2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 161
Celebrating the life of Malcolm Pollard McConnell III.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, Malcolm Pollard McConnell III, a distinguished attorney who devoted his career to providing a voice for people in need and a beloved husband and father in Richmond, died on August 23, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Malcolm “Mic” McConnell grew up in the Richmond area and cultivated a love of comic book superheroes in his youth that influenced his life in many ways, from his later achievements as an endurance athlete, to his commitment to protecting the vulnerable through his career in the legal profession; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from J.R. Tucker High School, Mic McConnell earned his bachelor's degree and law degree from the University of Richmond, then began a 38-year career as an attorney; and
WHEREAS, Mic McConnell earned a reputation as a tireless and talented advocate for his clients who went above and beyond to provide clear communication and comforting guidance throughout the legal process; he was highly admired by colleagues for his work ethic, unshakeable integrity, and unwavering commitment to excellence; and
WHEREAS, Mic McConnell most recently served as the lead medical malpractice attorney at Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, having joined the firm in 2001; he was one of the few attorneys in the country who was board-certified in medical malpractice law by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys; and