Rachel M. Reight
Rachel M. Reight
MEET OUR TEAM
EDUCATION
–University of Toledo College of Law – Toledo, Ohio
Juris Doctor: May, 2004
First Prize, Nathan Burken Memorial Scholarship Writing Competition
Trial Advocacy Team
-The Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts Degree – Political Science: June, 2001
BAR ADMISSION
(In practice since 2004)
-Ohio – November, 2004
-West Virginia – October, 2007
-U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio – October, 2005
-U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio – June, 2006
-U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia – October, 2007
-6th Circuit Court of Appeals – July, 2006
Co-Managing Partner - Labor & Employment | Education Law | Public Sector Consulting
Rachel Reight is Co-Managing Partner with a practice focused on labor and employment law, with special emphasis on the educational sector and unionized workplaces. With a background that spans legal advocacy, teaching, and nonprofit leadership, Ms. Reight brings a multifaceted and strategic approach to advising public-sector and education clients.
Professional Profile
Ms. Reight advises unions and public employees on a broad range of labor and employment issues, including representation of teachers and support staff, contract negotiation, grievance arbitration, unfair labor practice charges, employee discipline/licensure, and employment discrimination matters. Drawing on her practical experience at the intersection of education law and labor relations, she is known for delivering clear, pragmatic counsel to public employees and employee associations navigating complex legal frameworks.
In addition to her litigation and advisory practice, Ms. Reight has extensive experience representing teachers, faculty associations, and public-sector unions in matters of collective bargaining, contract enforcement, and professional rights. She works closely with union leadership teams on governance, grievance strategy, and long-term workforce planning, ensuring that organizational objectives align with both legal requirements and member priorities. Her dual experience as counsel and labor strategist enables her to guide clients through complex negotiations and policy structures while strengthening workplace stability and professional advocacy. She is a frequent speaker at workshops for public educators, school employees, and county developmental disabilities board employees.
Practice Strengths
-Collective bargaining strategy and negotiations
-Public-sector labor and employment law
-Union relations and educator representation
-Advising on educator discipline, licensure matters, and investigations, with an emphasis on due process and fair application of district policies
Why Clients Engage Ms. Reight
Clients value Ms. Reight’s deep familiarity with the realities of public education, her command of employment law, and her ability to build consensus in contentious environments. Whether advising a union or consulting with a nonprofit, she offers trusted insight and strategic clarity backed by years of hands-on experience.
Leadership & Community Involvement
A committed advocate for public education, Ms. Reight serves on the boards of the Aurora Schools Foundation and the Citizens Committee for Quality Schools. She leads initiatives related to trustee onboarding, grant funding, and legislative advocacy to support educators and students across Northeast Ohio. Her work reflects a long-standing dedication to advancing educational equity, community engagement, and collaborative labor-management relationships.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
-American Bar Association (current)
-Ohio State Bar Association (current) - Labor and Employment Law Section, OSBA (2019-present); Public Sector Labor Law Committee (2021-present); Fundamental of Employment Law Committee (2022-present); Solo, Small Firm & General Practice Committee (2013); Women in the Profession (2025-present); Education Committee (2025-present)
-Ohio State Bar Foundation Fellow (2025)
-Stark County Bar Association (current) - Disputed Fee Committee (2013-present); Certified Grievance Committee (2013-2018); Labor Law Committee (2015)
-Portage County Bar Association (current) – Dispute Fee Committee Chair (2024-present); Special Events (2025)
-Ohio Public Employees Lawyers Association, Member (current), President (2025-2026)
-National Organization of Lawyers for Education Associations (NOLEA) (current)
-Leadership Ohio Fellow 2025; Leadership Portage County (2024)
Volunteer Activities
-Ohio Mock Trial Competition for high school students hosted by the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education, Judge (2014-present); Kent State University Legal Clash, Judge (2024-present)
-Supreme Court of Ohio Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program, Mentor (2018-2019)
Personal
Ms. Reight resides in Aurora, Ohio with her family. An animal lover and history enthusiast, she brings the same passion and care to her community as she does to her legal practice.
