Virginia Milstead

Practice Areas

Virginia F. Milstead has a broad commercial litigation practice, representing clients in both federal and state courts, with a particular emphasis on securities and M&A litigation, shareholder derivative litigation, and related claims. She has represented clients in matters involving federal and state securities laws, duties of corporate directors, civil RICO, unfair business practices, and various other contract and tort claims.

Career

Law Clerk, Hon. Arthur L. Alarcón, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2005-06)

Law Clerk, Hon. Florence-Marie Cooper, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (2004-05)

Professional Memberships

Board Member, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles;

Board of Regents, Pepperdine University

Personal

has been repeatedly featured in Chambers USA, where clients have praised her as an “absolute rock star” with “an incredible work ethic and attention to detail.” The Los Angeles Business Journal has named her to its Leaders of Influence — Litigators and Trial Attorneys, Women of Influence, and Thriving in Their 40s lists. Additionally, she has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and The Legal 500 for her expertise in securities litigation. Lawdragon has highlighted her on its lists of the 500 Leading Global Litigators and 500 Leading Litigators in America, while Benchmark Litigation has recognized her as a Future Star. Further underscoring her achievements, Ms. Milstead was honored with the Distinguished Alumna Award from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law.

Education