Chandra Sheppard

Chandra Sheppard is a partner at Eris Law Group in Alexandria, Virginia, where she practices family law and leads the appellate practice. She handles high-conflict custody disputes, complex asset division, and LGBTQ+ family matters. Her work also includes appeals and post-judgment litigation involving alleged trial errors. She represents clients who need prepared advocacy in difficult family disputes while considering settlement opportunities when they can serve the client’s goals.

Chandra earned a B.A., summa cum laude, from George Mason University and a J.D., cum laude, from the same university’s law school. Her academic achievements support a practice that requires careful legal analysis, written advocacy, and review of complex records. She is admitted to practice in Virginia and Washington, D.C. Her legal training is particularly relevant to the evaluation of contested family law findings and questions presented on appeal.

Chandra works with families whose disputes may involve military service, federal employment, or technology-sector compensation. Those circumstances can complicate property division, support considerations, and parenting decisions. She prepares for trial while evaluating negotiated resolutions and uses her appellate work to address issues arising after judgment. Her approach combines attention to court procedure with the practical needs of clients managing major personal and financial changes.

Chandra Sheppard has been recognized by Best Lawyers Ones to Watch and was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2026. She emphasizes clear communication, efficient preparation, and thoughtful choices between litigation and settlement. Her combined family law and appellate work allows her to consider both the immediate dispute and the legal record that may matter later. She seeks workable resolutions while remaining prepared to advocate in court when necessary.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Eris Law Group
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, District of Columbia Bar

Licensed State

• Virginia
• District of Columbia

Education

• George Mason University
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Cum Laude)
• George Mason University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Summa Cum Laude)

Awards & Badges