VICTORIA F. CHAPMAN
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
Dedicated legal professional with solid foundation in legal research, drafting pleadings, and document review. Communicates clearly and effectively with client, opposing counsel, and judges. Committed to making meaningful contributions to the team, along with continuous learning and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Hunt Law Firm, PLLC
08.2023 - Current
- Represent clients in a wide range of family law matters, including child custody disputes, property divisions, divorces, and enforcements and modifications of court orders
- Draft pleadings, motions, and final orders for divorce and child custody cases
- Assist in preparing for temporary orders hearings and trial, including conducting witness interviews and drafting direct examination questions
Trademark Clinic, South Texas College of Law Houston
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Practiced trademark law before the USPTO under faculty supervision
- Conducted preliminary factual investigations to assess trademark eligibility and infringement risks
- Drafted and filed federal trademark applications with the USPTO
Intern
Harris County Attorney’s Office – Child Protective Services Division
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Summarized voluminous discovery materials for use at trial
- Supported attorneys in trial preparation, including witness prep and case strategy
Law Clerk
Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Drafted pleadings, motions, discovery requests, settlement demand letters, and research memoranda in personal injury cases
- Observed depositions, mediations, and court proceedings, and assisted in preparing clients for depositions
Law Clerk
Schechter, Shaffer, & Harris, LLP
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Drafted discovery requests, motions, and research memoranda for the firm’s maritime personal injury section
Site Supervisor
Harris County Domestic Relations Office
04.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed court-ordered supervised visitation program to ensure child safety
Advocacy Coordinator
Child Advocates, Inc.
12.2018 - 09.2022
- Represented best interests of children in foster care in collaboration with DFPS, attorneys, and courts
- Prepared reports and advocated in judicial hearings
Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigative Caseworker
Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Conducted investigations into allegations of child abuse and neglect
- Worked closely with legal staff and law enforcement on emergency response cases
Education
Juris Doctor -
South Texas College of Law Houston
Houston, Texas05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas08-2012
Skills
- Client communication
- Legal writing
- Legal research
- Document review
- Discovery
- Mediation
Accomplishments
- ABA Region Representation in Mediation Competition Team, 1st place - Regional Champion, 3rd place – National Competition, Spring 2025
- Presidential Fellow
- Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society
- Dean’s Honor List, Fall 2022 and Spring 2025
- CALI Award for Legal Research & Writing II
- CALI Award for Negotiation for Litigation Attorneys
Timeline
Trademark Clinic, South Texas College of Law Houston
01.2025 - 05.2025
Hunt Law Firm, PLLC
08.2023 - Current
Intern
Harris County Attorney’s Office – Child Protective Services Division
07.2023 - 08.2023
Law Clerk
Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP
05.2023 - 07.2023
Law Clerk
Schechter, Shaffer, & Harris, LLP
02.2023 - 05.2023
Site Supervisor
Harris County Domestic Relations Office
04.2019 - 10.2022
Advocacy Coordinator
Child Advocates, Inc.
12.2018 - 09.2022
Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigative Caseworker
Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
09.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas at Austin
Juris Doctor -
South Texas College of Law Houston