Beth Waller Receives Legal Excellence Award for Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Innovation

Beth Burgin Waller, Woods Rogers Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Principal and Practice Chair, has been selected for Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s Legal Excellence in Innovation Award in the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Individual category.

Beth advises clients on a broad range of technology matters, from complex technology transactions to high‑stakes cyber incident response. She is a leading voice in the rapidly evolving AI landscape—guiding clients through multimillion‑dollar turbine procurements for data centers, privacy compliance for large language model development, and emerging AI governance challenges.

Beth’s industry recognition is extensive. Chambers & Partners ranks her among the top cybersecurity attorneys in both its U.S. (2025) and Global (2026) guides. Clients describe her as a “powerhouse,” “vastly knowledgeable,” and “spectacular” in both commercial and technical understanding—calling her their “fire and forget” when an issue needs to be solved. In 2025, she was also named a BTI Client Service All‑Star for delivering practical, risk‑aligned counsel.

The award will be presented at the 2026 Legal Innovation Summit on June 24 in Richmond.

Beth will be profiled in Virginia Lawyers Weekly in a feature showcasing her leadership in legal innovation, offering guidance to aspiring innovators and outlining both the challenges and the major opportunities shaping the field.