The ongoing pandemic continues to create immense challenges for our communities, but if we join together and pool resources, we truly can make a difference. With the help of more than 120 donors last year, we showed how the Power of $10 can go a long way in transforming the lives of real people. This…
In Memoriam: M. Pierce Rucker, II (Fellows Class of 2015)
The Virginia Law Foundation family mourns the loss of M. Pierce Rucker, II (Fellows Class of 2015), who was chair of the Sands Anderson Healthcare Group, holding positions on the board of directors and as president. After retiring from his 41-year career as a trial lawyer, Mr. Rucker served on the boards of Westminster Canterbury and…
President-Elect John D. McGavin (Fellows Class of 2006) Featured in VADA Spotlight
John D. McGavin (Fellows Class of 2006), President-Elect of the Virginia Law Foundation, shares his respect for the Rule of Law, his perspective on being a defense attorney, and the legacy he would like to leave in this feature on the Virginia Association of Defense Attorney (VADA) website. Mr. McGavin is a principal and managing…
The Virginia Law Foundation Inducts Fellows Class of 2021 at Virtual Ceremony
CHARLOTTESVILLE, January 26, 2021. The Virginia Law Foundation welcomed 18 new Fellows at our Annual Fellows Induction Celebration, held on Thursday, January 21. The Fellows Class of 2021 was greeted with open arms as the Virginia Law Foundation recognized our newest inductees in a virtual ceremony. This annual event is a time for reflection and…



