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LAWYERSWEEKLYV I R G I N I A
A supplement to Virginia Lawyers Weekly
VIRGINIA’SLeaders IN THE Law2008
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Virginia Lawyers Weekly is pleased to introduce the 2008 class of honorees in our“Leaders in the Law” program. We seek to recognize attorneys who accomplishedsomething significant within the past year – those who changed practice, advancedthe law or improved the justice system in Virginia. These are the lawyers who aresetting the standard for other lawyers. We considered numerous nominations from across the commonwealth, and
all of the nominees were highly accomplished. We are very proud to honor these23 people.The 2008 Leaders will be feted at a reception in Richmond on Oct. 23. But in
this special magazine, we are providing their answers to a questionnaire, provid-ing insight about them as individuals and about their accomplishments
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A solid reputation for qualitylegal representation on FamilyLaw issuesOver the past 30 years, Barnes &Diehl, P.C. has acquired the re-sources, the reputation and theskilled team of legal professionalsnecessary to become the largest firmin Virginia focusing on Family Lawissues for individuals in Richmondand statewide.From our two convenient offices inChesterfield and Henrico, our Fam-ily trial attorneys at Barnes & Diehl,P.C. guide clients through difficulttimes in pursuit of a timely, cost-ef-fective resolution to family issues.As we continue to grow as a firm,we remain dedicated to the goalsand needs of individual clients. Weprovide quality legal services andpersonal attention to our client’s is-sues and needs. We remain focusedon the areas of adoption, child cus-tody & support, divorce, spousal sup-port, elder law, estate planning, wills& trusts, equitable distribution andcriminal defense.At Barnes & Diehl, P.C., we be-
lieve the true measure of a firm’ssuccess is based on the referrals wereceive from other lawyers and sat-isfied clients. We also are proud ofour record of service to our commu-nity and strive at all times to remainan exceptional law firm while offer-ing the benefit of our experience toour peers and the public.For more information on our Firm,please visit us at www.BarnesFami-lyLaw.com.
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CONTENTSDavid P. Baugh ..........................................Page 6Virginia Capital Defender (Central)
Mark D. Braley ...........................................Page 7Legal Services Corporation of Virginia
Frank O. Brown Jr. ...................................Page 8Frank O. Brown Jr. PC
S. Jane Chittom ..........................................Page 9Appellate Defender
Julie M. Cillo.............................................Page 10Hall & Hall PLC
Terrence L. Graves ..................................Page 11Sands Anderson Marks & Miller
Frank Kilgore ...........................................Page 12Frank Kilgore PC
Gary D. LeClair ........................................Page 13LeClairRyan
John E. Lichtenstein...............................Page 14Lichtenstein Fishwick & Johnson PLC
Darrel Tillar Mason.................................Page 15Darrel Tillar Mason PLC
Jennifer L. McClellan .............................Page 16Verizon Corporation
Steven R. Minor........................................Page 17Elliott, Lawson & Minor PC
Wiley F. Mitchell Jr..................................Page 18Willcox & Savage
David A. Oblon..........................................Page 19Albo & Oblon LLP
W. Taylor Reveley III...............................Page 20College of William & Mary
Carol Schrier-Polak.................................Page 21Bean, Kinney & Korman PC
Mark E. Slaughter ...................................Page 22Troutman Sanders LLP
Stephen M. Smith.....................................Page 23Brain Injury Law Center
Rodney A. Smolla .....................................Page 24Washington & Lee University School of Law
Thomas E. Spahn .....................................Page 25McGuireWoods LLP
Jacob P. Stroman IV ................................Page 26Spotsylvania County Attorney
John L. Walker III....................................Page 27Williams Mullen
Jay M. Weinberg.......................................Page 28Hirschler Fleischer
Darrel Tillar Mason Jennifer L. McClellan Steven R. Minor
Wiley F. Mitchell Jr. David A. Oblon W. Taylor Reveley III
Carol Schrier-Polak Mark E. Slaughter Stephen M. Smith
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impactyour career? Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, Senior Assis-
tant Federal Public Defender Gerald T.Zerkin, criminal defense attorneys ClaireG. Cardwell and Craig Cooley. I haveconfidence in their knowledge of the law,and very often they helped me find whatwas best for my client.
Why did you want to become alawyer? I was inspired by attorney Arthur
Samuels, who represented me in federalcourt after I was expelled from VSU forparticipating in demonstrations.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why? The respect of my father.
What advice would you give to ayoung person contemplating law schooland a legal career?The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
are your Ten Commandments. That’swhere your loyalty lies about all else. Ifyou’re in it for the money, you’ll die brokeor unloved.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?Relax in my cabin in Nelson County,
travel, read, listen to music, play Scrab-ble.
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why? “To Kill a Mockingbird” is a favorite
book and movie because of the courageshown by Atticus Finch. Favorite moviesinclude “Witness for the Prosecution” forthe acting of Charles Laughton and Mar-lene Dietrich and “The MagnificentSeven” for its knight errant theme.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?I love to cook and my personal life is
almost monastic.
DDaavviidd PP.. BBaauugghhVirginia Capital Defender (Central)
NameDavid P. Baugh
HonorTook job as first capital defenderfor Central Virginia
FirmVirginia Capital Defender (Central)701 E. Franklin St., Suite 700Richmond, VA 23219(804) 225-3003
EducationB.S., Virginia State University,1971; J.D. Texas Southern University (now Thurgood Marshall School of Law)
Primary area of practice/interestCriminal defense, First Amendment
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impact yourcareer?Early on, Judge Larry Elder in whose
court I prosecuted a great deal was agreat influence and mentor. Jack L. Harris,director of the VTLA, has been my mostsignificant mentor. As President of LSCVback in the nineties and as a long-timeboard member, Jack has been my con-stant advisor, go-to-to-bounce-things-off-ofguy and all around wise counselor andfriend. Steve Rosenthal, long-time Presi-dent of LSCV was wise counselor and ad-visor. Mark Rubin, LSCV board member,also has provided countless hours of feed-back and guidance and directly workedwith me at the General Assembly for anumber of years – I have learned a greatdeal from watching him in action. DalePittman and Bill Lukhard – both long-timeLSCV Board members have providedguidance and support over the years. Allof LSCV’s legal aid program directors inVirginia provide daily feedback and ad-vice and counseling.
Why did you want to become a lawyer? What else can you do with a degree
in philosophy?
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why? Over the past 16 years, establishing bi-
partisan legislative support for the notionthat a properly funded legal aid servicedelivery system is a necessary componentof the justice system in Virginia.
What advice would you give to a youngperson contemplating law school and alegal career?Taking on the mantle of advocacy for
others creates a profound duty to developin oneself the three Es: Empathy, Ethics,Excellence with a dash of “Never GiveUp, Never Surrender” tempered by anappreciation for the art of compromise.In addition, plenty of critical self-assess-ment and the realization that there is al-ways someone wiser than you – findthose people and feed off them like asponge.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?
Read, play piano, travel, tennis, soft-ball.
