Dean is a principal with Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black (WRVB), located in the firm’s Norfolk office. He concentrates his law practice in all areas of labor and employment law and litigation.

He advises and represents businesses on a broad range of employment issues including union avoidance, discrimination, wrongful discharge, wage and hour claims, VOSH/OSHA citations, trade secrets, employment contracts and covenants not to compete.

Dean represents clients in state and federal courts, as well as in administrative forums and before arbitrators and mediators.

Attorney Perspectives

Speaking Engagements

  • Virginia Community Service Board HR Council | 2024 Legal Update
    May 2, 2024
  • HR Virginia 2024 Annual Conference | Learn to Think Like a Lawyer
    April 22, 2024
  • Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black | Back on Track: 42nd Annual Labor & Employment Seminars
    October 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, 2023
  • Hampton Roads National Industry Liaison Group | 2023 Legal Update
    August 18, 2023
  • HR Virginia 2023 Annual Conference | 10 Legal Commandments
    April 25, 2023

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