Rebecca Frihart Kennedy

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Rebecca Frihart Kennedy, a litigation attorney at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC, is very proud of her work with a team of attorneys that obtained a favorable jury verdict and injunctive relief for a commercial real estate developer in a case involving environmental claims against a municipal sewerage district. The case challenged the principles of municipal immunity, Kennedy said, adding that she hopes the decision will have broader application beyond this case.

Kennedy, who graduated from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2003, is part of her firm’s Product Liability and Safety group. She serves a variety of business clients including machinery and medical device manufacturers, real estate developers and financial institutions on matters related to product liability, waivers and indemnification agreements, employment disputes and other litigation issues.

Kennedy is committed to pro bono work, such as helping victims of domestic abuse obtain restraining orders.

Q&A

What is your favorite U.S. Supreme Court opinion?

United States v. Carolene Products Co., 304 U.S. 144 (1938)

What is the best part of being an attorney?

Having my work culminate in perceivable outcomes and having those outcomes be meaningful to someone

What song is on heavy rotation on your iPod?

“New Slang” by The Shins

Who is your favorite fictional hero?

Hobbes of Calvin and Hobbes fame

Finish this sentence: Happiness is …

Time spent outside with a dog

What is your favorite Web site and why?

New York Times probably because I am a nerd, but what I think you’re looking for is that it presents the news in a way that, at least in my opinion, is more analytical and less sensationalized than its competitors

Who are your favorite writers?

David Sedaris and Doris Kearns Goodwin

What famous person you would most like to have a drink with?

Jon Stewart