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ED WEINER NAMED 2009 LEADER IN THE LAW BY VIRGINIA LAWYERS WEEKLY
Sep 22, 2009
Virginia Lawyers Weekly annually chooses a class of lawyers it calls Leaders in the Law. Recipients of the award are chosen from among nominations by clients, community leaders, colleagues and others who know of the leadership qualities of the lawyers. Virginia Lawyers Weekly announced the Class of 2009 in the “Leaders in the Law” program in August.

The project seeks to recognize lawyers who set the standard for other lawyers – by changing practice, serving the community, changing the law or improving Virginia’s justice system.

This year, Edward L. Weiner, Weiner, Rohrstaff & Spivey PLC, Fairfax, was chosen for his service to the Fairfax Law Foundation, including fundraising through the annual Jazz 4 Justice Concert and annual Law Day Weiner Roast.

The honorees will be feted at a reception Oct. 22 at the Bolling-Haxall House in downtown Richmond.

Congratulations Ed!
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Sandra Rohrstaff becomes President of Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Jun 10, 2009
Sandra was honored at the closing banquet of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association annual convention as she became the third woman to take the helm of this group of lawyers committed to protecting indivdiual rights and making the lives of Virginians safer. VTLA will be celebrating its 50th anniversary during her year of leadership.

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Hockey Night at the Verizon Center benefits Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Foundation
Jun 10, 2009
On Friday, March 27, 2009, Team USA hosted its 7th Annual Hockey Night at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. to benefit the RRP Foundation.

Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) is a disease that causes rapidly-growing tumors in the larynx, vocal cords or in the lungs of infants, children and adults. Since 2002, Team USA is proud to have raised over $60,000 to fund research for a cure to help fight this debilitating disease. Assistant Team Captain Ed Weiner presented this year's ceremonial check to Maurissa Burke Weiner, who is winning her battle against RRP.
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Weiner, Rohrstaff & Spivey celebrated Law Day with its 9th Annual Weiner Roast
Jun 10, 2009
In what has become a tradition in the Fairfax legal community and beyond, Weiner, Rohrstaff & Spivey held its annual Law Day Weiner Roast on May 1. The outdoor family event has something for the whole family -- wieners and the fixings, music and dance, and visiting with friends. The 700 people who attended had fun and helped raise money for the Fairfax Bar Foundation programs that focus on free education and assistance for the community. - 4 - 10
Sandra Rohrstaff is named one of the Influential Women of Virginia 2009
Jun 10, 2009
Sandra was among 28 women from around Virginia who were honored by being named by Virginia Lawyers Weekly one of the Influential Women of Virginia for 2009. Although Virginia Lawyers Weekly is a publication for lawyers, the honorees were not limited to women lawyers. In addition to lawyers and judges, the group included women active in health care, education, the arts and business. Sandra was recognized for her many years of leadership in various bar groups, including being the third woman President of the Virginia Trial Lawyers since it was formed 50 years ago, and for her activities in the communitiy,

From the 28 honorees, Justice Barbara Keenan, who presently sits on the Virginia Supreme Court, was chosen as the Most Influential Woman of Virginia for 2009. - 5 - 10
Just the Beginning Foundation – encouraging young people to become lawyers and judges
Nov 18, 2008

Ms. Rohrstaff served on the Executive Planning Committee of the Just the Beginning Foundation 8th Biennial Conference held recently in Washington, D.C. JTBF is a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop and nurture interest in the law among young people of color and other groups that are under-represented in the legal profession by providing free educational and mentoring programs. The Foundation brought judges, lawyers and students together for a three-day conference that included panel discussions, mock trials, receptions and informal gatherings. One program, Robes in the Schools, took judges and lawyers out to schools around the area (high schools, colleges, law schools) and reached 2,000 students.

For more information, visit the Just the Beginning Foundation website: http://jtbf.org/

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JAZZ 4 JUSTICE raises funds to support the Fairfax Bar Foundation and GMU Jazz Ensemble
Nov 17, 2008

Last year, over 1200 people attended JAZZ 4 JUSTICE, the annual fall fundraiser of the Fairfax Law Foundation. We hope you will attend this premier community event and enjoy an evening of classic jazz. The GMU Jazz Ensemble performs an evening of exciting music, featuring talented young people, and is great fun for the whole family.

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WRS Paralegals Participate in Food Drive
Nov 17, 2008
The Capital Area Food Bank is the Washington, D.C. Metro Area's largest, public nonprofit food and nutrition resource. Each year, 20 million pounds of food are collected through its network of 700 member agencies. WRS paralegals participated by collecting food items that were on the food most wanted list.

Should anyone want to provide a monetary gift, checks should be made payable to the Capital Area Food Bank and mail your donation to Lori Jones, Paralegal, Adult Protective Services, 12001 Government Center Parkway, Suite 432, Fairfax, VA 22035.

Thanks to all who helped out.
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Helping 9/11 victim-families – Trial Lawyers Care
Nov 10, 2008
Ms. Rohrstaff was among the hundreds of lawyers from around the country who participated in the Trial Lawyers Care project that provided free legal services to victim-families of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Over $200 million in legal services was provided absolutely free of charge.
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