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Counsel

Elizabeth S. Chupik

Favorite Book: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Elizabeth Chupik helps local governments navigate complex municipal law challenges. She partners with leaders to ensure decisions reflect both immediate needs and long-term community goals, fostering consistency, transparency, and positive impacts that resonate for decades.

Known for her relationship-driven approach, Elizabeth connects with clients to deliver solutions that are thoughtful and sustainable. She brings extensive experience from her prior roles, including nearly two decades in the Virginia Beach City Attorney’s Office, where she represented city departments such as public works, utilities, economic development, planning, parks and recreation, housing, and risk management, with a concentration on municipal real estate issues, including eminent domain. Recognized for her distinguished public service and commitment to the highest ethical and professional principles, in 2025, Elizabeth was awarded the Local Government Attorneys of Virginia A. Robert Cherin Award.

In addition to her legal practice, Elizabeth teaches as an adjunct professor at William & Mary Law School, sharing her expertise with the next generation of attorneys.

Outside the office, Elizabeth stays engaged in her community through volunteer projects with Habitat for Humanity, the United Way, and local library initiatives. She is an avid gardener pursuing her Master Gardener credentials and enjoys travel.

Qualifications

Education

William & Mary Law School
J.D., 1992

Duke University
B.A., 1989

Admissions

Virginia

U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Clerkships

Law clerk in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 1992-1993

Honors & Recognitions

2025 A. Robert Cherin Award, Local Government Attorneys of Virginia

Model Jury Instruction Revision Committee, Appointed by Supreme Court

Faculty, Carrico Professionalism Course, Appointed by Supreme Court

Standing Committee for Professionalism, Virginia State Bar

Local Government Attorneys of Virginia Eminent Domain Practice Group Chair

Affiliations

Community

United Way - Women United Membership/Communications Council Chair

Friends of the Norfolk Public Library Vice President

Lakewood Civic League Secretary

Habitat for Humanity Women Build

William & Mary Law School Alumni Association

Duke University Alumni Association

Professional

Virginia State Bar

Virginia State Bar Real Property Section

Local Government Attorneys of Virginia

International Right of Way Association

  • "You have made such an incredible impact on so many during your career at the City. The numerous times you helped me navigate a tricky legal situation when I was a project manager - too many to count. But for me, your kindness and empathy for others is your superpower. Your genuine concern for me, my family, and my colleagues has meant the world to me."

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