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Kaela King

Kaela King

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Attorney at Cooper Elliott focusing on complex civil litigation

  • Education

    • Pace University

      2007 - 2009
      Master of Science in Teaching Secondary Education (summa cum laude)

    • The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

      2017 - 2020
      J.D. (Order of the Coif)

      Editor-in-Chief, Ohio State Law Journal; Michael E. Moritz Merit Scholar; Teaching Assistant, President Michael V. Drake and Dean Alan C. Michaels; Research Assistant, Edward B. Foley; Justice for Children Clinic

    • The Ohio State University

      2003 - 2007
      B.A. English, Philosophy (summa cum laude)

  • Experience

    • Teach For America

      Jul 2007 - Jun 2009
      Literacy Teacher

      Taught reading and writing to middle school students through Teach for America.

    • KIPP Columbus

      Aug 2009 - Jul 2010
      Reading Teacher and Grade Level Chair

      Helped found the Columbus KIPP school and led the sixth grade teaching team.

    • The Bridge of Northeast Florida, Inc.

      Jul 2011 - Jun 2012
      Dean of Academics

      Oversaw academic success and teacher performance at a dropout recovery high school.

    • After School All Stars Ohio

      Jul 2012 - Jun 2014
      Founding Director

      Started a new chapter of a national non-profit, providing services to high-poverty public schools.

    • United Schools Network

      Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
      Director of Family and Community Engagement

      Served on the leadership team and developed strong relationships with families and other stakeholders.

    • Ohio Department of Education

      Sept 2015 - Aug 2017
      Education Program Specialist

      Advised on policy matters and helped create Ohio's first high-stakes evaluation of charter school sponsors.

    • The Ohio State University

      May 2018 - Aug 2018
      Summer Law Clerk

      Analyzed complex legal issues across a wide range of practice areas on behalf of the General Counsel.

    • JONES DAY®

      May 2019 - Aug 2019
      Summer Associate

      Received an offer to join the firm full-time after graduation.

    • United States Attorneys'​ Offices

      Jan 2020 - May 2020
      Legal Extern

      For the Civil Division, wrote motions and responded to discovery.

    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

      Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
      Judicial Law Clerk

      Law clerk to Chief Judge Algenon L. Marbley.

    • United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

      Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
      Judicial Law Clerk

      Law clerk to Judge R. Guy Cole, Jr.

    • Cooper Elliott

      Sept 2022 - now
      Attorney

      I represent plaintiffs in cases involving wrongful death and catastrophic injuries, civil rights violations, employment discrimination, and professional malpractice.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • State of Ohio Bar

      Supreme Court of Ohio
      Dec 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kaela King
      2025 Outstanding Recent Alumni The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Oct 2025
    • Awarded to Kaela King
      40 Under 40, Class of 2024 Columbus Business First May 2024
    • Awarded to Kaela King
      Robert M. Duncan Service Award - May 2020
    • Awarded to Kaela King
      Michael E. Moritz Merit Scholar - Aug 2017

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Development Committee

      Issued by The Women's Fund of Central Ohio on Jul 2024
      The Women's Fund of Central OhioAssociated with Kaela King

    • Vice Chair of the School Board at Columbus Collegiate Academy - Main St

      Issued by United Schools Network on Jan 2021
      United Schools NetworkAssociated with Kaela King

    • Board of Trustees Fellow

      Issued by Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana on Aug 2018
      Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & IndianaAssociated with Kaela King

    • Mentor

      Issued by Big Brother Big Sister Foundation, Inc. on Sept 2015
      Big Brother Big Sister Foundation, Inc.Associated with Kaela King