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# News

News & insights from Kaleo Legal on corporate, M&A, securities, and general-counsel matters affecting Virginia businesses.

# News

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## [Kaleo Legal featured in Harvard Business School case study](/news/kaleo-legal-harvard-business-school-case-study-redefining-value-professional-services.md)

Firm news · Oct 2026

Kaleo Legal is featured in a Harvard Business School case study on redefining value in professional services.

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[![Kaleo Legal featured in Harvard Business School case study](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/kaleo-legal-harvard-business-school-case-study-professional-services.webp)Firm newsKaleo Legal featured in Harvard Business School case studyKaleo Legal is featured in a Harvard Business School case study on redefining value in professional services.Firm news · Oct 2026](/news/kaleo-legal-harvard-business-school-case-study-redefining-value-professional-services.md)

[![Kaleo Legal Adds Anne Jensen to its Technology Transactions Practice](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/kaleo-legal-anne-jensen-technology-transactions-landscape.webp)Firm newsKaleo Legal Adds Anne Jensen to its Technology Transactions PracticeRichmond, VA - Kaleo Legal welcomes Anne Jensen to the firm as a member of its Technology Transactions practice in the firm’s Richmond, Virginia office.Firm news · Jun 2026](/news/kaleo-legal-adds-anne-jensen-to-its-technology-transactions-practice.md)

[![Kaleo Legal is excited to announce that Brittany Berky and Tim Boykin have joined the Richmond Office as part of the Complex Civil Litigation and Technology Transaction Teams](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/kaleo-legal-adds-brittany-sadler-berky-to-its-complex-commercial-litigation-prac.jpg)Firm newsKaleo Legal is excited to announce that Brittany Berky and Tim Boykin have joined the Richmond Office as part of the Complex Civil Litigation and Technology Transaction TeamsRichmond, VA - Brittany Sadler Berky: Kaleo Legal welcomes Brittany Sadler Berky to the firm as a member of its Complex Commercial Litigation practice, with a particular focus on labor and employment litigation and counseling, civil rights litigation, government investigations, and appeals.Firm news · Feb 2026](/news/kaleo-legal-adds-brittany-sadler-berky-to-its-complex-commercial-litigation-practice-and-tim-boykin-to-its-technology-transactions-practice.md)

[![Chambers USA 2025 Recognizes Kaleo Legal and Partners Tina McRae & Billy Poynter](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/chambers-usa-2025-recognizes-kaleo-legal-and-partners-tina-mcrae-billy-poynter.png)RecognitionChambers USA 2025 Recognizes Kaleo Legal and Partners Tina McRae & Billy PoynterLitigation: General Commercial, Virginia, Band 4 Tina McRae: Corporate/M&A, Virginia Southern, Band 3 Billy Poynter: Intellectual Property, Virginia Southern, Band 2Recognition · Jun 2025](/news/chambers-usa-2025-recognizes-kaleo-legal-and-partners-tina-mcrae-billy-poynter.md)

[![Kaleo Legal’s Brennan Morrissett Publishes Insightful Article on Challenges in Setting Aside Arbitration Awards](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/kaleo-legal-brennan-morrissett-arbitration-article-landscape.webp)RecognitionKaleo Legal’s Brennan Morrissett Publishes Insightful Article on Challenges in Setting Aside Arbitration AwardsWe are thrilled to announce that Brennan Morrissett, a Partner at Kaleo Legal, has recently published an authoritative article exploring the complexities of setting asideRecognition · Jun 2025](/news/kaleo-legals-brennan-morrissett-publishes-insightful-article-on-challenges-in-setting-aside-arbitration-awards.md)

[![Cara Cotter is excited to team up with Jake Jones to participate in an upcoming RMAI webinar for a U.S. privacy law upda](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/cara-cotter-is-excited-to-team-up-with-jake-jones-to-participate-in-an-upcoming-.jpg)InsightsCara Cotter is excited to team up with Jake Jones to participate in an upcoming RMAI webinar for a U.S. privacy law update.Cara Cotter is excited to team up with Jake Jones to participate in an upcoming RMAI webinar for a U.S. privacy law update. Please join us on June 24, 2025 at 9:00am PT/12:00pmInsights · Jun 2025](/news/cara-cotter-is-excited-to-team-up-with-jake-jones-to-participate-in-an-upcoming-rmai-webinar-for-a-u-s-privacy-law-update.md)

