Teresa Scharf
About Teresa Scharf
Teresa Scharf is a Litigation Paralegal at Ulmer & Berne LLP in Columbus, Ohio, with over a decade of experience in complex cases related to Business Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Mass Tort Products Liability. She actively contributes to the legal community as the chair of the Pro Bono Committee for the Paralegal Association of Central Ohio and has served as its Immediate Past-President.
Work at Ulmer & Berne LLP
Teresa Scharf has been employed at Ulmer & Berne LLP as a Litigation Paralegal since 2013. In this role, she has gained extensive experience in managing complex cases. Her work primarily involves supporting the firm's Business Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Mass Tort Products Liability Defense Practice Groups. Scharf's responsibilities include conducting legal research, preparing documents, and assisting attorneys in trial preparation.
Education and Expertise
Teresa Scharf studied at Columbus State, where she completed her Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Paralegal Studies from 2004 to 2007. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary to handle complex legal cases. Scharf's expertise encompasses various areas of law, particularly in business litigation, intellectual property, and mass tort products liability defense.
Background
Prior to her current position, Teresa Scharf worked at Bricker & Eckler LLP in the Creditor's Rights and Bankruptcy Practice Group from 2012 to 2013. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in legal practices related to creditor rights and bankruptcy, further enhancing her capabilities as a paralegal.
Achievements in Professional Associations
Teresa Scharf has held significant roles within the Paralegal Association of Central Ohio. She serves as the chair of the Pro Bono Committee, where she focuses on community service and legal aid initiatives. Additionally, she has contributed to the organization as the Immediate Past-President, playing a key role in the growth and development of the paralegal profession in the region.