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Robin McVoy Receives Virginia Federation Bravo Award

Published on: 4/07/2010

Robin A. McVoy has been selected as this year's recipient of the Virginia Federation of Humane Societies' Bravo Award, firm president M. Pierce Rucker reported recently.

"Robin's energetic engagement and advocacy on behalf of the mission of the Federation is a worthy community service initiative and we are proud that her dedication has earned this outstanding recognition," said Rucker.

According to the Federation, the Bravo Award "is presented to an individual who has demonstrated a commitment of outstanding service to promote animal welfare, who has been instrumental in making an impact within an animal welfare organization, and who is a reflection of the values and standards set by the Virginia Federation of Humane Societies."

McVoy's legal practice is focused on healthcare issues, including defense of malpractice claims among health professionals. She is a member of the Healthcare Practice Group and a founding member of the firm's Animal Law team. Her legal experience includes defending veterinary malpractice claims, representing individuals in various animal-related litigation, and providing pro bono legal services to local animal rescue and welfare organizations.

McVoy's undergraduate degree in biology was earned at Loyola University and she has worked in medical and scientific research, neurobiology at Georgia State University and molecular genetics at Emory University. She is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law and came to the law firm first through their Summer Associate program.

Founded nearly 170 years ago, Sands Anderson has 70 lawyers practicing among its offices in Richmond, Christiansburg, Fredericksburg and McLean, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina. In 2011, it was ranked 11th in the Virginia Lawyers Weekly annual listing of the state's largest law firms. Sands Anderson provides a full range of legal services to corporations and businesses, healthcare providers, financial institutions, state and local governments, the insurance industry and individuals.