Virginia Wooten advocates for clients in federal and state courts throughout North Carolina, where she focuses her practice on civil litigation, with an emphasis on employment law and the defense of businesses and public entities. Virginia has defended clients in the courtroom, including at trial and arbitration. In addition, Virginia also serves as an advisor to clients on legal issues arising outside of litigation.
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 and authored the article, “Waiting and Watching in Silence: Closed Captioning Requirements for Online Streaming Under National Association for the Deaf v. Netflix, Inc. and the CVAA.”
While in law school, she clerked for CSH Law, externed for Quintiles, Inc., and interned in the office of the Honorable Stephani W. Humrickhouse of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of North Carolina. She has a B.A. in History from Davidson College.
Articles, Presentations, and Publications
- “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
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
CSH Law Attorneys Participate in 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