These summaries were prepared by McGuireWoods LLP lawyer Thomas E. Spahn. They are based on the letter opinions issued by the Virginia State Bar. Any editorial comments reflect Mr. Spahn's current personal views, and not the opinions of the Virginia State Bar, McGuireWoods or its clients.

LEO Num	Topics	Summary
0575	32-Lawyers Acting in Other Roles (Miscellaneous) 44-Conflicts - Miscellaneous 73-Family Law Lawyers	A lawyer who represents and is a member of the board of an adoption agency which located a child and performed a home study may not now represent the adopting parents.

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