Class of 2025 Fellows

Established by the Virginia Law Foundation's Board of Directors, the Fellows Program encourages and recognizes excellence in the practice of law and meaningful engagement in public service by members of the Virginia State Bar. Fellows support the programs and objectives of the Virginia Law Foundation by their philanthropy, their service to the community, and their leadership.

Fellows nominees must be:

Active or associate members of the Virginia State Bar for at least ten years
Residents of Virginia
Persons of integrity and character who have maintained the highest standards of the profession
Outstanding leaders in their community

Retired and senior status judges are eligible, but sitting full-time judges are not eligible during their tenures. If selected as a Fellow, induction ceremonies for new Fellows are held each January.

Fellows nominations are due by June 15, 2024.

ALL NOMINATIONS ARE CONFIDENTIAL. PLEASE DO NOT DISCLOSE TO YOUR NOMINEE THAT YOU ARE PLACING THEIR NAME IN NOMINATION. If you have any questions or concerns, please connect with Teresa Moore at tmoore@virginialawfoundation.org

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Nominator Information

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Nomination Details

Describe in detail how the nominee demonstrated themselves to be a person of integrity and character. *

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How has the nominee distinguished themselves in the practice of law and maintained and upheld the highest standards of the profession? *

Supporting Documents

Upload a document detailing the complete biographical data of the nominee, such as academic, professional, and community involvement; please include bar and community service. A CV or resume is encouraged. *

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Optional: Upload an additional letter of recommendation in support of the nominee's excellence in the practice of law and meaningful engagement in public service, their service to the community and/or leadership.

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