Virginia Law Foundation

Passionate about innovation and technology? We are seeking a Senior Director of IT & Digital Operations to lead technology strategy, digital transformation, and solutions that advance our mission. This is an opportunity for a forward-thinking technology leader to shape infrastructure, improve operations, and drive modernization across the hashtag and . Learn more: virginialawfoundation.org/careers/

Big news in this banner year! We are proud to announce our 2026 grant recipients and support their vital work with awards totaling $753,000. Get to know the 34 organizations helping us create a more just Virginia here: virginialawfoundation.org/grants/2026grants/

In today’s episode of , CEO Alison Martin welcomes recently retired Judge Penney S. Azcarate, whose 18 years on the bench culminated in her service as chief judge of the County Circuit Court. Their warm and wide-ranging conversation explores public trust in the judiciary, representation on the bench, the growing role of specialty dockets and recovery court, even wellness and triathlons! Listen at justvirginia.org

As we commemorate America's 250th anniversary, the proudly celebrates the Commonwealth's pivotal role in our nation's founding. Guided by the founding principles of liberty, justice, and the Rule of Law, we are inspired to continue building a more just Virginia for generations to come. Happy 250!

Gather with legal leaders, scholars, historians, educators, students, and the general public to examine the Commonwealth’s contributions to constitutional history and Virginia’s ongoing work in building a “more perfect union.” The Constitutional Law Institute, presented in partnership by the hashtag and George Washington's Mount Vernon, examines Virginia’s constitutional legacy and future, and you are invited join the conversation. Registration is now open: vacle.org/product/constitutional-law-institute-2026/

Less than one month left to nominate an outstanding citizen lawyer to become a Fellow of the ! Recognizing excellence in this profession is one of the ways we sustain the values that matter most. Help us honor leaders by submitting a nomination by June 15. virginialawfoundation.org/fellows/nominate-a-fellow/

Today on : Executive Director of the Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia Dr. Kelly Crace explores how we can flourish through chronic too-muchness. As we look ahead to well-being week in law, tune in to this episode to hear how Kelly reframes stress as a function of caring and how values trump fear every time. Listen at justvirginia.org.

A friendly reminder that nominations for the ’s Class of 2027 Fellows are being accepted through June 15! Help us recognize deserving citizen lawyers by nominating a colleague: virginialawfoundation.org/fellows/nominate-a-fellow/

Noteworthy leaders deserve to be celebrated! Help us recognize outstanding individuals by nominating a colleague or friend to receive the Rule of Law Award or the Civility in the Law Award as part of our annual Rule of Law Event with the Virginia Holocaust Museum: virginialawfoundation.org/ruleoflawevent/

Ethics authority (and faculty favorite) Tom Spahn of McGuireWoods LLP joins us on . The Class of 1998 Fellow has long helped the uphold the legal education pillar of our mission, and today's episode explores the changing landscape of lawyers’ professional independence and the ethical implications of evolving business structures in the legal profession. Listen at justvirginia.org.