The Sharecropper’s Son
Colleagues say Ken Ravenell is one of the hardest-working lawyers in the state; but he says he knows what hard work really is
Protecting a Global Brand
Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Ken Siegel helps craft a corporate culture that is globally minded and socially aware
The Can-Do Counsel
When Ann K. Sullivan rolls up her sleeves, problems get solved—by bake sale or legal brief
Lien Machine
Deborah Hunt Devan is a stock speculator, a private investigator and a CEO; in other words, a bankruptcy lawyer
A Colorful Phenomenon
Buddy Allen tells us where we are
‘Brace for Impact’
Venable’s James Hanks Jr. was the last passenger out of Flight 1549
Some Little Ol’ Lawyer in Rockville
For 50 years, Albert D. Brault has fought for the righteous cause; he also changed law
The Astounding Success of Plan B
James Theobald builds consensus so others can build
Company Man
When it comes to advising leaders of industry, A. Gilchrist Sparks III is Excellence Incorporated
Some Little Ol’ Lawyer in Rockville
For 50 years, Albert D. Brault has fought for the righteous cause
The Killer
When Stephen Haller raises and lowers his voice, people listen
The Lawyer’s Lawyer
Why Andrew Jay Graham believes any case can be won
Ed Ciarimboli is likable, he’s honorable and you can see it
He would be an engineer today except he enjoys people too much
Supreme Thrill
Three local lawyers get their day in the nation's highest court
Arguing the Medicine
Heather Ellison handles med-mal defense delicately
Hail to the Self-Deprecating Chief
Jimmy Morris downplays his success; and that's a key to his success
Hanging Out Their Own Shingle
Meet five lawyers who decided to hire themselves
Leap of Faith
Meet six young lawyers who took a deep breath and plunged into solo practice
The Supreme Thrill
Four Virginia lawyers on arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court

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