Press Releases

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce the 41st Annual Employment Law Update – Under the Big Top will be held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center on May 15, 2025.

Kaufman & Canoles is proud to announce that William R. Van Buren, III was included in CoVaBIZ's annual edition of the 150 most influential people in Coastal Virginia.

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that Chris Smythe has been named the firm’s new Executive Director. 

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that Kristan B. Burch has been named as one of Virginia’s Go To Lawyers in the area of business litigation by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.

Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. is pleased to announce that John J. Chappell, III has joined the firm’s Virginia Beach office.

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that Joseph E. Houchin was named to Super Lawyers Magazine’s 2025 North Carolina’s Rising Star for Criminal Defense: White Collar law.

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that Raymond H. Suttle, Jr. has been named the Managing Director of the firm’s Newport News office.

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that Paul W. Gerhardt has been re-elected to the firm’s Executive Committee.

Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. is pleased to announce that Megan Martz Gilliland and Joseph E. Houchin have been elected Members at the firm. 

Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. is pleased to announce that Conway H. Sheild, III has joined the firm’s Newport News office.