Virginia C. Ralls

Virginia was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida and is a proud military spouse. EDUCATIONDrexel 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, Senior LAW 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•Childrens 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.