Virginia was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida and is a proud military spouse.
EDUCATION
Drexel University, Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Juris Doctor, May 2016
• Member of Veterans Law Society, Family Law Society, International Law Society, Marshall Brennan Program, 1L Mentor Program, SeniorLAW Helpline Project
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Eric D. Turner Award, May 2016
• Pro Bono Recognition Award, May 2016
University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida
Masters, Public Administration, December 2011
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Science, cum laude, Recreation with a Specialization in Tourism and Hospitality Management, December 2008
• Member, LEAPS (Leisure Education and Parks Students), Rho Phi Lambda Fraternity (Honor Society College of HHP), Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority (Music Chair 2004)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chase & Ralls, PLC, Pensacola, Florida
Senior Associate, Fall 2016 – present
Director of Trust and Estates Department, Spring 2017 – present
Licensed to Practice before United States Tax Court, January 2017 - present
• Trust and Estates, Probate, Family Law and Tax Litigation
AWARDS
• 2020-2021 Armed Forces Insurance Coast Guard District 8 Military Spouse of the Year
• Top 40 Young Lawyer, National Alliance of Women In Law, State of Florida 2019
• University of Florida, College of Health and Human Performance, Outstanding Young Alumni, Class of 2018
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Eric D. Turner Award, May 2016
• Pro Bono Recognition Award, May 2016
• University of Florida, College of Health and Human Performance Danny Eggart Award ‘08
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
• Impact 100, Pensacola, Florida 2020-2021
• Military Spouse J.D. Network 2021-2022
• Northwest Florida Estate Planning Counsel 2016 -present
• Inns of Court 2017-2020
• Fiesta Forces Commando, Fiesta of Five Flags, 2016-2019 (Leader of Fiesta Volunteers)
• Fiesta Volunteer Forces, 2008-2012, 2016 - present
• Fiesta Parade Committee 2016-2018
• Pensacola Young Professional, 2016-2017
• University of Florida Alumni Member, 2008-present
• University of West Florida Alumni Member, 2011-present
• Drexel University Alumni Network Member, 2016-present
• Children’s Home Society Special Events and Fundraising Committee, 2010-2012
• Fiesta DAMAS de la COURT, 2009-2012
Virginia focuses on trusts and estates, tax, probate and family law.
