Pursuant to Pt. I, Article V, Sec. 3. of the Virginia State Bar Bylaws, president Chidi James established the VSB Entry, Growth, and Distribution of Virginia Attorneys Study Committee (EGAD VA) to examine the declining number of lawyers practicing in Virginia, particularly in certain geographic areas identified as “lagging circuits.” During its 15-month tenure, the Committee is charged with increasing the legal profession’s awareness of this issue and making specific recommendations to address the declining population and mitigate impacts of the same. This committee was previously known as the Lawyer Population Study Committee.
Report on the Entry, Growth, and Distribution of Virginia Attorneys
This report represents the culmination of nearly two years of dedicated work by a diverse and deeply committed group of volunteers. The VSB established the EGAD-VA Study Committee to examine one of the most urgent challenges facing our Commonwealth: ensuring that all Virginians—regardless of geography—have meaningful access to legal services. The Committee’s findings and recommendations offer a thoughtful, data-driven roadmap for addressing attorney distribution and access to justice in both rural and underserved communities.
—K. Brett Marston, President, Virginia State Bar
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