Virginia Coreil Shiver
Eunice,USA
Summary
Accomplished program director, educator, and legal professional with a robust background in leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Proven expertise in litigation, contract negotiation, and legal research, complemented by a strong commitment to team collaboration and results-driven outcomes. Exceptional skills in legal analysis, case strategy, and client advocacy, alongside outstanding communication and problem-solving capabilities. Reliable professional with a history of thriving in high-pressure environments, consistently adapting to evolving needs and priorities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Workforce Innovation & Continuing Education
Louisiana State University at Eunice
Eunice, Louisiana
06.2023 - Current
- Provide oversight and management of the non-credit courses and programs which are offered by the university.
- Assist students and third-party funding entities throughout the enrollment process, including management of the students' enrollment, preparation of student progress reports, issuance of certificates of completion.
- Cultivate partnerships with area industries and businesses to evaluate workforce needs and ultimately develop programs which help to meet those needs.
- Develop and host enrichment programs and classes for the members of the area communities.
- Fostered partnerships with community organizations to expand outreach and engagement opportunities.
High School Teacher
Ville Platte High School
Ville Platte, Louisiana
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Taught English III - American Literature, English IV – English Literature, and Public Speaking, Psychology, Technical Writing.
- Created and operated a fully-interactive classroom, utilizing technology tools to enhance learning experiences and streamline administrative tasks.
- Selected by administration to represent the school in a Google training program sponsored by the Evangeline Parish School Board district for the future implementation of interactive technology in the school system throughout the entire school district.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through the use of engaging debate topics and problem-solving exercises.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and targeted interventions to improve academic performance.
Middle School Teacher
Bayou Chicot Elementary School
Bayou Chicot, Louisiana
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Classroom instructor of the 6th and 8th grade in the subjects of English, Language Arts (ELA), Social Studies, and Louisiana History.
- Created and implemented innovative lesson plans and activities, engaging students in curriculum-aligned lessons.
- Collaborated with staff members in creating effective teaching strategies to ensure students' progress and success.
- Piloted and adopted a fully-interactive classroom for daily lessons with students.
- Maintained strong classroom management skills and incorporated positive behavioral management systems which rewarded students utilizing positive reinforcement.
Attorney/Sole Practitioner (General Law Practice)
Virginia Coreil, APLC
Ville Platte, Louisiana
09.2007 - 08.2016
- Operated and maintained a general legal practice, primarily concentrating on Family Law matters, which included preparation of court pleadings, conducting legal research, drafting court briefs, filing appeals, and counseling clients.
- Provided compassionate support to clients experiencing emotional distress during difficult family law proceedings.
- Identified issues, organized and synthesized complex legal issues, and represented clients' cases through completion, including appeals.
- Preformed extensive and complicated real estate title research and prepared various real estate transactions, including cash sales, mortgage sales, collateral mortgages, special mortgages, and mortgage foreclosures for multiple community banks; prepared real estate leases for banking institutions and commercial businesses.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their goals, providing expert legal advice.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts, ensuring clarity and compliance with applicable laws.
Associate Attorney (General Practice)
C. Brent Coreil, Ltd.
Ville Platte, Louisiana
01.2003 - 09.2007
- Met with clients to identify and discuss legal rights and formulate best course of action.
- Prepared pleadings, motions and memoranda and conduct oral arguments on pre-trial pleadings, represented plaintiffs and defendants in trials before District Courts in all surrounding parishes, and prepared post-trial briefs and motions to the court as requested.
- Closing attorney for multiple banks in the community. Prepared and reviewed various legal instruments and documents, such as contracts, leases, mortgages and sales for various clients, as well as represented clients in various real estate transactions and suits.
- Represented high-profile athlete clients in a variety of domestic matters.
Assistant Attorney General, (Civil Division)
Louisiana Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
04.2002 - 01.2003
- Assigned to conduct research of legal principles specific to governmental entity inquiries and prepared Attorney General Opinions on those issues, which included the Public Records Act, Louisiana Open Meeting Laws and Dual-Office Holding laws specific to the State of Louisiana.
- Responded to many inquiries from the general public, providing guidance and direction into available legal resources.
- Represented the State of Louisiana, Office of the Attorney General, in various legal proceedings in which it was a party.
Education
Juris Doctor - Law
Paul M. Hebert School of Law
Baton Rouge, Louisiana05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana08-1998
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Creativity and innovation
- Program management
- Contract negotiation
- Corporate communications
- Team collaboration
- Case management
- Legal research
- Legal advisory
- Family law
- Legal analysis
- Evaluating contracts
Certification
- Louisiana State board of Private Investigator Examiners, 2026-02-01, Licensed Private Investigator (Journeyman License Application Submitted)
- Louisiana Department of Education, 2018-07-01, Practitioner Teacher License, English 6th-12th
- Loyola University, College of Law, 2008-06-01, Qualified Divorce and Civil Mediator
- Louisiana Bar Association, 2002-04-01, Licensed Attorney,
Timeline
Director of Workforce Innovation & Continuing Education
Louisiana State University at Eunice
06.2023 - Current
High School Teacher
Ville Platte High School
08.2018 - 06.2023
Middle School Teacher
Bayou Chicot Elementary School
08.2016 - 08.2018
Attorney/Sole Practitioner (General Law Practice)
Virginia Coreil, APLC
09.2007 - 08.2016
Associate Attorney (General Practice)
C. Brent Coreil, Ltd.
01.2003 - 09.2007
Assistant Attorney General, (Civil Division)
Louisiana Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General
04.2002 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Louisiana State University
Juris Doctor - Law
Paul M. Hebert School of Law