Niki Schaefer
About Niki Schaefer
Niki Schaefer serves as the Vice President and General Counsel at ReliabilityFirst Corporation, a position she has held since 2020. She has extensive legal experience, having previously worked in various roles at Eaton and other law firms.
Work at ReliabilityFirst Corporation
Niki Schaefer currently serves as Vice President and General Counsel at ReliabilityFirst Corporation, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees legal matters and provides strategic guidance to the organization. Her tenure at ReliabilityFirst has been marked by her extensive experience in legal counsel, particularly in the energy sector. She previously worked at ReliabilityFirst as Managing Enforcement Counsel from 2013 to 2015, where she focused on compliance and enforcement issues.
Previous Experience at Eaton
Before joining ReliabilityFirst Corporation, Niki Schaefer held various legal positions at Eaton, where she worked from 2015 to 2020. Her roles included Senior Attorney - Litigation, Counsel - Electrical Sector, and Counsel - Electrical Sector and Litigation. During her time at Eaton, she developed expertise in legal issues related to the electrical sector, contributing to both litigation and compliance efforts.
Legal Career Background
Niki Schaefer's legal career began at Gallagher Sharp LLP, where she worked as an Attorney from 2005 to 2006. She then joined Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff, serving as an Attorney for seven years from 2006 to 2013. Her diverse experience in various legal roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of corporate law, litigation, and regulatory compliance.
Education and Expertise
Niki Schaefer earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where she concentrated in International Law from 2002 to 2005. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in American Studies from Cornell University, which she completed from 1998 to 2002. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal practice, particularly in areas intersecting with international and corporate law.