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Jennifer Shirkey Attending the ESOP Association’s 2020 Professionals’ Forum in New Orleans February 5-7, 2020
The ESOP Professionals' Forum is a meeting designed exclusively for high-level professionals who provide technical and legal assistance to ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) companies. Jennifer Shirkey practices extensively in this highly specialized and complex area of law providing advice to selling shareholders, companies, and trustees at all stages of their ESOPs’ life cycles—from formation to termination and everything in between.
Andrew Stockment Awarded the Young Lawyers Division Sandra P. Thompson Award at the VBA Annual Meeting in Williamsburg
Our own Andrew Stockment received the Sandra P. Thompson Award from The Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. It recognizes an individual for "outstanding work and long-term service" and is the YLD's highest honor.
Richard Howard-Smith Honored with Election as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
Richard Howard-Smith has been honored with election as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and to the welfare of their communities. The American Bar Foundation (ABF) is one of the world's leading research institutes for the empirical and interdisciplinary study of law. The ABF seeks to advance the understanding and improvement of law through research projects on issues facing the legal system in the United States and the world. Richard is proud to play a part in promoting justice and the study of law throughout the world.
Flora Pettit was Pleased to Attend and Sponsor Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet & Awards Ceremony
Flora Pettit was a Platinum Table and a Program Sponsor for the HR Chamber’s Annual Banquet. Flora Pettit has always been a big supporter of the Chamber with several of its attorneys serving on the Board and Committees through the years. In fact, Cathy Welsh is a Past Chair of the Chamber. The Annual Banquet is always a great opportunity to see our many business clients who make practicing law in the Valley such a pleasure. Congrats to all of the award winners and the Chamber staff for another fantastic year.
Jennifer Harris Recognized as an “Unsung Legal Hero” by Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that Jennifer Harris of our firm was recognized as an “Unsung Legal Hero” by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.
Jennifer Shirkey and Cathy Welsh Named Vice Chairs of the MS Dinner of Champions Honoring Jack Broaddus and Dr. Karen Wigginton
Flora Pettit is delighted to announce that Jennifer Shirkey and Cathy Welsh agreed to serve as Vice Chairs for the MS Dinner of Champions scheduled May 21, 2020, to honor Jack Broaddus (President and CEO, Sunnyside Communities) and Dr. Karen Wigginton (VP- Corporate Marketing and Communications, Sunnyside Communities.)
Flora Pettit Joins the United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County in its Greatest Needs Drive
Flora Pettit is pleased to join the United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County and other local organizations in collecting the most needed items for nonprofits in our community.
Fifteen Flora Pettit Attorneys Recognized in the 2019 “Legal Elite” Survey Conducted Annually by Virginia Business Magazine
Flora Pettit proudly announces that fifteen of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2019 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine. Statewide, only approximately 1,133 lawyers of the approximate 31,177 active Virginia State Bar members were named this year.
Richard Howard-Smith Authors an Article Published in the Fall 2019 Newsletter of the Virginia State Bar’s Trusts and Estates Section
Richard Howard-Smith recently wrote an article entitled “Protecting an Estate Plan from Disruption,” published in the Fall 2019 Newsletter of the Virginia State Bar’s Trusts and Estates Section.
Flora Pettit Named One of Best Lawyers 2020 “Best Law Firms”
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce its inclusion in U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the Charlottesville Metropolitan area. Harrisonburg and other areas outside of the City of Charlottesville are included in the Best Lawyers® “Charlottesville metropolitan area.”
Cathy Welsh Attended Virginia Bar Association (VBA) Board of Governors Meeting in Virginia Beach
Cathy has served on the VBA Board of Governors since 2017, representing the Blue Ridge Region. The VBA is the independent voice of the Virginia lawyer, advancing the highest ideals of the profession through advocacy and volunteer service.
