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Resetting the bar
Law firms consider mergers to meet staffing demands
Two venerable Virginia law firms — Roanoke’s Woods Rogers PLC and Norfolk’s Vandeventer Black LLP — combined forces in July 2022, creating the state’s fifth largest firm, Woods Rogers Vandeventer
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Va. Bar Association installs 2023 president
Benjamin D. Leigh is principal with Troxell Leigh PC
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Benjamin D. Leigh became the 2023 president of the Virginia Bar Association on Jan. 22, the Richmond-based professional association announced Thursday. With a practice focused on real estate, Leigh is
Independent colleges council taps former state delegate as leader
Chris Peace will become organization's president
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Former Virginia Del. Christopher K. Peace will be the next president of the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia Inc. (CICV) after the 2023 regular General Assembly session concludes. “[Chris]
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Attorneys in power positions amid talent shortage
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In law firms across Virginia, power is now definitely on the side of individual attorneys, who can command larger salaries and other perks so long as they’re willing to cope
Sentara Healthcare names new general counsel
Earl Barnes was chief legal officer for Amita Health
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Earl Barnes will join Sentara Healthcare as its general counsel on June 2, the Norfolk-based health system announced Tuesday. Barnes previously was executive vice president and chief legal officer for
Richard Cullen to become Youngkin’s counselor
Former McGuireWoods chairman to leave firm on Jan. 14
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Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin has selected former Virginia Attorney General Richard Cullen as counselor to the governor. A senior partner and former chairman of McGuireWoods, Cullen will leave Virginia’s largest firm
The 22nd edition of the Virginia Business Legal Elite
Legal Elite recognizes leading Virginia attorneys across 20 specialties
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Launched in cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association in 2000, Virginia Business’ Legal Elite polls lawyers licensed to practice in Virginia each year, asking them to identify which of their
2021 APPELLATE LAW Q&A
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Lucas I. Pangle Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC, Harrisonburg Title: Associate Other legal specialties: Administrative law, occupational safety and health, and bankruptcy Birthplace: Maurertown in Shenandoah County Education: Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience,
2021 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW Q&A
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Brian L. Buniva B.L. Buniva Strategic Advisor PLLC, Richmond Title: Owner/managing member Other legal specialties: Administrative law and land
2021 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW Q&A
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Peter J. Van Bergen Patent Attorney, Williamsburg Title: Owner Education: Bachelor’s degree, Bucknell University; law degree, William & Mary School of Law Spouse: Jamie Children: We raised our three great children (Elizabeth, Luke