Elaine K. Souder

Elaine is an Associate Attorney with the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Her practice is primarily focused in Insurance Defense Plaintiff Litigation and General Civil Litigation. 

Professional Experience:

• Civil Litigation Clinic, University of Akron School of Law which supports Akron Community Legal Aid’s work on housing/landlord-tenant cases in the region
• Legal intern as staff defense at Cincinnati Insurance Co.

Education:

• Bowling Green State University magna cum laude, B.A. Environmental Policy and Analysis  (2016)
  • Elmore Manufacturing Senior of the Year Award for Excellence
• University of Akron School of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude, (2019) Certificate in Litigation
  • Member Akron Law Trial Team (2017-2019)
  • Legal Competitions:
    • Georgetown White Collar competition team, Washington D.C.
    • Case Classic, Cleveland, Ohio
    • American Association of Justice Regional Competition, Cleveland, Ohio
    • National Civil Trial Competition, Santa Monica, California
    • Regional National Trial Competition, Columbus, Ohio

Courts and Admissions:

• Ohio (2019)

Professional and Community Affiliations:

• Tuscarawas County Bar Association
• Akron Bar Association
• Ohio State Bar Association
• University of Akron School of Law Trial Team – Volunteer Coach

Honors and Awards:

• Recipient:  CALI Excellence for Future Award in Trial Advocacy,  The University of Akron School of Law