John Working began volunteering with Downtown Ashland Association in 2019 to help promote the local business community, and he currently serves as Vice President.
John Working, J.D.
Working is the co-owner and a founding partner of Railside Law Group. His practice focuses on criminal and traffic defense, family law, and estate planning. Together with partner Virginia Podboy, The Railside Law Group operates as a general practice at 307B England Street.
John Working explained the partners’ choice to locate in Downtown Ashland, saying, “There is a real sense of community among Ashland business owners. People rally around each other and the community values supporting local business.”
John Working is a 2001 graduate of Randolph-Macon College. He earned an English major and Education minor. Working says, “I was grateful to not only receive an education from the College, but also make meaningful connections with professors and coaches.” After graduation, Working spent seven years teaching English and coaching football at Varina High School and Mechanicsville High School.
John Working and his wife Jessica Robertson Working are both entrepreneurs in Downtown Ashland.
During his time in the public school system, Working was inspired to advocate for youth and the less fortunate, and he became interested in the legal field. He attended the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law. Now an attorney, Working volunteers with the Hanover County Drug Court defending youth who are criminally charged and are at-risk of developing substance dependency. The Drug Court helps divert youth away from the criminal justice system, while helping them develop tools to build better futures.
Downtown Ashland Association is fortunate to have John Working’s leadership as an advocate and business owner in our community.