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Virginia Business Legal Elite 2019
Virginia lawyers vote on the best in their profession
The 20th edition Legal Elite recognizes long-term honorees, adds two categories by Robert Powell A history of service Pender & Coward celebrates its 130th anniversary by Joan Tupponce Going the distance The following attorneys have been recognized as Virginia’s Legal Elite since the project began in 2000. Profiles and Lists: ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION The
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HEALTH LAW
Profile of Mary C. Malone, Hancock, Daniel & Johnson PC, Glen Allen and list
Title: Shareholder Birthplace: Richmond Education: Bachelor’s and law degrees, University of Richmond Spouse: Walt Malone Children: Meredith Martin (daughter), Ryan Martin (son-in-law) and Rory Martin (grandson) Hobbies or pastimes: Walking, reading, travel, writing, decorating First job as a lawyer: Associate at Crews & Hancock in Richmond Fan of: UR Spiders basketball Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere with my family! Recently read book: “The Power of Habit”
A history of service
Pender & Coward celebrates its 130th anniversary
Jim Lang’s motivation for joining Pender & Coward after a 25-year career in the U.S. Navy remains as true today as it did when he interviewed with the law firm 14 years ago. “When I was in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps in the Navy, I could count on and trust another JAG to make things happen,
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Going the distance
The following attorneys have been recognized as Virginia’s Legal Elite since the project began in 2000.
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The 20th edition
Legal Elite recognizes long-term honorees, adds two categories
Civil litigation has changed dramatically during the past two decades, observes Calvin W. “Woody” Fowler Jr. Despite these changes, he remains enthusiastic about his field. “Trying cases, though stressful, is also fun. It is why most of us chose to become litigators. While both the tools and the rules have changed over the years, the
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY/ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Profile of Brian C. Riopelle, McGuireWoods LLP, Roanoke and list
Title: Partner Other legal specialties: Trial attorney in non-IP matters Birthplace: Brockville, Ontario, Canada Education: Bachelor’s degree, Yale University; law degree, University of Virginia School of Law Spouse: Elizabeth (Betsy) E. Riopelle (also a recovering litigator) Children: Fain, 26; Kyle, 21; Kate, 15 First job as a lawyer: Law clerk to the Hon. Stephen V. Wilson, U.S. District Court for the Central District
REAL ESTATE/LAND USE LAW
Profile of Andrew M. Condlin Roth Jackson Gibbons Condlin Richmond and list
Title: Member Other legal specialties: Economic development, environmental and business law Birthplace: Waddington, New York Education: Bachelor’s degree, State University of New York Potsdam; law degree, Marshall-Wythe School of Law at William & Mary Spouse: Anne-Marie S. Condlin Children: Meghan, Jessica, Emily and AJ Hobbies or pastimes: Whatever the kids are doing, especially visiting the
BUSINESS LAW
Profile of Thomas C. Inglima, Willcox Savage PC, Norfolk, and list
Title: Member Other legal specialties: Mergers & acquisitions Birthplace: Ridgewood, New Jersey Education: Bachelor’s degree, Duke University; law degree, Georgetown University Law Center Spouse: Julianne Children: Bridget, 24, and Tommy, 21 First job as a lawyer: McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe Recently read book: “Steve Jobs” by Walter Isaacson How can the legal environment for
BANKRUPTCY/ CREDITORS’ RIGHTS
Profile of William A. Gray, Sands Anderson, Richmond and list
Title: Shareholder; leader – Bankruptcy Team Other legal specialties: Lobbying/government relations Birthplace: Langley Air Force Base Education: Bachelor’s degree, Virginia Tech; law degree, Western State College of Law Hobbies or pastimes: Classic cars/my 2006 Mustang GT; rock ’n’ roll music First job as a lawyer: Plaintiff personal injury firm in Santa Ana, California Fan of:
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Profile of The Hon. Michael C. Allen (ret.) and list
Title: Neutral, The McCammon Group; Judge, Chesterfield County Circuit Court (Ret.) Birthplace: Greenville, South Carolina Education: Bachelor’s degree, East Carolina University; master’s degree, University of the Americas; law degree, University of Richmond Spouse: Jody H. Allen Children: Kathryn and her husband, Steven (parents of my two dear granddaughters); John and his wife, Cristi; Elizabeth and