...promotes through philanthropy the rule of law, access to justice, and law-related education.
Fellows candidates must (1) be an active or associate member of the Virginia State Bar for at least ten years; (2) be a resident of Virginia; (3) be a person of integrity and character; (4) have maintained and upheld the highest standards of the profession; (5) be outstanding in the community; and (6) be distinguished in the practice of law. Retired and senior status judges are eligible. Sitting full-time judges are not eligible during their tenures.
Nominations to the Fellows Class of 2013 will be accepted through August 20, 2012 and must include a nomination form (please see the link below for a pdf or MSWord version of this form) and a resume or biographical sketch of the nominee. Send your nomination to: VLF Fellows Committee, c/o Nominations, 600 East Main Street, Suite 2040, Richmond, VA 23219. or send by email to vlf.info@virginialawfoundation.org. Please call 804/648-0112 if you have questions.