Eileen R. Geller

Overview

Eileen Geller brings a litigator’s precision and a journalist’s eye for detail to labor and employment dispute resolution, professional liability defense, tort cases, and media law matters. Eileen’s background as an Emmy Award-winning television news producer gives her an edge in the courtroom – she understands how narratives shape outcomes and knows how to distill complex legal issues into persuasive arguments. Whether defending employers against discrimination claims or navigating high-stakes professional liability litigation, Eileen combines strategic thinking with practical solutions that protect her clients’ interests and reputations.

Eileen’s practice centers on defending businesses and professionals when the stakes are highest. She handles the full spectrum of employment litigation, and regularly counsels clients on compliance strategies that can curtail litigation before it starts. Her professional liability work spans multiple industries, where she defends against malpractice and negligence claims with a focus on early case assessment and efficient resolution. Eileen regularly litigates before Virginia’s federal and state courts, bringing the same preparation and intensity to every forum.

Eileen’s career reflects a consistent commitment to high-pressure environments, where clarity and credibility matter most. Her transition from broadcast journalism to litigation wasn’t a departure but an evolution—both fields demand the ability to process information quickly, identify what’s essential, and communicate effectively. That dual perspective shapes Eileen’s approach in every case she handles today, from initial strategy sessions through trial, ensuring clients benefit from both rigorous legal analysis and an understanding of how their story will resonate with decision-makers.

Experience

• Numerous decisions on summary judgment in the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
• Successful defense against appeals to the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and Virginia Court of Appeals
• Achieved successful dismissals of claims against homeowners associations in state courts, including obtaining summary judgment in favor of client in Fairfax Circuit Court

Publications & Speeches

Publications

• Author, “True Confessions of a Collections Proceeding: How to Properly Use Virginia’s Confession of Judgment Statutes to Effectively Recover Past-due Debts,”The Journal of Civil Litigation, XXIX, No. 4, Winter 20017-2018

Speeches

• Panelist, “Navigating NDA’s, Arbitration Agreements and Non-Competes,” 8^th Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance ExecuSummit, 2023
• Speaker, “Technology and the Rise of the Pro-Se Appellant,” Spring VADA Conference, 2017
• Speaker, “Best Practices for Litigation Paralegals,” 2011

News

Professional

• Member, Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys

• Member, Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Association

• Member, Richmond Bar Association

Community

In her free time, Eileen is active with the Richmond Audubon Society, having served on the board for approximately 15 years and was also Past President & Treasurer.