Law 2024: FARHAD AGHDAMI

Born in Tehran, Iran, in 1968, Aghdami came to the United States in 1971 when his father joined the faculty of the Medical College of Virginia as an anesthesiologist.

After graduating from the University of Virginia with a history degree, Aghdami earned his law degree from Wake Forest University, and a master of laws degree in taxation from Georgetown University Law Center.

Aghdami joined Williams Mullen, the state’s third largest law firm, in 1999 and was promoted to managing partner of the Richmond office in 2015. His practice focuses on wealth transfer tax planning, business succession planning, income tax planning and fiduciary litigation. His client list includes high net-worth individuals and families, middle-market business owners, charitable entities and others.

Aghdami serves as chair for Venture Richmond and sits on the boards of the Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation. He is the co-author of three tax treatises.

In June, Richmond-based Commonwealth Commercial Partners announced Williams Mullen had extended its lease at a 15-story office building known as the Williams Mullen Center in downtown Richmond until 2035.