2021 Intellectual Property/Information Technology
Robert A. Angle Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP Richmond Joel Ankney Law Office of Joel Ankney PC Virginia Beach Patrick C. Asplin Flora Pettit PC Charlottesville Thomas F. Bergert Williams Mullen Charlottesville Duncan G. Byers Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein LC Newport News Janet W. Cho Williams Mullen Richmond Zachary D. Cohen ThompsonMcMullan PC Richmond […]
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 Presiden[...]
2021 Elder Law
Scott Alperin Alperin Law PLLC Virginia Beach Rachel J. Baer Family First Law Group PLLC Alexandria Jean Galloway Ball Hale Ball Carlson Baumgartner Murphy PLC Fairfax Leigh Anne Bowling Virginia Beach M. Bradley “Brad” Brickhouse Oast & Taylor Virginia Beach Cary Z. Cucinelli Cucinelli Geiger PC Fairfax Robyn Smith Ellis Robyn Smith Ellis PLC Salem […]
2021 Immigration Law
Pratibha K. Agarwal Agarwal Law Group Arlington Hassan M. Ahmad The HMA Law Firm Vienna D. Earl Baggett Williams Mullen Richmond Eileen Patricia Blessinger Blessinger Legal PLLC Falls Church Ofelia L. Calderón Calderón Seguin PLC Fairfax Lakshmi Challa Challa Law Offices PLC Glen Allen Fabienne Chatain Akyede Herndon Tanishka Vanessa Cruz Cruz Law PLLC Charlottesville […]
2021 Political Roundtable: Surfing Va.’s red wave
The day after Election Day, Virginia Business’ six Political Roundtable panelists hashed out what they think the next year will be like in a Richmond where Republicans are roaring back to power. Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin, a first-time political candidate and multimillionaire former private equity CEO, defeated former Gov. Terr[...]
100 People to Meet in 2022: Builders
From architecture to construction, these are the professionals who are building Virginia’s future and leaving legacies in steel, brick and glass. Corey Clayborne Executive vice president, American Institute of Architects Virginia Richmond Corey Clayborne confesses that he did not make all A’s in his architecture design studio as a college student at Virginia […]
2021 Real Estate/Land Use
Ross C. Allen Hairfield Morton PLC Richmond John C. Altmiller Pesner Altmiller Melnick & DeMers PLC Tysons David F. Bernhardt FloranceGordonBrown PC Richmond R. Edward Bourdon Jr. Sykes Bourdon Ahern & Levy PC Virginia Beach Jordan K. Bowman Litten & Sipe LLP Harrisonburg Kathryn N. Byler Pender & Coward PC Virginia Beach Stefan M. Calos […]
100 People to Meet in 2022: Educators
Ranked as CNBC’s Top State for Business for two consecutive years, Virginia earned the distinction in part for its “wealth of colleges and universities.” These are some of the educators and leaders who are helping to grow that national reputation for academic excellence. Suzanne Bergmeister Executive director, Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship at James Madison […]
100 People to Meet in 2022: Go-Getters
High achievers all, these Virginians are well-rounded leaders in their fields and their communities, sharing their expertise and moving the needle for growth and progress. Buffy Barefoot President Virginia Beach, TowneBank Virginia Beach Born and raised in Hampton Roads, Buffy Barefoot hasn’t strayed far from the ZIP code she grew up in. After attending […]
100 People to Meet in 2022: Public Faces
From helping the Washington Football Team rebrand itself to safeguarding the legacy of a beloved painter for a new generation to launching a $1 billion university campus, these are the people who lend their faces and voices to high-profile endeavors. Franki Fitterer Director of communications and marketing, Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Alexandria Franki Fitterer […]
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: Penin[...]
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[...]