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2022 Family Law/Domestic Relations Q&A
Luis A. Abreu PLLC, Danville Title: Principal Other legal specialties: Creditors’ rights, small business advice, general civil litigation Education: Bachelor’s degree, Davidson College; law degree, University of Florida Family: Married to Sallie S. Abreu; daughters Sarah Abreu Shoof and Maria Abreu Chima; two granddaught[...]
2022 Appellate Law Q&A
Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC, Norfolk Title: Principal Other legal specialties: Admiralty and maritime law Education: Bachelor’s degree, William & Mary; law degree, Tulane University Family: Married to Vickie Bilisoly with two children and a new son-in-law Career mentors: The late John M. Ryan, one of my former pa[...]
Alternative Dispute Resolution 2022
The Hon. Michael C. Allen (ret.) The McCammon Group Ltd. Richmond The Hon. Joanne F. Alper (ret.) The McCammon Group Ltd. Richmond James W. Barkley The McCammon Group Ltd. Richmond Mollie C. Barton Stiles Ewing Powers PC Richmond Mary G. Commander Commander Law Norfolk The Hon. B. Waugh Crigler (ret.) The McCammon Group Ltd. Richmond […]
100 PEOPLE TO MEET IN 2023: Go-Getters
High achievers all, these Virginians are striving in their fields and communities, moving the needle for growth and progress. Allison “Ally” Bowersock Co-owner, RunAbout Sports Roanoke Ally Bowersock discovered as a child that physical activity was a good outlet for stress and for confidence-building, and she celebrated her 40th birthday in October by running […]
AWS boosts women-led startups
Nessle co-founder and CEO Carly Buxton and her chief technology officer have passed up salaries and dipped into their savings to keep the Richmond-based tech business running since its 2019 launch. The Nessle platform connects new parents with real-time tailored support. To keep Nessle running, Buxton applied for grants and part[...]
2022 Corporate Counsel Q&A
Hirschler Fleischer, Fredericksburg Title: Managing partner, Hirschler Fredericksburg office Other legal specialties: Real estate and business transactional, land use and real estate development Education: Bachelor’s degree, Hampden-Sydney College; law degree, Western Michigan University Family: Wife Cassie and three daugh[...]
Legal Services/Pro Bono 2022
Tricia Lund Batson Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia Norfolk Arlene Beckerman Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center Fairfax David Dennis Beidler Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley Roanoke Lisa Ann Bennett Central Virginia Legal Aid Society Inc. Richmond Jeffrey F. Brooke Poole Brooke Plumlee PC Virginia Beach Tara Casey University of Richmond School of […]
Tysons alliance replaces biz partnership
It’s been a decade since Tysons unofficially dropped “corner” from its name amid plans by Fairfax County to transform the area into an urban live-work-play mecca anchored by four Metro Silver Line stations. As Tysons marches toward the county’s goal — laid out in its 2010 comprehensive plan — to grow to 100,000 resid[...]
Virginia 500 Spotlight: Catherine Buell
Director, Amazon Housing Equity Fund, Amazon.com Inc. Arlington County WHAT WOULD A COMPETITOR SAY ABOUT YOU? Much like the Roomba vacuum cleaner, Catherine is “pleasantly persistent” and doesn’t give up. She will keep at it, work to find a middle ground and show results. WHAT I’VE LEARNED: Don’t forget to have fun al[...]
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 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 toget[...]
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 business incubator, enticing […][...]
