Olia A. Harris
About Olia A. Harris
Olia A. Harris serves as the Lead Conflicts Counsel in the Risk Management Department at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP. She has a background in law and psychology, having earned her JD from Cleveland State University and a psychology degree from The Ohio State University.
Current Role at Benesch Law
Olia A. Harris serves as the Lead Conflicts Counsel in the Risk Management Department at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the firm's risk management strategies. In addition to her role as Lead Conflicts Counsel, she has also been functioning as a Conflict Analyst Attorney since 2019. Her responsibilities include assessing potential conflicts of interest and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards within the firm.
Previous Experience at Cordell & Cordell
Prior to her current role, Olia A. Harris worked as an Associate Attorney at Cordell & Cordell from 2018 to 2019. During her year at the firm, she gained experience in family law and developed her skills in legal analysis and client representation. This position provided her with a foundation for her subsequent roles in conflict management and risk assessment.
Education and Academic Background
Olia A. Harris completed her undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University, where she earned a Major in Psychology and a Minor in Russian from 2003 to 2007. She then pursued a legal education at Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, obtaining her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 2008 to 2011. Her educational background in psychology and law supports her expertise in conflict resolution and risk management.