Leah Stiegler and Elizabeth Perrow Honored by Virginia Lawyers Weekly

Principal Leah Stiegler was listed among Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 List of “Influential Women of Law.” Principal Elizabeth Perrow was selected as a member of the “Circle of Excellence.”

The Influential Women of Law award honors “women attorneys and judges for their excellent work on behalf of the justice system and for their clients, their commitment to their communities and their service to the profession.” To be named to this list, attorneys must demonstrate exceptional client work, professional excellence, and commitment to their community. Leah secured her spot on this prestigious list by demonstrating her commitment to her clients and the law every day.

Being named to the list is a one-time honor, so the Circle of Excellence is comprised of former Influential Women honorees selected for their sustained level of achievement and record of leadership. Elizabeth Perrow was first named to the Influential Women of Law list in 2021. Since then, she has continued to be a tireless advocate for her clients and the legal profession.

Leah Stiegler
A dynamic employment attorney and thought leader, Leah is shaping stronger workplaces across the Mid-Atlantic. From complex personnel matters, to implementing client-specific performance management practices, Leah advises employers to navigate these issues to keep them out of court. Her counseling covers the entire employment spectrum: recruitment, onboarding, workplace culture, pay equity audits, RIFs, terminations and severance packages.

Leah credits her success to her passion for employment law and the mentors who invested in her. “The firm allowed me to excel at what I do best,” she says, and she is quick to share that passion with younger attorneys coming up behind her.

Elizabeth Perrow
Elizabeth is a trial lawyer who practices primarily in the area of medical malpractice defense and has successfully defended physicians, nurses, and hospitals innumerous jury cases. She has lectured extensively on risk management issues to professional groups in Virginia and has authored a chapter of Virginia CLE on Medical Malpractice Law in Virginia.

Elizabeth previously served as a substitute judge in the 23rd Circuit at the General District and in Virginia’s Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. She was also the second woman to serve as president of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys (VADA), a statewide bar association for defense attorneys. 

At the time of her original award, Elizabeth said, “Every day, I see women attorneys across the Commonwealth dedicate their time and talent to their clients and profession. It’s truly an honor to be named along with them.”

Leah and Elizabeth will be honored at the awards ceremony on February 20 in Richmond, VA. You can view the full list of honorees on their site here.