Samantha J. Sedivy | Professionals

ssedivy@reedsmith.com

Richmond
T: +1 804 344 3411

Samantha is a legislative analyst with the Global Regulatory Enforcement group. She works primarily on matters related to the Virginia General Assembly. Her work for clients includes legislative tracking, legislative and regulatory monitoring and analysis, compliance with state lobbying registration and disclosure requirements, and the coordination of firm and client-sponsored fundraising events. Samantha is also responsible for the management of Reed Smith PAC, Reed Smith’s Virginia political action committee.

Prior to joining Reed Smith, Samantha served as a law clerk to the judges of the Sixth Circuit of Virginia. She also gained valuable experience as a local government affairs professional for Altria, where she was responsible for the monitoring of local legislation and regulations nationwide. Samantha also served as a legislative aide to a member of the Virginia Senate and assisted him in his leadership and Chairman roles.

While earning her degree at University of Richmond Law School, Samantha served as the Senior Virginia General Assembly and Managing Editor of the Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest.

Credentials

Virginia

University of Virginia’s Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership – Political Leader’s Program (2015)
The Virginia Bar Association
Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Association
Junior League of Richmond

Honorable W. Allan Sharrett, Circuit Court - Sixth Circuit of Virginia, 1 August 2016 to 1 November 2017

Awards & Recognition

Order of the Barristers
Virginia Trial Lawyers Student Advocate Award
CALI Award in Advanced Trial Practice

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