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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 […]
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[...]
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 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[...]
2021 TAXES/ ESTATES/ TRUSTS LAW Q&A
Farhad Aghdami Williams Mullen, Richmond Title: Managing partner, Richmond office Birthplace: Tehran, Iran. Our family moved to the United States in 1971 when my father joined the faculty of the Medical College of Virginia as an anesthesiologist. Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Virginia; law degree, Wake Forest Uni[...]
2021 FAMILY LAW/DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW Q&A
Kristen Konrad Johnstone Parks Zeigler PLLC, Roanoke Title: Managing partner, Roanoke office Other legal specialties: Criminal defense, guardian ad litem for children, elder law, DSS appeals Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Virginia; law degree, Washington & Lee University School of Law Spouse: Butch Johnston[...]
2021 REAL ESTATE/LAND USE LAW Q&A
Cartwright R. “Cart” Reilly Williams Mullen, Virginia Beach Title: Partner Other legal specialties: Banking and financial services Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; law degree, The Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America Spouse: Craig Reilly Children: Three sons[...]
2021 CRIMINAL LAW Q&A
James S. Abrenio Abrenio Law, Fairfax Title: Owner and trial attorney Other legal specialties: Personal injury Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Virginia; law degree, Syracuse University College of Law Spouse: Linda Choe, who works as an attorney for the Fairfax County Public Schools. She is also president-e[...]
