Virginia M. Wooten advocates for clients in courtrooms throughout North Carolina, where she focuses her practice in employment, municipal, and professional liability. She is passionate about helping clients resolve matters constructively and advising clients on minimizing risk before litigation arises.
Virginia defends lawsuits involving claims of wrongful termination, negligence, breach of contract, and alleged violations of Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, and REDA in federal and state courts. She also counsels businesses and public entities regarding internal and administrative investigations (including EEOC and DOL investigations), contract disputes, employee relations, policies, and pre-suit matters. She has also defended numerous public officials, public entities, and police officers in various matters involving state law claims and constitutional violations. In addition, Virginia has handled appeals to the North Carolina Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of North Carolina, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Virginia has also been recognized twice as a North Carolina Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. No more than 2.5% of lawyers in the state are eligible to receive this recognition.
She serves on the CSH Law COVID-19 Response Team.
She earned her juris doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law, where she served as Executive Editor of the North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology. She has a B.A. degree in History from Davidson College.
Articles, Presentations, and Publications
- “Peeling Back the Label: Current Trends in False Labeling Claims,” In-House Defense Quarterly, Spring 2018
- “Tips for Hiring Your Seasonal Help,” At Your Service, July 2016
- “Waiting and Watching in Silence: Closed Captioning Requirements for Online Streaming Under National Association for the Deaf v. Netflix, Inc. and the CVAA.” North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology, 2012
Most Recent Posts
14 CSH Law Attorneys Named to 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Today CSH Law proudly announced that 14 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers and 2021 North Carolina Rising Stars lists.… Read More
CSH Law Launches COVID-19 Response Team
Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (CSH Law) announced the creation of its COVID-19 Response Team. The team is comprised of… Read More
John Ong and Virginia Wooten Obtained Summary Judgment in Construction Defect Case
John Ong (Charlotte) and Virginia Wooten (Charlotte) obtained Summary Judgment in favor of a subcontractor in a multi-million dollar construction… Read More
John Ong and Virginia Wooten Obtained Summary Judgment in Product Exposure Case
John Ong (Charlotte) and Virginia Wooten (Charlotte) obtained Summary Judgment on behalf of a manufacturer of a fuel treatment additive… Read More
COVID-19 and Compliance with Open Meeting Laws: Going Virtual
*Updated information about Remote Public Hearings can be found on a June 11, 2020 blog “Remote Public Meetings: COVID-19’s Impact… Read More
Update on Joint Employer Status
On March 16, 2020, the Department of Labor’s final rule updating regulations on joint employer status under the Fair Labor… Read More
CSH Law Staff Members Participate in 4ALL Statewide Service Day
Members of the Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (CSH Law) offices participated in the North Carolina Bar Foundation’s 13th Annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day on Friday, March 6.… Read More
Virginia Wooten Selected to MCB Leadership Institute
Virginia Wooten, an attorney in the Charlotte office of Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP, was recently selected to join the 2020 class of the Mecklenburg County Bar & Mecklenburg County Bar Foundation’s Leadership Institute (BLI).… Read More
CSH Law Women’s Initiative Names New Leaders
Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (CSH Law) has named Melody Jolly, Stephanie Gaston Poley and Virginia Wooten as the new leaders of its Women’s Initiative. The Women’s Initiative empowers our women attorneys to discuss and act on issues that are important to them. The group holds an annual retreat and events throughout the year.… Read More
CSH Law Attorneys Honored as NC Lawyers Weekly Rising Stars
Laura Dean and Virginia Wooten were honored today as the North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Rising Stars. Laura and Virginia were honored along with the other recipients at a luncheon in Raleigh.… Read More
21 Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog Attorneys Named to 2019 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Today Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (CSH Law) proudly announced that 21 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 North Carolina Super Lawyers and 2019 North Carolina Rising Stars lists.… Read More
CSH Law Attorneys Published in DRI Publication
Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (CSH Law) attorneys were recently featured in the Spring 2018 edition of In-House Defense Quarterly. The article, “Current Trends in Handling False Labeling Claims,” discusses legal issues surrounding labeling of food items.… Read More
4ALL Statewide Service Day
Attorneys from the offices of Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (CSH Law) participated in the North Carolina Bar Association’s 11th Annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day on Friday, March 2.… Read More
Virginia Wooten to Serve on Charlotte Chamber Board of Directors
Virginia Wooten, an attorney based in the Charlotte office of Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP, has been elected to serve on the Charlotte Chamber’s Board of Directors Class of 2020. Virginia’s term began Jan. 1, 2018 and ends in 2020.
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Virginia Wooten Elected Vice President of Young Affiliates of the Mint Museum
Virginia Wooten, an attorney in the Charlotte office of Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP, has been elected Vice President for the Board of Directors of the Young Affiliates of the Mint Museum. Virginia will serve as Vice President for a one year term before becoming President in 2018. The Young Affiliates of the Mint Museum is the longest running young professional group in Charlotte, North Carolina, and supports the Mint Museum through a variety of social, cultural, leadership, and fundraising activities and events.… Read More
CSH Law Attorneys Participate in 4ALL Statewide Service Day
Six attorneys from Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (CSH Law) participated in the North Carolina Bar Association’s 10th Annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day on Friday, March 3. The statewide event is sponsored by the North Carolina Bar Association Foundation and the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA).… Read More
Summary Judgment Granted in Action Against Real Estate Agents
Russ Racine, Virginia Wooten, and Meredith FitzGibbon obtained Summary Judgment for a North Carolina real estate agent and her employer… Read More
Tips for Hiring Your Seasonal Help
Stephanie Gaston Poley and Virginia Wooten are featured in the July 2016 edition of At Your Service, the magazine for the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association. Their article, “Tips for Hiring Your Seasonal Help,” explains the legal issues that must be considered when hiring seasonal staff. … Read More
Virginia Wooten Serves as Derby Days Co-Chair
Virginia Wooten, an attorney based in the Charlotte office of Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP, served as Co-Chair for the annual Derby Days event hosted by the Young Affiliates of the Mint. The fundraising event will be held May 7 and will feature a live band, lawn games, Mint Juleps, and a live showing of the Kentucky Derby. … Read More
CSH Law Attorneys Participate in 4ALL Statewide Service Day
Eight attorneys from Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (CSH Law) participated in the North Carolina Bar Association’s 9th Annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day on Friday, March 4. The statewide event is sponsored by the North Carolina Bar Association Foundation and the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA).… Read More
Virginia Wooten Appointed to Young Affiliates Board
Virginia Wooten has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Young Affiliates of the Mint Museum. Virginia, an attorney in the Charlotte office of Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP, will serve a three-year term on the board and has been a member of the organization since 2014.… Read More
CSH Law Attorneys Participate in 4ALL Statewide Service Day
Eleven attorneys from Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (CSH Law) participated in the North Carolina Bar Association’s 8th Annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day on Friday, March 6. … Read More
Virginia Wooten Joins CSH Law Charlotte
CSH Law announced that Virginia Wooten joined its Charlotte office, general liability practice group with an emphasis on municipalities and public entities.… Read More