Kathleen W. Panagis

Kathleen is part of a core team of attorneys dedicated to the firm’s Community Associations practice.  With close to 15 years of experience, she serves as general counsel to homeowner and condominium associations located in Virginia.

Kathleen’s practice includes advising boards on various areas of the law, providing guidance on governance, interpreting and drafting amendments to governing documents, preparing comprehensive administrative and policy resolutions, counseling associations on fair housing matters, negotiating contracts, and conducting tailor-made trainings for associations. In 2020, Kathleen helped co-create WRVB’s Open Session webpage, an online resource with curated content for Virginia community associations.

Kathleen is an active member in the Southeastern Virginia Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (SEVA-CAI). She frequently teaches at chapter events and regularly authors articles for the chapter.  Kathleen serves as a member of SEVA-CAI’s Board of Directors and currently serves as Vice-President. She has previously received SEVA-CAI’s Rising Star Award in 2016, CA Day Committee’s Volunteer of the Year Award in 2017, Committee of the Year Award in 2018, Communications Committee’s Co-Volunteer of the Year Award in 2020, and Author of the Year in 2021.

Kathleen resides in her hometown of Virginia Beach with her husband, two young sons, and Labrador retriever named Lady. She enjoys breakfast wraps from Malbon Brothers, oysters from Eurasia Café, dinner at Sal’s by Victor (in Williamsburg), and ice cream from Gelati Celesti.