Construction counsel for one of the world’s largest energy companies, advising on new construction projects, including the development of new substations and transmission lines, retrofit and upgrade plant improvements, transmission line expansions, and other infrastructure improvement projects.
Event and Entertainment Venues
Construction counsel for a multinational entertainment company in the development of new venues and renovations of existing venues throughout the country. Advising on project delivery structuring, negotiation of project agreements, and counseling during project administration and closeout. Developed a suite of construction, design, and related agreement templates for the development team.
Hospital and Medical Complexes
Project counsel for world-renowned Cleveland-based hospital on major complex projects, including new hospital construction, a state-of-the-art neurological institute, an integrated eye center with new buildings and expansion of existing facilities, and a significant expansion of research facilities near the main campus. Counseled on the development of an IPD project delivery system for major projects. Developed standard forms and negotiated project agreements for various capital improvements.
Manufacturing and Chemical Facilities
Construction counsel on several high-profile, complex projects for a global specialty chemicals manufacturer, including a $100 million multi-phase, multi-component capital improvement project in Texas involving the engineering, procurement, and construction of major equipment and facilities, including a multi-purpose reactor, isotainer facilities, tank farm, blending facilities, drumming, and other infrastructure improvements.
Historical and Cultural Institutions
Project construction counsel for the historic renovation of the main branch of a public library in West Virginia, estimated at $27 million.
Representation of a development manager in the $100 million renovation of a historic performance hall in Cincinnati, Ohio, including drafting and negotiating design, construction management at-risk, and development agreements, as well as counseling on insurance and risk management issues.
“Mechanic’s Liens (OH),” Lexis Practical Guidance, 2020-2024
“Construction Laws and Customs: Ohio,” Practical Law, 2016-2024
“Rising Star: Thompson Hine’s Erin Luke,” Law360, June 2022
“Top Five Considerations for Construction Projects During the COVID-19 Outbreak,” Thompson Hine COVID-19 Update, March 2020
“Update: Supreme Court of Ohio Upholds Local Hiring Ban,” Thompson Hine Construction Update, September 24, 2019
“Cleveland Construction Hot Topics: Tomorrow’s Construction Industry Headlines,” Thompson Hine Webinar, September 2024
“The Players in Construction, Anatomy of a Construction Project and Project Delivery Systems”, Speaker, ABA Forum on Construction Law Regional Foundations Program, Atlanta, GA, November 2, 2023
Project Contracting: Major Risks and Negotiation Strategies, JLL, Chicago, September 11, 2019
Do You Want to Upgrade to the Turbocharged Model? Will You Notice the Difference? – 2017 AIA Document Updates, New Exhibits and BIM Incorporation, May 11, 2017
Best Practices for Exceeding Project Goals and Reducing Risk on Construction Projects, CLE Accredited Presentation, Cleveland, OH, October 20, 2016
To Joint Venture, or Not to Joint Venture – Keys to a Successful Joint Venture Project, Oswald Construction Risk Insight Breakfast Series, Cincinnati, October 18, 2016, Cleveland, September 29, 2016
Construction Hot Topics – Cutting Through: From Red Tape to Red Ribbon (“Preparing Cleveland for the Big Stage: A Panel Case Study of the Republican National Convention Enabling Projects,” Moderator), Thompson Hine LLP, June 7, 2016
Construction Hot Topics – Legislative Updates (Local Hiring Goals, Project Labor Agreements), Thompson Hine LLP, June 9, 2015
Project Delivery: What is a GMP and How Do I Use It?, ICSC 2015 Retail Development and Law Symposium, February 27, 2015
Construction Management / Design-Build in Missouri, Lorman Education Services, March 25, 2014
Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Construction, Ohio (2019, 2021 to 2025)
The Legal 500, Next Generation Partner for Construction (2018-2025)
Named the Best Lawyers® 2024 Construction Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Cleveland
Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022-2026 for Construction Law and Litigation-Construction
Law360 Rising Star in Construction (2022)
Crain’s Cleveland Business Notable Women in Law (2024)
Euromoney’s Expert Guides: Rising Stars for Construction Law (2021-2022)
Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 40 under 40 class of 2019
Five to Watch in Law, Crain’s Cleveland Business, (2017)
Ohio Rising Stars list (2017-2023)
Professional Associations
American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry (2006-present)
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Leadership Positions
ACE Mentor Program Cleveland (2016-present), Board of Directors (2020-present), Chair of Governance & Nominating Committee (2020-present), Secretary (2021-present)
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeastern Ohio, Board Member (2025-present), Associate Board, Chair (2017-2019) and Member (2015-2020)
Community Organizations
Cleveland Bridge Builders, Class of 2019
Civic Leadership Institute, Cleveland Leadership Center, Class of 2015
YWCA Greater Cleveland, Board of Directors, Governance Committee (2017-2023)
