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2021 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW Q&A
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 and John) in Williamsburg. Hobbies: Swimming, biking, running, kayaking, triathlon, reading Career mentors: David Blumenthal What is the biggest curren[...]
2021 LABOR/EMPLOYMENT LAW Q&A
Laurie L. Kirkland Blankingship & Keith PC, Fairfax Title: Principal Other legal specialties: Commercial litigation Education: Bachelor’s degree, Harding University; law degree, George Mason University Spouse: Joshua B. Isaacs Children: Daughter Norah, 6 months Recently read book: Having loved “The Giver,” by Lois Lowry since middle school, I recently discovered that it was the [...]
2021 BANKRUPTCY / CREDITORS’ RIGHTS LAW Q&A
Ann Burke Brogan Davey | Brogan PC, Norfolk Title: Partner Other legal specialties: Business law, including maritime business and commercial litigation Birthplace: Alexandria Education: Bachelor’s degree, Davidson College; Law degree, William & Mary School of Law Spouse: Patrick Brogan (also my law partner) Children: Three, plus a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law Recently read book: “T[...]
2021 HEALTH LAW Q&A
Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Sherwin Kaufman & Canoles PC, Norfolk Title: Member Other legal specialties: Some trusts and estate litigation and guardianship/conservatorship support Education: Bachelor’s degree, Wellesley College; law degree, William & Mary School of Law Children: I am the mom to my two littles, Oliver (7th grade) and Carolina (4th grade) — best job ever! First[...]
2021 IMMIGRATION LAW Q&A
Lysandra Pachuta Henson Pachuta & Kammerman PLLC, Fairfax Title: Partner Other legal specialties: Criminal law Education: Bachelor’s degree, Robert Morris University; law degree, American University Washington College of Law Spouse: Bernardo Rodriguez, an attorney at the Department of Justice Children: Adrian, 10; Alicia, 8; and Anabel, 5 Fan of: Baseball, summer and pizza Recently [...]
2021 LEGISLATIVE / REGULATORY / ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Q&A
Gregory D. Habeeb Gentry Locke Attorneys and Gentry Locke Consulting, Richmond Title: Partner, Gentry Locke Attorneys; president, Gentry Locke Consulting Other legal specialties: I maintain an active litigation practice and serve as corporate adviser to numerous small and mid-sized companies. Education: Bachelor’s degree, Wake Forest University; law degree, Wake Forest School of Law Spouse: [...]
2021 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Q&A
P. Marshall Yoder Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC, Harrisonburg Title: Of Counsel Other legal specialties: Corporate law, education law and mediation Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of North Carolina; law degree, Campbell University School of Law; master’s degree, Eastern Mennonite University Spouse: Julie Children: Samuel and Benjamin Fan of: University of North Caroli[...]
2021 YOUNG LAWYER Q&A
Simone T. Williams Harman, Claytor, Corrigan & Wellman, Glen Allen Title: Senior associate (civil litigation) Legal specialties: Local government, automotive warranty litigation Birthplace: Hampton Education: Bachelor’s degree, Virginia Commonwealth University; law degree, William & Mary School of Law Children: Proud pet parent of Marley and Mason First job as a lawyer: Legal a[...]
2021 CIVIL LITIGATION Q&A
Glen Michael Robertson Wolcott Rivers Gates, Virginia Beach Title: Member Other legal specialties: Trust and estates disputes Birthplace: Chicago Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Virginia; law degree, U.Va. School of Law Fan of: U.Va. sports and Chicago Cubs Recently read book: “The Virginia Dynasty: Four Presidents and the Creation of the American Nation,” by Lynne […]
2021 ELDER LAW Q&A
Susan I. Jean The Heritage Law Group, Yorktown Title: Owner Other legal specialties: Estate planning Birthplace: Fort Benning, Georgia Education: Bachelor’s degree, Cleveland State University; law degree, University of Dayton School of Law Spouse: Chip Jean Children: Lauren Schultz, Lindsey Jean, Calla Jean Fan of: Peninsula Pilots baseball team, Clemson football, Cleveland Browns foot[...]
2021 BUSINESS LAW Q&A
Steven A. Meade Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein LC, Newport News Title: Member/partner Other legal specialties: Commercial real estate Birthplace: Town of Lebanon in Russell County Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Virginia; law degree, William & Mary School of Law Spouse: Angie Meade Children: Alex, 28, and Adam, 22 First job as a lawyer: I am very […]
2021 TAXES/ ESTATES/ TRUSTS LAW Q&A
Farhad Aghdami Williams Mullen, Richmond Title: Managing partner, Richmond office Birthplace: Tehran, Iran. Our family moved to the United States in 1971 when my father joined the faculty of the Medical College of Virginia as an anesthesiologist. Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Virginia; law degree, Wake Forest University School of Law; master’s degree, Georgetown Law [&hel[...]