[![Kaleo Legal Adds Megan Italiano to its Corporate and Securities Practice](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/kaleo-legal-adds-megan-italiano-to-its-corporate-and-securities-practice.jpg)Firm newsKaleo Legal Adds Megan Italiano to its Corporate and Securities PracticeVirginia Beach, VA - Kaleo Legal welcomes Megan Italiano to the firm as a member of its Corporate and Securities practice, with a particular focus on healthcare transactionsFirm news · May 2025](/news/kaleo-legal-adds-megan-italiano-to-its-corporate-and-securities-practice.md)

[![Kaleo Legal Adds Braxton Hill to its Complex Commercial Litigation Practice](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/kaleo-legal-adds-braxton-hill-to-its-complex-commercial-litigation-practice.jpg)Firm newsKaleo Legal Adds Braxton Hill to its Complex Commercial Litigation PracticeRichmond, VA - Kaleo Legal welcomes Braxton Hill to the firm as a member of its Complex Commercial Litigation practice, with a particular focus on intellectual property disputesFirm news · May 2025](/news/kaleo-legal-adds-braxton-hill-to-its-complex-commercial-litigation-practice.md)

[![Congratulations to Ryan Hanson on his selection to Virginia Business Inaugural Top 40 Under 40 Awards!](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/congratulations-to-ryan-hanson-on-his-selection-to-virginia-business-inaugural-t.jpg)RecognitionCongratulations to Ryan Hanson on his selection to Virginia Business Inaugural Top 40 Under 40 Awards!Recognition · May 2025](/news/congratulations-to-ryan-hanson-on-his-selection-to-virginia-business-inaugural-top-40-under-40-awards.md)

[![Congratulations to Cara Cotter on your recognition as a Go To Lawyer for Data Privacy by Virginia Lawyers Weekly!](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/congratulations-to-cara-cotter-on-your-recognition-as-a-go-to-lawyer-for-data-pr.jpg)Firm newsCongratulations to Cara Cotter on your recognition as a Go To Lawyer for Data Privacy by Virginia Lawyers Weekly!Firm news · Apr 2025](/news/congratulations-to-cara-cotter-on-your-recognition-as-a-go-to-lawyer-for-data-privacy-by-virginia-lawyers-weekly.md)

[InsightsWilliam Poynter is hosting a Virginia CLE event on April 29 in Norfolk: The Rocket Docket: Trying Cases in the Eastern District of Virginia – Norfolk and Newport News DivisionsInsights · Apr 2025](/news/william-poynter-is-hosting-a-virginia-cle-event-on-april-29-in-norfolk-the-rocket-docket-trying-cases-in-the-eastern-district-of-virginia-norfolk-and-newport-news-divisions.md)

[Firm newsKaleo Legal sponsored the ACG 757 Network EventKaleo Legal sponsored the ACG 757 Network Event Below: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acg-757-network/posts Join us! Register now Regional Insights and Resources to ImpactFirm news · Mar 2025](/news/kaleo-legal-sponsored-the-acg-757-network-event.md)

[![Congratulations Tina McRae on Being Named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 Class of “Influential Women of Law”](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/congratulations-tina-mcrae-on-being-named-to-virginia-lawyers-weeklys-2025-class.jpg)RecognitionCongratulations Tina McRae on Being Named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 Class of “Influential Women of Law”Recognition · Jan 2025](/news/congratulations-tina-mcrae-on-being-named-to-virginia-lawyers-weeklys-2025-class-of-influential-women-of-law.md)

[![Brennan Morrissett Joins Kaleo Legal’s Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Technology Transactions Groups in Richmond](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/brennan-morrissett-joins-kaleo-legals-litigation-intellectual-property-and-techn.jpg)Firm newsBrennan Morrissett Joins Kaleo Legal’s Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Technology Transactions Groups in Richmond.We are thrilled to welcome Brennan Morrissett to the firm in our Richmond office, where she will be an integral member of Kaleo Legal's intellectual property, commercialFirm news · Nov 2024](/news/brennan-morrissett-joins-kaleo-legals-litigation-intellectual-property-and-technology-transactions-groups-in-richmond.md)

