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Top row (l to r): Sarah Robb, L’08, Gerald C. Canaan II, L’91, Betsy Davis, L’97, Guy C. Crowgey, L’86. Bottom row (l to r): Danielle B. Kent, L’15, Brandy Brown, L’20, Mary Margaret Thacker, L'21, Kasey Hoare Michelle, L'17.

Richmond Law Alumni Shine as Leaders in the Law and Rising Stars

October 17, 2024
Four Richmond Law alumni have been named 2024 Leaders in the Law; four named Up & Coming Lawyers.

Virginia Lawyers Weekly has named four Richmond Law alumni in their 2024 class of Leaders in the Law, with three additional alumni recognized as Up & Coming Lawyers. This prestigious recognition highlights their dedication, leadership, and significant contributions to Virginia’s legal community.


Leaders in the Law

  • Guy C. Crowgey, L’86
  • Gerald C. Canaan II, L’91
  • Sarah Robb, L’08
  • Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Davis, L’97

The Leaders in the Law designation celebrates attorneys who have made outstanding contributions to the practice of law in Virginia, significant achievements through the practice of law, leadership in improving the justice system and important contributions to Virginia’s legal community and/or the community at large.


Up & Coming Lawyers

  • Brandy Brown, L’20
  • Danielle B. Kent, L’15
  • Kasey Hoare Michelle, L'17
  • Mary Margaret Thacker, L'21

The Up & Coming Lawyers program recognizes attorneys who, in their first 10 years of practice, have been making a name for themselves and displaying the determination and accomplishments that establish them as leaders of the future.

Congratulations to all of the honorees who were recognized at a reception this week. See the full list of honorees here.