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Pemberton Honored for Big Sister Service
Jayne A. Pemberton, an attorney with the Risk Management practice group at Sands Anderson Marks & Miller, was honored last month by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Virginia for her mentoring and volunteer efforts, group chair Terrence L. Graves announced recently.
The Big Sister of the Year recognition was presented to Pemberton at the December 1st the Big Brothers Big Sisters Christmas Breakfast. She was paired with her mentee, Shani, in 2003, when the child was in elementary school. Over the last four years, Pemberton has been Shani's role model, cheerleader, coach and educational advocate. Pemberton was elected to the organization's Board of Directors in 2006.
"Jayne's diligent service to her ‘little sister' and as a member of the Board of this worthy organization is characteristic of her compassion and spirit," said Graves. He noted that the firm encourages community service among its attorneys and employees.
Pemberton has been a member of the Risk Management team for the last two years, and has six years of experience before the Virginia State Bar. Her practice is focused on insurance litigation, toxic torts and other complex civil actions. She has a special interest in lead-paint exposure matters and in investigative methods, and speaks regularly on these and other insurance matters to professional organizations.
Pemberton earned her J. D. at the University of Richmond School of Law in 2001. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Baylor University.
Founded more than 150 years ago, Sands Anderson has 76 lawyers practicing among its offices in Richmond, Blacksburg, Fredericksburg and McLean, Virginia, and the Research Triangle of North Carolina. In 2008, it was ranked 9th 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.