[![Congratulations to our 8 Practice Groups that were recognized in Best Law Firms for 2025](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/congratulations-to-our-8-practice-groups-that-were-recognized-in-best-law-firms-.jpg)RecognitionCongratulations to our 8 Practice Groups that were recognized in Best Law Firms for 2025Congratulations to our 8 Practice Groups that were recognized in Best Law Firms for 2025 - Well deserved by all! Best Lawyers Tina McRae William Poynter William Dickinson IIIRecognition · Nov 2024](/news/congratulations-to-our-8-practice-groups-that-were-recognized-in-best-law-firms-for-2025.md)

[![Congratulations to all of our attorneys who were named in Best Lawyers 2025 Edition](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/congratulations-to-all-of-our-attorneys-who-were-named-in-best-lawyers.jpg)RecognitionCongratulations to all of our attorneys who were named in Best Lawyers 2025 EditionCongratulations to all of our attorneys who were named in Best Lawyers 2025 Edition! Brad Embree David Sullivan Tina McRae Brian Wainger William Dickinson III William Poynter ShepRecognition · Aug 2024](/news/congratulations-to-all-of-our-attorneys-who-were-named-in-best-lawyers.md)

[![Congratulations to all the Kaleo Legal attorneys named to Best Lawyers 2024 Edition, and to Shep Wainger for being name](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/congratulations-to-all-the-kaleo-legal-attorneys-named-to-best-lawyers-2024-edit.jpg)RecognitionCongratulations to all the Kaleo Legal attorneys named to Best Lawyers 2024 Edition, and to Shep Wainger for being named “Lawyer of the Year” in Product Liability Litigation – Defendants in Norfolk for 2024.Brian A. Wainger Commercial Litigation Tina P. Bingham Corporate Law Brad Embree Corporate Law David Sullivan Employment Law Management Shepherd D. Wainger Litigation InsuranceRecognition · Aug 2023](/news/congratulations-to-all-the-kaleo-legal-attorneys-named-to-best-lawyers-2024-edition-and-to-shep-wainger-for-being-named-lawyer-of-the-year-in-product-liability-litigation.md)

[![Brian Wainger, Shep Wainger, Will Dickinson, and Billy Poynter were once again named to the 2023 Edition of The Best Law](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/for-the-2023-edition-of-the-best-lawyers-in-america-brian-wainger-shepherd-d-wai.jpg)RecognitionBrian Wainger, Shep Wainger, Will Dickinson, and Billy Poynter were once again named to the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their respective specialties.Brian A. Wainger (since 2018) Commercial Litigation Shepherd D. Wainger (2018) Litigation – Insurance Product Liability Litigation – Defendants William Dickinson III (2020)Recognition · Sep 2022](/news/for-the-2023-edition-of-the-best-lawyers-in-america-brian-wainger-shepherd-d-wainger-will-dickinson-and-billy-poynter-were-named-to-the-2021-edition-of-the-best-lawyers-in-america-for.md)

[![Mike McCollum was named to the 2023 Best Lawyers Ones to Watch](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/shauna-barnes-and-mike-mccollum-were-named-to-the-2023-best-lawyers-ones-to-watc.jpg)RecognitionMike McCollum was named to the 2023 Best Lawyers Ones to WatchMike McCollum (2021) Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Corporate Law Entertainment and Sports LawRecognition · Sep 2022](/news/shauna-barnes-and-mike-mccollum-were-named-to-the-2023-best-lawyers-ones-to-watch-for-their-respective-specialties.md)

[![Shep Wainger and Alex Gabriel won a dismissal of defamation claims brought against their client Lisa Lucas-Burke in Port](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/shep-wainger-alex-gabriel-dismissal-landscape.webp)Firm newsShep Wainger and Alex Gabriel won a dismissal of defamation claims brought against their client Lisa Lucas-Burke in Portsmouth Circuit CourtShep Wainger and Alex Gabriel won a dismissal of defamation claims brought against their client Lisa Lucas-Burke in Portsmouth Circuit Court, as reported here in the VirginianFirm news · Sep 2022](/news/shep-wainger-and-alex-gabriel-won-a-dismissal-of-defamation-claims-brought-against-their-client-lisa-lucas-burke-in-portsmouth-circuit-court.md)

