Giving thanks

As we approach Thanksgiving week, it is a time to reflect on what we can be thankful for.

At the VBA, the full list is far too long for a "one minute" email, but let me call out one particular group for special thanks. Our Section and Division Chairs devote significant volunteer time to the mission of the VBA. They are the backbone of our legislative agenda, educational programs, and social outreach.

Without their dedication (and the dedication of their councils), the VBA could not successfully uphold our core values: Advocacy, Professionalism, Service, and Collegiality. So, please take a VBA Minute this holiday season to thank our Section and Division Chairs for all they do for the VBA:

Nupur S. Bal, Young Lawyers Division

Cheryl L. Black, Law Practice Management Division

Harris D. Butler III, Labor Relations and
Employment Law

C. Simon Davidson, Criminal Law

Frank K. Friedman, Appellate Practice

Timothy W. Gresham, Environment,
Natural Resources and Energy Law

Flora T. Hezel, Taxation
Patice L. Holland, Transportation Law

Kindra L. Kirkeby, Corporate Counsel

Scott W. Kowalski, Construction and
Public Contracts Law

Benjamin D. Leigh, Real Estate

Jamie Baskerville Martin, Health Law
John Gary Maynard III, Intellectual Property and
Information Technology Law

JoAnne L. Nolte, Administrative Law