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PRESIDENT
Hugh M. Fain III, Richmond
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Thomas R. Bagby, Roanoke
CHAIR, BOARD OF GOVERNORS
John L. Walker III, Richmond
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Lucia Anna "Pia" Trigiani, Alexandria
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WOMEN IN THE LAW
Women have gained a greater
presence in the legal profession,
but a gender imbalance still exists.
PAST FEMALE PRESIDENTS
Tree women have served as
president of Te Virginia Bar
Association in its history.
LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DIVISION CHAIR
James P. Guy II, Richmond
YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION CHAIR
Daniel E. Ortiz, Fairfax
YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION CHAIR-ELECT
Travis G. Hill, Richmond
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LAWYERS HELPING LAWYERS
Since 1985, this program has
helped legal professionals overcome
substance abuse and mental illness.
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THE ALLURE OF THE MUSE
Justice John Charles Tomas will
recite poetry at Carnegie Hall
in February.
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President's Page
YLD Page
Writer's Block
LPMD Update
Member BeneÄts
The Docket
Foundation Patrons
BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEMBERS
Cyril F. Coombs, Richmond
James P. Cox III, Charlottesville
Dean Davison M. Douglas, Williamsburg
Mark L. Esposito, Bristol
M. Melissa Glassman, Tysons Corner
James M. Hingeley, Charlottesville
Leighton S. Houck, Lynchburg
Harry M. "Pete" Johnson III, Richmond
Monica Taylor Monday, Roanoke
Loc Pfeifer, Richmond
Alfred M. "Ran" Randolph Jr., Norfolk
Hon. Jane Marum Roush, Fairfax
Donald C. Schultz, Norfolk
Hon. Richard H. Stuart, Montross
ABA HOUSE OF DELEGATES MEMBER
E. Tazewell "Ted" Ellett, Alexandria
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
Reed Smith, LLP, Richmond
Contact: Joseph E. "Jay" Spruill III
Email: jspruill@reedsmith.com
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Yvonne C. McGhee – yvonnemcghee@vba.org
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Brenda Dillard – brendadillard@vba.org
VBA JOURNAL EDITOR
Marilyn Shaw – marilynshaw@vba.org
Ethics Rule 1.18
VBA lobbying team Reed Smith works alongside VBA leadership and other
dedicated members to secure patrons for bills, discuss bills of interest with
legislators and plot strategy for a successful session.
PRESIDENT
Hugh M. Fain III, Richmond
SECRETARY
Thomas R. Bagby, Roanoke
OUR MISSION
The Virginia Bar Association is the independent voice of the Virginia lawyer,
advancing the highest ideals of the profession through advocacy and
volunteer service.
TREASURER
John L. Walker III, Richmond
ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER
Yvonne C. McGhee