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The 20th edition
Legal Elite December 3, 2019

Virginia Business Legal Elite 2019

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 […]

HEALTH LAW
Legal Elite December 2, 2019

HEALTH LAW

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 [...]

The 20th edition
Legal Elite December 2, 2019

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News December 2, 2019

100 People to Meet in 2020

Please allow us to introduce you to 100 interesting, innovative and vital Virginians who make the Old Dominion a more vibrant place to live, work and play. Some of the people you’ll meet in the following pages are folks we’ve reported on over the last year who left lasting impressions, like Suffolk restaurateur and community […]

Builders
News December 2, 2019

Rainmakers

Through their outreach, marketing and incentives, these are people who attract and grow businesses, making the commonwealth wealthier.     Keith Boswell, President and CEO, Virginia’s Gateway Region, Colonial Heights When Keith Boswell started in May 2018, there was no need to rebrand the Gateway Region. He found a region comfortable with its identity. It […]

Builders
News December 2, 2019

Public faces

From barnstorming with the governor to promote Amazon’s HQ2 to bringing added context to President Trump’s trade war with China, these are people who are adding to the commonwealth’s conversation and giving us a face to associate with huge and ambitious endeavors.     Kevin Anderson, Director of compliance, Queen of Virginia Skill & Entertainment, […]

Builders
News December 2, 2019

Navigators

Trailblazers and leaders, these captains are taking the helm and steering forward, with some guiding their organizations into prosperous new waters.     Kristen Cavallo, CEO, The Martin Agency, Richmond The Martin Agency’s first female chief, Kristen Cavallo was named AdAge’s executive of the year this spring and just a couple months later Adweek named […]

Builders
News December 2, 2019

New folks

They might be new to their positions, but they bring decades of experience and expertise to the table. Here’s a sampling of folks — some fresh faces, some familiar — who recently have taken on new leadership roles.   Brian Anderson, President and CEO, Chamber RVA, Richmond If history is any indication, it’ll be worth […]

Builders
News December 2, 2019

Innovators

Virginia has no dearth of creative, visionary entrepreneurs and businesspeople. Representing industries ranging from hemp farming to autonomous vehicles and blockchain, they’re moving the needle.     Steven Critchfield, President and CEO, MOVA Technologies; owner, West Main Development, Pulaski Entrepreneur Steven Critchfield is still steeped in redevelopment projects to recycle old pr[...]

Builders
News December 2, 2019

Impact makers

Graduating from three leadership organizations in a year? Serving on multiple nonprofit boards? All in a day’s work for these impactful Virginians who use their influence to empower others. Kathy Albarado, CEO, Helios HR, Reston Eighteen years after founding human capital management firm Helios HR, Kathy Albarado is working hard to make sure her clients […]

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