RBA Awards Luncheon on November 10th at the Richmond Marriott
Our awards luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 10th from 12:30 – 2:00 pm. Cost to attend is $50 per person.
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Award recipients:
Young Lawyer of the Year – Emily S. Mordecai
Emily Mordecai has been a standout leader at Hunton and Gentry Locke, and she has stayed closely connected to the RBA since moving in-house at Ferguson. She now serves as Secretary of the Young Lawyers Section and serves on the Executive Committee of the Corporate Counsel Section. Emily also gives her time to the Inn of Court and is known for the energy she brings to every organization she serves.
Hunter W. Martin Professionalism- Hugh M. Fain III
Hugh Fain, a shareholder at Spotts Fain, has spent more than 40 years as a commercial litigator, earning the respect of clients and colleagues alike. A past president of the Richmond Bar Association, he exemplifies the civility, ethics, and commitment to professionalism this award celebrates.
Hill-Tucker Public Service- Justice William C. Mims
Justice William C. Mims has devoted his career to public service, serving in the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate, as Attorney General, and as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia. He was the first chair of the Court’s Lawyers’ Wellness Initiative, and as a marathon runner he leads by example.
John C. Kenny Pro Bono- Taylor D. Brewer
Taylor Brewer of Moran Reeves & Conn has been a longtime leader in Richmond’s pro bono community. She co-leads the pro bono protective order practice as a Triage Champion, serves on the Firms in Service committee, and chairs the GRBF Board, where she champions a culture of pro bono service.
Additional awards will be presented to our 50 years of practice members and the University of Richmond Law Student Scholarships.