Team

Barbara Murphy Stough

Vice President and Chief General Counsel, VP-CGC

Barbara Stough is responsible for the day-to-day operations of RR&S. She participates in the hiring and promotion decisions for upper management and ensures that the organization's operations are carried out in an efficient manner consistent with the ideals established for the company. Barbara ensures that operations of the company are conducted in an upstanding way that conform with regulations regarding interactions with the public sector, as well as employment. Her major role as VP and CGC is to

  • Oversee the legal department and compliance with government regulations.
  • Develop effective legal strategies and representation to protect the company's interests in legal cases and with regulatory agencies.
  • Report compliance and legal issues to management and develop plans for resolving those problems.
  • Advise company management on legal issues and provide feedback on company legal strategies and the selection of outside legal counsel.

Barbara gathers reports from within the company and analyzes them for both efficiency and best practices, and also looks for opportunities to reduce waste and increase productivity while maintaining regulatory adherence.

Barbara holds a BA in International Relations from the University of South Caroline and LLD from George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. Prior to joining RR&S Barbara worked in Legal Services of Northern Virginia and had her own law practice for 15 years in Virginia. She has been an active member of  the Virginia State Bar since 1992.