Leadership

David L. Arnold
Chief Executive Officer

Dave has served on the firm's Executive Committee since 2015 and was elected as CEO in 2019. He has practiced law for over 25 years and leads Pender & Coward’s eminent domain practice group. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, real estate and business matters. A certified Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA) and frequent presenter at Right of Way industry conferences, Dave also speaks at continuing legal education seminars.

Kevin L. Hubbard
Chief Financial Officer

Kevin has served on the firm’s Executive Committee since 2022 and was elected to serve as the firm's CFO in 2026. He is also the managing shareholder of the firm's Chesapeake office and has practiced law in Chesapeake for 40 years. Kevin focuses his practice on personal injury and civil litigation cases and regularly represents injured workers before the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. Kevin also counsels clients on corporate and real estate contract matters and litigation.

Bretta Z. Lewis
Chief Operating Officer

Bretta was elected to serve as the firm’s COO in 2026. She leads the firm’s Family Law Practice Group and has practiced law in Hampton Roads for more than 25 years. Bretta focuses her practice on domestic matters, including high conflict custody cases, litigation with Child Protective Services, negotiation and preparation of pre-and post-nuptial agreements, and equitable distribution of marital estates that include complex corporate interests. She has been a certified Guardian Ad Litem for more than 20 years and has extensive experience in matters involving children with special needs, behavioral challenges, and non-traditional family structures.