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Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan Jr.
Member From: September 12, 2014 - Present
- Birth Date: 1959 Birth Place:New York, NY
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
- Spouse: Elizabeth C.
- Children: Corey, Ryan, Jack, and Joe
- Religion:
- Education: Amherst College, MA (B.A., Magna Cum Laude, 1981)
University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1987) - Military Service:
- Occupation/Profession: Attorney
- Memberships/Affiliations: Virginia State Bar
District of Columbia Bar
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit Bar
VSB/VBA Joint Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution (former chair and member)
Virginia State Bar, Council (two terms), Access to Justice Committee (former member), Funding Alternatives and Awards subcommittees (former chairman), Task Force on Emergency Legal Services (former chairman), Special Committee on the Resolution of Fee Disputes (former chairman), Professionalism Course (former faculty member)
Virginia Bar Association (former member, Board of Governors), Committee on Federal Judgeships-Eastern District
Virginia Law Foundation (fellow)
Fairfax County, Park Authority (former board member), Redevelopment and Housing Authority (former vice chairman), Transportation Advisory Commission (former member), Consumer Protection Commission (former member)
Virginia Civics Commission (former member)
Budget Task Force, Dranesville (former chairman)
Fairfax Law Foundation (former member, board of directors)
Alexandria Bar Foundation (former board member)
Legal Services of Northern Virginia (former president and member)
Potomac Legal Aid Society (former member)
Homestretch, Inc. (former vice chairman, board of directors)
McLean Community Foundation (former president, board of trustees)
United States Institute of Peace, Chairman's International Advisory Council
Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership (former member, board of directors)
George Mason University School of Law (former adjunct professor) - Awards: AV Rated, Virginia Super Lawyer (2006, 2014, 2016)
Virginia Business Magazine, Legal Elite (2007, 2008, 2010, 2012)
Washington D.C. Super Lawyer (2007, 2014)
Business Litigation, Super Lawyer (2008)
American Lawyers Media, Virginia's Top Rated Lawyers (2012)
Virginia Lawyers Media, Virginia's Leaders in the Law (2012)
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Counties of Arlington (part) and Fairfax (part) | 48 | Democrat | Minority Caucus Campaign Chairman (2016—) | Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources Finance |
| 2017 | Counties of Arlington (part) and Fairfax (part) | 48 | Democrat | Minority Caucus Campaign Chairman (2016—) | Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources Finance |
| 2018 | Counties of Arlington (part) and Fairfax (part) | 48 | Democrat | Minority Caucus Campaign Chairman (2016-) | Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources Finance |
| 2019 | Counties of Arlington (part) and Fairfax (part) | 48 | Democrat | Minority Caucus Campaign Chairman (2016-) | Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources Education Finance |
| 2020 | Counties of Arlington (part) and Fairfax (part) | 48 | Democrat | Majority Caucus Chair (2020-); Minority Caucus Campaign Chair (2016-2019) | Labor and Commerce (Vice Chair) Courts of Justice Finance Rules |
| 2021 | Counties of Arlington (part) and Fairfax (part) | 48 | Democrat | Majority Caucus Chair (2020-); Minority Caucus Campaign Chair (2016-2019) | Labor and Commerce (Vice Chair) Courts of Justice Finance Rules |
| 2022 | Counties of Arlington (part) and Fairfax (part) | 48 | Democrat | Majority Caucus Chair (2020-2022); Minority Caucus Campaign Chair (2016-2019) | Commerce and Energy Courts of Justice Finance |
| 2023 | Counties of Arlington (part) and Fairfax (part) | 48 | Democrat | Majority Caucus Chair (2020-2022); Minority Caucus Campaign Chair (2016-2019) | Commerce and Energy Courts of Justice Finance |
*The information within this interactive and searchable application has been researched extensively by the House Clerk’s Office. As with any historical records of this age and breadth, there may be discrepancies and/or inconsistencies within records obtained from a variety of credible sources. Any feedback is encouraged at history@house.virginia.gov.