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Preston W. Ball, Nathan L. Gilmore, Christopher M. Seelie, and Emma G. Shoemaker Join Kaufman & Canoles

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October 2023 - Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that Nathan L. Gilmore and Christopher M. Seelie have joined the firm’s Norfolk office and Preston W. Ball and Emma G. Shoemaker have joined the firm’s Williamsburg office.

Nathan L. Gilmore and Christopher M. Seelie have joined the firm’s Norfolk office as Associates. Mr. Gilmore is a member of the Estate, Trust & Wealth Transfer practice group and Sports & Entertainment team. He received his B.A. and B.S. from Florida State University, and his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Richmond Law School. He was an Articles Editor for the Journal of Law and Technology for the University of Richmond. Mr. Seelie is a member of the Maritime Law and Litigation practice groups. He received his B.A. from the College of William & Mary, his M.F.A. from the University of Nevada, and his J.D., cum laude, from Tulane Law School. He was an Editor for the Tulane Maritime Law Journal.

Preston W. Ball and Emma G. Shoemaker have joined the firm’s Williamsburg office. Mr. Ball is an Associate and a member of the Litigation and Labor & Employment practice groups and the Sports & Entertainment industry team. He received his B.A. from Loyola University Maryland, and his J.D. from the College of William & Mary Law School. Ms. Shoemaker is Of Counsel and part of the Commercial and Lender Representation practice groups, and a member of the Credit Union industry team. She received her B.A. from Georgia Southern University and her J.D. from the College of William & Mary Law School.

The contents of this publication are intended for general information only and should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion on specific facts and circumstances. Copyright 2026.

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