The law firm of Flora Pettit congratulates Richard Howard-Smith on his recent induction as a
Fellow into the Virginia Law Foundation as one of the 26 members of its Class of 2025. This honor
recognizes lawyers for leadership in their practices and communities, and their commitment and
dedication to the highest ideals of the legal profession and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The
Class of 2025 joins more than 775 of lawyers and judges in Virginia who exemplify the concept of
citizen lawyer. The Virginia Law Foundation supports projects throughout the Commonwealth that
facilitate access to justice, promote an appreciation and understanding of the Rule of Law, and
provides law-related education in support of these ideals through its Virginia Continuing Legal
Education.

Jennifer Shirkey, President of Flora Pettit, said, “We are proud to celebrate Richard’s well-earned
recognition as a VLF Fellow for his contributions to our profession. He joins the Firm’s own Skip
Roberts and Page Williams in this honor, and we expect them all to continue contributing to the
profession’s ideals of access to justice and respect for the Rule of Law.”

Flora Pettit is a business and litigation law firm with 26 attorneys specializing in over 22
diverse practice areas. Flora Pettit serves clients throughout Virginia and beyond in both routine
and complex transactional and litigation matters. Flora Pettit attorneys excel at solving their
clients’ toughest and most complex issues. Flora Pettit serves the Commonwealth of Virginia from
offices in Charlottesville and Harrisonburg.