I began my in-house legal career with ALLTEL. It was a valuable experience that I am very fortunate to have had. However, that doesn’t mean it was easy. One day I was given a serious assignment. The EPA was investigating a group of wireless carriers, including us, for a matter that might include a large... Continue Reading →
Horses and Cows in Wales – And Other Tales of a Corporate Lawyer.
In 2014 and 2015, my job took me to Wales. Our company was selling its business in the UK, which included a refinery on the Welsh coast. What a privilege it was to be able to spend time there! Wales is a beautiful country, similar to Appalachia, but with a beach. The people are similar... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Gameday Daddy-Daughter Experience
True Story In 2001, Julie and I took the girls to their first Virginia Tech game. It had been awhile since visiting Blacksburg and I was excited for them to experience the gameday atmosphere. As we wrapped up tailgating, Grace and I made a quick pit stop. The closest porta-potty had quite a line. About... Continue Reading →
Hey all you wingnuts in Charlottesville, Robert E. Lee isn’t on your side!
There are no words to describe the news from Charlottesville this weekend. Horrible is what comes to mind, but even that doesn’t describe it. Sadly, I think the hatred on display has always been with us, and recently it has become more visible. This is in no small part because of a President that, let’s... Continue Reading →
When The World Changes [Update 2020]
Anyone asked to describe my family when I was growing up would have quickly observed: “normal, average.” And by average, I mean boring. Two parents, three kids, two cars, dog and cat, dinner at the table and Church most Sundays. To search for any reason that we were not “average” was a ticket to a... Continue Reading →
Blogging – Fathers’ Day Message
2015 Fathers' Day, and I've figured out (sort of) how to start blogging. I'm working in the UK this week - staying in St. Albans, a great town. Julie and the girls will be heading over at the end of the week and we are looking forward to a special vacation before Grace heads to... Continue Reading →
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