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A Smart Move

Joining a new firm is a big decision at any level of your career. Whether you are a senior partner, mid-level associate, or just starting out, Ulmer can help you reach your full potential.

Strong Leadership

Only four Managing Partners have led us throughout our storied history. Our leaders provide stability as our firm continues to innovate and evolve with the times.

Growth Opportunities

We offer a large platform where you can build and grow your practice. We provide a strong professional network from relationships with our longstanding clients, and get you closer to your goals through direct client interaction, opportunities to handle interesting and complex matters, skills training, and mentoring.

Collaborative Focus

We emphasize collaboration and teamwork across all practice groups and offices. We work together to provide our clients with innovative legal solutions on a national basis.

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“Since joining Ulmer, the firm has consistently provided me with the resources needed to advance my career. With the support of my colleagues and Ulmer’s well-established reputation, I was quickly able to grow new and existing client relationships both locally and nationally while also taking on a leadership position within the firm.”

– Raymond Seiler, Partner and Vice Group Leader, Health Care

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Welcoming Atmosphere

Our culture was born from our devotion to client service. We have built a rewarding professional environment that encourages thoughtful collaboration, teamwork, and an entrepreneurial spirit that empowers all of our team members.

It is our supportive and open culture that enables us to go above and beyond for our clients. We know our strength is our people and we are committed to offering our employees industry-leading incentives, including:

  • A friendly, supportive, and inviting workplace – we have won multiple awards for being among the best places to work
  • A collaborative atmosphere where internal competition is discouraged
  • Flexible hybrid schedules that offer work-life balance so our personnel can lead fulfilling lives inside and outside of the office
  • Collegiality at all levels and approachable, relatable teams with can-do attitudes
  • An excellent compensation and benefits program
  • Transparency, honesty, and information sharing from firm leadership
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Why Ulmer? A Message from Managing Partner Scott Kadish

“Every firm promises a great culture, but Ulmer delivers. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed and supported in my practice. Ulmer truly operates by the philosophy that a rising tide raises all ships—we all benefit from and support the success of each attorney in the firm.”

– Rachael Rodman, Partner, Intellectual Property

Career Advancement

We invest in the evolution of your career, and provide the foundation you need to get to the next level.

Laterals are leaders at Ulmer. Many of our key leadership positions are held by former lateral attorneys, from Practice Group Leaders all the way up to our Managing Partner. Lateral attorneys bring incredible talents and expertise to our firm, and they earn strategic leadership positions by meaningfully contributing to our growth and success.
We are devoted to individual attorney career growth, and offer one-on-one business development plans, training, and coaching. Our associate development programming and professional training helps our attorneys build the skills they need to grow their practices and keep their focus on impactful client development strategies.
Our team is comprised of attorneys with diverse backgrounds and broad expertise. We are industry experts and thought leaders, helping our clients win opportunities and overcome business challenges. We have practice areas that are category killers, and our strong brand recognition and full-service capabilities make us a go-to resource for clients across the country.
We offer access to knowledgeable professionals – from groups such as Risk Management, IT, and Accounting – that reduce administrative burden and allow our attorneys to focus on the practice of law. This also includes our respected Marketing Department that helps our attorneys elevate their profiles and build their reputations by assisting with professional ratings and rankings, business development efforts, thought leadership positioning, and more.
We provide world class service at sensible Midwestern rates that are lower than our competitors, and seek creative and innovative ways to minimize costs to clients. We have compensation and management systems in place that promote teamwork and eliminate internal competition. Our policies are designed to allow our attorneys to reach their full potential by encouraging client development, fostering collaboration, and rewarding cross-selling.

Cutting-Edge Clients

Our clients seek us out for our superior client focus, full-service capabilities, and results-oriented approach to complex matters. Our diverse client base includes everything from entrepreneurial startups to Fortune 500 companies. Regardless of needs, we have them covered.

Great Relationships

The close relationships we have with our clients allow us to do the work we love – so the honors we receive for our efforts are simply an added bonus. We are proud that our attorneys are recognized by firms such as Benchmark Litigation, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America®, and more.

