Mary Washington Names New Chief Diversity Officer
After a nationwide search, Shavonne Shorter has been named associate provost for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at University of Mary Washington. She will assume the role in January. Shorter will serve on both the president’s and provost’s leadership teams, providing guidance as UMW continues striving to achieve its goals with respect to […]
Cellect Biotechnology Announces Shareholder Approval of Strategic Merger with Quoin Pharmaceuticals
Tel Aviv, Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cellect Biotechnology Ltd. (NASDAQ: “APOP”), announced shareholders voted to approve the previously announced strategic merger agreement with privately-held Quoin Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on rare and orphan diseases, and all other proposals presented at the Special General Meeting of shareholders held on September 26, 2021, […]
Local Veteran-owned Code Ninjas Set to Open in Stafford
Code Ninjas Center Grand Opening on October 2nd! Focuses on Coding Video Games, Robotics, 3-D Printing, and other STEM Activities Say the words “video game” and your kids are bound to stop and listen. The local owners of the new Code Ninjas, a coding and computer science learning center that debuts on October 2nd, 1:00 […]
Kaiser Permanente Recognized as Highest-Rated Health Plan in the Nation
Kaiser Permanente’s Mid-Atlantic region is the only health plan in the nation to receive a 5-star rating for both its Medicare and commercial plans The National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) Health Plan Ratings 2021 report has named Kaiser Permanente in the Mid-Atlantic region among the highest rated commercial and Medicare health plans in the nation. Compared […]
Michael L. Sterling Selected as a 2021 Leader in the Law
Norfolk, VA (September 24, 2021)– Vandeventer Black’s AV® Preeminent-rated attorney and Managing Partner, Michael L. Sterling, was selected as a 2021 Leader in the Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Sterling is a highly accomplished attorney who has also been recognized among the ‘Virginia Super Lawyers’ by Thompson Reuters and ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by Best Lawyers […]
CHAMBER AWARDS RECOGNIZE BUSINESSES, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATORS
VIRTUAL EVENT FOCUSES ON RESILIENCY AND EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS [Danville, VA] – The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards event was held virtually on Thursday, September 16, 2021. The Chamber recognized three Young Professionals PACE [Professional and Community Engagement] award winners. Averett University, in partnership with the Chamber, awarded the 2020-21 Educators of […]
Vandeventer Black attorneys named 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Norfolk, VA (September 7, 2021) - Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce that two attorneys have been included in the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognizes associates or other attorneys in the earlier stages of their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and […]
28 Vandeventer Black LLP lawyers named to 2022 Best Lawyers® list
Norfolk, VA (August 24, 2021) - Vandeventer Black is pleased to announce that 28 attorneys were included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The Best Lawyers in America lists are divided by geographic region and practice areas. Attorneys are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure […]
UMW to Host Public Debates for House of Delegates Seats
The University of Mary Washington will host a public political debate between candidates for Virginia’s 28th District House of Delegates seat on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. Incumbent Del. Joshua Cole (D) will face off against opponent Tara Durant (R) live via Zoom, with public viewing accessible through YouTube. Viewers may submit questions for consideration […]
28 Vandeventer Black LLP lawyers named to 2022 Best Lawyers® list
Norfolk, VA (August 24, 2021) – Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce that 28 attorneys were included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The Best Lawyers in America lists are divided by geographic region and practice areas. Attorneys are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure […]