Tatiana earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, and Bachelor of Art degree in Philosophy from Virginia Commonwealth University. During her time at VCU, she interned at the CIA and also studied abroad in Spain at the University of Salamanca where she earned a top score in the International Fluency Exam for Spanish translators. Tatiana earned her Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law. While at Regent, she gained hands on experience as a tutor for juveniles at the Norfolk Detention Center, and as a Student Bar Association mentor. Also while at Regent, she interned for the Federal Public Defender's Office in Norfolk. Under the supervision of the Federal Public Defender, she assisted in the defense of various indigent clients and conducted client interviews in Spanish. Tatiana also completed a study abroad program for International Law and Human Rights in Strasbourg, France. Tatiana focuses on Family Law and Criminal Defense, and is also a mediator. She speaks fluent Spanish.