Meet Victoria Sterling
Professional Background
I didn’t plan to become a solo practitioner. I was on the partner track at one of the world’s most prestigious law firms.
But after 8 years of watching clients get shuffled between associates, seeing bills padded with unnecessary hours, and witnessing people receive technically correct but strategically hollow advice, I realized something had to change.
So I walked away from the partnership and the seven-figure income to build something different: a practice where clients get the expertise of elite counsel with the attention and dedication they deserve.
The result? Over $87M recovered for litigation clients. $250M+ in successfully closed business transactions. An average 34% estate tax reduction for planning clients. And a 98% client satisfaction rate—because when you treat every case like it matters, it shows.
I bring White & Case sophistication, Columbia Law training, and 15 years of experience to every matter. But unlike big firms, when you hire me, you actually get me—every strategy session, every filing, every negotiation.
Practice Philosophy
“Win at any cost” is not a philosophy—it’s a recipe for pyrrhic victories.
My approach is different. I believe in aggressive representation guided by strategic wisdom. Sometimes that means taking a case to trial and fighting for every dollar. Sometimes it means negotiating a settlement that gives you 90% of what you want with 10% of the stress.
What you will always get from me:
- Honesty over optimism: I’ll tell you what’s actually possible, not what you want to hear
- Strategy over busy work: Every action serves your end goal, not my billable hours
- Results over rhetoric: My track record speaks louder than any promise
- Accessibility over gatekeeping: You get my direct line, not a receptionist’s screening
This isn’t just a practice—it’s a commitment to restoring what legal representation should be.
Credentials & Recognition
Education
J.D., Columbia Law School
Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
Senior Editor, Law Review
B.A., Yale University
Magna Cum Laude
Phi Beta Kappa
Experience
15+ Years in Practice
Former Senior Associate
White & Case LLP
100+ Cases
Successfully Resolved
Honors
New York Super Lawyers Rising Star (2018-2023)
ABA Section Excellence Award
Board Certified – Estate Planning
Bar Admissions & Memberships
Admitted to Practice
- New York State Bar
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Professional Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- New York County Lawyers Association
Career Journey
2016 - Present
Victoria Sterling Law
Established boutique practice focused on delivering big-firm expertise with personalized attention. Successfully represented 200+ clients, recovering $87M+ in litigation and closing $250M+ in transactions. Maintained 98% client satisfaction rate through direct, strategic representation.
2009 - 2016
White & Case LLP
Handled complex corporate transactions, securities offerings, and M&A deals for Fortune 500 clients and emerging growth companies. Led due diligence teams on transactions valued up to $500M. Recognized for exceptional client service and strategic business counsel.
2006 - 2009
Columbia Law School
Magna Cum Laude graduate. Articles Editor, Columbia Law Review. Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. Focused on corporate law, securities regulation, and complex litigation. Summer associate positions at Sullivan & Cromwell and Cravath, Swaine & Moore.
2002 - 2006
Yale University
Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa. Senior thesis on corporate governance and fiduciary duties. Yale Daily News business manager. Trumbull College Scholar.