Leading Corporate Lawyer Clare Lewis Joins Whiteford in Richmond
Expanding the Firm’s Corporate Profile in Virginia and Nationally
Date: July 7, 2025
“We are exceptionally pleased to welcome Clare to Whiteford,” said Managing Partner Martin Fletcher. “She has a well-deserved reputation as a superb corporate advisor and as a thought leader in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and strategic partnering.”
Ms. Lewis is an experienced advisor to companies, investors and lenders, as well as financial and strategic buyers and sellers. She regularly represents institutional investors, private equity funds, independent sponsors, venture capitalists and angel investors making private equity, venture capital and early-stage investments. She also advises emerging-growth and early-stage companies, particularly in the technology space.
“Clare is a brilliant corporate lawyer with a remarkable track record of success for her clients in complex transactions,” said John Selbach, a Co-Chair of Whiteford’s Business and Corporate Law Practice. “We are thrilled to welcome her to our team.”
“Whiteford offers sophisticated legal practices and client-driven value. It’s a tremendous combination for my clients,” said Ms. Lewis. “I look forward to working with the team in Richmond, and with clients and colleagues across the firm.”
Ms. Lewis routinely works with capital providers, including family offices, in all levels of the capital stack to advise on middle market deals across a breadth of industries, including technology, crypto and blockchain, financial institutions and services, energy, healthcare, life sciences, distribution, products and retail, food and beverage, and other industries. She holds the CIPP/US certification as a Certified Information Privacy Professional from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
“Whiteford continues to grow in Richmond,” said Vern Inge, Managing Partner of Whiteford’s Richmond Office, “as a resource for businesses seeking value-driven legal services and a full-service platform for clients locally, regionally and nationally.”
About Whiteford: Whiteford provides a comprehensive range of business law and litigation services to clients ranging from innovative start-ups to middle market companies to Fortune 100 enterprises. With a growing East Coast footprint that includes offices in Delaware, D.C., Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, and Virginia, we serve clients regionally, nationally and internationally.