Venable attorneys participated on panels at the NOVA Chapter of the National Contract Management Association's day-long "Hot Topics" seminar on April 28, 2009. Rob Burton served as the moderator for a panel that included Paul Debolt and Maurice Baskin discussing the current issues faced by service contractors. Sharon Jenks served as the moderator on a panel that included Rebecca Pearson regarding bid protest issues. Terry Elling, who is also the current President of the NOVA Chapter, served as the master of ceremonies.