- Pro Bono Spotlight: Charlie Payne - Celebrating a Victory for The Jeremiah Project!
The Free Lance-Star recently highlighted the groundbreaking Jeremiah Project, a first-of-its-kind housing and supportive services initiative developed by our pro bono client, Micah Ecumenical Ministries. This project sets a new standard in Virginia for addressing homelessness and will likely serve as a model for other communities.
Learn More - Frank Cragle Receives the Sandra P. Thompson Award
At the 135th Annual Virginia Bar Association, Hirschler partner Franklin R. Cragle, III received the Sandra P. Thompson Award from the VBA. It is the Young Lawyers Division’s (YLD) highest award and “recognizes an individual for outstanding work and long-term service.”
- Hirschler Names Two New Partners
Hirschler is proud to announce the elevation of two associates to new partners, effective January 1, 2025: Andrea Marafatsos and Kristin Shields.
Learn More - Kollin Bender Lands Cover Article for the Virginia State Bar’s Bankruptcy Law News
Titled “Why Casting a Ballot (or Not) Matters: Non-voting Classes in Subchapter V Cases,” this article explores the impact of non-voting creditor classes in Subchapter V bankruptcy cases under Chapter 11.
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