MRWBA (Metro Richmond Women's Bar Association)

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MRWBA (Metro Richmond Women's Bar Association)

Founded in 1972 by a small group of dedicated professionals, MRWBA is the premier organization for women attorneys in the Richmond area.

03/26/2026

Congratulations to Mollie Barton for receiving the Phoebe P. Hall Mentorship Award! 🎉

The Phoebe P. Hall Mentorship Award was established by the Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Association in 2019 in memory of founding member Phoebe P. Hall to honor outstanding mentors. Phoebe had a career as a distinguished Virginia attorney and Rector of Virginia Commonwealth University. She was a pioneer in Virginia law when she co-founded Hall & Hall, PLC in 1969 with her late husband, Franklin P. Hall, former leader of the Virginia General Assembly, and was the winner of MRWBA’s Women of Achievement Award in 2006.

Mollie is pictured with her nominators, Lainey de Castro Bohannon, a current student at Howard University School of Law, and Adam Rellick of Stiles, Ewing, Powers PC, as well as MRWBA’s Awards Chair, Jackie Cipolla.

03/18/2026

MRWBA is proud to highlight M.R. Litman and Jackie Cipolla in our March newsletter!

M.R. is an estate planning attorney and fiduciary litigator and has been an MRWBA member since 2018. She enjoys the opportunity MRWBA provides to build relationships with other women attorneys and learn about different areas of practice.

Jackie is MRWBA’s Membership Chair and serves as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Richmond. She has been an MRWBA member since she was in law school and loves getting to connect with women attorneys in other practice areas and with law students.

Check out our March News Update for more from M.R. and Jackie as well as updates and exciting events!

03/03/2026

Join MRWBA for our Annual Legislative CLE Luncheon at The Place at Innsbrook! ⚖️ The program will feature a panel of state legislators who will discuss bills from this year’s General Assembly session and the legislative process. This annual luncheon provides a great opportunity to hear the inside story from local legislators and to participate in a Q&A with them on the burning issues of the 2026 General Assembly session. Register at the link in our bio!

02/27/2026

Mark your calendars for these exciting upcoming events! More details and registration information can be found at the link in our bio 🗓️

01/23/2026

Congratulations to MRWBA members Mary Owens, Janet Peyton, and Rachel Yates for being named Virginia Lawyers Weekly Influential Women in the Law! 🎉

01/14/2026

Each month, the MRWBA newsletter highlights our amazing members and their contributions to MRWBA and the legal community. This month, we are proud to shine a light on Shannon L. Taylor and Laurel Via!

Shannon Taylor has been the elected Commonwealth’s Attorney for Henrico County since 2012 and has spent the past 30 years devoted to criminal law. Shannon has been an MRWBA member since 2003 and enjoys how MRWBA fosters community and camaraderie between women in different areas of the law!

Laurel Via of Winslow, McCurry & MacCormac, PLLC, has been an MRWBA member since 2021 and currently serves as our Sponsorship Chair. Laurel primarily practices in the areas of family law and estate planning, but also handles guardianship and conservatorship matters and is certified as an adult guardian ad litem. Laurel enjoys connecting with MRWBA members at each event!

Be sure to check out the January Newsletter for more from Shannon and Laurel as well as updates and upcoming events!

01/05/2026

New Year, New Events! Check out our awesome lineup of upcoming events (and register to secure your spot!) at the link in our bio.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎉

10/24/2025

All, the MRWBA is pleased to share this incredible opportunity to better the lives of precious little ones in our very own backyard. Please consider participating (we’ll never know what our generosity could mean to someone else!).

09/14/2025

Thank you to all who attended September’s luncheon! We were so pleased with our speaker and those who attended. Looking forward to seeing everyone in October!

05/07/2025

🎉 Celebrate Two Woman of Achievement Honorees at MRWBA’s May 22, 2025 Awards Celebration! 🎉
We are proud to honor two extraordinary attorneys whose careers have been defined by service, leadership, and a relentless pursuit of justice.
🌟 Valerie L’Herrou, Deputy Director of the Virginia Poverty Law Center’s Center for Family Advocacy, has spent decades fighting for low-income families and children across Virginia. From legislative reform to mentoring fellow attorneys, Valerie’s work in child welfare and family law has transformed systems and changed lives.
🌟 Joanna Suyes, founder of Suyes Law, is a nationally respected disability attorney and a tireless advocate for legal aid and pro bono. With over 15 years of service to vulnerable clients and the legal community, Joanna’s leadership and commitment to access to justice have left a lasting impact on the Commonwealth.
Join us as we celebrate these two remarkable women and their powerful contributions to the legal profession and our community.
📅 Thursday, May 22, 2025, 5 – 7 p.m.
📍 Willow Oaks Country Club
🎟️ Visit www.mrwba.org/events to register.

04/11/2025

Reminder - Register for MRWBA's Legislative Update Breakfast on April 23rd!

Don't forget to make plans to join MRWBA for our upcoming meeting, Legislative Update Breakfast at Willow Oaks Country Club! Join us on April 23rd as we welcome a panel of Virginia Legislators to answer your questions about General Assembly action, or lack thereof, on issues of importance to our members.

Panel Members:
Delegate Rae C. Cousins, 79th District
Delegate Carrie E. Coyner, 75th District
Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi, 15th District

Our Schedule:
8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast Begin
8:30 a.m. Program Begins
10:00 a.m. Program Adjourns

Do you have a question you would like our moderator to ask the panelists? We are seeking questions on the key topics identified by members: voting rights, domestic relations, attorneys, courts and judges, health care, juvenile justice, and criminal law reform. Please submit your questions to [email protected]. We will provide these questions to the panelists before the program.

Address

P. O. Box 6605
Richmond, VA
23230

Telephone

+18045893213

Website

http://MRWBA.org/events

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