Law 2025: AGHDAMI, FARHAD

Born in Tehran, Iran, in 1968, Aghdami came to the United States in 1971 when his father joined the faculty of the Medical College of Virginia as an anesthesiologist.

After graduating from the University of Virginia with a history degree, Aghdami earned his law degree from Wake Forest University, and a master of laws degree in taxation from Georgetown University Law Center.

Aghdami joined Williams Mullen in 1999 and was promoted to managing partner of the Richmond office in 2015. His practice focuses on wealth transfer tax planning, business succession planning, income tax planning and fiduciary litigation.

Aghdami sits on the board of the Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia, a mutual property insurance company. He’s also board president of the Georgia-based Southern Federal Tax Institute, a nonprofit that provides coverage of tax and estate developments, and sits on the board of regents for the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.

In the community, Aghdami serves as chair for Venture Richmond’s board. He’s also an ex-officio member of the board of governors of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond and a member of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation board.

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