McGuireWoods deputy managing partner Dion Hayes and associate Heidi Siegmund have been honored by Virginia Lawyers Weekly for their leadership and outstanding contributions to the practice of law in Virginia.
Hayes, the firm’s deputy managing partner for litigation, was named to VLW’s 2022 “Leaders in the Law,” the newspaper’s signature honor for attorneys who have made important contributions to the legal profession.
As chair of McGuireWoods’ Restructuring & Insolvency Department from 2012 to 2017, Hayes led a group that handled some of the most significant restructurings and Chapter 11 cases in the country, particularly in the Eastern District of Virginia, which has become a preferred venue for large companies seeking bankruptcy protection. Earlier in his career, he established himself as a go-to lawyer for clients in some of the most notable and complex bankruptcies filed in Virginia and elsewhere.
Hayes now leads a 500-lawyer litigation practice recognized nationally for the depth and breadth of its capabilities and its track record helping businesses anticipate and manage litigation risks.
“I am honored to be included in this class of distinguished Virginia lawyers and grateful for the support of my very talented McGuireWoods colleagues and our firm’s clients,” Hayes said.
Siegmund was named one of VLW’s 2022 “Up & Coming Lawyers,” an honor reserved for attorneys in their first 10 years of practice whose significant accomplishments establish them as future...
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