Press Release

Attorney General-Elect Jay Jones Announces Additional ‘Standing Up for Virginians’ Transition Members

Norfolk, VA – Today, Attorney General-Elect Jay Jones announced the additional members of his “Standing up for Virginians” transition committee. These individuals are distinguished and experienced leaders in the Commonwealth. They share a commitment to public safety, public service, and the well-being of all Virginians. These individuals will join the transition Co-Chairs announced last week as Attorney General-Elect Jones prepares to take office.

Attorney General-Elect Jones also unveiled his “Standing up for Virginians” website, which includes an application form for individuals interested in serving in the administration. Apply here: Transition.jayjones.com

The Attorney General-elect has appointed the following members to his transition team:

  • Dr. Kenneth C. Alexander, PhD
    • Mayor, City of Norfolk
  • Sheriff Joseph “Joe” P. Baron
    • Sheriff, City of Norfolk
  • Leonard A. Bennett
    • Founding Partner, Consumer Litigation Associates
  • Former Delegate Jeffrey M. Bourne
    • Chief Legal Officer, The Branch Group, Inc.
  • Sheriff Alisa A. Gregory
    • Sheriff, Henrico County
  • Helen O. Hardiman
    • Founder, Hardiman Law PLLC
  • Former Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael N. Herring
    • Partner, McGuireWoods
    • Former Commonwealth’s Attorney, City of Richmond
  • Sheriff Antionette V. Irving, PhD
    • Sheriff, City of Richmond
  • Thomas W. McCandlish
    • Chairman Emeritus, McCandlish Holton
  • Former Delegate Michael P. Mullin
    • General Counsel, Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association
  • Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan L. Porter
    • Commonwealth’s Attorney, City of Alexandria
  • C. Evans Poston, Jr.
    • Director, Federal and State Affairs – Troutman Strategies
    • Former Commissioner of the Revenue, City of Norfolk
  • Sarah Robb
    • Founder, Sarah Robb Law
  • John “Jake” L. Spilman, Jr.
    • Partner, McGuireWoods