Overview
Awards

Joanie is an associate in the firm’s Consumer Financial Services practice, where she represents clients across a wide range of litigation matters in both federal and state courts. She has advocated for clients at every stage of the litigation process, including depositions, hearings, and trials.

Joanie also maintains a significant practice in Virginia state court, where she frequently represents public utility companies in eminent domain and property dispute proceedings.

  • Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation (2026-2027), Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants (2026-2027)

Joanie is an associate in the firm’s Consumer Financial Services practice, where she represents clients across a wide range of litigation matters in both federal and state courts. She has advocated for clients at every stage of the litigation process, including depositions, hearings, and trials.

Joanie also maintains a significant practice in Virginia state court, where she frequently represents public utility companies in eminent domain and property dispute proceedings.

  • Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation (2026-2027), Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants (2026-2027)
  • Summer legal associate, Truist Financial Corporation, 2022
  • Judicial intern, Hon. Rachel Adams, New York State Supreme Court, Matrimonial, May 2022 – August 2022

Education

  • University of Richmond School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2024, Order of the Coif; McNeill Law Society; CALI Awards in civil procedure criminal law & evidence
  • University of Virginia, B.A., with high distinction, 2018, Echols Scholar; Dean’s List, political and social thought

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
  • Pro Bono Certificate Recipient, University of Richmond School of Law