VCU news

By Melissa Jones

RICHMOND, Va. – Edward L. Flippen, J.D., rector of the board of visitors of Virginia Commonwealth University, was re-elected by the board today (May 18) to a second term. He became rector in 2000 and was first appointed to the board by former Gov. George Allen in 1994. Mr. Flippen, a VCU alumnus, also is a member of the board of directors of the VCU Health System Authority.

A partner with McGuireWoods LLP, Mr. Flippen has taught and practiced law for 25 years. He also served as chairman of the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Education.

"The board’s re-election of Mr. Flippen to a second term as rector is a testament to his quality leadership as well as his commitment to VCU," said VCU President Eugene P. Trani, Ph.D. "His work with the university has been a true benefit to students and faculty."

In addition to frequent guest lectures at VCU, Mr. Flippen has lectured on public utilities law at the University of Virginia School of Law, on trade regulation at the Graduate School of Business at the College of William and Mary and on economic regulation at the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond, Washington and Lee University School of Law and the Marshall Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary. Mr. Flippen has published a number of articles on economic regulation and is listed in the public utilities section of "The Best Lawyers in America."

Mr. Flippen received his bachelor’s degree from VCU and his master’s and law degrees from the College of William and Mary. Prior to joining McGuireWoods, Mr. Flippen served as deputy general counsel for the State Corporation Commission, assistant general counsel for Duke Power Company, and partner in the Energy and Environment practice group at Mays and Valentine LLP.