National Reach

We provide skilled counsel to clients across the country from our seven offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, Columbus, New York, Washington, D.C., and Boca Raton. As our clients increasingly have business interests from coast to coast, we continue to increase our bench strength across the firm and expand our presence to better serve their needs.

For example, we significantly expanded our footprint in New York with several talented hires and elevated a high-level lateral to the critical role of New York Partner-in-Charge. We are committed to strategic hiring that grows our capabilities so that we can continue to build on our existing strengths while rapidly adapting to the evolving needs of our clients.

Diversity in Focus

Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and our long history of civic engagement are defining features of our firm. We cultivated a community that celebrates our varied identities and differences, and that inspires our attorneys to promote the common good.

Cornerstone Values

We place Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) at the forefront of our mindset. We added momentum to our existing DEIB efforts by naming a new Chief Diversity Officer and our first Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and by implementing a strategic plan that builds on our commitment to inclusion. Our award-winning DEIB Committee and Ulmer WILL (Women in Law and Leadership) initiative are central to these efforts.

DEIB Leaders

We are continuously advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at our firm, in the legal industry, and in the community. We host thought-provoking events and seminars, work with diverse suppliers and vendors, and engage in community outreach through a network of diverse organizations. We are proud to have a dedicated DEIB seat on our firm’s Management Committee, and to further our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging by undergoing Mansfield Rule Certification for Midsize Firms, a national movement to increase diversity in law firm recruitment and promotion practices in the U.S.

Recently, our DEIB and Ulmer WILL (Women in Law and Leadership) Committees launched Parents in Practice (PIP). PIP is an innovative initiative to promote our commitment to attorney development, growth, and work-life balance. We value and maintain an environment where attorneys can thrive in both their professional and personal lives. PIP strives to ensure that every attorney has the resources and support network to reach their full potential.

Community Advocates

We support charities and sponsorships and participate in events that embrace diverse approaches and encourage impactful solutions to the challenges our communities face. Through professional development, financial support, and a generous pro bono policy, we encourage our attorneys to be active community leaders.

Check out our Diversity of Thinking page for more.

Our Growing Team

We regularly hire experienced attorneys as partners, counsel, and associates to meet the ever-changing needs of our sophisticated clients. Get to know some of the talented individuals who have recently joined us by clicking the images below.

Jeremy Adell
Jeremy Adell

Jeremy Adell

Real Estate (Cleveland)

  • Real Estate
  • Acquisitions & Dispositions
  • Leasing

Focuses on real estate transactions, financing, commercial leasing, and drafting a wide range of real estate agreements and loan documents.

Rochel Adler
Rochel Adler

Rochel Adler

Business Law (Cleveland)

  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Business Law
  • Banking & Commercial Finance

Focuses on corporate law matters, including mergers and acquisitions for public and private companies, equity and debt financing transactions, and commercial finance.

Brett Geschke
Brett Geschke

Brett Geschke

Business Litigation (Chicago)

  • Complex Business Litigation
  • Consumer & Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation involving business disputes, contract interpretation, and more.

Ryan Gillespie
Ryan Gillespie

Ryan Gillespie

Business Litigation (Cleveland)

  • Complex Business Litigation

Focuses on general business litigation and the resolution of complex business disputes.

Kyle Greene
Kyle Greene

Kyle Greene

Construction (Cincinnati)

  • Construction
  • Construction Litigation
  • Catastrophic Loss
  • Complex Business Litigation

Focuses on resolving construction disputes and assisting clients in all phases of construction projects.

Preslav Mantchev
Preslav Mantchev

Preslav Mantchev

Financial Services (Chicago)

  • Financial Services
  • Complex Business Litigation

Focuses on financial services, general business, and consumer litigation.

Abbie Pappas
Abbie Pappas

Abbie Pappas

Trusts & Estates (Cleveland)

  • Trusts & Estates
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Estate & Gift Tax Controversy
  • Trust, Estate & Fiduciary Litigation

Provides counsel on estate planning, estate administration, and taxation matters.

