The Virginia Law Foundation family mourns the loss of Bernard S. Cohen (Fellows Class of 2015), a civil liberties attorney and Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Mr. Cohen passed away on October 12, 2020, at the age of 86. For details on his life and service to the Commonwealth of Virginia, his…
Introducing the Virginia Law Foundation Store
Help us support Virginia’s not-for-profits in need … and look GREAT while doing so! These are strange and challenging times for all of us, but especially for our friends and neighbors who have been affected by the outbreak of COVID-19 and the resulting financial crisis. To help meet this need, the Virginia Law Foundation has launched…
The Virginia Law Foundation Awards More Than $500,000 in 2020 Grants to Law-Related Projects in Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, August 31, 2020. The Virginia Law Foundation (VLF) has just announced its 2020 grant recipients. Each year since 1984, the Virginia Law Foundation awards grants to initiatives and nonprofits throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia which advance the foundation’s three-pronged mission: To offer improved access to legal assistance for the underserved, either directly or…
In Memoriam: Former State Senator Bob Calhoun (Fellows Class of 2013)
The Virginia Law Foundation family mourns the loss of Robert “Bob” L. Calhoun (Fellows Class of 2013), former state senator and Alexandria city councilman. Senator Calhoun passed away on August 6, 2020, at the age of 83. For details on his life and service to the Commonwealth of Virginia, his obituary is available here.