Virginia just delivered a historic election, electing the first female chief executive, Abigail Spanberger, and expanding the Democratic House of Delegates majority by 13 seats. What does this shift mean
Capitol Briefs
VADA Live S1:E3 – 2025 Legal & Legislative Update w/ Anne Gambardella, Barrie Beaty, and Mimi Perka
Our Annual Legal & Legislative Update in December 2025 offers dealers the latest insights on state legislation along with federal laws you need to know to run your business. The panel was hosted by VADA’s Don Hall, and includes Anne Gambardella, Esq., VADA General Counsel and Executive Vice President; Barrett “Barrie” Charapp Beaty, VADA outside counsel with Charapp & Weiss, LLP; and Mimi Perka, Esq., VADA’s legal and legislative affairs director.
VADA Live S1:E8 – Capitol Briefs with Mimi Perka, Esq.
In this inaugural video edition of Capitol Briefs, Jeff Kelley of VADA Communications talks with Mimi Perka, Esq., VADA’s new director of legislative and legal affairs, about critical legislative priorities for Virginia’s franchised auto dealers. They dive into proposed changes to Virginia’s recall, warranty, and maintenance statute aimed at ensuring fair payment for dealers and technicians. Key measures include prohibiting manufacturers from slashing recall part prices, ensuring fair compensation for diagnostic time and addressing reimbursement delays for extended rental car expenses. Learn more about VADA’s advocacy efforts and why Dealer Day at the Capitol is essential for dealers.
VADA Live S1:E2 – 2025 Legal and Legislative Preview with Anne Gambardella & Barrie Beaty
Join us for a preview of the 2024-2025 Virginia legislative session and what’s on our radar this year with VADA EVP and General Counsel Anne Gambardella and Barrett Charapp Beaty with Charapp and Weiss, LLP.
VADA Live S1:E11 – Capitol Briefs with Mimi Perka, Esq.
Jeff Kelley sits down with Mimi Perka, Esq., VADA’s Director of Legislative and Legal Affairs, to wrap up the 2025 General Assembly Session.