• Medical Malpractice Defense

• Premises Liability

• Health Care

• Medical and Nursing License Defense

• 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

• Florida, 2006

• U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2007

• U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2012

Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, Florida

• J.D. cum laude – 2004

Flagler College, St. Augustine, Florida

• B.A. cum laude – 2000

• Major: Social Sciences

• “Write it Right!” – The Importance of Documentation. Developed and written by V. Ferrentino. Lectured at various Hospitals, outpatient centers, ambulatory surgical centers, residency programs, annual conferences for health care professionals, and provide corporate wide education for National Hospital enterprises from 2010 – present.

• “Protect your Practice” – Medical Malpractice Risk Reduction Strategies and Communication and Documentation Best Practices. Developed and written by V. Ferrentino. Presented to various local physician practices and inpatient providers from 2012 – present.

• “Labor Pains” – Medical Legal Trends in Perinatal Nursing. Developed and written by V. Ferrentino. Presented to AWHONN – Association of Women’s Heath, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses – Tampa Chapter 2019.

• Current Trends in Litigation Against Nurses – Developed and written by V. Ferrentino. Developed and written by V. Ferrentino. Presented at Annual FSHRMPS Conference 2020.

• Navigating Direct Liability Claims Against Health Care Facilities – Developed and written by V. Ferrentino and A. Farren. Presented at Annual FSHRMPS Conference, 2021.

• “To Report or Not To Report” – Understanding Florida Statutory Reporting Requirements. Developed and written by V. Ferrentino and G. Brotz. Presented at Annual FSHRMPS Conference 2022 and FSASC Annual Conference 2023.

• EMTALA education.  Developed and written by V. Ferrentino and A. Farren.  Presented to various health care providers and facilities.

• “Is Futile Care Really Futile?”  Legal and Ethical Considerations in End of Life Care – Developed and written by V. Ferrentino and A. Farren.  Presented to various health care providers and facilities.

• Litigation Trends. Developed and written by V. Ferrentino and A. Farren.  Presented to Medical Staff Annual CME Conference June 2024.

• Ethics and the Social Dynamic:  Legal, Ethical and Social Considerations in End of Life Care.  Developed and written by V. Ferrentino and A. Farren. Presented at Annual FSHRMPS Conference, 2024.

• Obstetric and Gynecologic Hospitalists and Laborists. VanBlaricom, Amy et al. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics, Volume 51, Issue 3, I Published September 2024.  Ferrentino, Victoria. Contributor.

• Conducting Effective Investigations. Developed and written by V. Ferrentino and A. Farren.  Presented at Annual FSHRMPS Conference, Pre-Conference Workshop 2025.

• Included in the 2024 and 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Medical Malpractice Litigation.

• Included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Medical Malpractice Litigation

• AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell

• Named to Florida Super Lawyers list, Medical Malpractice: Defense, 2017 – 2019

• Designated “Rising Star” in Medical Malpractice by Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2013 – 2016

• Recognized as “Up & Coming Legal Elite” by Florida Trend magazine, 2014

• Finalist for Community Leadership Award Presented by USF Women in Leadership and Philanthropy, 2013 and 2014

• Recipient of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers President’s Award, 2014

• Recipient of the HCBA James M. “Red” McEwen Memorial Award, 2012-2013

• Recipient of the HCBA Award of Excellence for the historical film documentary “Before the Law Was Equal”

• Florida Bar Equal Opportunity Law Section: Equal Opportunities in the Profession Award, 2012

The Florida Bar

• Professional Ethics Committee, 2012 – 2014

• Civil Procedure Rules Committee, 2010 – 2012

• Standing Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, 2013 – 2014

• Judicial Administration & Evaluation Standing Committee, 2016

• Constitutional Judiciary Committee, 2017

• 13th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, 2024-present; Vice Chair, 2025-present

• Section Member of the Health Law Section and Trial Lawyers Section

Hillsborough County Bar Association

• YLD Board of Directors, 2011 – 2016

• Diversity Committee, Co-Chair, 2010 – 2014

• Board of Directors, Director at Large 2016 – 2018

Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers

• Past Presidents Advisory Committee 2017 – 2019

• Immediate Past President, 2016 – 2017

• President, 2015 – 2016

• President-Elect, 2014 – 2015

• Vice President, Programs, 2013 – 2014

• Treasurer, 2011 – 2013

• Board of Directors, Director at Large, 2009 – 2011

Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, Risk Management Committee, 2014-2016

Florida Society for Healthcare Risk Management

American Society for Healthcare Risk Management

Florida Defense Lawyers Association