Beryl Brown Piccolantonio is an accomplished attorney and State Representative for Ohio's 4th House District. With over 20 years of experience in labor relations and public service, she has held key roles in Ohio's legal and administrative sectors. Along with serving as a trusted advisor to clients in our Public Law and Labor + Employment practice groups. Beryl is also a former President of the Gahanna-Jefferson School Board and a dedicated community advocate.
With over two decades of legal experience, Beryl has built a distinguished career focused on labor relations, education, and public service.
Her professional journey includes significant roles within the state of Ohio, such as presiding over administrative hearings for the Industrial Commission, directing labor relations for the Office of Human Resources, and serving as chief ombudsperson for Ohio’s workers’ compensation system. Beryl’s practice now focuses on Public and School Law, including the Ohio “Sunshine Law”, educational compliance, and Public Records compliance. She is also experienced and well-versed in the Ohio public sector Collective Bargaining process.
In addition to her legal career, Beryl is an active member of her community. As a former board member on both the Gahanna-Jefferson and Eastland-Fairfield School Boards. On the Gahanna-Jefferson School Board, Beryl was proud to serve as President, advocating for high-quality education for all students. Beryl served on the board for the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education (“Mock Trial program”), the Kids Voting Central Ohio board, the Breathing Association board (fka Central Ohio Lung Association), the League of Women Voters, and the Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation board.
Ohio Dominican University (B.A., 1999)
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 2006)
- Ohio
- Ohio House of Representatives, State Representative, 4th House District
- Gahanna Chamber of Commerce
- New Albany Chamber of Commerce
- Westerville Chamber of Commerce
- Columbus Bar Association
- Legislator of the Year, Ohio American Association of University Professors, 2025
- Ohio Public Service Award, 2021
- Excellence in Labor Relations, Ohio State Bar Association, 2020
- Gahanna-Jefferson School Board, Past President (2016 – 2024)
- Programs for Ohio Women Empowered to Represent (POWER) Commission