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why?Anything by Dickens with “Bleak
House” and “David Copperfield” at thetop of the list. Also Patrick O’Brian and C.S. Forester
sea novels – all of them are about over-coming obstacles, pursuing excellence,bringing out the best and defeating theworst in others and above all “never giv-ing up, never surrendering” unless com-promise makes more sense.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?That I play piano; that I have always
had a suppressed desire to run away tosea.
MMaarrkk DD.. BBrraalleeyyLegal Services Corporation of Virginia
NameMark Davis Braley
HonorSought filing fees statute to
produce money for legal aid
FirmLegal Services
Corporation of Virginia700 E. Main St., Suite 1504
Richmond, VA 23219(804) 782-9438
EducationUniversity of Richmond:
J.D., 1987; University of SouthernMaine: B.A., Magna Cum Laude
Primary area of practice/interest
Legal aid
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impactyour career?My parents, Frank and Virginia Brown,
who, by their examples, taught me mycore values and a fundamental sense offairness and of right and wrong.Father Cornelius Selhuber, my high
school German teacher, who, by his ex-ample, taught me about strength of char-acter and about being true to yourbeliefs. Judge Ballard Baker, who, by his ex-
ample, taught me the importance of civil-ity and respect in the practice of law.
Why did you want to become alawyer?Because I believe that being an attor-
ney and counselor at law enables me tohelp my clients and their families toachieve their important goals in life.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?Being a good husband, father and
grandfather and passing on the familyvalues which were taught to me by myparents, because that is my legacy.
What advice would you give to ayoung person contemplating law schooland a legal career? Be prepared for hard work, be dedi-
cated to your family and your career,and maintain balance in your life.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?An ideal day for me is one spent with
my family, being together and enjoyingeach other’s company. Our favorite fam-ily place with the grandchildren is May-mont.
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why?“Cry The Beloved County,” by Alan
Paton, because of the simple beauty of itslanguage and the profound message ofhope and redemption which it delivers.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?I cannot think of anything.
FFrraannkk OO.. BBrroowwnn JJrr.. Frank O. Brown Jr. PC
Name Frank Overton Brown Jr.
HonorProvided advice, delivered lectures on closing a practice
FirmFrank O. Brown Jr. PC, Attorney at LawP.O. Box 70580 Richmond, VA 23255-0580(804) 673-7545
EducationBachelors, Masters in Business,and Juris Doctor, all from the University of Richmond
Primary area of practice/interestWills, trusts, estate and trust plan-ning and estate and trust adminis-tration, and related tax matters
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impact yourcareer?Governor John N. Dalton, a friend and
employer, and a great administrator.Estelle E. Gentry, world’s greatest legal
secretary and best friend.
Why did you want to become a lawyer?I wanted to go to law school way back
when (1960) when women did not go tolaw school or had extreme difficulty get-ting a job in law if they did. I finally gotbrave enough to do it.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?As Appellate Defender, I manage a
small group of excellent lawyers. Theyhave earned the respect of the appellatecourts, and they never give up trying tomake the law fairer.
What advice would you give to a youngperson contemplating law school and alegal career?Make sure you are doing it because
you enjoy the work.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?Gardening, reading, movies, spending
time with old friends.
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why?Book: T.H. White: “The Once and Fu-
ture King.” I have a crush on Sir Lancelot,for his idealism, not his jousting prowess.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?That is an impudent question.
SS.. JJaannee CChhiittttoommAppellate Defender
NameS. Jane Chittom
HonorSuccessful efforts before
Supreme Court of Virginia
Firm Appellate Defender, Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
701 E. Franklin Street Suite 1001Richmond VA 23219
(804) 225-3598 ext. 104
Education J.D. University of Richmond
School of Law, 1987
Primary area of practice/interest
Criminal appeals
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impactyour career?Phoebe Hall – law partner and domes-
tic relations attorney.Paul Rice – evidence professor and re-
search advisor.Hon. Nan Huhn Shuker – Judge, D.C.
Superior Court and internship supervisorand prior D.C. counsel for abused andneglected children.They demonstrate a passion for what
they do; they strive to continue theirknowledge base and challenge them-selves to always be better; they have theability to see what we are a bigger partof in the legal profession through the indi-vidual cases and/or issues before useach day.
Why did you want to become alawyer? That answer has changed over time. In
college, I loved to argue, negotiate anddebate. My freshman seminar on Lawand Social Change was inspiring alongwith my courses in Constitutional Law andPhilosophy of Law. I enjoyed the intellec-tual challenges that these courses offered.The joke was that if there was a coursethat referenced anywhere in the title orcourse description “law” that I would befirst in line at the Registrar. In law school,I wondered exactly just why did I want tobecome a lawyer? After law school, Iwas searching for ways to feel like I wasmaking a difference and was making apositive impact on society, on the law, onthe individuals with whom I interacted. Itried a stint doing real estate and contractlaw but the impact on human beings wastoo remote. When I joined my husbandin Richmond and had an opportunity totry a different career path, I was fortunateenough to have the opportunity to join
Hall & Hall doing family law and discov-ered there, that helping families in someof the most difficult situations that canface a person, is why I want to continueto be a lawyer.
What advice would you give to ayoung person contemplating law schooland a legal career?Find a mentor or mentors and build
those relationships; when other lawyersoffer to help you or make introductions oranything, take them up on it (they would-n’t offer if they didn’t mean it); make timefor life outside your job, it re-energizesyou for what you do in your profession;maintain your sense of humor includingthe ability to laugh at yourself.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?Spending time with my husband and 6-
year-old daughter, volunteering for Dart-mouth.
What book or movie would you con-sider your favorite and why?
I just finished watching “The StarChamber,” so that is my current favorite; itsymbolizes some of the frustrations of thejustice system even though we all strive touphold the ideals and principles that itpreserves. “The Sixth Sense” is anotherone of my favorites; I love movies and/orbooks that have a wonderful twist at theend so the next time you read or watch it,you have a new perspective that givesyou new insight into the characters, thescenes, your own biases.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?I have been known to shed a tear
when watching Hallmark commercials; Iplay trumpet.
JJuulliiee MM.. CCiillllooHall & Hall PLC
NameJulie M. Cillo
HonorCollaborative law, bar activities including Metro Richmond Family Law Bar
FirmHall & Hall PLC1401 Huguenot RoadMidlothian, VA 23113(804) 897-1515
EducationDartmouth College, A.B. with honors in GovernmentWashington College of Law atAmerican University, J.D. cumlaude
Primary area of practice/interestDomestic relations including butnot limited to collaborative lawand litigation on issues of property distribution, support, custody
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impact yourcareer?The most significant mentors that I have
had are John A. Conrad, Albert M. Or-gain IV and Frank B. Miller III. Thesegentlemen all contributed to my career byteaching me what it meant to be a lawyerand how to develop relationships withclients, witnesses and judges. They eachtook me under their wings at various timesand allowed me to watch what they did.They each allowed me the freedom to trythings and to develop my own style.
