Natalie M. E. Wais
About Natalie M. E. Wais
Natalie M. E. Wais is a Shareholder at Young & Alexander Co., L.P.A. and has held various leadership roles within the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys, including Vice President and Trustee, while receiving multiple awards for her contributions to the legal field.
Work at Young & Alexander Co., L.P.A.
Natalie M. E. Wais currently serves as a Shareholder at Young & Alexander Co., L.P.A., a position she has held since 2016. Prior to this role, she worked as an Associate Attorney at the same firm from 2008 to 2015. Her experience at Young & Alexander Co., L.P.A. encompasses various aspects of civil trial law, where she has developed a strong reputation for her legal expertise and commitment to her clients.
Education and Expertise
Natalie M. E. Wais earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville, graduating in 2008. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, which she completed in 2001. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her legal practice, particularly in civil trial law.
Professional Affiliations and Leadership Roles
Wais has been actively involved in the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA) since 2010. She has held multiple leadership positions, including Vice President since 2019, Secretary from 2017 to 2018, and Treasurer from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she chaired the Young Lawyers Committee from 2012 to 2015 and co-chaired the Trial Tactics Committee from 2015 to 2017. Her contributions to OACTA reflect her commitment to advancing the interests of civil trial attorneys in Ohio.
Awards and Recognitions
Natalie M. E. Wais has received several accolades for her contributions to the legal field. She was named a 'Super Lawyer' by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine in 2022 and recognized as a 'Rising Star' in personal injury defense from 2014 to 2018 and 2020 to 2021. Wais also received the OACTA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award in 2015 and the Committee Chair of the Year award in 2012, highlighting her leadership and impact within the legal community.
Community Involvement
In addition to her legal practice, Natalie M. E. Wais is actively involved in community service. She has volunteered at wills and domestic relations clinics during her time in law school and has served on the Board of Directors for organizations such as Bake Me Home and GRAD Cincinnati. Her commitment to volunteer service was recognized with the Jeanne Boyce Morrison President's Award from the Junior League of Cincinnati in 2011.