[![Kaleo Legal listed in Best Law Firms 2022 in 4 categories](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/kaleo-legal-listed-in-best-law-firms-2022-in-4-categories.jpeg)RecognitionKaleo Legal listed in Best Law Firms 2022 in 4 categoriesKaleo Legal has been recognized in Best Law Firms 2022, for the following practice areas. Kaleo Legal is extremely proud of the depth and breadth of its litigation practice, andRecognition · Nov 2021](/news/kaleo-legal-listed-in-best-law-firms-2022-in-4-categories.md)

[![4 Kaleo Legal Lawyers named to the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in America](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/kaleo-legal-recognizes-teammates-in-the-2022-edition-of-best-lawyers.jpeg)Recognition4 Kaleo Legal Lawyers named to the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in AmericaKaleo Legal is proud of the recognition of Brian Wainger, Billy Poynter, Will Dickinson, and Shep Wainger in the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers. Our attorneys were recognized forRecognition · Aug 2021](/news/kaleo-legal-recognizes-teammates-in-the-2022-edition-of-best-lawyers.md)

[![Chambers USA 2021 Recognizes Tina McRae & Billy Poynter of Kaleo Legal](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/chambers-usa-2021-recognizes-tina-mcrae-billy-poynter-of-kaleo-legal.png)RecognitionChambers USA 2021 Recognizes Tina McRae & Billy Poynter of Kaleo LegalCongratulations to partners Tina McRae and Billy Poynter, for both being ranked in the latest 2021 edition of Chambers USA. Tina is recognized for Corporate/M&A work and Billy forRecognition · May 2021](/news/chambers-usa-2021-recognizes-tina-mcrae-billy-poynter-of-kaleo-legal.md)

[![Lighthouse & Kaleo](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/lighthouse-kaleo.jpg)Firm newsLighthouse & KaleoFirm news · Apr 2021](/news/lighthouse-kaleo.md)

[![Kaleo Legal is pleased to be recognized in the 2021 Edition of Best Law Firms](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/kaleo-legal-is-pleased-to-be-recognized-in-the-2021-edition-of-best-law-firms.jpg)RecognitionKaleo Legal is pleased to be recognized in the 2021 Edition of Best Law FirmsKaleo Legal is pleased to be recognized in the 2021 Edition of Best Law Firms, ranking in Tier 1 in Litigation – IP in Norfolk, and Tier 2 in Commercial Litigation in Norfolk. WeRecognition · Nov 2020](/news/kaleo-legal-is-pleased-to-be-recognized-in-the-2021-edition-of-best-law-firms.md)

[![Kaleo Legal adds David Sullivan and Alex Gabriel to its Employment and Intellectual Property Practices](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/kaleo-legal-adds-david-sullivan-and-alex-gabriel-to-its-employment-and-intellect.jpg)Firm newsKaleo Legal adds David Sullivan and Alex Gabriel to its Employment and Intellectual Property PracticesVirginia Beach, VA – Kaleo Legal welcomes David Sullivan and Alexandra Gabriel to the firm as members of its Employment and Intellectual Property Groups. David and Alex will bothFirm news · Oct 2020](/news/kaleo-legal-adds-david-sullivan-and-alex-gabriel-to-its-employment-and-intellectual-property-practices.md)

[![6 Kaleo Legal Lawyers named to the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in America](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/6-kaleo-legal-lawyers-named-to-the-2021-edition-of-best-lawyers-in-america.png)Recognition6 Kaleo Legal Lawyers named to the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in AmericaFor the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, 7.8 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in almost 60,000 leading lawyers being included in the new edition. BrianRecognition · Aug 2020](/news/6-kaleo-legal-lawyers-named-to-the-2021-edition-of-best-lawyers-in-america.md)

