Experience

Ohio National Financial Services

• United States
• Financial Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Vice President & Assistant General Counsel

  • Jan 2017 - Present

• Vice President & Counsel

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  Chief Litigation Counsel: strategically managing nation-wide portfolio of litigation to resolution that meets business objectives while managing cost and financial exposure.Primary Counsel to Disability Insurance Business Unit: strategic planning, piloting business initiatives, coordinating company resources and teams, assessing and managing risk.Lead Counsel to several Shared Services



Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Partner

  • May 2012 - Aug 2013

  Strategic management of business litigation through trial or negotiated resolution. contracts│ business partner disputes│ covenants not to compete Strategic management of business litigation through trial or negotiated resolution. contracts│ business partner disputes│ covenants not to compete



Frost Brown Todd

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Partner

  • Feb 1996 - May 2012

  Strategic management of business litigation through trial or negotiated resolution. contracts│ business partner disputes | product warranty │ covenants not to compete product liability │intentional torts• Managed substantial ongoing caseload while building a $1MM client base, actively mentoring and participating in firm management.• Minimized negative financial and reputation impact through the resolution of more than 100 cases over 17 years.• Led 12 cases through trial with successful results, including full defense verdict in two-week federal jury trial. • Built a national practice with several long term clients by developing a thorough understanding of their legal needs in context of overall business goals.• Participated in firm management by leading and serving on committees including business litigation, recruiting, associate advancement, nominating and women’s initiatives.



Kepley, Gilligan & Eyrich

• Associate

  • Aug 1993 - Feb 1996