Legal Professionals
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Christy Ochs
Firm Manager & Senior Litigation Paralegal
A graduate of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at UVA. Christy previously worked as a paralegal in the Office of the General Counsel for the Federal Trade Commission and as a policy coordinator in the human resources department at the University of Virginia.
Christy is a native of central Virginia and when she is not in the office, you will likely find her hiking the area's finest trails or tending her extensive garden.
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christy@Livingstonlawgroup.com
434-218-7166
Miranda Gomex
Paralegal
Miranda is a graduate of Longwood University with a degree in Fine Arts and photography. She went on to earn a Paralegal Certificate from James Madison University. She has worked in personal injury law since 2021, guiding clients through from pre-litigation to case resolution.
On the weekends, Miranda can often be found photographing weddings at various venues in the Charlottesville area or watching a new show.
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miranda@Livingstonlawgroup.com
434-218-7284
Ketlin Palacio Smith
Paralegal
Ketlin recently graduated from UVA with a Bachelors in Global Public Health as a Phi Beta Kappa Scholar and a member of the Tri-Alpha Honor Society. A proud Brazilian immigrant, Ketlin is a first-generation college student who came to the U.S. on her own to pursue higher education. In school she started a student organization that advocated for healthcare policy reform domestically and in developing countries.She also speaks fluent Spanish and Portuguese.
Ketlin's experience working in Trauma and Cardiovascular ICU's developed her passion for helping others and she is excited to continue to do on the Livingston Law team. In her free time, Ketlin loves to volunteer in the community and is an avid reader, you can find her in a bookstore on any given weekend.
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434-218-7631