On October 8, 2026, Attorney General Jay Jones hosted a celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month at the Barbara Johns Building in Richmond, Virginia. The event featured Latino state and local leaders, political appointees, and community organizations, marking the first of its kind in the Office of the Attorney General's history.

During the event, Attorney General Jones delivered remarks alongside Delegate Elizabeth Guzmán, Delegate Alfonso Lopez, Deputy Solicitor General Ethan Padilla Fallon, and Communications Director RaeAnn Roca Pickett. The evening included traditional dance performances and food from local vendors.

Press Release: Office of the Attorney General of Virginia

Reproduced in full from the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia.

Attorney General Jay Jones Hosts First-of-its-Kind Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in OAG History

Event Highlighted Contributions from Latino Leaders and Public Servants Across the Commonwealth

RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting Latino state and local leaders, political appointees, and community organizations at the Barbara Johns Building. The event is the first-of-its-kind in the Office’s history. Attorney General Jones delivered remarks alongside Delegate Elizabeth Guzmán, Delegate Alfonso Lopez, Deputy Solicitor General Ethan Padilla Fallon, and Communications Director for the Office of the Attorney General, RaeAnn Roca Pickett.

“Many in the Latino community continue to face barriers to opportunity and challenges in accessing institutions that should serve everyone equally. Those experiences are real, and they matter. This office holds space for that truth. This office also holds space for hope, a hope that’s reflected in the leaders from this community who work every day to strengthen justice, expand opportunity, and make sure every Virginian is truly seen and heard. That commitment guides our work in this administration,” said Attorney General Jay Jones. “We fight for justice in this office. But justice only means something if people can feel it in their lives. So, as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we reaffirm our promise to building a Commonwealth where equality, opportunity, and justice truly belong to everyone.

The evening included traditional dance performances by Tradición Dance Company and food from La Milpa Mexican Restaurant & Market. Published on: October 8, 2026 ###