[![The President has nominated the Honorable Roderick C. Young, a Magistrate Judge in the Richmond Division of the Eastern ](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/the-president-has-nominated-the-honorable-roderick-c-young-a-magistrate-judge-in.jpeg)Firm newsThe President has nominated the Honorable Roderick C. Young, a Magistrate Judge in the Richmond Division of the Eastern District of Virginia, to fill the seat vacated by the Honorable Rebecca Beach Smith, Norfolk Division, when she took senior status in August 2019.Firm news · May 2020](/news/the-president-has-nominated-the-honorable-roderick-c-young-a-magistrate-judge-in-the-richmond-division-of-the-eastern-district-of-virginia-to-fill-the-seat-vacated-by-the-honorable-rebecca-beach-sm.md)

[![Chambers USA 2020 Recognizes Tina McRae & William Poynter of Kaleo Legal](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/two-lawyers-named-to-chambers-usa-2020-rankings.png)RecognitionChambers USA 2020 Recognizes Tina McRae & William Poynter of Kaleo LegalCongratulations to Tina McRae and William Poynter, who have both been named to Chambers USA 2020 rankings in their specialities. Tina is ranked for Corporate/M&A in SouthernRecognition · Apr 2020](/news/two-lawyers-named-to-chambers-usa-2020-rankings.md)

[![Kaleo Legal is excited to welcome Kevin Andris and Brad Embree to the team! Together, they have more than twenty years ](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/kaleo-legal-welcomes-kevin-andris-and-brad-embree.png)Firm newsKaleo Legal is excited to welcome Kevin Andris and Brad Embree to the team! Together, they have more than twenty years of experience as in-house corporate counsel, most recently practicing together at Norfolk Southern Corporation.Feb 21, 2020 Virginia Beach, VA - Kaleo Legal welcomes Kevin Andris and Brad Embree to the firm as members of its Corporate and Commercial Groups, with a particular focus onFirm news · Feb 2020](/news/kaleo-legal-welcomes-kevin-andris-and-brad-embree.md)

[![Kaleo Partner Tina McRae Quoted in the Latest "Inno on the Road" Series from Richmond Inno](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/kaleo-partner-tina-mcrae-quoted-in-the-latest-inno-on-the-road-series-from-richm.png)InsightsKaleo Partner Tina McRae Quoted in the Latest "Inno on the Road" Series from Richmond InnoKaleo Partner Tina McRae is quoted here in the latest Inno on the Road Series from Richmond Inno, discussing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Hampton Roads. Richmond Inno providesInsights · Jan 2020](/news/kaleo-partner-tina-mcrae-quoted-in-the-latest-inno-on-the-road-series-from-richmond-inno.md)

[![Congratulations to Kaleo founder, Tina McRae, on being named to the 2019 Women in Business by Inside Business Magazine!](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/kaleo-founder-tina-mcrae-2019-women-in-business-landscape.webp)RecognitionCongratulations to Kaleo founder, Tina McRae, on being named to the 2019 Women in Business by Inside Business Magazine!Recognition · Dec 2019](/news/congratulations-to-kaleo-founder-tina-mcrae-on-being-named-to-the-2019-women-in-business-by-inside-business-magazine.md)

[![Mike McCollum has been selected to the 2019 Super Lawyers Virginia Rising Stars list!](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/mike-mccollum-has-been-selected-to-the-2019-super-lawyers-virginia-rising-stars-.png)RecognitionMike McCollum has been selected to the 2019 Super Lawyers Virginia Rising Stars list!Mike McCollum has been selected to the 2019 Virginia Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in VirginiaRecognition · Dec 2019](/news/mike-mccollum-has-been-selected-to-the-2019-super-lawyers-virginia-rising-stars-list.md)

[![Congratulations to Verena Weinstein, who was named one of Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s Unsung Heroes for 2019!](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/verena-weinstein-unsung-legal-heroes-landscape.webp)Firm newsCongratulations to Verena Weinstein, who was named one of Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s Unsung Heroes for 2019!Congratulations to Verena Weinstein, who was named one of Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s Unsung Heroes for 2019! Verena’s hard work and dedication are apparent in everything she doesFirm news · Nov 2019](/news/congratulations-to-verena-weinstein-who-was-named-one-of-virginia-lawyers-weeklys-unsung-heroes-for-2019.md)

