Seven Woods Rogers Attorneys Named “Ones to Watch”

Our goal is not just to attract top talent, but to develop leaders in our firm, our profession, and our community. Nowhere is that demonstrated more clearly than in the accomplishments of our attorneys in the early stages of their careers. Reflecting our commitment to developing young attorneys, seven Woods Rogers attorneys in four cities were named to the annual list of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. 

Attorney Nick Mirra was listed for the first time in Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. The full list of honorees by region and practice area is below. 

Norfolk, VA 

Daniel Stephens 
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) 
Real Estate Law 

Richmond, VA 

Pietro F. Sanitate 
Commercial Litigation 
Insurance Law 
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers 

Leah M. Stiegler 
Labor and Employment Law – Management 
Litigation - Labor and Employment 

Roanoke, VA 

Zachary S. Agee 
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law 
Litigation - Trusts and Estates 
Trusts and Estates 

Susan E. B. Cook 
Intellectual Property Law 

Elizabeth Barry Heddleston 
Health Care Law 

Nicholas A. Mirra 
Corporate Law 
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 

Other acknowledgments given to Woods Rogers attorneys include listings on Best Lawyers in America® and Lawyer of the Year. 

Best Lawyers® lists are compiled based on an exhaustive evaluation. Attorneys are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to ensure they are in current practice and in “good standing.” Lawyers who have been in private practice for 5-9 years are eligible to be nominated for the “Ones to Watch” list. Lawyers are not required nor allowed to pay a fee to be listed. Learn more at www.bestlawyers.com.