Why did you want to become a lawyer?I wanted to become a lawyer because
I have always had a strong interest inhow the law shapes society and allows itto operate in an orderly fashion. To someextent, I think I also wanted to prove tosome folks that doubted that a shy boyfrom rural Southampton County could dowhat it took to become a lawyer.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?From a legal career standpoint, it has
to be becoming President of VADA.Being the first African-American Presidentis wonderful. I believe that this shows thatyou can strive for great things andachieve them, no matter what your race,gender or ethnicity. If you trust God, your-self and aspire to great things, there is nolimit on what can be achieved. From alife standpoint, my most significant accom-
plishment was marrying my wife, Jackie.She keeps me grounded and reminds meall the time what’s really important in life.
What advice would you give to a youngperson contemplating law school and alegal career?Make sure that you like to read, write,
and solve problems. These are the pri-mary tools of a lawyer. If you don’t liketo do these things, you may want to thinkabout doing something else.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?I like to travel and watch movies with
my family. I also like to read, play golfand video games.
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why?The “Star Wars” movies are probably
my favorite. I am a big science fictionfan and the original “Star Wars” wasprobably the first major science fictionmovie that brought the genre into the livesof a lot of people.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?I was a DJ who did parties and dances
before I went to law school and duringlaw school. The second thing that mostfolks don’t know about me is that I am abig science fiction fan.
TTeerrrreennccee LL.. GGrraavveessSands Anderson Marks & Miller
NameTerrence L. Graves
HonorFirst African-American
president of VADA
Firm NameSands Anderson Marks & Miller801 East Main Street, Suite 1800
P.O. Box 1998Richmond, VA 23218-1998
(804) 783-7276
E-mail [email protected]
Education B.A. cum laude,
Howard University, 1986; J.D., University of Virginia
School of Law, 1991
Primary area of practice/interest
Civil litigation defense with an emphasis on transportation, toxic
torts and products liability.
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impactyour career?Dr. Helen Lewis, Clinch Valley Col-
lege, urged me to voice my concernsabout the impact of unregulated strip min-ing in Southwest Virginia as a college stu-dent and native of the region; mygrandfather, Frank Kilgore, who workedin the mines for 41 years and told mestories as we sat beside his coal heatingstove about the inhumane conditions min-ers worked in, the union organizing warsand the number of different nationalitiespresent in coal camps and their respec-tive cultures; and my late mother, ClinasJohnson Kilgore, who got her GED whileI was wanting to quit high school andshamed me into working harder to get aneducation.
Why did you want to become alawyer?To support my family, have a more ef-
fective role in conservation causes andhelp bring about improvements to ourarea’s job opportunities, workers safety,health care systems and education.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?The creation of the University of Ap-
palachia because it has the potential tohave a perpetual impact by getting oursmartest young people to stay in our coal-field region and make a difference ineconomic development, educational at-tainment, conservation, health care andquality of life issues.
What advice would you give to ayoung person contemplating law schooland a legal career?Think beyond making a living and see
how the law and the position of being alawyer can improve his/her community intangible and long term ways.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?Travel, hiking, playing with grandchil-
dren, cooking, writing about regional is-sues, helping with conservation programsand planting trees.
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why?“Catcher In The Rye” and “HuckleberryFinn” shaped my thinking; “My CousinVinny” and “Oh Brother Where Art Thou”shaped my non-conventional law studyprogram and sense of humor.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?That I really am not as obsessed, tire-
less and organized as I seem, I take lotsof naps. And, despite my redneck up-bringing, I enjoy converting an adversaryinto a friend if given a chance.
FFrraannkk KKiillggoorreeFrank Kilgore PC
NameFrank Kilgore
HonorCommunity activism, environmental work
FirmFrank Kilgore PCPO Box 1210St. Paul, VA 24283276-762-2201
EducationBS Appalachian Studies, ClinchValley College (now UVA-Wise)and Virginia’s law reading program, licensed 1982
Primary area of practice/interestPersonal injury, malpractice, government law, banking, labor,environmental, economic development, education
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impact yourcareer? Norm Scher of Hunton & Williams
(now with Tredegar Corporation) and theHonorable Sam J. Ervin III, 4th U.S. Cir-cuit Court of Appeals. Norm taught methe importance of having practical busi-ness judgment when representing clientsand how to be a deal maker, valueadder and a trusted advisor. Judge Ervintaught me the importance of servant lead-ership and how to succeed while helpingothers.
Why did you want to become a lawyer?In my neighborhood in North Jersey,
there weren’t many successful role mod-els, but I heard that lawyers and doctorsmade good money. I faint at the sight ofblood, so being a doctor was out. Thatleft being a lawyer.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?Convincing a William & Mary Home-
coming Princess and cheerleader, AprilWells, to marry me and then raising fivegreat kids with her. Also, after bringingher back to New York City for two years,having the good sense to make the rightchoice when she said I had an option:Stay in the city without her or come toRichmond with her.
What advice would you give to a youngperson contemplating law school and alegal career?Practicing law is a fantastic way to
make a living, provided you can integrateyour work and life and commit at least2500 hours a year to the profession.Don’t fall into the work-life balance trapwhich implies that work is bad and life isgood. Both are good and you can self-actualize with sustaining values if you inte-grate the two.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?Anything to do with sports (especially if
our kids are playing) and traveling to St.Barts, the South of France and Nantucketwith April.
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why?Aside from the Bible, “Think and Grow
Rich”. It taught me how to set andachieve goals. I re-read it every year.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?I really, really miss North Jersey and the
guys I grew up with, especially Steve,Billy and Carl. When you go to schoolfrom kindergarten through high schoolwith the same buddies and play threesports a year with them, you are friendsfor life. They would take a bullet for meand I’d do the same for them. I am an introvert and dread parties or
having to be with lots of people. I muchprefer to be home with April, reading abook and enjoying quiet time. That beingsaid, my dream is to be a contestant on“Survivor.”
GGaarryy DD.. LLeeCCllaaiirrLeClairRyan
NameGary D. LeClair
HonorFirm growth within past year
Firm LeClairRyan
951 East Byrd Street, 8th Fl.Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 783 2003
EducationJ.D., magna cum laude, George-town University School of Law
1982; B.B.A., Accounting, Collegeof William & Mary, 1977.
Primary area of practiceGeneral counsel for businesses
with an emphasis on securities andmergers and acquisitions.
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impactyour career?My father, Barry Neal Lichtenstein,
died young, at 54. But he remains thebar I seek to attain in my life and in thepractice of law. His work and his lovefor people were one; efficiency and fi-nancial considerations played no role.Seeing my father’s commitment to hisclients and the law as his vehicle is whatled me to practice law.Murray Janus and Denny Dohnal were
truly my mentors in the first five years ofmy practice in Richmond. I have neverknown lawyers who were more preparedor who more effectively understood thegut of the jury and the true issues in acase. Their teaching was and remainsfundamental to my practice. My partner, John Fishwick, has been a
partner in every sense of the word. Hiscompassion and great capacity is a con-stant strength to me.
