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Speaking Engagement: John W. Flora
John W. Flora spoke at The New Agriculture Education Council's Winter Learning Series regarding Legal Issues with Farmland Leasing.
Guest Lecture: Cathy Welsh
Cathy Welsh was a guest lecturer for the Transactional Law Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law. Cathy walked business-oriented law students through employment law questions and issues they will face in private practice.
Andrew Stockment elected to Executive Committee of the VBA Young Lawyers Division
Andrew Stockment was elected to the Executive Committee of The Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, and he was appointed to the VBA Law Practice Management Division Executive Council as the Young Lawyers Division Representative.
Patrick Asplin elected Treasurer of VBA Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law Section
At the 124th Annual Meeting of The Virginia Bar Association, Patrick Asplin was elected Treasurer of the VBA Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law Section Council. Andrew Stockment also serves on the VBA Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law Section Council as the Young Lawyers Division Representative.
Lenhart Pettit Formed
Feil, Pettit & Williams and Lenhart Obenshain merged practices on January 1, 2014, creating a dynamic 27 lawyer law firm with offices in Charlottesville and Harrisonburg, Virginia. The new firm draws on the senior leadership and strong, experienced rosters of both firms in business transactions, litigation, tax, and estate planning and the growth in size amplifies both firms’ capabilities.
Don Long appointed Adjunct Professor by UVA
Don Long has been appointed an Adjunct Professor by the University of Virginia School of Law to teach a Transactional Law Clinic for law students. The Clinic matches up law students with early stage companies from the start-up incubator at the University of Virginia’s Darden Business School. The Clinic students provide legal counsel to the start-up companies in order to develop practical experience in dealing business clients.
Andrew Stockment Receives Emerson G. Spies Award
On January 25, 2013, at the 123rd Annual Meeting of The Virginia Bar Association in Williamsburg, Virginia, Andrew Stockment was presented with the Emerson G. Spies Award for enthusiasm, loyalty, and dedication to the work of the VBA.