Vandeventer Black managing partner, Michael L. Sterling, has been appointed to be a member of the Board of WHRO Public Media. The appointment became official on July 1.

“I am honored to be selected to join the Board of Directors of WHRO. Our firm has been a proud partner of this organization for many years,” said Sterling.

Besides serving as the Managing Partner of the firm, Mike also serves on the Executive Board and Chaired the firm’s Construction and Government Contracts Practice Group, Practice Management Committee, and Dispute Resolution Services. His practice concentrates on complex projects and disputes for international, national, and local clients with a particular focus on compliance and other regulatory issues. He also manages the law firm’s Dispute Resolution Services. He serves as an arbitrator and mediator for the American Arbitration Association (AAA), various courts, and by private appointments.

Mike recognizes the importance of public and professional service and serves on the Board of Directors of Eggleston Services.  Mike has served on the Boards of the Red Cross of Southeastern Virginia and the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association, and he has been Chairman of the Virginia Bar Association Construction and Public Contract Law Executive Council and the Vandeventer Black Foundation.