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New Appalachian School of Law dean faces challenges
Retired Supreme Court of Virginia Justice Elizabeth McClanahan grew up in the Buchanan County community of Garden Creek, about 12 miles from Grundy. “Grundy was the big city,” says McClanahan, who retired from the state’s highest court on Sept. 1. “It’s the county seat. It’s the only town in the county.” Grundy’s[...]
People – December 2019
NORTHERN VIRGINIA Bobbie Kilberg plans to retire at the end of June after 22 years as president and CEO of the Northern Virginia Technology Council. During her tenure at NVTC, it has grown to represent about 1,000 Northern Virginia technology firms representing more than 350,000 employees. (VirginiaBusiness.com) Ron KolsonÊhas been named chief financial officer of […]
Loan repayment program draws college graduates
Like a lot of recent college graduates, Danielle Hood entered the job market this spring with significant student debt. Even after landing a full-time job as a speech language pathologist at Dinwiddie County Public Schools, she worried that owing $70,000 in student loans would impact her plans to buy a house. “My debt-to-incom[...]
Former Gov. Gerald L. Baliles dies
Former Gov. Gerald Baliles died Oct. 29 at the age of 79. Baliles, a Democrat, served as governor from 1986 to 1990. He entered palliative care in September after a long battle with cancer. Baliles’ tenure is perhaps best remembered for a massive transportation funding bill passed by the General Assembly during a special s[...]
For the Record – December 2019
SHENANDOAH VALLEY A Berryville apartment complex serving mostly older people with limited incomes has undergone a nearly $2 million makeover since last year. Washington Square Apartments, a 46-unit complex on East Main Street, opened its doors in late October so the public could view the refurbishments up close. The U.S. Department of Agriculture financed the […]
REAL ESTATE/LAND USE LAW
Title: Member Other legal specialties: Economic development, environmental and business law Birthplace: Waddington, New York Education: Bachelor’s degree, State University of New York Potsdam; law degree, Marshall-Wythe School of Law at William & Mary Spouse: Anne-Marie S. Condlin Children: Meghan, Jessica, Emily and AJ Ho[...]
BUSINESS LAW
Title: Member Other legal specialties: Mergers & acquisitions Birthplace: Ridgewood, New Jersey Education: Bachelor’s degree, Duke University; law degree, Georgetown University Law Center Spouse: Julianne Children: Bridget, 24, and Tommy, 21 First job as a lawyer: McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe Recently read book: “[...]
BANKRUPTCY/ CREDITORS’ RIGHTS
Title: Shareholder; leader – Bankruptcy Team Other legal specialties: Lobbying/government relations Birthplace: Langley Air Force Base Education: Bachelor’s degree, Virginia Tech; law degree, Western State College of Law Hobbies or pastimes: Classic cars/my 2006 Mustang GT; rock ’n’ roll music First job as a lawyer: Pl[...]
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Title: Neutral, The McCammon Group; Judge, Chesterfield County Circuit Court (Ret.) Birthplace: Greenville, South Carolina Education: Bachelor’s degree, East Carolina University; master’s degree, University of the Americas; law degree, University of Richmond Spouse: Jody H. Allen Children: Kathryn and her husband, Steven (pa[...]
By the book
On a sunny, crisp fall morning in late October, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam stood at a lectern in the atrium of Danville’s Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, announcing to the assembled reporters and dignitaries that van manufacturer Morgan Olson LLC would be taking over a local factory about to be abandoned by Swed[...]
Former Gov. Gerald L. Baliles dies
Former Gov. Gerald Baliles died Oct. 29 at the age of 79. Baliles, a Democrat, served as governor from 1986 to 1990. He entered palliative care in September after a long battle with cancer. Baliles’ tenure is perhaps best remembered for a massive transportation funding bill passed by the General Assembly during a special s[...]
ELDER LAW
Title: Director Other legal specialties: Estate planning and estate and trust administration Birthplace: Baltimore Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Virginia; law degree, T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond Spouse: Keith White Children: Kirsten and Jake Hobbies or pastimes: Helping my husband with his[...]
