Biography

Rebecca focuses her practice in the firm’s Litigation and Health Care areas. She prides herself on providing excellent client service and identifying the client’s goals and developing an efficient and effective strategy for achieving those goals. Rebecca has been with the firm since 2003.

Litigation

Rebecca practices in the areas of civil litigation and health care law. While Rebecca enjoys representing a client in any matter involving litigation or dispute resolution, she routinely assists clients with cases involving commercial litigation, personal injury, insurance disputes and medical malpractice.

Health Care

Rebecca also advises health care clients on issues such as compliance with HIPAA and other state and federal laws and regulations.

Practice Areas

Education

  • The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 2001)
  • The Ohio State University (B.S., 1998)

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Professional Affiliations

  • Columbus Bar Association, Barrister Leader Program, member (2003-2004), social chair (2004-2005)
  • Columbus Bar Association, New Lawyer Committee, Chairperson (2004-2007)
  • Leadership Columbus, Class of 2007
  • Ohio State Bar Association, member

Special Honors

  • Selected as an “Ohio Rising Star” by Law & Politics magazine
  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Charitable + Civic Involvement

  • Netcare Access, Board of Directors, Member
  • Welcome Warehouse, Board of Trustees, Member
  • Columbus Council on World Affairs, member (2004-2007)
  • Community for New Direction, Board of Trustees, member (2004-2014), Fundraising Committee, co-chair (2008, 2009, 2011)
  • Indian Run Preschool, Advisory Board, member (2011-2018)
  • Indian Run United Methodist Church, Board of Trustees, member (2015-2018)
  • Interfaith Legal Services, Steering Committee, member; clinic volunteer (2002-2006)
  • Pro Bono Tenants Advocacy Project, volunteer (2007-2010)
  • United Way of Central Ohio, Young Leadership Group, member (2005-2007)
  • Wyandot Elementary PTO, Service Committee Chair (2013-2016), Vice President (2017-18), President (2018-19)
  • YWCA Woman to Woman Sponsorship Subcommittee, member (2007), co-chair (2008-2009), Women of Achievement Sponsorship Subcommittee, member (2009)

Presentations

  • “HIPAA and Long-Term Care Pharmacy Practice,” co-presented webinar hosted by Cardinal Health and NetRx, August 28, 2013
  • “The Power of Balance,” YWCA Leadership Luncheon Series, September 3, 2009

Career Highlights

  • Experienced several jury trials
  • Successfully argued to the Tenth District Court of Appeals coverage for a client’s insurance claim