At MichieHamlett, we believe that meaningful legal work extends beyond the office and the courtroom. Our attorneys don’t just serve clients—they serve the places we all call home. From volunteering their time to sitting on boards and leading local organizations, our team is deeply involved in efforts that make a tangible difference across Virginia. Whether it’s supporting youth development, advancing access to justice, or strengthening community resources, we’re proud to contribute our experience, energy, and compassion to the causes that shape our region for the better.
Jay O’Keefe is on the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Community School in Roanoke. The Community School fosters crucial thinking, individual gifts, and responsible citizenship through art, music, and service learning.
Kyle McNew is a board member of the Ronald McDonald House of Charlottesville. This organization offers a temporary home-away-from-home for families who have children that are undergoing treatment for a serious illness or injury while in Charlottesville.
Ashley Davis and Bryan Slaugher are board members of the Legal Aid Justice Center. This Virginia-based organization works for racial, social, and economic justice by providing legal representation, community organizing, policy advocacy, and impact litigation to unserved communities.
Jame P. Cox III is a board member of Community Services Housing, Inc., a nonprofit providing affordable housing for persons living with disabilities. His role as President helps establish direction, ensure resources, and provides general oversight for the organization.
Josh Johnson serves as an Advisory Board member for the Salvation Army (Roanoke). This organization provides services to people in need, including those facing hunger, homelessness, addiction, and other social crises.
Matthew Kelley is a board member (treasurer) for the Roanoke Valley Ladies Lacrosse Association, where he plays an active role in supporting the organization’s mission to promote and develop women’s lacrosse in the Roanoke Valley.
Greg Webb continues to support the UVA College of Arts and Sciences by serving on the College Foundation’s Benefactor Society Board that supports current and future students and faculty in their quest to solve the most pressing issues of our time.
MichieHamlett is proud to be a sponsor for the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention. The 2025 convention explored the role of artificial intelligence in matters of the law, as well as an assortment of speakers covering the topics of ethics and wellness.
All MichieHamlett attorneys in the Charlottesville office are proud members of the Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association. This is a not-for-profit professional association that works diligently to preserve and improve the local legal profession and its services to the people of the Charlottesville-Albemarle community.
