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Whiteford Continues Richmond Expansion with New Hires

Date: October 15, 2021
We are pleased to announce the latest attorneys to join our Richmond office, Alexander Ashrafi and Alexandra G. DeSimone.
 
  • Alexander Ashrafi.  An Associate in the firm’s Corporate practice, Mr. Ashrafi previously clerked for the Honorable Margaret Goodzeit on the Superior Court of New Jersey. He also interned for the Honorable Douglas E. Miller on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.  He is admitted in Virginia and New Jersey.
 
  • Alexandra G. DeSimone.  Joining Whiteford as an Associate in the business reorganization and bankruptcy section, Ms. DeSimone previously clerked for the Honorable Kevin R. Huennekens on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. She also interned for the Honorable Brenda K. Sannes and the Honorable Therese Wiley Dancks on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.

About Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP:  With over 175 attorneys, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston provides a comprehensive range of sophisticated, cost-effective business law and litigation services to clients ranging from innovative start-ups to middle market companies to global enterprises.  Our growing Mid-Atlantic footprint includes seventeen offices in Delaware, D.C., Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.