[![Kaleo Legal was named to the 2020 Edition of Best Law Firms in America](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/kaleo-legal-was-named-to-the-2020-edition-of-best-lawyers-in-america.png)RecognitionKaleo Legal was named to the 2020 Edition of Best Law Firms in AmericaKaleo Legal was named to the 2020 Edition of Best Law Firms in America. Kaleo is ranked in Tier 2 in Norfolk for Commercial Litigation, and Tier 3 in Norfolk for IntellectualRecognition · Nov 2019](/news/kaleo-legal-was-named-to-the-2020-edition-of-best-lawyers-in-america.md)

[![Tina McRae has been named as a 2019 Women in Business Honoree by Inside Business](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/tina-mcrae-has-been-named-as-a-2019-women-in-business-honoree-by-inside-business.png)RecognitionTina McRae has been named as a 2019 Women in Business Honoree by Inside BusinessTina McRae has been named as a 2019 Women in Business Honoree by Inside Business. The Women in Business Achievement Awards are designed to celebrate women who have been successfulRecognition · Nov 2019](/news/tina-mcrae-has-been-named-as-a-2019-women-in-business-honoree-by-inside-business.md)

[![Tina McRae presented to a packed house at the UpRiver Founder Summit in Richmond, VA](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/tina-mcrae-presented-to-a-packed-house-at-the-upriver-founder-summit-in-richmond.jpg)InsightsTina McRae presented to a packed house at the UpRiver Founder Summit in Richmond, VATina McRae presented to a packed house at the UpRiver Founder Summit in Richmond, VA on October 30, 2019. Along with Liz Doerr, Brad Cummings, and Art Espey, Tina discussed theInsights · Oct 2019](/news/tina-mcrae-presented-to-a-packed-house-at-the-upriver-founder-summit-in-richmond-va.md)

[![Will Dickinson has been named to the 2019 Leaders in the Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/will-dickinson-leader-in-law.jpg)RecognitionWill Dickinson has been named to the 2019 Leaders in the Law by Virginia Lawyers WeeklyWill Dickinson has been named to the 2019 Leaders in the Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly, in the “Up & Coming Lawyers” Division. Recognized for his and the firm’s innovations inRecognition · Sep 2019](/news/will-dickinson-leader-in-law.md)

[![Billy Poynter, Brian Wainger, and Will Dickinson were named to the 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers in America](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/several-kaleo-legal-attorneys-were-named-to-the-2020-edition-of-best-lawyers-in-.jpg)RecognitionBilly Poynter, Brian Wainger, and Will Dickinson were named to the 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers in AmericaBilly Poynter, Brian Wainger, and Will Dickinson were named to the 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers in America for their respective specialties. Commercial Litigation: Brian WaingerRecognition · Aug 2019](/news/several-kaleo-legal-attorneys-were-named-to-the-2020-edition-of-best-lawyers-in-america.md)

[![Kaleo Legal Adds Mike McCollum to its Corporate Practice](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/kaleo-legal-adds-mike-mccollum-to-its-corporate-practice.png)Firm newsKaleo Legal Adds Mike McCollum to its Corporate PracticeRichmond, VA - Kaleo Legal welcomes Mike McCollum to the firm as a member of its Corporate Practice, with a particular focus on advising entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses.Firm news · Aug 2019](/news/kaleo-legal-adds-mike-mccollum-to-its-corporate-practice.md)

[![William Poynter, owner, Kaleo Legal | 2019 Entrepreneurial Excellence award winner](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/william-poynter-owner-kaleo-legal-2019-entrepreneurial-excellence-award-winner.jpg)RecognitionWilliam Poynter, owner, Kaleo Legal | 2019 Entrepreneurial Excellence award winnerConvinced the traditional hourly billing model did not create the right incentives between attorney and client, Kaleo Legal was determined to redefine their attorney-clientRecognition · Jun 2019](https://www.pilotonline.com/2019/06/21/william-poynter-owner-kaleo-legal-2019-entrepreneurial-excellence-award-winner/)

[![Meet Richmond’s 2019 Inno on Fire](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/meet-richmonds-2019-inno-on-fire.jpeg)Firm newsMeet Richmond’s 2019 Inno on FireIf you aren’t yet stoked for our inaugural Inno on Fire event, this list is surely about to kindle the flame.Firm news · Jun 2019](https://www.americaninno.com/richmond/inno-insights-richmond/meet-richmonds-2019-inno-on-fire/)

