Women’s History Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of women in shaping our history and daily lives. In honor of this month, we are proud to highlight the outstanding achievements of our women attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC.
Carolyn M. Grimes
Carolyn M. Grimes, partner at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC, practices in all areas of family law including divorce, spousal support, child custody, child support, equitable distribution, retirement issues, and prenuptial agreements, among other areas.
Carolyn has earned numerous accolades for her exceptional work, most recently including:
- Best Lawyer in Family Law and Family Law Mediation
- Virginia Legal Elite in Family Law Domestic Relations
- Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyer in Divorce and Family
- Arlington Magazine’s Top Lawyer in Family
Jessica Leischner
As a partner at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC, Jessica Leischner is an accomplished family law attorney, litigator and mediator.
Jessica has also been recognized for her excellence in the legal field, earning most recent distinctions:
- Virginia Legal Elite in Family Law Domestic Relations
- Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyer in Divorce and Family
- Arlington Magazine’s Top Lawyer in Family
Gretchyn G. Meinken
Gretchyn G. Meinken is a partner at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC, who focuses her practice on estate planning and administration, as well as general corporate law and taxation.
Gretchyn’s contributions to the legal field have earned her several prestigious awards with the most recent:
- Best Lawyer in Trusts and Estates and Litigation–Trusts and Estates
- Virginia Legal Elite in Taxes, Estates and Trusts
- Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyer in Trusts and Estates
- Arlington Magazine’s Top Lawyer in Trusts and Estates
Xue Connelley
Xue Connelly is an attorney at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC, who practices bankruptcy, wills, trusts and estates.
Xue’s dedication and expertise have been recognized through several honors, most recently including:
- Best Lawyers One to Watch in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Elder Law, and Trusts and Estates
- Virginia Legal Elite in Bankruptcy Creditors Rights
- Arlington Magazine’s Top Lawyer in Bankruptcy Creditors Rights and Trusts and Estates
Rachel Davis
Rachel Davis, attorney at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC, focuses on estate administration, estate planning, and adult guardianships.
Prior to joining the firm, she received her J.D. from the William & Mary School of Law and her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Arkansas with a minor in Business. While at William & Mary, she participated in the Elder Law & Disability Clinic where she provided pro bono legal assistance to the elderly and those with disabilities on issues such as estate planning and guardianships.
Honoring Women in Law
We are proud of these exceptional women and their contributions to the legal profession. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to their clients continue to set new standards of excellence.
Happy Women’s History Month to all the trailblazers, advocates, and leaders in law!