Why did you want to become alawyer?My consciousness of this truth feels
nearly physical, molecular. Our clientsreach this awareness by force: The juryis the only separation between the crimi-nal defendant and prison, the literal lossof freedom; the civil plaintiff in the severeinjury trials we handle comes to recog-nize the jury as the sole protector againstthe loss of his own and his family’s eco-nomic survival, the underlying componentto most freedom in America.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?Our practice, in the criminal and se-
vere injury fields, pushes back on govern-ing institutions -- the government itself andthe insurance industry, for example. Theextent to which I have been prepared to
fight and had the courage to fight is thedeterminant of whether I have accom-plished anything significant.We have had the privilege of handling
federal criminal cases which, because ofthe sometimes unusual identities and posi-tions of the defendants, have served toeducate those whose lives likely willnever be touched by the criminal justicesystem. These cases have helped manyunderstand when the power of govern-ment is abused or simply is wrong in itsapplication, that the job of the criminaldefense lawyer is to challenge thatpower, to reveal its abuse and to em-power the jury to stop it. Such educationis a healthy thing.Finally, court-appointed criminal de-
fense lawyers represent largely the poor-est in our society. My time as chair ofthe criminal law section of the VirginiaState Bar allowed me to be deeply in-volved with others in forming and sup-porting legislation which now allowsjudges to waive arbitrary statutory capson the fees of these lawyers.
What advice would you give to ayoung person contemplating law schooland a legal career?To the law student and the young
lawyer struggling to determine her fieldwithin the practice of law, I would say asMalcolm Wallace told his son, William,in “Braveheart”:“Your heart is free. Have the courage
to follow it.”To the young person contemplating
law school, I would tell him that no otherwork will more effectively place him inthe center of every human life.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?I only want to be with my wife and our
three boys, who are the heart of my life.
JJoohhnn EE.. LLiicchhtteennsstteeiinnLichtenstein Fishwick & Johnson PLC
NameJohn E. Lichtenstein
HonorWork with criminal bar groups,handling of high profile cases
FirmLichtenstein Fishwick & Johnson PLC101 South Jefferson St., Suite 400P.O. Box 601Roanoke, VA 24004-0601(540) 343-9711
EducationJ.D., University of Virginia, 1986 B.A., University of Virginia, 1983
Primary area of practice/interestSevere injury trial work throughproduct liability, automobile negligence, medical malpractice;federal and state criminal defense
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impact yourcareer?Collectively, the mothers of special
needs children who taught me the real-lifeimpact of special education laws on theirchildren and their families and inspiredme to work on their behalf.
Why did you want to become a lawyer? To have the tools and the opportunity to
effect change.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?Professionally, I have worked on sev-
eral civil rights cases that helped individu-als obtain justice and contributed tochanges in laws or regulations.
What advice would you give to a youngperson contemplating law school and alegal career? To talk to a couple of practicing
lawyers to hear how the actual practiceof law differs from the Hollywood versionand to spend one summer before gradua-tion from law school interning with a pub-lic interest law organization.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure? Plan interesting itineraries and then
travel with my husband.
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why? “Lonesome Dove” – the book and the
miniseries/movie – beautifully written,wonderful characters, vivid descriptions,terrific casting.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?I am a whiz at free cell and I like to or-
ganize things (closets, rooms, shelves, col-lections, files, jigsaw puzzle pieces, etc.).
DDaarrrreell TTiillllaarr MMaassoonnDarrel Tillar Mason PLC
NameDarrel Tillar Mason
HonorServed as chair of the VSB
mandatory insurance study committee
FirmDarrel Tillar Mason PLC2287 Wheatland Dr.
Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103(804) 749-8529
EducationLaw Degree, University of Virginia
School of Law 1981Master’s Degree in Education,
Virginia Tech 1973Bachelor’s Degree in English,
Virginia Tech 1971
Primary area of practice/interestSpecial education law / general education law
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impactyour career?Professionally, the partners I worked
with at Hunton & Williams, and in partic-ular Lewis Powell III, Jeff Edwards, andKelly Faglioni served as mentors in theearly years of my legal career. In 1998,I was loaned to a client, GTE, andworked with Chuck Carrathers for a littleover a year developing an expertise intelecommunications law. Since comingin-house with Verizon, my former boss,Sherry Bellamy, and current boss, LydiaPulley, have served as role models.From my days in the Virginia Young
Democrats, Gov. Mark Warner and for-mer deputy Secretary of the Common-wealth Judy Anderson have served aspolitical mentors. Gov. Tim Kaine hasalso served s a mentor since his days asMayor of Richmond. In the House, Del.Ken Melvin has served as a mentor.
Why did you want to become alawyer?I decided at an early age that govern-
ment was the most important force forchange in society, and that I somehowwanted to be a part of it. I believed thatbecoming a lawyer was not only a logi-cal step to a career in government, butthat a legal education was a powerfultool for anyone interested in public serv-ice.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?I would consider my service in the
General Assembly as my most significantaccomplishment, because as theyoungest woman and minority in the leg-
islature, I am providing voice to a per-spective in public policy that is rarelyheard.
What advice would you give to ayoung person contemplating law schooland a legal career? Always be prepared. I have always
been struck by the truthfulness of the say-ing “Life is what happens when you arebusy making plans.” Often the path youthink you will take is not the one you ulti-mately do. So much of my career hasbeen about being at the right place atthe right time, and being able to not onlyrecognize an opportunity, but being pre-pared to take it. You never know who iswatching, and how what they see canimpact your life.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?
I love to read and travel in general,but am a huge history buff, and love toread about historic people or events andtravel to historic places. I am also a fanof movies, particular old movies from the1930s through 1950s. I enjoy spendingtime with family and friends.
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why?“To Kill a Mockingbird” is my favorite
book and movie. Not only did it in partmake me want to be a lawyer, but oftenreminds me of my relationship with my fa-ther.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?
I love to watch soap operas. I amshy.
JJeennnniiffeerr LL.. MMccCClleellllaannVerizon Corporation
NameJennifer L. McClellan
HonorService as a Delegate and aschair of the VSB Young LawyersConference
FirmVerizon Corporation600 E. Main Street, 11th FloorRichmond, VA 23219(804) 772-1512
EducationUniversity of Virginia, JD, 1997 University of Richmond, BA, 1994
Primary area of practice/interestTelecommunications
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impact yourcareer? I worked for Judge Glen Williams for a
year beginning in the fall of 1989, andto this day I often rely on what I learnedfrom him then and since. He is such a de-lightful man, with his great intellect andstore of knowledge, that almost every-thing he has told me sticks in my mind.Howard McElroy is someone else fromwhom I learn something about law or lifewhenever we speak.
Why did you want to become a lawyer?When I was growing up, there were
no lawyers in my family, but I was inter-ested in American history, the lives ofAmerican politicians and the Constitution.I decided I wanted to become a lawyerwhen I was a teenager. Back then, Iguessed that all lawyers worked on consti-tutional issues every day, a thought thathas amused me over the years when Ihave spent days working on constitutionalissues in section 1983 cases.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?The work that seemed the most signifi-
cant to me was playing a small part inlegal efforts that were much larger thanmyself, such as the litigation over munici-pal telecommunications that ended in theSupreme Court, or the multi-district litiga-tion involving the UMWA Funds, or serv-ing as local counsel in products liabilitylitigation where the same issues are beinglitigated in many states.
