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Woods Rogers is pleased to announce the launch of our new brand identity and client-focused website! We move forward with a shorter, client-friendly brand name, Woods Rogers, and a fresh visual identity inspired by our uncommon capabilities, service, and culture. Browse the new website and read our announcement to learn how we’re redefining the legal experience for clients. #WoodsRogers #uncommonground #uncommonvalue #uncommonperspectives https://bit.ly/4ahGPc7

Thanks to everyone who joined our Labor & Employment team at the Lynchburg Regional SHRM Annual Legal Seminar this morning!

What’s the Tea in L&E is a video series focused on the latest trends and updates in labor and employment law. In this short video, Woods Rogers L&E attorneys Leah Stiegler and Emily Kendall Chowhan discuss intersectional discrimination, a discrimination against an individual that is premised upon a combination of two or more protected characteristics. #WoodsRogers #WhatstheTea #discrimination #HR #employmentlaw https://hubs.la/Q02xrX6f0

The Biden Administration recently rolled out a new critical infrastructure memorandum, titled National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience (NSM-22) which is intended to set forth the role of the federal government, including responsibilities for specific federal agencies, in protecting U.S. critical infrastructure. In the update below, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy attorneys Beth Burgin Waller and Patrick Austin provide an overview of NSM-22's regulatory framework for critical infrastructure. #cybersecurity #dataprivacy #CISA https://hubs.la/Q02xgL1J0

We don’t just look to enter the community; we look to lead. Our attorneys are encouraged to positively impact on our communities, so we are pleased to announce the firm has been awarded the 2024 Frankie Muse Freeman Organizational Pro Bono Award by the Virginia State Bar. The award recognizes a Virginia organization that provides exemplary pro bono legal services to underserved Virginians. In the nomination, Principal and Pro Bono Committee leader Jennifer Eaton was recognized for her work in implementing the Pro Bono Summer Associate Certificate Program. The purpose is to introduce summer associates to access to justice concerns and demonstrate the value of pro bono work. The award will be presented at the Access to Legal Services Lunch and Pro Bono Awards Ceremony during the VSB Annual Meeting on May 30 in Virginia Beach. To learn more, view VSB's full announcement below. #probono #uncommonvalue https://bit.ly/3wzHfwO

Tracking the integration of AI in the healthcare industry? Join Woods Rogers principals Nathan A. Evans and Liz Heddleston for a two-day webinar event covering the data privacy requirements for AI and ML in medical devices and patent innovations implementing AI/ML technology. To register for the Focused Ultrasound Foundation event, May 28 and 29, click below. #AI #healthcare #webinar https://bit.ly/4buqzFW

Last night, the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council held its 2024 TechNite, which we were proud to sponsor. As in previous years, the local tech community gathered to honor our region’s standouts in innovation. We congratulate the winners, all of whom we have been privileged to work with in some capacity. Fourd Kemper, leader of our Emerging Growth & Venture Capital team, said “This year’s outstanding group of winners demonstrate how dynamic and exciting the tech ecosystem is here in the Roanoke and New River Valleys. Thanks to incredible organizations like RBTC, RAMP, VWCC, FBRI, VTCRC and Verge and their cooperation and efforts, innovators in our region have a bright future.” Thank you to Roanoke - Blacksburg Technology Council and all of our colleagues and guests for a wonderful evening! Read more about the event in RBTC's article below. https://lnkd.in/eDaBF49K

Congratulations to WRVB attorney Katherine Lennon who was awarded the Walter E. Hoffman Award for professionalism by the Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association (NPBA). The award was presented at NPBA’s annual dinner on Wednesday, May 1. Also in celebration, WRVB Principal Anne Bibeau was sworn in as the NPBA’s president and WRVB Principal Jennifer Eaton was appointed as secretary. The Walter E. Hoffman Community Service Award provides public recognition for outstanding service to the community by one of the NPBA’s younger members. Kate was selected for the honor based on her involvement in the James Kent American Inn of Court, her role as past chair of NPBA’s Young Lawyers Section, her volunteer support at the William & Mary Law School moot court competitions, and her service on the Bench-Bar and Bench-Bar Relations Committees. Kate also devotes significant time to representing pro bono clients as a volunteer attorney for Legal Aid. In addition to her professional contributions, Kate serves her community as treasurer of the Larchmont Edgewater Civic League and a board member of The Planning Council.

WRVB is pleased to share that 36 attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Virginia Super Lawyers, with 22 named as “Virginia Super Lawyers” and 14 recognized as “Virginia Rising Stars.” In addition, Anne Bibeau was named to the Top 50: 2024 Women Virginia Super Lawyers list. Michael Hastings and King Tower were both named to the Top 100: 2024 Virginia Super Lawyers. Click below to view the full list recognized attorneys. Congratulations to all! #WRVBlaw #SuperLawyers https://bit.ly/3y8XukS

📣🏖️🐚📣🏖️🐚Early Bird for our VaSHHRA State Conference will end on May 31. If interested in coming to Virginia Beach on November 15, please sign up today at vashhra.org and bring your colleagues. Patrick Bolling, Michael Gardner , Rick Grooms, GeGe Beall, SPHR, FACHE