Virginia Housing Chief Counsel Fred Bryant Selected for In-House Counsel Award
October 2, 2026At a ceremony in Richmond on Thursday, Sept. 17, Virginia Housing Chief Counsel Fred Bryant received the Virginia Lawyers Weekly and Virginia Business 2026 In-House Counsel Award. The In-House Counsel Awards program recognizes in-house attorneys at all levels who navigate complex contract negotiations, represent their companies in high-stakes litigation, safeguard organizational assets and serve as leaders in the in-house legal community.
“I’m honored to be recognized among so many legal professionals from across the Commonwealth,” said Virginia Housing Chief Counsel Fred Bryant. “This recognition reflects the dedication and hard work of the entire Virginia Housing team, and I’m grateful for the way we come together to support our mission every day.
For more than 30 years, Fred Bryant has been a key contributor to Virginia Housing’s mission to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing. Since joining the organization in 1993 as associate counsel, he has worked diligently and advanced through the roles of senior counsel, associate general counsel and deputy general counsel before being named chief counsel in 2021. Prior to joining Virginia Housing, Bryant completed clerkships with the Virginia Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Court in Abingdon and later worked in private practice.
“Fred’s nomination is a wonderful and well deserved recognition of his decades of service to Virginia Housing,” said Virginia Housing CEO Tammy Neale. “Throughout his career, Bryant has led innovative and creative efforts that continue to benefit Virginia Housing and the Commonwealth. His impact can be seen across numerous programmatic changes and initiatives that have strengthened affordability and expanded opportunities for Virginians.”