What advice would you give to a youngperson contemplating law school and alegal career?Develop good writing skills and work
habits, find work that you enjoy, andkeep learning.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?I read constantly, enjoy sports and
music of all kinds, sometimes travel andplay golf. From this past weekend, thebluegrass festival in Bristol I attended andthe Ryder Cup matches I saw on televi-sion were both great events. The posts tomy blog sometimes reflect the variety ofmy interests.
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why?The series of books and television
movies I have most enjoyed time andagain are the Inspector Morse mysteries,by Colin Dexter. One reason why is be-cause I still wonder whether I am morelike Morse or his sidekick, Lewis.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?I am one of four kids from the old
neighborhood, a little two-block subdivi-sion east of Abingdon, who now practicelaw.I succeeded Paul Fletcher as an associ-
ate in the Bristol office of White Elliott &Bundy.
SStteevveenn RR.. MMiinnoorrElliott, Lawson & Minor PC
NameSteven R. Minor
HonorSW Virginia Law Blog celebrated
its fifth year in January
FirmElliott Lawson & Minor PC
P.O. Box 8400Bristol, VA 24203(276) 466-8400
EducationB.A. (Philosophy and AmericanGovernment), University of Vir-ginia, 1986; J.D., College of
William & Mary, 1989
Primary area of practice/interest
Business litigation
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impactyour career?My father-in-law, J.L. Moody, a North
Carolina county judge who lost his eye-sight in mid-career, but never his insight.He exemplified fortitude, compassion,and patience, accepted his handicapwithout resentment or complaint, and wasthe wisest man I have ever known. Charles Bloch, an unabashed railroad
lawyer who practiced in Macon, Ga.,became my self-appointed mentor shortlyafter I moved from Raleigh to Alexandriato work for what was then the SouthernRailway system.
Why did you want to become alawyer?I have always wanted to be a lawyer.
I may have been influenced by my fa-ther’s brother, a North Carolina countrylawyer with whom I frequently worked asa boy, but I cannot honestly remember atime when I seriously considered anyother profession.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?Excluding my marriage and the birth of
my children, passing the bar examinationand becoming a member of the bar isclearly my most memorable accomplish-ment, although being sworn in as a mem-ber of the Senate of Virginia is a veryclose second.
What advice would you give to ayoung person contemplating law schooland a legal career?It is not easy, and you are unlikely to
get rich. The practice of law is inherently
stressful and highly competitive, but if youare the type of person who is challengedby hard work, stress and competition,who is creative, and who genuinely en-joys doing what lawyers do, you will findboundless opportunities to contribute inmeaningful ways to the clients who seekyour assistance, to your community, andto your profession.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?I enjoy golf, travel, movies, theater and
music, including country music andopera. I also read incessantly, but myreal passion is wilderness camping andhorse-packing.
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why?I enjoy historic novels, and my two fa-
vorites are “Trinity” and “O Jerusalem.”“Trinity,” while telling an interesting andcompelling story, provides unusual insightinto the political and religious origins ofthe troubles which have plagued Irelandfor more than two centuries. “OJerusalem,” which is also populated byinteresting characters, deals with the tur-moil surrounding and following the estab-lishment of the state of Israel.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?1. In order to pay my law school ex-
penses, I worked for nearly three yearsas a commercial radio announcer anddisc jockey at WNAO in Raleigh.2. I took piano lessons for almost years
and at one time played competitively.
WWiilleeyy FF.. MMiittcchheellll JJrr..Willcox & Savage
NameWiley F. Mitchell Jr.
HonorPro bono work on wind farm case
FirmWillcox & Savage1800 Bank of America CenterOne Commercial PlaceNorfolk, Virginia 23510(757) 628-5673
EducationBA, Wake Forest University; JD,Wake Forest University School of Law
Primary area of practice/interestLitigation, insurance coverage,transportation law, commercialcontracts
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impact yourcareer?My most significant mentors are my fa-
ther, Norman F. Oblon, and my law part-ner, David B. Albo. My father is also alawyer in Northern Virginia and also co-founded a law firm immediately after lawschool (Oblon, Spivak in Alexandria). Hetaught me the basics of client develop-ment and the business of law. He alsogave me a lot of encouragement – andthe promise of a “safety net” if I failed.My partner, David Albo, taught me thebasics of being a Virginia trial lawyer. Hegave me the courage to push for victoryin many cases. And, he didn’t laugh atme when I suggested that we start a lawfirm together that will become one of Vir-ginia’s largest.
Why did you want to become a lawyer?I have long enjoyed debating – and
was on the debate team in high school. Isaw law as a way to get paid to debate.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?My most significant accomplishment
was persuading my wife, Kari, to marryme and raise our two children, Nate andJessica. Professionally, my most significantaccomplishment was building and man-aging one of Virginia’s 50 largest lawfirms from scratch. A number of individualcases make me especially proud, such aswhen a client I truly believe to be inno-cent is not convicted.
What advice would you give to a youngperson contemplating law school and alegal career?I advise people contemplating the law
to consider how they will want to prac-tice, and to work backwards to developthe skills which will make them an attrac-tive candidate for that job. People shouldreally make sure that they are training fora career – and a niche within that career– that they really want. One should try tofollow their interests. Internships are agood way to sample different types oflaw practices quickly.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?I like to play with my family. My kids
are very funny. I also like to bicycle andsnowboard. Just recently, I biked from Ar-lington to Ocean City, MD (140 miles) tomeet my family there for our summer vaca-tion.What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why?I read a lot of non-fiction – mostly his-
tory. I’m currently reading “General Lee’sArmy” by Joseph T. Glatthaar. I like toread different versions of the same timeperiod to get different perspectives. Rightnow I’m reading a lot of books about theCivil War.I don’t watch many movies anymore.
But, I like them silly and funny. My favoritemovie is “Raising Arizona.”
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?Few people know that I bike to work
and I am a vegetarian.
DDaavviidd AA.. OObblloonnAlbo & Oblon LLP
NameDavid A. Oblon
HonorCommunity activities, firm growth
FirmAlbo & Oblon LLP
2200 Clarendon BoulevardSuite 1201
Arlington, Virginia 22201(703) 312-0410
EducationJ.D., 1994, The George MasonUniversity School of Law; B.A.,1990, International Affairs, theGeorge Washington University.
Primary area of practice/interest
Criminal law
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Education
• A.B., Princeton University(Woodrow Wilson School of Public andInternational Affairs), 1965. Phi BetaKappa
• J.D., University of Virginia, 1968.Order of the Coif, managing board ofthe Virginia Law Review, Jefferson Prize inPublic Law, Virginia Law Review Prize,Raven Society, ODK
Work
• Assistant Professor, University of Ala-bama Law School, 1968-69
• Law clerk to Justice William J. Bren-nan Jr., U.S. Supreme Court, 1969-70
• Study of the constitutional divisionof the war powers between the Presidentand Congress that includes a book, WarPowers of the President and Congress:Who Holds the Arrows and OliveBranch? (University Press of Virginia1981), co-directorship of the War Pow-ers Commission established in 2007 bythe Miller Center at the University of Vir-ginia.
