Virginia LawyerVOL. 63/NO. 6 • APRIL 2015 VIRGINIA LAWYER REGISTER The Official Publication of the Virginia State Bar Downton Abbey and Thomas Jefferson Senior Lawyers Conference According to legend, an ostrich will shove its head in the sand when confronted with something unpleasant. I think you’ll agree - probably not the best approach. Employee benefits specialists dedicated to the needs of Virginia law firms. 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He told me “Ms. Hirsch, to mind. “What’s the W stand for?” I not passing the Virginia Bar Exam, you’re easy!” I was a bit taken aback! He asked. He chuckled. “Walter, but I never twice. I was prepared to find another continued, “You are only five points liked that name.” I owe him a debt of jurisdiction that was easier but my (now away, you can pass this bar exam, just gratitude and his passing is a loss to the late) mother made me promise her I study on the law and learn it well and entire Virginia legal profession. would make an appointment with a you will pass this exam!” I trusted him, member of the Virginia Board of Bar and he was right. The only reason I took Carole M. Hirsch Examiners. I was assigned sixty minutes the Virginia Bar again was because Mr. Alexandria with Mr. Street himself. He reviewed an Street encouraged me to do so. 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