Norfolk, VA (July 26, 2016) – Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Andrea Sykora as its Chief Information Officer / Assistant Executive Director. Sykora will provide the leadership and guidance necessary to design, procure and maintain Firm technology and information systems in support of the Firm’s strategic objectives. She will also assist the Firm in addressing client cybersecurity and data privacy issues.

“We are very excited to have Andrea onboard,” said Martin Gooding, Executive Director.  “Her reputation as a results oriented technology leader will be a major key in Vandeventer Black’s progression through the constantly evolving world of legal technology and cybersecurity.”

Before joining Vandeventer Black, Ms. Sykora served as the Senior Director of Information Technology for Norfolk Public Schools, where she provided strategic oversight and planning for all matters related to technology in a district of approximately 32,000 students, over 5,000 staff, and more than 52 locations.

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Vandeventer Black LLP is a dynamic business law firm established in 1883. We focus on responsiveness and results while providing internationally recognized services across a wide variety of legal sectors. Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, our accomplished attorneys assist clients from offices located in Virginia, North Carolina and Germany. For more information, please visit VanBlackLaw.com.