John Foster is an accomplished attorney and long-distance cycling enthusiast. Growing up as a military child, he experienced life on several military bases, which shaped his strong sense of discipline and community.
John earned his undergraduate degree in History and Foreign Affairs and a law degree from the University of Virginia. He began his legal career as a senior attorney before serving as Assistant County Attorney, City Attorney, and currently as General Counsel for Fairfax County Public Schools. He is recognized as AV-rated (preeminent) by Martindale-Hubbell and serves on the Virginia State Bar Council.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of serving in various public service roles, from assistant county attorney to city attorney, and now as General Counsel for a public school system. One of the
Working in public service law has taught me that one of the most important responsibilities of lawyers in government and public institutions is helping organizations make decisions that are both lawful and effective. Whether serving
Working in local government law has been a central part of my career. From my early days as an assistant county attorney to my current role as General Counsel for a public school system, I
Working as General Counsel for a public institution has given me a front-row seat to the challenges that come with managing risk and liability. Public institutions, whether they are schools, local governments, or other agencies,