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
0987	16-Lawyer's Personal Interests 32-Lawyers Acting in Other Roles (Miscellaneous)	A lawyer who is a member of a local human rights committee at a treatment center may represent two patients in the center as long as the matters are unrelated to the lawyer's membership on the committee.

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