• Hunton & Williams• Associate, 1970-76 (leave ofabsence 1972-73 to study the warpowers); partner, 1976-98; consult-ant, 1998 to date• Managing partner of the firm,1982-91. During these years,Hunton & Williams grew from 196to 468 lawyers, expanded its na-tional and international practices,opened five new offices.
• Principal outside counsel for theLong Island Lighting Company(LILCO) in vast proceedings con-cerning commercial nuclear power,1973-92; counsel to the Ethyl Cor-poration on certain environmentaland health issues, 1993-98, andconsultant, 1998-99• Dean and John Stewart BryanProfessor of Law, William & MaryLaw School, 1998-2008; InterimPresident, College of William &Mary, February to September2008, President, September 2008to date
Activities
• Current Trustee: The Andrew W.Mellon Foundation, JSTOR, Carnegie En-dowment for International Peace, VirginiaHistorical Society , Presbyterian OutlookFoundation (president 1993-95), St.Christopher’s School • Trustee Emeritus: Princeton Univer-
sity (on the board, 1986-1990, 1991-2001• Former Trustee or Director: Fan Dis-
trict Association of Richmond (president1979-80), Princeton Association of Vir-ginia (president 1983-85), The Rich-mond Symphony (president 1988-90),The Richmond Symphony Council (presi-dent 1995-99), Virginia Museum of FineArts (president 1996-99), Virginia Foun-dation for the Humanities, PresbyterianChurch (U.S.A.) Foundation, NewCovenant Trust Company, Virginia Mu-seum of Fine Arts Foundation, Union The-ological Seminary & Presbyterian Schoolof Christian Education, Center for Leader-ship in the Public Interest at Hampden-Sydney College
WW.. TTaayylloorr RReevveelleeyy IIIIIICollege of William & Mary
NameW. Taylor Reveley III
HonorSelection as new W&M President,Work on War Powers Commission
FirmCollege of William & MaryPost Office Box 8795Williamsburg, Virginia 23187(757) 221-7892
EducationA.B., Princeton University(Woodrow Wilson School of Publicand International Affairs), 1965.Phi Beta KappaJ.D., University of Virginia, 1968.Order of the Coif, managing boardof the Virginia Law Review, Jeffer-son Prize in Public Law, Virginia LawReview Prize, Raven Society, ODK
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impact yourcareer? My father, who instilled in me a pas-
sion of justice for all and community serv-ice. Sharon Lieblich (my first Virginia lawfirm); and Jim Korman, Jon Kinney andBean Kinney & Korman PC who havesupported and encouraged those samepassions for the past 20 plus years.
Why did you want to become a lawyer? To advocate on behalf of individuals as
well as promote policies and proceduresthat provide for a fair resolution of dis-putes between individuals and protectchildren in particular.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?Repeal of §20-124.3:1 which permits
the court to consider all relevant evi-dence, including mental health evidence,critical to custody and visitation decisionsthat are in a child’s best interests.
What advice would you give to a youngperson contemplating law school and alegal career?Be passionate and proud of being an
attorney. Give back to the community. Itis not just rewarding personally and pro-fessionally, but it is also an obligation inreturn for all the benefits we enjoy as at-torneys.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?Travel (India in particular), practice
yoga and enjoy being with family andfriends.
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why?“Who Ordered this Truckload of Dung:
Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life’s Diffi-culties” by Ajahn Brahm - Contains funnyyet poignant vignettes that emphasize abalanced perspective, compassion andpositive outlook on life.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?I love to sail (that’s how I met my hus-
band) and am an avid admirer of top ath-letes (i.e., Tiger Woods, the Williamssisters, Roger Federer, Michael Phelps)and the underdog in football.
CCaarrooll SScchhrriieerr--PPoollaakkBean, Kinney & Korman PC
NameCarol Schrier-Polak
HonorWork to change therapist
testimony statute
FirmBean Kinney & Korman PC2300 Wilson Boulevard
7th FloorArlington, VA 22201
(703) 525-4000
EducationB.A from Brandeis University (’67);Masters in Social Work from StateUniversity of New York at Buffalo
(’69); and J.D. from Temple University Law School (’77)
Primary area of practice/interestFamily law; mediation
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impactyour career?John A. Tilhou, my best friend and law
partner, beneficially impacted my careerin too many ways to list. John coura-geously fought a brain tumor for the last2-1/2 years and just recently passedaway on Sept. 9, 2008. He will begreatly missed by me, both professionallyand socially, and by all his colleagues,family and friends.
Why did you want to become alawyer?My parents wanted me to become ei-
ther a doctor or a lawyer. I figured thatno one would ever come see a doctornamed “Dr. Slaughter” so I became alawyer.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?Other than helping raise my children,
my most significant accomplishment prob-ably is the creation and organization ofthe Virginia Beach Bar Foundation as thecharitable arm of the Virginia Beach BarAssociation for the good work it doesnow and will do in the future to helpmeet the legal needs of the indigent andunderserved, to provide law-related edu-cational opportunities, to educate thepublic about the importance of law intheir daily lives, to enhance the image ofthe legal profession, and to promote theefficiency and integrity of the judicialprocess in the administration of justice inthe Virginia Beach community.
What advice would you give to ayoung person contemplating law schooland a legal career?To find “meaning” in their law career.
Meaning is to have a purpose beyondlife’s trivialities. It’s what motivates peopleto do great things. I find that lawyerswho are happy always have a sense ofmeaning in their lives and work.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?Have a nice dinner and drinks with
good friend(s); listen to music; watchsports; especially Redskins football andDuke basketball; work out.
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why?I usually prefer historical novels and
movies; however, there isn’t one thatstands out above all the others in mymind. Therefore, I guess I am going to gowith a work of fiction, “The Lord of theRings,” since it’s the only book(s) that I’veread more than once (as a high schoolerand as an adult). I liked it for its entertain-ment, fantasy and escapism. It is also adeceptively complex work with its exten-sive use of contrast and opposition in itsportrayals of hope and despair, knowl-edge and enlightenment, death and im-mortality, fate and free will.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?Sorry, I prefer to remain mysterious.
MMaarrkk EE.. SSllaauugghhtteerrTroutman Sanders LLP
NameMark E. Slaughter
HonorOrganized “Law Day Gala” to benefitVirginia Beach Bar Foundation
FirmTroutman Sanders, LLP222 Central Park AvenueSuite 2000Virginia Beach, VA 23462(757) 687-7538
EducationDuke University, BA; William & Mary, JD; William & Mary, LLM
Primary area of practice/interestBusiness sales, mergers and acquisi-tions; formations and transactions in-volving corporations, partnerships andlimited liability companies; commercialreal estate; tax planning and tax con-troversies; trusts and estates, wills, estate administration and planning
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impact yourcareer?Joseph Smith, my father and legal inno-
vator. He instilled in me the highest levelof moral and work ethics. Henry Rothblatt, a courageous trial
lawyer who taught me that there are nolimits to one’s ability to effectively repre-sent their client’s interests.Guy E. Daugherty, one of the greatest
trial lawyers in this country. He recog-nized my potential and helped me to“polish off the rough edges.”
