VIRGINIA C. RALLS

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Virginia was born and raised in Pensacola, FL 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

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-Current

• 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