Rachel Owsley
Rachel is a transactional attorney in the firm’s Louisville office. She focuses her practice on mergers and acquisitions, ESOP transactions, and general business services. Rachel regularly represents large international and medium-sized businesses across the country in important commercial transactions. She often coordinates obtaining specialized advice necessary to get deals done efficiently and expertly. Rachel has represented clients in complex deals ranging in value from hundreds of thousands to hundreds of millions of dollars.
Outside general counsel to clients in the aerospace, manufacturing, fashion, construction, food and beverage industries.
Served as counsel to the sellers and buyers of businesses including retail businesses, franchised locations, state and federal contractors, and healthcare facilities.
Represented businesses, fiduciaries, and shareholders in transactions involving the establishment, releveraging, and termination of employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).
Advises businesses entering into a wide variety of significant commercial transactions, including providing advice on manufacturing and distribution agreements, marketing agreements, and licensing agreements.
Counsels airports and other state and local agencies on matters relating to public projects and compliance with state and federal legal requirements, including issues relating to federally-funded procurement and contracting, relocation programs, policies governing expressive conduct, and federal civil rights programs.
Represents entities seeking or opposing disclosure of records under the Federal Freedom of Information Act and the Kentucky Open Records Act.
Diversity Committee, Member
Maryhurst, Inc., Board of Directors and Corporate Secretary (2012-18)
magna cum laude
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
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University of Louisville Law Review (formerly Brandeis Law Journal), Editor in Chief
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Brandeis Honor Society
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Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
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Stites & Harbison Leadership Award
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Chief Justice John S. Palmore Award
summa cum laude
Hanover College
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Phi Sigma Iota President
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Spanish Club Vice President
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Alumni Association Award for Exemplary Scholarship, Character and Citizenship
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Department Honors; Distinguished Award in Spanish
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Richter Grant Recipient
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Student Academic Assistance Committee
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Dean's List
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Student Athlete Award
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Tennis Heartland Athletic Conference Champion
Rachel joined Stites & Harbison in September 2007 after participating in the firm's summer associate program in 2005 and 2006. During college, Rachel studied Spanish and Latin American literature and culture, which led her to volunteer and study in Mexico, Ecuador, and Spain.
In her spare time, Rachel loves to travel and explore new places with her husband and sons.
Spanish
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