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Sweethearts of Burnett & Williams
Valentines Day is a day to remember the loved ones that make life great. Here’s a look at some of the family & friends our staff is celebrating with this holiday!
The February Ampersand Award goes to the City of Petersburg Black History Month Festival
For the February Ampersand Award, we’d like to recognize the City of Petersburg’s Black History Month Festival, and its organizers, the city’s Special Events Coordinator, Marnelle Fanfan, and Festival Chair, Margo Hardy. For the fourth year in a row, Petersburg…
Peter Burnett Interviewed on “Ask the Expert” Podcast
Attorney Peter Burnett recently took time out of his busy practice for a national podcast interview on Steve Sleeper’s “Ask the Expert” show. Peter talked about his 40 years of work as a lawyer, including 35 years as a personal injury…
SUPER BOWL OR BUST
Am I responsible for guests who drink too much at my Super Bowl party? Spoiler Alert: Monday, February 5, 2018, is not a holiday. [i,] But it is still the Monday following America’s most-watched annual sporting event, the Super Bowl.…
Serving our Elders
Why I Pursed my Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy It was a long road for Shenandoah College graduate Amber Kelly to obtain a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, and Burnett & Williams was honored to help her get over…
The NFL, Youth Sports, and the Changing Landscape of Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injury
In 2013, the PBS Frontline Documentary “League of Denial: the NFL’s Concussion Crisis” began a nation-wide conversation about football and the role the sport plays in exposing athletes to potentially life-altering traumatic brain injury. With increased evidence coming to light…
Is Kim Kardashian West working at law firm?
Some recent social media bantor about Kim Kardashian West working at a law firm has led to questions about whether she will soon be working as a lawyer. We want to put the world at ease by saying that if…
MLK Day Service Opportunities in Richmond and the Tri-Cities Area
Martin Luther King Day is celebrated as a national day of service. Americans across the country will honor Dr. King by helping their neighbors and communities. In Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield HandsOn Greater Richmond is leading the charge in organizing…