The Salamander Resort & Spa
500 N Pendleton St, Middleburg, VA
Phone: 540-751-3160
The Salamander Resort is situated on a 340-acre estate in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located on the edge of the historic small town of Middleburg, Virginia, this Forbes Five-Star resort boasts one of the finest equestrian facilities and programs in the country, a top-rated spa, and endless scenic walking trails.
With all of these offerings, and being only a 40-minute drive from Dulles International Airport, The Salamander is the ideal location for the Forum.
What is the Forum?
Established in 2013, the Forum is an annual meeting of up to 48 top litigators from England and the United States. Participants are personally selected and invited by the Steering Committee based on their experience and specialization in cross-border matters.
This discussion based meeting does not feature traditional speakers and audio-visual presentations; instead, it focuses on the participation of all those in attendance.
​If you are interested in attending the 2026 Forum, please contact Lisa Nichols.
​"I can say without exaggeration that it was the best conference I have ever attended. The format is exactly as described in the materials - an experience totally different to any other conference. A small group of select practitioners having a proper discussion about the burning issues on both sides of the Atlantic."
Robin Rathmell
Kobre & Kim LLP
Steering Committee
This elite group works diligently behind the scenes to develop the Agenda of topics to be discussed. Additionally, the Committee personally selects all invitees.
2025 Steering Committee Chairs
Forum Director
2025 Steering Committee Members
Thank you to our Dinner Speaker
We are honored to have Fiona Rutherford as our dinner speaker on the evening of Monday, June 2nd.
Fiona
Rutherford
Chief Executive
About Fiona Rutherford
Fiona started her career as a criminal barrister, specialising in large drug cases, homicide and fraud. Following this she has taken on a number of roles within the justice system including with organisations such as the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
She was the deputy director for Legal Aid Policy for the MoJ before being appointed as the Director for Access to Justice policy, responsible for a wide range of policy areas including civil and administrative justice, coroners and inquiries, court and tribunal fees as well as legal support (including legal aid) and open justice policy.
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In February 2022, Fiona became the chief executive of the cross-party, UK-wide, law reform and human rights charity, JUSTICE.