Class of 2026 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.

A Fellows nominee must:

Be or have been an active or associate member of the Virginia State Bar for at least ten years
Be a resident of Virginia
Be a person of integrity and character
Have maintained and upheld the highest standards of the legal profession
Be an outstanding person in the community
Be distinguished in the practice of law over the course of the nominee's legal career

Additional eligibility criteria include:

A nominee can hold a constitutional office.
A nominee cannot be currently serving as an elected representative in a representative body.
A nominee cannot be a sitting judge.
A nominee can be a retired judge or a judge on senior status.

Fellows nominations are due by midnight on June 15, 2025.

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

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How has the nominee stood out in the practice of law and consistently upheld the highest standards of the profession over the course of their legal career? *

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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