Just Virginia

In this episode of Just Virginia, Court of Appeals of Virginia Judge Daniel Ortiz shares the personal journey that led him from UVA, Capitol Hill, and commercial litigation to the bench, along with the experiences that...

What makes the Virginia State Bar a CAN-DO organization? Values that start with creativity and span to service to others and, of course, committed leadership. On today’s episode, Brett Marston, 87th President of the VSB...

In this episode of Just Virginia, 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 Fairfax County Circuit Court. Chief...

Joining the pod today are two leaders whose mission-driven collaborations help keep Virginia at the forefront of the nation’s legal well-being movement: Hetal Challa, Wellness Coordinator for the Supreme Court's...

In an episode with as much warmth and shared wisdom as an actual mentorship session, the Honorable Tyneka L.D. Flythe and CEO Alison Martin explore how mentorship can promote wellness. Join them for an uplifting...

The podcast welcomes two distinguished guests this week as Vice President of CLE Karl Doss hosts an engaging forum on EGAD VA­ -- the Virginia State Bar’s 2025 report on “Entry, Growth, and Distribution of Virginia...

Trevor S. Cox joins CEO Alison Martin for a delightful conversation about public service, appellate advocacy, and the pleasure of hard-copy books. Growing up in history-steeped Lexington, this Hunton litigator once...

On the eve of Well-Being in Law Week, it may surprise you to hear our next guest, <b>psychologist Dr. Kelly Crace</b>, holds that striving for work-life balance is counterproductive! The executive director of the...

In this episode, we explore the changing landscape of lawyers’ professional independence and the ethical implications of evolving business structures in the legal profession. Our guest is <b>Tom Spahn of...

Thomas Dunlap’s fascinating path to the law winds through acting and banking in New York, serving as a Recon Scout in the U.S. Army, earning an MBA and a masters in biotech, and starting a nanosciences company. The...

Christie Marra, director of housing advocacy at the Virginia Poverty Law Center, has devoted her whole career to making a more just Virginia. (In fact, she was recently inducted as a 2026 Virginia Law Foundation Fellow...

<b>Steve Noona</b><br /> <br />Stephen E. Noona, chair of litigation at Kaufman & Canoles, joins CEO Alison Martin for the inaugural episode of Just Virginia. The double Hoo from Tidewater credits his father with...

Coming soon!<br /><br />Through biweekly episodes, <b>JUST VIRGINIA</b> brings you conversations with changemakers, legal leaders, and everyday advocates serving the Commonwealth and beyond.<br /><br />From recent...