[![Virginia Beach law firm grows but aims to stay scrappy](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/virginia-beach-law-firm-grows-but-aims-to-stay-scrappy.jpg)Firm newsVirginia Beach law firm grows but aims to stay scrappyKaleo Legal in Virginia Beach has been representing corporate clients and expanding its reach into new legal fields for more than a decade.Firm news · May 2019](https://www.pilotonline.com/2019/05/29/virginia-beach-law-firm-grows-but-aims-to-stay-scrappy/)

[![Chambers USA ranks Tina McRae as a Recognized Practitioner for Corporate/M&A Law in Southern Virginia, and Billy Poynter](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/chambers-usa-ranks-tina-mcrae-as-a-recognized-practitioner-for-corporate-ma-law-.png)RecognitionChambers USA ranks Tina McRae as a Recognized Practitioner for Corporate/M&A Law in Southern Virginia, and Billy Poynter in Band 2 – Intellectual Property Law in Southern VirginiaRecognition · May 2019](/news/chambers-usa-ranks-tina-mcrae-as-a-recognized-practitioner-for-corporate-ma-law-in-southern-virginia-and-billy-poynter-in-band-2-intellectual-property-law-in-southern-virginia-stating-tha.md)

[![Billy Poynter and Will Dickinson were named to the Virginia Business Legal Elite for 2019 for Intellectual Property Law](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/billy-poynter-will-dickinson-virginia-business-legal-elite-landscape.webp)RecognitionBilly Poynter and Will Dickinson were named to the Virginia Business Legal Elite for 2019 for Intellectual Property LawBegun in 2000 as a collaboration with the Virginia Bar Association, the Legal Elite this year includes 1,000 lawyers. Virginia Business annually polls more than 14,000 attorneysRecognition · Nov 2018](https://www.virginiabusiness.com/reports/article/intellectual-property-list-2018)

[RecognitionBest Law Firms 2019 ranks Kaleo Legal in Metropolitan Tier 2 for Norfolk, in the areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property, and in Metropolitan Tier 3 for Richmond, in the area of Corporate LawRecognition · Aug 2018](https://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/profile/kaleo-legal/overview/66615)

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[![Brian Wainger has been ranked in Best Lawyers by US World and News Report since 2018 in the area of Commercial Litigatio](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/brian-wainger-has-been-ranked-in-best-lawyers-by-us-world-and-news-report-since-.jpg)RecognitionBrian Wainger has been ranked in Best Lawyers by US World and News Report since 2018 in the area of Commercial LitigationRecognition · Aug 2018](https://lawyers.usnews.com/lawyers/brian-a-wainger/90195065)

[![William Dickinson has been named as a Rising Star by Virginia SuperLawyers since 2013](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/william-dickinson-has-been-named-as-a-rising-star-by-virginia-superlawyers-since.jpg)RecognitionWilliam Dickinson has been named as a Rising Star by Virginia SuperLawyers since 2013William P. Dickinson, III is a top-rated attorney who practices law in Virginia Beach, Virginia. William Dickinson, III focuses on Intellectual Property issues. Additionally, heRecognition · Jun 2018](/news/william-dickinson-has-been-named-as-a-rising-star-by-virginia-superlawyers-since-2013.md)

[![William Poynter has been recognized by Virginia SuperLawyers since 2008, and is currently recognized for his practice in](https://kaleolegal.com/assets/blog/william-poynter-has-been-recognized-by-virginia-superlawyers-since-2008-and-is-c.png)RecognitionWilliam Poynter has been recognized by Virginia SuperLawyers since 2008, and is currently recognized for his practice in Intellectual Property LawWilliam R. Poynter is a top-rated attorney who practices law in Virginia Beach, Virginia. William Poynter focuses on Intellectual Property issues. Additionally, he also helpsRecognition · Jun 2018](/news/william-poynter-has-been-recognized-by-virginia-superlawyers-since-2008-and-is-currently-recognized-for-his-practice-in-intellectual-property-law.md)

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