy Varney French, Esq. This session will explore the significance of basic title skills and, why what you learned in first year property matters. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls in your research, and come prepared to learn more about mineral severance deeds, reservations and leases, and why punctuation matters. Learn what you need to know about fracking. Special thanks to Simplifile for sponsoring this session! Mandy Varney French, Esq., Altizer, Walk, and White, PLLC Born and raised in Southwestern Virginia, Mandy graduated from Tazewell High School and currently resides in Tazewell with her husband, twin daughters and two German Shepherds. Mandy holds a Bachelor of Arts from Virginia Polytechnical University and a Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law. Mandy specializes in mineral law, mineral litigation, real estate, and estate planning. Critical Examination of the Title Report: Not the Basics Presented by Kay Creasman, Esq. This session will feature a discussion on how to recognize missing components of a title report, how to identify matters that can give rise to a title claim if not noticed while underwriting a file, and when you need to ask the abstractor for more information from the records in the courthouse. This session is designed for advanced-level underwriters. Special thanks to SME for sponsoring this session! Kay Creasman, Esq., Old Republic National Title Insurance Company Kay has at various times during her career maintained a private law practice focusing on real estate, small business matters and wills; owned and operated a title insurance agency and settlement company for 10 years; been employed by other national title insurance underwriters as counsel in Virginia and West Virginia; searched title in the courthouses in Virginia; and spoken at numerous seminars on real estate and title insurance. In addition to working in real estate settlements and title, she has also taught from in the business schools, full time at VCU, and as an adjunct at the University of Richmond. She received degrees from the University of Richmond Law School (JD), Tulane University (Med), and Athens College (BS). An active member of the Virginia Land Title Association (VLTA) since 1994 she has served on the Board of Directors, as President ( ); as a member/chairperson of the Education Committee and of the Legislative Committee. She is also active with the Real Estate Section of the Virginia State Bar.

8 The Best Laid Plats... Presented by Michael Smith, Esq. This session will address the validity of legal descriptions when reference is made to a recorded plat, establishing covenants, conditions and restrictions by language in a plat only, the necessity of dedication on or with a plat to convey parcels or roads depicted thereon, and the requirement for plats and plan in defining a condominium regime. Timing of recording a plat and closing of a transaction relying on the recording will also be addressed. Special thanks to TitleWave for sponsoring this session. Michael Smith, Conestoga Title Insurance Company R. Michael Smith, a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, is currently Underwriting & Claims Counsel for Conestoga Title Insurance Co., located in Lancaster, PA. He is a former Virginia State Counsel for national underwriters and a former Chairman of the VLTA s Education Committee. He is a frequent speaker at VLTA and other title industry seminars, and is the Features Editor for the VLTA Examiner Magazine. He coordinated the Jamestown 400th Anniversary Program in Special Thanks to our Event Sponsors Technology Sponsor Lunch Sponsor

9 Fall Seminar Registration Date: Friday, October 2, :00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Location: Omni Richmond Hotel 100 S. 12th Street, Richmond, VA Early Registration Deadline: September 15 Late Registration: After September 30 REGSITER ONLINE! It s easy! About You Name (FIRST NAME FOR BADGE) Company Name Phone Address City, State, Zip Please enter your continuing education information: CE (Agent Continuing Education) CLE (Attorney Continuing Legal Education) VCTE/VCTSA (Certification Continuing Education) CE ID# or NPN (agents) I am a member of Virginia Land Title Association (nonmembers add $25) I am an active committee member or Board Member (save $10 on your registration) Sessions (Please select all sessions you will attend) Continental Breakfast Morning Education Lunch Afternoon Education $155 (early registration) $175 (standard) $195 (late registration) $25 (nonmember fee) Paying by CHECK (Virginia Land Title Association, C Saint Germain Drive, Suite 822, Centreville, VA 20121) Paying by CREDIT CARD Card Number TOTAL: Expiration Date Cardholder Address, City, State, Zip Virginia Land Title Association (P) VCC I agree to allow VLTA to charge my card in the amount above for this event (Fax) vlta@vlta.org

10 Lodging Details Omni Richmond Hotel 100 South 12th Street Richmond, VA RESERVATIONS: 1(804) RATE DETAILS: Check In: 4:00 PM / Check Out: 11:00 AM $152.00/night Deluxe King or 2-Queens PARKING: Valet $20/day Local Self-Park $12/day Be sure to notify the front desk that you are with VLTA for information on registration, check-in, and baggage. Questions about lodging? Contact VLTA at for more information!