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
0632	19-Judge Conflicts 20-Government Official Conflicts	A lawyer occasionally serving as a hearing officer may not represent a client before a state agency in a proceeding involving the same subject matter on which the lawyer serves as a hearing officer for the agency.

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