The Hunton & Williams LLP Immigration practice, part of the firm's Labor and Employment Team, is concentrated in two major areas. First our work involves advising American and foreign businesses about obtaining the most appropriate temporary and permanent work visas for executives, professionals, and other skilled foreign workers. Careful planning and documentation are necessary to ensure the greatest chance of success. We also represent our clients in any negotiations or administrative...
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Areas of Practice
- Capital Markets and Securities
Profile
Thurston's practice focuses on corporate and securities representation. Thurston is chairman emeritus of Hunton Andrews Kurth. He served as chairman of the firm's Executive Committee from 2005 to 2012; prior to this, he was managing partner of the firm from 1991 to 2006. Thurston's practice focuses primarily on corporate and securities representation, with particular emphasis on corporate financing and governance, venture capital, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and partnership law.
Throughout his career, Thurston has been actively involved in organizations that serve the business, artistic, educational and charitable needs of the community. In addition to consistent recognition in the top legal directories, he has been honored as a Fellow of both the Virginia Law Foundation and the American Bar Foundation. Thurston is currently a member of the American Bar Association, the Virginia Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar and the Richmond Bar Association.
Bar Admissions
Education
JD, University of Virginia School of Law, 1974
BA, University of Virginia, with distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, Raven Society, Echols Scholar, 1968
Areas of Practice
- Capital Markets and Securities
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