Virginia Law Foundation

The Virginia Law Foundation has provided more than $28 million in grants to support projects throughout the Commonwealth that facilitate access to justice, promote the Rule of Law, and provide law-related education in support of these ideals.

Photo Gallery: The Inaugural Civil Rights Law Institute at Monticello

(L to R): Bruce C. Sams, Rudene Mercer Haynes, Judge John Charles Thomas, David C. Landin, Victor O. Cardwell

On June 6 and 7, more than 100 participants and faculty gathered at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello for this relevant educational experience and explored important and timely topics of civil rights law, policing, legal ramifications, and potential new legislation. A virtual audience also tuned in via livestream. The Civil Rights Law Institute will be an annual event presented in partnership by the Virginia Law Foundation, The Virginia Bar Association, The Old Dominion Bar Association, and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.

All photos by Jack Looney.

 

Meet Our New CEO: Brigadier General Alison Martin

The Virginia Law Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of Brigadier General (Ret.) Alison Martin as our new Chief Executive Officer. After a thorough search led by a committee of current board members and past presidents, Alison becomes the third executive leader in the VLF’s history, succeeding Raymond M. White, who retired in September…

Our Class of 2025 Fellows

On January 23, the Virginia Law Foundation inducted 26 citizen lawyers as Fellows and celebrated with the Virginia legal community at our annual dinner in Williamsburg. Nominated confidentially by their peers, Virginia Law Foundation Fellows are recognized for leadership in their practices, their communities, and the Commonwealth. The Class of 2025 joins more than 775…

Virginia Law Foundation Launches the Women and the Law Institute

The Virginia Law Foundation (VLF) announces its inaugural Women and the Law Institute, scheduled for March 20–21, 2025, at the Woman’s Club at the Bolling Haxall House in Richmond. This new symposium, moderated by prominent legal leaders Claire G. Gastañaga, Colleen Marea Quinn, the Honorable Angela E. Roberts, and Renu Brennan, aims to support women…

2025 Fellows Induction

YOU ARE INVITED The Induction Celebration for the Fellows Class of 2025 Thursday, January 23, 2025 6:00 Reception  |  7:00 Dinner Williamsburg Lodge | Cocktail Attire The Virginia Law Foundation is pleased to invite you to the Induction Celebration for our Fellows Class of 2025 on January 23, 2025, at the Williamsburg Lodge. We are…