Pleasant S. Brodnax III ‘83, a distinguished trial attorney and legal strategist, brings his extensive federal and state litigation experience, corporate governance, and ethical compliance to the Board of Trustees of Hampton University. An accomplished advisor to clients confronting complex, high stakes matters, his leadership will play a pivotal role in solidifying the University’s institutional mission.   

Brodnax has built a career representing high-profile clients, including government officials, corporate officers, and professional athletes. His accomplishments have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Washingtonian’s Top Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers, who invites only the top one percent of lawyers in any jurisdiction into membership. He chaired the College’s Washington, D.C. chapter for the past two years.   

His service on two Virginia State Bar boards – proposing rules governing the attorney disciplinary process and conducting hearings involving serious allegations of attorney misconduct – underscores his commitment to the legal profession and ethical standards.   

A proud Hampton University alumnus (with High Honors), Brodnax obtained his law degree from the College of William & Mary. As a member of the Board of Trustees, he’s now poised to strengthen the institution’s foundation and drive its mission forward.