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
1438	16-Lawyer's Personal Interests 28-Law Firm Staff 38-Fee Splitting 45-Law Firms - Miscellaneous 50-Lawyer-Owned Businesses	A law firm may not share profits with an advertising agency unless its employees are bona fide and regular employees of the law firm. [Approved by the Supreme Court of Virginia 11/2/16].

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