Virginia Business and Virginia Lawyers Weekly recognize attorneys for professional accomplishments, community service, and mentorship
Virginia Beach, Va. - Virginia Business and Virginia Lawyers Weekly have named Melissa Moffa, chief risk officer and general counsel for Chartway Credit Union, a 2026 In-House Counsel Awards honoree. She is one of 31 attorneys from across Virginia selected for this year's recognition.
The In-House Counsel Awards recognize attorneys who navigate complex negotiations, represent their organizations in high-stakes litigation, protect important organizational assets, and serve as leaders in Virginia's in-house legal community. Honorees are selected by an internal committee based on documented professional accomplishments, community service, and mentorship.
"At Chartway, our legal, risk, and compliance work is ultimately about protecting our members, supporting our team, and helping the credit union deliver on its purpose," said Moffa. "I am honored to receive this recognition alongside so many accomplished legal professionals in Virginia. It reflects the collaboration and shared commitment of the teams I have the privilege to lead."
As Chartway's chief risk officer and general counsel, Moffa oversees the credit union's legal, compliance, enterprise risk management, BSA/AML, fraud, collections, information security, corporate real estate, and facilities teams. She also leads commercial lending risk oversight and due diligence efforts that support Chartway's continued growth and strategic initiatives.
"Melissa brings an exceptional combination of legal expertise and strategic perspective to Chartway," said Brian Schools, president and CEO of Chartway Credit Union. "Her work helps us thoughtfully manage risk while continuing to evolve in ways that serve our members and strengthen our organization. This recognition is well-deserved, and we are proud to see Melissa honored among Virginia's leading in-house attorneys."
This recognition follows Moffa's selection as a 2025 Virginia Business Forty Under 40 honoree. She was in the inaugural class of the program which recognizes emerging business leaders based on their professional accomplishments, community service, and commitment to inspiring change.
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About Chartway
Since 1959, Chartway has been unlocking the potential of individuals and families so they can thrive. Member-owned and values-driven, our $3.2 billion credit union proudly serves more than 265,000 members with branches in Utah, Texas, and Virginia. We've been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Credit Unions, included on American Banker's Top Credit Union to Work For list, and received numerous other top workplace and best credit union accolades. Driving innovation for the future of financial services, Chartway Ventures, a wholly owned credit union service organization (CUSO), invests in technology and innovative financial solutions that create value for Chartway members and the credit union industry. Reflecting a bright way forward, Chartway Promise Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3), has granted $17 million to provide medically fragile children and their families memorable experiences that bring joy, hope, and smiles. For information on our vibrant organization, please visit www.Chartway.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About Virginia Business
Virginia Business is the only publication in Virginia dedicated to covering economic activity in every sector and region of the commonwealth. The magazine has established a reputation as a must-read for those who want to stay abreast of commercial events in Virginia and attracts a diverse group of readers, including business leaders who hold managerial and financial positions and fill a host of C-suite positions. Virginia Business hosts several annual events to recognize excellence and provide leadership opportunities and facilitates thoughtful discussion with market leaders through its webinar series. Its Digital Marketing Solutions help customers with social media, search engine marketing and optimization, retargeting, email marketing and more. Virginia Business is part of BridgeTower Media, the leading provider of B2B information, research, events, and marketing solutions across more than 25 U.S. markets and industries. For more information, visit VirginiaBusiness.com.
About Virginia Lawyers Weekly
For more than 35 years, Virginia Lawyers Weekly has been the only brand in Virginia to bring together all the most current information lawyers in the commonwealth need to practice law -- digests of the latest cases, reports on new verdicts and settlements, court rule changes, and more. Virginia Lawyers Weekly events bring the legal community together at awards programs honoring lawyers at all stages of a career -- in the first 10 years, in their prime, and at the close. The publication also recognizes women lawyers and judges in fuller measure than any other awards program in the state. Virginia Lawyers Weekly is part of BridgeTower Media, the leading provider of B2B information, research, events, and marketing solutions across more than 25 U.S. markets and industries. For more information, visit VALawyersWeekly.com.