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100 People to Meet in 2022: Angels
Saving lives, feeding the hungry or helping those most in need, these Virginians make the commonwealth a better place through their passion, dedication and sacrifice. Dr. Sandy Chung CEO, Trusted Doctors; IT Medical Director, Pediatric Health Network; 2022 president-elect, American Academy of Pediatrics Fairfax Multitasker extraordinaire Dr. Sandy Chung is driven by her […]
100 People to Meet in 2022: Rainmakers
Through their efforts, these are people who attract and grow businesses and funding, making the commonwealth wealthier. Traci Blido Executive director, Virginia Career Works —Central Region Lynchburg Traci Blido hadn’t been looking for a new job. After a decade as Bedford County’s economic development director, she still found the work challenging. “When you have […]
100 People to Meet in 2022: Impact Makers
Whether battling climate change, fighting for diversity, equity and inclusion, or volunteering their leadership skills to make a difference in their communities, it’s all in a day’s work for these impactful Virginians. Traci J. DeShazor Deputy secretary of the commonwealth, director of African American outreach Richmond Being a part of Gov. Ralph Northam’s push […]
2021 Environmental Law
Candace A. Blydenburgh McGuireWoods LLP Richmond Brian L. Buniva B.L. Buniva Strategic Advisor PLLC Richmond Clayton T. Burns Dominion Energy Inc. Richmond Kevin J. Finto Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Richmond Patrick A. Genzler Vandeventer Black LLP Norfolk Matthew Gernand Norfolk Southern Corp. Norfolk Lisa Spickler Goodwin Hirschler Fleischer Richmond Helen Hart Norfolk Southern Corp. Norfolk […][...]
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; Alic[...]
100 People to Meet in 2022: Innovators
Representing industries ranging from retail and fitness to tech and biosciences, these creative, visionary trendsetters and entrepreneurs keep the Old Dominion new and relevant. Lisa Alcindor Program element monitor, U.S. Air Force Alexandria Lisa Alcindor starts rapping in the middle of the Pentagon’s courtyard: “Prepped my plane, call it Rocket Ship. I’m outer space, […]
2021 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Q&A
P. Marshall Yoder Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC, Harrisonburg Title: Of Counsel Other legal specialties: Corporate law, education law and mediation Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of North Carolina; law degree, Campbell University School of Law; master’s degree, Eastern Mennonite University Spouse: Julie Ch[...]
2021 Young Lawyer
Rachel Willer Adams ThompsonMcMullan PC Richmond Brandon S. Allred Kaufman & Canoles PC Norfolk Carly M. Anderson Cooper Ginsberg Gray PLLC Fairfax Matthew Anderson Williams Mullen Richmond Nupur S. Bal Bowen Ten PC Richmond Clark James Belote Kaufman & Canoles PC Norfolk Tyler J. Blaser Vanderpool Frostick & Nishanian PC Manassas Richard Patrick Bolling Woods […]
2021 CORPORATE COUNSEL Q&A
Carlos M. Brown Dominion Energy Inc., Richmond Title: Senior vice president, general counsel and chief compliance officer Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Virginia; law degree, U.Va. School of Law Spouse: Dr. Tamara A. Charity-Brown Children: Carlos Jr., 20; Charity, 17; Chelsea, 13; Cari, 11 First job as a lawyer: [...]
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[...]
