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04.30.2018 Firm News

Lynn Jacob Named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly's Inaugural Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame Class

Williams Mullen is pleased to congratulate Lynn F. Jacob on her selection as a member of Virginia Lawyers Weekly's inaugural class of the Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame. Criteria for selection into the Hall of Fame include:

  • career accomplishments
  • contributions to the development of the law in Virginia
  • contributions to the bar
  • contributions to the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • efforts to improve the quality of justice in Virginia

For more than 30 years, Lynn has defended employers in employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, wage and hour, employee benefit, unlawful retaliation, workplace tort and contractual employment matters. A valued member of Williams Mullen since 1985, Lynn was elected the firm’s first female partner, and she pushed the firm forward as the founder of the firm’s diversity program, which works to foster an environment where all individuals can succeed professionally and contribute meaningfully to top-notch service to our clients and our community.

The honorees will be celebrated at a reception on June 12 at the John Marshall Hotel in Richmond. For a complete listing of the inaugural class, click below.

Virginia Lawyers Weekly: ‘Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame’ inaugural class named