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Mar 2, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List

Many of the 50 most powerful people in Virginia are here because they lead major corporations, such as Fortune 100 mainstays like General Dynamics and Freddie Mac, and the privately owned candy and pet care giant Mars, whose partial owner Jacqueline Mars lands on our list due to her personal wealth. Others are influential public […]

In 2025, the state legislature narrowed the number of Virginia employees subject to noncompete agreements. Photo by Depositphotos
Mar 1, 2026

Law, accounting sectors adapt to AI, regulatory changes

Virginia's law and accounting sectors are evolving with AI adoption, new noncompete laws, and CPA licensing changes to address workforce and regulatory challenges.

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Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: JONATHAN HARMON

CHAIRMAN MCGUIREWOODS RICHMOND

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Winter
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: LINDSAY BERRY WINTER

HEAD OF VIRGINIA PUBLIC POLICY AMAZON.COM VIRGINIA BEACH

Wooden judge’s gavel on a sounding block with two thick legal books in the background
Feb 19, 2026

Tazewell court again blocks Virginia redistricting vote after RNC sues

A Tazewell County Circuit Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking a special election in April that could redraw Virginia's congressional districts.

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Feb 2, 2026

2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Hall of Fame: JONATHAN P. HARMON

CHAIRMAN | MCGUIREWOODS RICHMOND

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Feb 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards: RUDENE MERCER HAYNES

RICHMOND OFFICE MANAGING PARTNER | HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH RICHMOND

Wooden judge’s gavel on a sounding block with two thick legal books in the background
Jan 8, 2026

Virginia Supreme Court orders new trial in $2B Appian-Pega case

The Virginia Supreme Court ordered a new trial in a $2 billion trade secrets lawsuit involving McLean-based software company Appian, which sought to reinstate its 2022 jury award from Massachusetts-based Pegasystems.

Barile
Dec 31, 2025

2025 In-House Counsel Awards: Jessica E. Barile

General Counsel
Virginia Credit Union | Richmond

Brown
Dec 31, 2025

2025 In-House Counsel Awards: Carlos Brown

President, Dominion Energy Services; Executive VP Chief Administrative And Projects Officer
Dominion Energy | Richmond

InHouse
Dec 31, 2025

2025 In-House Counsel Awards

Letter from the Publisher In this special section, Virginia Lawyers Weekly and Virginia Business celebrate the accomplishments of our 2025 In-House Counsel Awards honorees. The honorees selected this year were chosen for a variety of reasons. Many played a major role in growing their companies or developing their legal teams. Our honorees work in a […]

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