Matt Schonauer
Matt Schonauer

Matt Schonauer

Intellectual Property (Columbus)

  • Patent Prosecution, Drafting & Consultation
  • Trademark/Copyright Prosecution & Portfolio Management
  • Patent Litigation
  • Trademark/Copyright Litigation

Focuses his practice on intellectual property prosecution.

Shana See
Shana See

Shana See

Product Liability (Columbus)

  • Product Liability
  • Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Mass Tort Litigation
  • Complex Business Litigation
  • Fire Litigation

Focuses on product liability litigation and the defense of pharmaceutical, medical device, and mass and toxic tort claims.

Sal Shah
Sal Shah

Sal Shah

Business Litigation (Columbus)

  • Complex Business Litigation
  • Liability Defense
  • Business Law

Represents clients in cases and matters involving transportation, cargo claims, general liability, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death, and professional liability.

Andrea Staron
Andrea Staron

Andrea Staron

Employee Benefits (Cleveland)

  • Employee Benefits
  • Executive Compensation

Focuses on the establishment, qualification, and maintenance of all types of employee benefit plans.

Kimberly Stein
Kimberly Stein

Kimberly Stein

Trusts & Estates (Cleveland)

  • Trusts & Estates
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Estate & Gift Tax Controversy
  • Tax

Offers clients extensive experience in all aspects of trust, estate, and retirement planning.

Anthony Tomusko
Anthony Tomusko

Anthony Tomusko

Intellectual Property & Technology (Columbus)

  • Intellectual Property & Technology
  • Patent Prosecution, Drafting & Consultation
  • IP Licensing
  • Trademark/Copyright Prosecution & Portfolio Management

Focuses his practice on intellectual property law, including U.S. and foreign patent procurement, trademark clearance and prosecution, licensing, and copyright.

Daniel Utrata
Daniel Utrata

Daniel Utrata

Health Care (Cleveland)

  • Health Care
  • Health Care Consulting & Business Transactions
  • Long-Term Care
  • Real Estate

Assists clients operating in the health care industry with real estate and corporate matters.

Amanda Vo
Amanda Vo

Amanda Vo

Immigration (Cleveland)

  • Immigration

Focuses her practice on various types of immigration matters.

Hannah Webb
Hannah Webb

Hannah Webb

Real Estate (Cincinnati)

  • Real Estate
  • Leasing
  • Acquisition & Dispositions

Focuses on assisting clients in all aspects of real estate matters including the representation of commercial landlords and tenants in the development and lease-up of new locations.

Nathan Wiedemann
Nathan Wiedemann

Nathan Wiedemann

Banking & Commercial Finance (New York)

  • Banking & Commercial Finance
  • Business Law

Represents financial institutions, funds, publicly traded and privately held companies, nonprofit and government organizations, and individuals in connection with finance, real estate, and general business transactions.

“Working in a law firm means that you’re in the business of providing effective and efficient legal services, and I believe that Ulmer gives me a platform and the resources to accomplish these goals for my clients.”

– Ilirjan (Ilir) Pipa, Partner, Business Law

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We are always looking for bright, capable professionals to add to our client-focused teams. Our attorneys are go-getters, problem solvers, and passionate client advocates with impressive academic backgrounds and technical skills. By bringing in the best talent, we continue to lead our firm into the future.

At Ulmer, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant attorneys across a range of disciplines as you tackle important legal issues shaping the global economy. Make a smart move with us today.

Current Openings

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Reach out to one of our Hiring Partners to get started.

Jennifer Adams

Hiring Partner - Cleveland

jadams@ulmer.com

Sarah Benoit

Hiring Partner - Columbus

sbenoit@ulmer.com

Ronald Betman

Hiring Partner - Chicago

rbetman@ulmer.com

Terry Kraus

HR Director

tkraus@ulmer.com

Mary Beth S. Moore

Lateral Recruiting Manager

mmoore@ulmer.com