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2022 Criminal Law Q&A
Slipow & Robusto PC, Virginia Beach Title: President/partner Other legal specialties: Personal injury work Education: Bachelor’s degree, Old Dominion University; law degree, William & Mary Family: Married to Diane for 43 years, with three daughters and 457 grandchildren (at least it seems that way when we all get together) Career mentors: Larry Slipow Favorite dish: […]
100 PEOPLE TO MEET IN 2023: Public Faces
From speaking for a massive federal contractor to being the voice of local news, these are the public-facing people who represent large endeavors. Lynette Allston Chief and chair emeritus, Tribal Council of the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia; president, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Board of Trustees Drewryville Lynette Allston first visited the Virginia Museum […]
2022 Real Estate/Land Use Q&A
Hawkins Law PLC, Bridgewater Title: Founder/manager Other legal specialties: Real estate development and natural resource conservation Education: Bachelor’s degree, Bethany College; law degree, University of Virginia Family: My husband, Lou, is a tall-tale-telling Texan who keeps me laughing. We are beyond proud of our three young-adult children. At my feet while I work is my “parabeagle[...]
100 PEOPLE TO MEET IN 2023: Rainmakers
Through their efforts, these are the professionals who attract and grow businesses and funding, making the commonwealth wealthier. Laura Hayes Chalk Deputy director of economic development, Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development Virginia Beach In her previous role coordinating international business development for Virginia Beach, Laura Hayes Chalk launched the city’s international bu[...]
Civil Litigation 2022
Rachel Adams ThompsonMcMullan PC Richmond George T. Albiston Albiston Brannon & Gilbert PLLC Norfolk Brooke Taylor Alexander River Run Law Group PLLC Richmond John C. Altmiller Jr. Pesner Altmiller Melnick DeMers & Steele PLC Tysons Phillip Verne Anderson Frith Anderson & Peake PC Roanoke David L. Arnold Pender & Coward PC Suffolk Edward Everett Bagnell […]
2022 Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights Q&A
Boleman Law Firm PC, Richmond Title: Shareholder Education: Bachelor’s degree, Virginia Commonwealth University; law degree, University of Richmond Family: I am married to the most incredible husband ever, and we have two awesome teenagers. Career mentors: I have been so fortunate throughout my legal career that it is not possible for me to list all […]
100 PEOPLE TO MEET IN 2023: Angels
Saving lives, feeding the hungry and helping those most in need of aid, these Virginians make the commonwealth a better place through their passion, devotion and sacrifice. Donna Fortier CEO and founder, Mobile Hope Leesburg Donna Fortier was working at Inova Loudoun Hospital in 2011 as director of community affairs when she learned there […]
100 PEOPLE TO MEET IN 2023: New Folks
They might be new to their positions, but they bring decades of experience and new vantage points to the table. Here’s a sampling of Virginians — some fresh faces, others familiar — who have recently taken on significant new roles. Kelsey Backe Foundation director, Norfolk Tourism Foundation Norfolk A fourth-generation Hampton Roads native, Kelsey Backe […]
Appellate Law 2022
Erin B. Ashwell McGuireWoods LLP Richmond F. Nash Bilisoly IV Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC Norfolk Patrick M. Blanch Blanch & Hart PLLC Fairfax Michael Brady Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP Richmond Tillman J. Breckenridge Stris & Maher LLP Washington, D.C. W. Thomas Chappell Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC Norfolk John Kelsey Cottrell Cottrell Fletcher […]
Corporate Counsel 2022
Marina Blickley CACI International Inc. Reston Ryan Boggs Dominion Energy Inc. Richmond N. Reid Broughton Sands Anderson PC Christiansburg Lindsey Anne Carney Patten Wornom Hatten & Diamonstein LC Newport News Nicholas Conte Carilion Clinic Roanoke Andriana Daly Indivior Richmond Lauren R. Darden Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC Staunton J. Benjamin English Hirschler Fleischer Richmond Guy [&[...]
