Natasha “Tash” N. Phidd, originally from Long Island, New York, received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and her J.D. from William & Mary Law School in Williamsburg, Virginia. She is admitted to practice law in Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Ms. Phidd brings a breadth of legal experience to her practice—she kicked off her career as an attorney representing plaintiffs and employee claimants in personal injury and workers’ compensation matters, respectively. Ms. Phidd then practiced in the criminal law space as a dedicated public defender in Northern Virginia, where she tried and resolved numerous cases for juvenile and adult clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges. Currently, she practices in the employment law arena, where she fights for justice for plaintiff employees throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
When she is not lawyering, Ms. Phidd enjoys trivia and board game nights with friends, exploring various restaurants in the DMV area, dancing, visiting her family, reading, and watching “Survivor”. She also is a big fan of “dad jokes” (and tells some pretty great ones as well).
Education:
- Princeton University (A.B., 2013)
- William and Mary Law School (J.D., 2019)
- Dean’s Certificate
- William & Mary Law School Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice
- William & Mary Law School National Moot Court Team
- William & Mary Law School Innocence Project Clinic
Professional Memberships/Organizations:
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA)
- National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)
Bar Admissions:
- Virginia
- District of Columbia
Speaking Engagements:
- 2021 – “Turning the Corner – Trial Prep and Strategy in the New Normal: Best Practices in the Newly Expanded General District Court” (VTLA) – Panelist
- 2022 – “Tough Talks: Race, Gender and Challenges in Law” (VTLA) – Panelist
- 2024 – “Young Trial Lawyers Retreat – The Next Leg: The Race Continues” (VTLA) – Chair and Panelist
- 2024 – “Young Trial Lawyer Advocacy Panel & Networking Reception at University of Richmond School of Law” (VTLA) – Panelist
- 2024 – 2024 VTLA Annual Convention – “Educating the Bench Through Advocacy” – Speaker
- 2025 – “New Trial Lawyer Advocacy Panel & Networking Reception at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School” (VTLA) – Panelist
Publications:
- A Call of Duty to Counterstrike: Cyberharassment and the Toxic Gaming Culture Plaguing Female Gamers and Developers. William & Mary Law School Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice (2019)
- Tips for Discovery in Workers’ Compensation Cases with Third-Party Claims. VTLA Journal, Vol. 29, Num. 2 (2022), Co-Authored.
Awards:
- WILG Top Injured Workers’ Attorneys (June 2022)
