It was announced today that Matthew B. Kaplan, the Principal of The Kaplan Law Firm, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Virginia Employment Lawyers Association (“VELA”). VELA is the Virginia affiliate of the National Employment Lawyers Association. Like its nationwide umbrella organization, VELA is an association of attorneys who represent employees in employment law cases. Its purpose is to advance employee rights and it serves lawyers who advocate for equality and justice in the workplace.