Marina Van Orden Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Richmond

Marina Van Orden Bio
ina recently graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law, where she concentrated on Intellectual Property law and earned University of Richmond’s Intellectual Property Certificate. A John Marshall Scholar and member of the prestigious Order of the Coif, Rina also served as the Lead Articles Editor of the University of Richmond Law Review.. While in law school, Rina enjoyed a clinical placement with the Honorable Judge Henry E. Hudson at the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Virginia, where she observed court proceedings and researched, wrote, and edited memorandum opinions. In a special seminar, Rina extensively researched corruption in the Olympics and the implications for the 2016 Rio Games, co-authoring an initial essay in 2014 as well as a final report forthcoming in spring 2016. Additionally, Rina engaged in a pro bono placement with the Richmond Global Health Alliance. Rina was also a member of the McNeill Law Society, the Thomas Jefferson Intellectual Property American Inn of Court, and the Women’s Law Student Association, and served as a board member of the Student Intellectual Property Association.. Rina began her legal career in 2014 as a summer intern at Virginia College Savings Plan, where she assisted the general and associate counsel with a variety of legal matters, including privacy, data breach, and trademark registration and protection. Along with researching and drafting memos, Rina was responsible for developing a data breach notification policy encompassing all 50 states.. Before pursuing her law degree, Rina worked in publishing for nearly 10 years. After working as a writer, editor, and graphic designer at a number of newspapers, she quickly worked her way up to Creative Director & Senior Editor at Ranch & Coast Magazine, a monthly lifestyle publication in San Diego, California. Rina’s wide-ranging responsibilities included writing and editing a variety of content, designing and building the final magazine each month, managing the website, and working closely with advertising clients.. When not practicing law, Rina enjoys reading, traveling, and photography.