Overview

Keona is a partner in Reminger Co., L.P.A.’s Columbus office and focuses her legal practice in several areas, including employment litigation, governmental liability, and general casualty. Keona has extensive experience in both state and federal courts, including the appellate level. She also represents clients before administrative agencies, such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, and the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Keona originally joined Reminger as a law clerk and worked in a wide variety of practice groups.

Keona has been recognized as a Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch. She is also a member of a number of professional organizations. She previously served on the Board of Directors of the Ashland University Alumni Association, including serving terms as the Vice President and President of the Board.

While at Capital University Law School, Keona served on the Law Review Executive Board and as a Legal Intern in the law school’s Legal Clinic. She also competed as a member of the Capital University Law School Mock Trial team, which won second place at the regional competition in Cleveland. She now serves as an advisor to the Mock Trial team. 

Representative Experience

Obtained defense verdict (as second chair) on behalf of a hospital in a commercial premises liability personal injury claim.

Obtained favorable outcome at trial (as second chair) on behalf of individual and small business in admitted liability case involving motor vehicle accident and claims of permanent injuries. 

Obtained reversal of a denial of political subdivision immunity on behalf of a city and city water department.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a board of developmental disabilities in lawsuit involving claims of age discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation.

Successfully enforced arbitration provision on behalf of a nursing home that was upheld on appeal.

Successfully prosecuted retailer’s claim for contractual indemnification and attorney’s fees.

Honors & Recognitions

Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for Labor and Employment Law - Management and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Recognized as a Rising Star by
Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine, 2018-2023

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Community & Professional

American Bar Association

Federal Bar Association

Ohio State Bar Association

Defense Research Institute (DRI)

Columbus Bar Association

Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys

Ashland University Alumni Association
-Past Board of Directors Member

Results

For a more complete list of trial results, please contact attorney.

News

Speaking Engagements

  • How to Get your Social Media, Email and Text Evidence Admitted in Trial
    Columbus, OH, Oct 31, 2016
  • Managing Capital University’s Law School’s Mock Trial Program
    Columbus, OH, Oct 7, 2016

Insights

Publications

Education

J.D., Capital University Law School, magna cum laude, 2013

  • Executive Articles Editor, Capital University Law Review, Volume 41
  • Pro Bono Legal Honors
  • Order of the Curia

M.A., Political Science, American University, 2010

  • Passed Comprehensive Examination with Distinction

B.A., Political Science, Mathematics, and Spanish, Ashland University, magna cum laude, 2007

Admissions

  • State of Ohio, 2013
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, 2013
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 2015

    U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2015
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