Commending Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Glen Sturtevant

Honoring Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP for over a century’s Virginia presence and its extensive pro bono work, community service, and contributions to the Commonwealth.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR2049ER)

Summary of Senate Resolution No. 2049 (2026 Session, Virginia)

Purpose and Intent

SR 2049 is a non-binding resolution honoring and commending Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP on the occasion of its 125th anniversary in 2026.

The resolution recognizes the firm’s deep roots in Virginia, its Richmond office’s role in the firm’s growth, and the firm’s broader contributions to the Commonwealth’s legal, civic, and charitable communities.

Key Provisions

Acknowledges Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP for:

More than a century of presence in Richmond (established in 1901) and ongoing contribution to Virginia’s financial services, manufacturing, and innovation sectors.
Strengths in areas such as financial services, commercial litigation and appellate work, energy and infrastructure, and real estate.
Commitment to community service, including support for Feed More, United Way, Change the World RVA, and long-standing institutions like the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, the Richmond Symphony, the University of Virginia, and Virginia Commonwealth University.
Support for the legal community through involvement with the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Bar Association, and the Richmond Bar Association.
Pro bono leadership and impact in Virginia, including:
A dedicated pro bono office in Richmond’s Church Hill neighborhood since 1990.
Pro Bono Fellow program enabling full-time public-interest and legal aid work.
Ongoing pro bono hours contributed by Richmond attorneys and staff, focusing on housing, veterans’ rights, civil legal access, and collaboration with local legal aid, courts, and community groups.

Expresses admiration for the firm’s ongoing leadership in the legal profession and its contributions to the Commonwealth.

Directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.

Affected Entities

Primary: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP (Virginia-affiliated offices, especially in Richmond).

Secondary: Various Virginia organizations and institutions highlighted in the resolution (for recognition purposes) and the general Virginia legal and charitable communities touched by the firm’s pro bono efforts.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Status: Introduced and presented in the Special Session on June 18, 2026.

Sponsor: Senator Glen Sturtevant (co-sponsor).

Nature of action: A ceremonial, commemorative resolution. It does not impose requirements or authorize expenditures; rather, it formally recognizes and commends the firm.

Next steps: The Clerk of the Senate is instructed to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.

Potential Impact

Public acknowledgment of Hunton Andrews Kurth’s long-standing presence and service in Virginia.

Formal expression of the Senate’s appreciation for the firm’s pro bono efforts and community engagement.

May serve to highlight and encourage ongoing corporate philanthropy and pro bono work within Virginia’s legal community.