Staff
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James W. (Jay) Speer, Esq.
Executive Director
Concentrating in Consumer Law
(804) 782-9430 Ext. 12/ Email
Dawn Chase
Director of Communications
(804) 782-9430 Ext. 25/ Email
Jill A. Hanken, Esq.
Staff Attorney
Concentrating in Health Law
(804) 782-9430 Ext. 13/ Email
Danielle A. Manuel
Training Coordinator
(804) 782-9430 Ext. 10/Email
Christine E. Marra, Esq.
Staff Attorney
Concentrating in Family Law and Housing Law
(804) 782-9430 Ext. 16/ Email
Urmila Oberoi
Director of Development
(804) 782-9430 Ext. 15/ Email
Kathryn L. Pryor, Esq.
Staff Attorney
Concentrating in Elder Law
(804) 782-9430 Ext. 14/ Email
LaTonya Reed, Esq.
Staff Attorney
Concentrating in Public Benefits Law
(804) 782-9430 Ext. 17/ Email
Susheela Varky, Esq.
Staff Attorney
Concentrating in Domestic and Sexual Violence Law
(804) 782-9430 Ext. 33/ Email
Dana Wiggins
Program Coordinator of the Virginia Partnership to Encourage Responsible Lending
(804) 782-9430 Ext. 21/ Email
Clara Kim
Program Assistant
(804) 782-9430 Ext. 32/ Email

