Trigiani named “Leader of the Year”
Sarah Rodriguez//October 26, 2012//

Last night, Virginia Lawyers Weekly held its seventh annual “Leaders in the Law” awards reception at the Science Museum of Virginia. The program honors attorneys and others in the legal field who have made significant contributions to the practice of law.
The 28 members of the class of 2012 were recognized for their accomplishments during yesterday’s ceremony.
The honorees were asked to vote for one member of their class as the “2012 Leader of the Year.” This year’s Leaders selected Trigiani for the honor.
Trigiani is a partner in the Alexandria firm of MercerTrigiani, where she focuses her practice on community association law. She has also been a leader in the legal field through her bar service and advocacy before the General Assembly to promote legislative reform.
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