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Heidi W. Abbott
Counsel
State Government Relations

Richmond
(804) 788-8236 Phone
(804) 788-8218 Fax

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Practices
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Environmental
Government Relations
Health Care
State & Local
  Government Law
Waste
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  Species & Natural
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Heidi W. Abbott

Practice focuses on state government affairs compliance and lobbying.

Relevant Experience
  • Represent business and industry before the Virginia General Assembly on a variety of legislative matters, including the passage of legislation regarding insurance, privacy, technology, health care, taxation, environmental, agriculture and forestry issues, including:
    • Drafting legislation
    • Testifying before legislative committees and subcommittees
    • Lobbying state representatives
    • Monitoring legislation
    • Implementation of legislative strategies
    • Administration of clients' political action committees and campaign contributions
    • Advice/strategy for public officials/political candidates.
  • Represent clients around the country on state government affairs compliance matters including ethics, lobbying, and campaign finance laws.
  • Represent clients in environmental and regulatory compliance matters. 
Membership
  • Chairman of the Board, Richmond Police Foundation, 1/2009
  • Board of Directors, Sports Backers, 2/2006-2/2009
  • Member, Mayor-Elect Dwight C. Jones', Public Safety Transition Committee, 12/2008
  • Member, Pro Bono Committee, Hunton & Williams, 11/2008
  • Member, Regional Leadership Council, Smart Beginnings, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg, 8/2008
  • 2008 Class, LEAD Virginia
  • Vice-Chairman, Virginia College Building Authority, 4/18/06-6/30/08
  • Board Member, Virginia College Building Authority, 7/1/04-6/30/08
  • Chairman, Virginia Bar Association, Corporate Counsel Section, 2003-04
  • 2003 Class, Leadership Metro Richmond
  • Co-founder, Hunton & Williams, Women's Networking Forum
  • Board Member, Coalition for A Greater Richmond
  • Pro Bono Representation of Maymont Foundation
  • Co-Founder, Not With These Hands.org
Awards and Professional Recognition
  • AV Rating
  • Recipient, 2007 Annual Peacemaker's Award from Richmond Peace Education Center
Education
  • J.D., William & Mary School of Law, 1991
  • M.A., University of Virginia, 1988
  • B.A., Hamilton College, 1984






Heidi Abbott