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Pemberton Named “Influential Woman” for 2011
Published on: 5/10/2011
Jayne A. Pemberton, a member of the Risk Management practice group at the Sands Anderson PC law firm, has been named among the "Influential Women of Virginia" chosen by Virginia Lawyers Weekly to be recognized at a May 19 luncheon in Richmond, firm President M. Pierce Rucker announced today.
"Jayne has demonstrated a remarkable degree of passion for the law and compassion for humanity through her service to her profession and community over her career and we are proud that she has been included in this year's group of honorees," said Rucker.
Rucker called "most impressive" Pemberton's work in the Metropolitan Richmond Women's Bar Association (MRWBA) and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Virginia (BBBS).
In the MRWBA, Pemberton quickly rose through the ranks to the presidency this year. Under her leadership, MRWBA has adopted the Peter Paul Development Center in Church Hill as a public service project, raising money, sponsoring a family at Christmas, and organizing parties at Christmas and in the spring for the children, attended by MRWBA members.
At BBBS, Pemberton has been in lead positions for the Board during the hiring and installation of a new Executive Director. She has mentored one young lady through her senior year in high school and graduation from the BBBS program, and has started mentoring a second "little sister" in January of this year. In 2007, she was awarded the prestigious Big Sister of the Year Award for her years of service to BBBS. Recently, Jayne has been working to garner the support of BBBS by MRWBA, marrying two of her passions within and without the practice of law.
Pemberton joined Sands Anderson in 2005 and focuses her legal practice on defense of companies and individuals in insurance litigation, and on insurance coverage issues. She earned Bachelors and Masters of Arts degrees at Baylor University and her law degree at the University of Richmond School of Law.
Now in its third year, the Virginia Lawyers Media awards program recognizes the outstanding efforts of women in the commonwealth in all fields, including law, business, health care, education and the arts. The honors are given to individuals who are making notable contributions to their chosen professions, their communities and society at large, according to publisher Paul Fletcher. The entire class of 2011 recipients was covered in a special publication inserted in the May 9 edition of Virginia Lawyers Weekly.
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.