Commending Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Bonita Anthony and 20 co-sponsors

Virginia recognizes Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP for 125 years of legal leadership, pro bono service, and community impact in Virginia.

Bill text as passed House (HR2126ER)

Summary of HR 2126 (2026 Session, Virginia)

Purpose and intent

House Resolution 2126 commends Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP (a Virginia-based law firm with a Richmond office) for its 125th anniversary in 2026.

The resolution recognizes the firm’s long-standing role in Virginia’s legal, financial services, manufacturing, and innovation sectors, as well as its community involvement and pro bono leadership.

Key provisions and changes

Formal acknowledgment and commendation of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP by the Virginia House of Delegates.

Highlights the firm’s:

Founding and sustained presence in Richmond since 1901.
Areas of strength, including financial services, commercial litigation and appellate work, energy and infrastructure, and real estate.
Community contributions and support for organizations such as Feed More, United Way, Change the World RVA, and cultural and educational institutions (e.g., Virginia Museum of History and Culture, Richmond Symphony, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University).
Engagement with the Virginia legal community (Virginia State Bar, Virginia Bar Association, Richmond Bar Association).
Pro bono initiatives, including:
A dedicated pro bono office in Richmond’s Church Hill neighborhood since 1990.
Pro Bono Fellow program enabling full-time public-interest legal work.
Emphasis on housing, veterans’ rights, guardianship, nonprofit support, and collaboration with legal aid, courts, and community groups.
Thousands of annual pro bono hours contributed by Richmond lawyers and staff.

Who/what is affected

The primary “affected” entity is Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, recognized for its 125-year legacy and community impact.

The recognition is directed at the firm’s employees, pro bono staff, and affiliates operating in Virginia, particularly in Richmond.

The broader Virginia community benefits through formal acknowledgement of corporate leadership in community service, access to justice, and public-interest legal work.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Type of measure: Non-binding House resolution.

Status: Introduced and laid on the Speaker’s table on June 17, 2026, during Special Session I.

Sponsorship: Primary sponsor and several co-sponsors from both parties (names listed in sponsor section).

Next steps: As a resolution, it serves to publicly recognize and commend the firm; it does not enact policy changes or allocate funds. A copy is to be prepared for presentation to Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.

Additional context

The resolution emphasizes the firm’s long history in Virginia and its alignment with community service, pro bono impact, and support for higher education and cultural institutions.

It positions Hunton Andrews Kurth as a longstanding contributor to the Commonwealth’s legal ecosystem and civil access to justice.