Why did you want to become a lawyer? I was raised to help others. The law is
a natural vehicle to place the person ofmost modest means in a position to standon equal footing with the largest govern-ment or corporation.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?My work with brain injury survivors.
They are all different, yet alike. These in-dividuals need a champion to fight forthem.
What advice would you give to a youngperson contemplating law school and alegal career?Find an area of law that you love and
become the very best there is at it. Yourclient is more important to you than thecamaraderie of your fellow lawyers. The
client’s interests are always the most im-portant thing in your career. Justice issometimes painful, but it is always yourgoal.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?Brain injury outreach; reading; travel-
ing; sports and family (not necessarily inthat order).
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why?“The Art of Cross Examination,” Francis
L. Wellman, 1903. This is a timelesslegal classic. Its premises hold true todayand will always guide lawyers in theirsearch for the truth.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?I have no secrets from my friends or
foes.
SStteepphheenn MM.. SSmmiitthhBrain Injury Law Center
NameStephen M. Smith
HonorWork on behalf of brain injury clients
FirmBrain Injury Law Center2100 Kecoughtan Road
Hampton, Virginia 23661(757) 244-7000
EducationCollege of William & Mary, BA,1971; College of William & Mary
School of Law, 1974
Primary area of practice/interestCatastrophic injury and brain injury litigation
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impactyour career?Professor William Van Alstyne, Duke
University (now at William & Mary);Judge Charles Clark, U.S. Court of Ap-peals for Fifth Circuit (for whom Iclerked).
Why did you become a lawyer?I became a lawyer because of my be-
lief in the Constitution and the construc-tive role that lawyers play in our society.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?Being a dad.
What advice would you give to ayoung person contemplating law schooland a legal career?Keep your mind and heart open to all
the different possibilities that a law de-gree offers.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?Spend time with our kids.
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why?My favorite book: “To Kill a Mocking-
bird” – because of the brilliance of thenarrative, and the power of the moral les-sons.My favorite movie: “Patton” –
because I love the performance ofGeorge C. Scott.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not knowI could tell you but you don’t have the
proper clearance.
RRooddnneeyy AA.. SSmmoollllaaWashington & Lee University School of Law
NameRodney A. Smolla
HonorDeveloped innovative third-yearprogram at W&L
FirmWashington & Lee UniversitySchool of LawSydney Lewis HallLexington VA 24450(540) 458-8502
EducationB.A. 1975, Yale University;J.D. 1978, Duke University
Primary area of practice/interestConstitutional law; media law and First Amendment
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impact yourcareer?McGuireWoods partner, Anne Whitte-
more, hired me and served as my mentorwhen I was a McGuireWoods summerclerk and associate. Robert Patterson hasalso been a great inspiration over theyears, as have Leigh Middleditch, BillBroaddus, Carter Younger, Bud Schill,and many other McGuireWoods part-ners. All of these mentors helped me learnlawyerly skills. More importantly, theyshowed me (through words and by exam-ple) that lawyers can disagree withoutbeing disagreeable (this came as quite ashock, because I had spent seven yearsas a conservative at Yale in the 1970s).
Why did you want to become a lawyer?I became a lawyer (and a litigator, in
particular) because I expected to enjoythe intellectual competition, and the op-portunity to learn something new everyday.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?In life, my most significant accomplish-
ments are my children -- both of whomstarted law school in late August (my sonbegan at UC Berkeley after graduatingfrom the Naval Academy and serving forseven years as an officer on a fast-attacknuclear submarine, and my daughterstarted at Charlotte Law School aftergraduating from James Madison Univer-sity).On the legal front, I am most proud of
assisting McGuireWoods on ethics mat-ters as we have grown from 90 lawyers(when I joined the firm seven days aftergraduating from law school in 1977) toabout 900 lawyers now.
What advice would you give to a youngperson contemplating law school and alegal career?Expect to work very hard, but to enjoy
every day learning something new.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?I enjoy traveling with my wife, Karen
(although the law is also my hobby, so Ispend nearly every evening and weekendreading and writing on legal topics).
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why?I enjoy watching “Animal House” and
any Mel Brooks movie, because of theirirreverent humor.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?(1) I was a member in good standing
of the Teamsters Union during college (soI could work during the summers as a“packer and mover”).(2 ) Mike Wallace interviewed me for
a “60 Minutes” show about Yale Univer-sity’s failure to protect free speech by folkslike General Westmoreland -- but I endedup on the cutting-room floor (probably be-cause I was too outspoken!).
TThhoommaass EE.. SSppaahhnnMcGuireWoods LLP
NameThomas E. Spahn
HonorServed as chair, VBA Commission
on Professionalism
FirmMcGuireWoods LLP
1750 Tysons Boulevard, Suite1800
McLean, Virginia 22102(703) 712 5417
EducationYale Law School, J.D., 1977;Yale University, B.A., 1974,
magna cum laude
Primary area of practice/interest
Commercial litigation; ethics
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impactyour career?My great-uncle was a lawyer, judge
and state legislator. He was a championof the underdog, and devoted to the prin-ciple that the legal profession was,above all, an instrument to promote jus-tice. He also had more fun practicinglaw than anyone I have ever known.James Cannon, my high school guid-
ance counselor, nurtured my ambition tobecome a lawyer when that goalseemed too difficult, too distant and tooexpensive.William Howarth, my college English
professor, reminded me of Henry Clay’sview that, “a lawyer should work hard,live well and die poor.”
Why did you want to become alawyer?Lawyers seemed to be at the center of
the most important issues of the day.Aside from a handful of Supreme Courtpractitioners, local government attorneyswere the only ones who touched constitu-tional law issues on a more than infre-quent basis. Lawyers had the awesomepower to attempt, at least, to right awrong.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?Raising my son, though his mom de-
serves most of the credit. While the lawis a wonderful way to make a living, fam-ily ultimately gives meaning to living.
What advice would you give to ayoung person contemplating law schooland a legal career?Do not become a lawyer simply be-
cause you think the law is a “high status”
profession in which you can earn a greatdeal of money. Do not attend law schoolbecause you are a good student and notquite sure what to do next. These peopleare some of the unhappiest lawyers Iknow. But if you are captivated by thelaw and its enormous possibilities, thereis no greater profession.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?I love to read American, British and
Roman history, and the occasional “bestseller” suspense novel. My wife and Ienjoy traveling and eating out, though ona government lawyer’s salary, the tripsare short and the restaurants are notMichelin-starred.
What book or movie would you con-sider your favorite, and why?“Alone” by William Manchester. This
book chronicles Winston Churchill’s yearsin the political wilderness. Havingreached the nadir of his career, Churchillrose to lead his nation (and, with FranklinRoosevelt, our own) to victory over forcesof almost unimaginable evil. He did sowhile consuming quantities of alcoholthat would today consign him to amandatory “twelve step” program.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?I was a drummer in high school and
sometimes dream of one more gig. I ama “Star Wars” fan, and secretly believethat my son is a future Jedi Knight.
