RICHMOND, Va. – September 4, 2013Heidi W. Abbott was named to the 2013 class of "Leaders in the Law" by Virginia Lawyers Media, the publisher of Virginia Lawyers Weekly. In its eighth year, this awards program recognizes the lawyers across the commonwealth who are setting the standard for other lawyers in Virginia.

Abbott represents business and industry before the Virginia General Assembly and is an important Richmond community leader, engaged in numerous civic and community development programs. She is devoted to helping better the Richmond and greater Virginia community through her service to numerous organizations.