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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 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 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[...]
2021 FAMILY LAW/DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW Q&A
Kristen Konrad Johnstone Parks Zeigler PLLC, Roanoke Title: Managing partner, Roanoke office Other legal specialties: Criminal defense, guardian ad litem for children, elder law, DSS appeals Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Virginia; law degree, Washington & Lee University School of Law Spouse: Butch Johnstone Children: Daughter Kirin, 23, and son Ian, 21 Fan of: Fleetwood[...]
2021 REAL ESTATE/LAND USE LAW Q&A
Cartwright R. “Cart” Reilly Williams Mullen, Virginia Beach Title: Partner Other legal specialties: Banking and financial services Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; law degree, The Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America Spouse: Craig Reilly Children: Three sons: Simmons, 7; Barton, 6; and Ward, 1 First job […]
2021 CRIMINAL LAW Q&A
James S. Abrenio Abrenio Law, Fairfax Title: Owner and trial attorney Other legal specialties: Personal injury Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Virginia; law degree, Syracuse University College of Law Spouse: Linda Choe, who works as an attorney for the Fairfax County Public Schools. She is also president-elect of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Virginia. �[...]
2021 CONSTRUCTION LAW Q&A
Joshua C. “Josh” Johnson MichieHamlett Attorneys at Law, Roanoke Title: Partner Birthplace: Augusta, Georgia Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Virginia; law degree, U.Va. School of Law Spouse: Kristin B. Johnson Children: 3 boys: Alex, Patch and Teddy First job as a lawyer: Johnson, Ayers & Matthews, Roanoke Fan of: George Strait Recently read book: “Greenlights,” [&hel[...]
