Virginia Law Foundation

The philanthropic arm of the Virginia’s practicing bar for over 40 years, the Virginia Law Foundation has provided over $24 million in grants to support projects throughout the Commonwealth that facilitate access to justice, improve the administration of justice, and promote law-related education.

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2023 Fellows Induction

YOU ARE INVITED The Induction Celebration for the Fellows Class of 2023 Thursday, January 19, 2023 6:00 Reception  |  7:00 Dinner Williamsburg Lodge The Virginia Law Foundation is pleased to invite you to the Induction Celebration for our Fellows Class of 2023 on January 19, 2023, at the Williamsburg Lodge. We are thrilled to be…

A Conversation with Richard Zimler

  Internationally renowned novelist Richard Zimler to discuss writing fiction that explores the Holocaust and its lasting impact Join Richard Zimler October 24 at 2 PM ET as he discusses his newest book, The Incandescent Threads, before its U.S. release this November.  The Virginia Holocaust Museum and Virginia Law Foundation invite you to celebrate the…

The Virginia Law Foundation Awards $550,000 in Grants

The Virginia Law Foundation hosted its Grants Luncheon on August 30, 2022, at the Westin Richmond and officially awarded more than half a million dollars in grants to 24 non-profit organizations. This celebratory event marked the first in-person grants luncheon since 2019, and it gathered grant recipient representatives, board and committee members, donors and friends…

Colin J.S. Thomas, Jr.

In Memoriam: Colin J.S. Thomas, Jr. (Fellows Class of 1989)

The Virginia Law Foundation mourns the loss of  Colin “Cal” J.S. Thomas, Jr. (Fellows Class of 1989), who passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at the age of 86. A devoted trial attorney, Mr. Thomas was a pillar of Virginia’s legal community. In addition to his active presence in the Virginia State Bar and…