Victoria A. Joseph
Litigation, Arbitration, and Employment Senior Associate – Hogan Lovells LLP
Description of field of expertise
Victoria’s practice focuses primarily on litigation and investigations. She has represented clients faced with challenges stemming from the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, antitrust violations, product liability claims insurance coverage disputes in state and federal courts. Victoria has experience conducting internal investigations, responding to Civil Investigative Demands, leading large-scale teams in discovery, and preparing for and participating in civil and criminal trials. Victoria maintains an active pro bono and public interest practice, she served as a Special Attorney for the State of Minnesota in the prosecution of the four former police officers charged in connection with the death of George Floyd. Prior to joining Hogan Lovells, Victoria served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Gregory M. Sleet (Ret.) of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. While in law school, she served as an associate editor for the Journal of Constitutional Law and was a founding member and comments editor for the Journal of Law & Public Affairs.
What advice would you offer to new attorneys interested in your field?
Being an exceptional lawyer requires talent, discipline, and emotional intelligence. Talent requires a mastery of the substantive area of law you choose to practice. Talent is developed by continuing to learn about the latest developments in your area of expertise and seeking out opportunities to implement any new knowledge and skills you learn. Discipline is the secret recipe for success as a lawyer. Some days will inevitably be difficult when you are practicing law and when motivation seems to slip away, discipline will keep you focused on the goal and task at hand and propel you forward in the face of challenges. Finally, there’s emotional intelligence. Someone who can be empathetic, kind, and self-aware will have the edge over a lawyer without those soft skills. Without emotional intelligence, you will notice how difficult it is to work with and lead people with different personalities around you. Being emotionally intelligent is key to your success in this often collaborative career.
Final thoughts…
Remember that practicing law is practice, and making mistakes are a necessary part of your development. The key is learning from those mistakes and turning them into growth opportunities. Stay confident, stay humble, and stay curious.