Owen was born and raised in Virginia, growing up in nearby Chesterfield County with his parents and older brother. After graduating from Thomas Dale High School, he followed in his father’s footsteps, continuing his education at Virginia Tech. In May of 2018, he graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Owen then attended a year-long program at the University of Richmond and received a certificate in Paralegal Studies in May of 2019. Owen served as a valuable member of our family law division for several years prior to joining a large, corporate law firm in downtown Richmond.
In his spare time Owen enjoys golf, reading horror/mystery novels, jigsaw puzzles, brewery touring, and rooting for his beloved Virginia Tech Hokies.
Owen Togna (pronounced Ton-ya) returned to Smith Strong, PLC in September 2023, after a two-year stint as a Paralegal at Williams Mullen. Owen now serves as a Senior Litigation Paralegal at Smith Strong, PLC, supporting the family law (divorce/custody) and estate litigation practice groups. Owen previously served at Smith Strong, PLC for two years, so we are delighted by his return, and our clients benefit from his varied experiences in the legal field.