Justice Reform Happy Hour November 5, 2025

Join Justice Forward Virginia and Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (VACDL) for Justice Reform Happy Hour, Wednesday, November 5th from 6:00PM —8:00 PM at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church, Virginia! Enjoy a FREE Taco Bar and Margaritas along with special guests Delegate Patrick Hope and Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Deghani-Tafti!

What: Justice Reform Happy Hour - a fundraiser for criminal legal reform in the Commonwealth.

When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Where: Clare and Don’s Beach Shack - 130 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046

Cost: FREE

Subject matter experts from Justice Forward Virginia and VACDL will share criminal justice reform successes and their strategies for effective legislative conversations, on both sides of the aisle. Come hear about priority legal reforms to be presented in Virginia’s up and coming legislative session in January, including the importance the indigent defense community plays in weighing in against bad policy. We’re rallying support for criminal justice reform! Join the movement working to advocate for meaningful, evidence-informed, humane legal reforms in our state!