JJaaccoobb PP.. SSttrroommaann IIVVSpotsylvania County Attorney
NameJacob P. Stroman IV
HonorChair of the committee that developed pro bono manual forLocal Government Attorneys
FirmSpotsylvania County Attorney9105 Courthouse RoadSpotsylvania, Virginia 22553(540) 507-7020
EducationA.B., cum laude, Princeton University; J.D., University of Virginia School of Law
Primary area of practiceLocal government law
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impact yourcareer?My father, Jay Walker, was an extraor-
dinary mentor. He led by example andexcelled in every aspect of life with in-tegrity, kindness, humor and humility.
Why did you want to become a lawyer?I was blessed to have two great
lawyers in my family, and their enjoymentof their work made a lasting impressionon me. I was also drawn to the fact thatthe practice of law is the perfect fit for acurious learner because you gain expert-ise in the subject matter of every case youhandle.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?Marrying my wife, Julie Walker.
What advice would you give to a youngperson contemplating law school and alegal career?While the practice of law can be very
challenging, it is a privilege, particularlysince the rule of law is the cornerstone ofour country. In addition, very few profes-sions are as rewarding from an intellec-tual perspective.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure?Travel and otherwise spend time with
my family, tend my vegetable garden,play guitar, cook and read.
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why?My favorite book is “The Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn.” The relationship be-tween Huck and Jim triumphs over theconsiderable social and historical obsta-cles of the time, cuts through the horrificinjustices that each character has suf-fered, and celebrates the innate good-ness of people irrespective of their racialor ethnic circumstances.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?(1) That I began writing songs in my
early teens and have written more than200 songs; (2) That I play guitar and singsongs in a local watering hole eachmonth.
JJoohhnn LL.. WWaallkkeerr IIIIIIWilliams Mullen
NameJohn L. Walker III
HonorWork to establish Nuremberg court-room at Virginia Holocaust Museum
FirmWilliams Mullen
1021 E. Cary Street, 17th FloorRichmond, VA 23219
(804) 783.6463
EducationUniversity of Virginia, B.A., History, 1983;
University of Richmond, T.C.Williams School of Law, J.D., 1989
Primary area of practice/interest
Business litigation
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Who were the significant mentors youhave had and how did they impactyour career?Edward S. Hirschler and Alan G. Fleis-
cher, the founding partners of our lawfirm. They made a lawyer out of me bytheir teaching, mentoring and example.
Why did you want to become alawyer?My mother made that decision at my
birth and I have always loved the lawand the chance to help other people.
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and why?Growing our law firm and contributing
to the sophistication of our real estatepractice.
What advice would you give to ayoung person contemplating law schooland a legal career?Always strive and work relentlessly to
be the best lawyer you can possibly be.The rest will take care of itself.
When you are not working, what doyou like to do for leisure or pleasure? Reading and travel.
What book or movie would you consider your favorite and why?“John Adams” by David McCullough
and “The Federalist Papers” by Alexan-der Hamilton. They were lessons in char-acter and democracy.
What are two things about you thatmost people you know do not know?I was called into active duty in the
Army in the middle of my first year of lawschool and served in the Counter Intelli-gence Corps. Had I not become alawyer, I would have become an archi-tect. I am glad my mother chose the for-mer profession for me and not the latter.
JJaayy MM.. WWeeiinnbbeerrggHirschler Fleischer
NameJay M. Weinberg
HonorWork to establish Nuremberg court-room at Virginia Holocaust Museum
Firm Hirschler Fleischer2100 E. Cary StreetRichmond, Virginia 23223-7078(804) 771-9533
EducationB.A. (English) and L.L.B. (J.D.) University of Virginia
Primary area of practice/interestReal estate and land use law
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Hall & Hall, PLCVirginia Family Law AttorneysChesterfield
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CONGRATULATIONSTO VIRGINIA’S 2008
LEADERS IN THE LAW
From Stanley E. Sacks, Esquire & Andrew M. Sacks, Esquire
SACKS & SACKS, A Professional CorporationSINCE 1911
(757) 623-2753 • www.sacksandsacksattys.com
“A special thanks to Virginia Lawyers Weekly for making this program possible”
— Andrew M. Sacks, Esq., a 2006 selectee
VIRGINIA’SLeadersIN THE Law
The attorneys and staff ofthe Brain Injury Law Center
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STEPHEN M. SMITHon his selection as one ofVirginia Lawyers Weekly’s
Leaders in the Lawfor 2008.
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Hunton & Williams salutes
Former Managing Partner W. Taylor Reveley III
2008 Leader in the Law
Hunton & Williams LLP Riverfront Plaza, East Tower
951 East Byrd Street Richmond, Virginia 23219-4074
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Troutman Sanders congratulatesMark Slaughter on his selection as one of Virginia’s “Leaders In The Law.”
Washington and Lee Universitycongratulates Dean Rod Smolla
and the faculty of the School of Law fortheir ground-breaking third-year reformand for Dean Smolla's recognition as a
2008 Leader in the Law.
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We congratulate
Steven R. MinorUpon his selection as a
Leader in the Law
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36We are the Largest Law Firm in
Virginia Devoted to Family Law.
Two Offices:Chesterfield & Richmond/West End
www.BarnesFamilyLaw.com(804) 796-1000
Edward D. Barnes
BARNES & DIEHL, P.C. A T T O R N E Y S & C O U N S E L O R S A T L A W
· Best Lawyers Family Lawyerof the Year for 2009
· Lifetime Achievement Awardof the Virginia State Bar,Family Law Section in 2008
· Top 10 Super Lawyers inVirginia 2008
· Chairman, National CenterFor Family Law at theUniversity of RichmondSchool of Law
· Fellow, AmericanAcademy ofMatrimonial Lawyers
Lawrence D. DiehlMichael HuYoung
Barnes & Diehl, P.C. is pleased to announce:
· Virginia Super Lawyer
· Virginia Legal Elite
· Former Chair, Virginia TrialLawyers Association,Family Law Section
· Former Chair, ContinuingLegal EducationCommittee AmericanAcademy ofMatrimonial Lawyers
· Fellow, AmericanAcademy of MatrimonialLawyers
· Best Lawyers in America for2009
· Virginia Super Lawyer
· Virginia Legal Elite
· Co-Chair of the VirginiaCriminal Justice Conference
· Faculty of the Virginia StateBar s Harry L. CarricoProfessionalism Course, onthe Virginia State Bar s TaskForce on Diversity
· Author of VirginiaFamily Law: Theory andPractice
· Virginia Super Lawyer
· Best Lawyers inAmerica for 2009
· Lifetime AchievementAward of the VirginiaState Bar, Family LawSection in 2000
· Fellow, AmericanAcademy ofMatrimonial Lawyers
Brian H. Jones
Please join us in congratulating these fine lawyers.
John K. KaranianDavid G. DeFazioRick A. Friedman, IIVanessa L. Jones
2008 Virginia Rising Stars Super Lawyers
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Barnes & Diehl, P.C. is pleased to announce:
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