Ms. Stone concentrates on general business matters on behalf of corporate clients, legislative matters before the Virginia General Assembly, and regulatory issues before state and federal agencies. She also advises corporate clients on a wide range of immigration matters. Ms. Stone currently chairs the Recruiting Committee and is the firmwide hiring partner.
She has represented a variety of clients on legislative issues relating to heath care, pharmaceuticals, insurance, telecommunications, education, economic development and others. She was involved with the successful legislative effort in which the 1994 Virginia General Assembly authorized a $650 million infrastructure and financing package for the proposed Disney's America project in Prince William County, Virginia.
Education
Harvard University Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, J.D., 1985
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, B.A., 1980
Honors
2000 Outstanding Women Awards, YWCA
"The Region's 100 Power Players," Richmond Magazine
Omicron Delta Kappa
Directorships and Appointments
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
State Commission on Population Growth and Development
State Council on Local Debt
Commission on Competitive & Equitable Tax Policy
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
National Bar Leadership Conference Team (1991-1992)
Chairman, Richmond AOP Host Committee (1991)
Member, Business Law Section (1985-Present)
Virginia State Bar
Faculty, Mandatory Course on Professionalism (1995-1998)
Member, Committee on Professionalism (1989-1990)
Chairman, Community Law Week Committee (1987-1989)
Member, Millennium Diversity Initiative (2001
Virginia Bar Association
Executive Committee, Young Lawyers Section (1988-1990)
Chairman, Membership Committee (1988-1990)
Old Dominion Bar Association, Executive Committee (1990-1992)
American Immigration Lawyers Association (1989-Present)
Civic Affiliations
Arts Council of Richmond, President
Junior Achievement of Central Richmond, Member, Executive Committee
Richmond Eye and Ear Hospital, Board Member
Richmond Renaissance, Board Member and Assistant Secretary
Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Local Advisory Committee
Science Museum of Virginia, Member, Board of Trustees
Admitted
Virginia 1985
Previous Experience
U.S. House of Representatives, Legislative Assistant, 1980-1982
Place of Birth
Williamsburg, Virginia
Practice Groups
Service
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