Education

• Georgetown University

  (B.A., 1992)

• Case Western Reserve University School of Law

  (J.D., cum laude, 1996)
  Managing Editor, Case Western Reserve University Journal of International Law

Admissions

• State of Ohio

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

• Considerable experience in the representation of public and privately held corporations and other entities in formations, mergers, acquisitions, securities offerings, general business and commercial law matters.
• Experienced in the negotiation and documentation of the sale and purchase of businesses, both through asset purchase and share purchase agreements.
• Experienced in the counseling of start-up, emerging and closely held businesses, including preparation and review of business plans, organization and strategic planning.
• Experienced in the negotiation and drafting of employment, non-competitions, consulting, shareholder/close corporation, limited liability, distributorship and other agreements.
• Experienced in the negotiation and documentation of commercial loans, representing both borrowers and lenders.
• Experienced in federal and state securities issues and compliance.
• Involved in the preparation of Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Act pre-merger notification filings.

Client Alerts

• "Ohio Senate Bill 57 Legalizes Hemp Growing and Sale of CBD Products in Ohio," Ulmer & Berne LLP Client Alert (August 2019)
• “U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Key Provisions of the Affordable Care Act,” Ulmer & Berne LLP, Client Alert (June 2015)

Presentations

• “Corporate Governance and Tax Issues for Nonprofits,” North East Ohio Association of Corporate Counsel of America, the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association (February 2012)
• “Formation of Entity/Compliance with Securities Laws,” Chair and Speaker, 2001 Business Law Practice and Procedure Clinic
• “Letter of Intent/Confidentiality/Due Diligence,” Chair and Speaker, 2000 Business Law Practice and Procedure Clinic Chair, 1999 Business Law Practice and Procedure Clinic

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Leadership Cleveland (Class of 2017)
• American Bar Association (Chair, Host Committee, 2002 American Bar Association Equal Justice Conference)
• Ohio State Bar Association
• Cleveland Bridge Builders (Class of 2005)
• Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (Member, Justice for All Committee, 1997-2007; Co-Chair of the Volunteer Day Sub-Committee, 2000-2004)
• American Health Lawyers Association

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association The 3Rs – Rights Responsibilities, and Realities Program (High School Classroom Volunteer, 2006-present at Glenville High School and Ginn Academy)
• Family Connections (Board President 2014-2016; Board Member, 2009-2021; Member Development Committee, 2009-2021; Chair Development Committee, 2010-2013)
• Shaker Schools Foundation (Board of Trustees, 2020-present)
• ONE Shaker (Board Member, 2005-2013; Vice President, 2009-2013)
• Catholic Charities Corporation (Board Member, 2008-2010; Member Marketing Sub-Committee, 2008-2010)
• Associate Board of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Foundation (Board Member, 2004-2008; Member Crooked Halo Sub-Committee, 2004-2005; Member Fund Advisory Sub-Committee, 2006-2008)
• American Heart Association (Member, Corporate Committee, 2003 and 2004 Heart Gala; Chair Young at Heart Committee, 2003 Heart Gala)
• Wade Park Elementary School (Tutor, 2001-2005)
• Martin Luther King, Jr. High School (Tutor, 2001-2002)
• City Year Cleveland (Firm Liaison, 1998-2005)

FIRM INVOLVEMENT

• Co-Group Leader, Health Care
• Former Chair, UB WILL – Women in Law and Leadership – women’s professional development committee

HONORS

• Named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list (2023)
• “Notable Women in Law,” Crain’s Cleveland Business (2018)
• “District Community Service Award for Attorneys 40 and Under” from the Ohio State Bar Foundation (Recipient, 2007)
• “YMCA Woman of Professional Excellence Award” (2005)
• “Cleveland’s Finest Award” from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2000)
• Named to The Best Lawyers in America, Health Care Law (2024)

• Ulmer Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Report
• Ohio Super Lawyers Recognizes 69 Ulmer Attorneys in 2023 Lists
• Expanded Leadership Team Bolsters Ulmer’s Growing Health Care Practice
• Ulmer Partner Jennifer Lawry Adams Appointed to Shaker Schools Foundation Board of Trustees