New Associate

We are pleased to announce that Whitney E. Nelson has joined the firm as an Associate in our Richmond, Virginia office.  Whitney’s practice focuses on representing employers in state and federal court and advising clients on a variety of labor and employment matters including those arising under all federal and state discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour, independent contractor, and leave laws. Whitney graduated magna cum laude from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2020 where she served as the Pro Bono Coordinator for the Veterans and Military Law Association and was a recipient of the Law Faculty Award in Labor & Employment Law. Prior to graduating from law school, Whitney spent five years as a high school counselor in Western Maine. Whitney is an accomplished musician, having attained an undergraduate degree in classical piano performance.  She loves to be outdoors and especially enjoys skiing and running. Whitney is a Massachusetts native and is an active member of the Richmond community.